The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), has established a collaboration with the Ecological Research Institute (Lemrisko) in the fields of education, research, and community service.
The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Dean of FEB UGM, Prof. Dr. Didi Achjari, M.Com. Ak., CA, and the Director of the Lemrisko Foundation, Dr. Rudy Haryanto, M.Pd., on Tuesday (6 January 2026) at Wisma MM UGM.
Prof. Didi expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in FEB UGM as a partner in strengthening institutional capacity and human resources. He emphasised that collaboration between higher education institutions, research organisations, and the business sector plays a vital role in supporting sustainable development, particularly in the management of the environment and natural resources.
According to him, strengthening an entrepreneurial mindset, management capabilities, and leadership is highly relevant to enhancing organisational competitiveness.
“Through the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, we hope this marks the beginning of broader and more productive collaboration in the future,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Rudy Haryanto explained that Lemrisko is an independent research institution focusing on ecology, conservation, and sustainable development. Through this collaboration with FEB UGM, Lemrisko expects to strengthen the sustainability perspective from an economic standpoint, enabling the value and impact of environmental conservation programs to be expanded and sustained over the long term.
Reported by: Kurnia Ekaptiningrum
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