Yogyakarta, 31 August 2024 – To strengthen relationships and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, the Networking Department of the Student Executive Board (BEM KM) of the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a faculty visitation program. This initiative included presentations from representatives of both student organizations, focusing on organizational structure and exploring new ideas for future activities.
The program provided an opportunity for representatives to share experiences, exchange ideas, and introduce the academic environment and facilities of FKG to members of the Compass Vocational School (BEM SV). One of the highlights was the open lab session, where BEM SV participants had the chance to try out dental unit simulations and phantom devices typically used by dentistry students.
Fanani Luqman Athallah, President of BEM KM FKG, expressed hope that this program would mark the beginning of stronger collaboration. “We hope this activity will strengthen ties and foster greater cooperation between BEM KM FKG and BEM KM SV,” he stated.
ties and foster greater cooperation between BEM KM FKG and BEM KM SV,” he stated.
The open lab session was a key feature of the program, allowing BEM SV participants to experience hands-on simulations using dental units and phantom devices, providing valuable insight into the field of dentistry and supporting interdisciplinary learning.
This initiative by BEM SV UGM and BEM KM FKG UGM aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4: Quality Education, which emphasizes cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, which promotes collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
Author: Nurul Fatmawati Inani Wiratama | Editor: Bagas Prakoso
