By Prasiddha Gustanto. Originally published in The Jakarta Post on August 1, 2018. Ever since it was officially formed in November 2010, the Swiss Alumni Association (IAS) has been an organization dedicated to giving Indonesians who have lived in Switzerland a means to network with each other. “We are trying to become a ‘home’ for any Indonesians who have ever stayed in Switzerland and are already back in Indonesia, and also to become a reliable partner for other Swiss communities [cultural, … [Read more...]
Thomas S. Robertson: Leading with innovation to seize the future
Words and interview by: Aulia R. Sungkar. Photos: Aulia R. Sungkar, businessweek.com. Published in The Jakarta Post, September 22, 2012. Combining his interest in human behavior with his marketing savvy, veteran academic leader Thomas S. Robertson is driving innovation to advance a top US business school as a force for global economic growth and social change. As the dean of Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, the world’s oldest collegiate business school, Robertson has … [Read more...]
Shaping International Education
Text: Aulia R. Sungkar. Images: Courtesy of Sampoerna Schools System. Dr. Marshall Schott is taking his leadership role to scale Sampoerna Schools System to greater heights. With over 18 years of experience under his belt, Dr. Marshall Schott was recruited by Sampoerna to lend its expertise in helping make Sampoerna Schools System a comprehensive education institution which fully complies with Indonesian law and regulations whilst maintaining a higher international standard. The Chief … [Read more...]
Effective study time at home
By Ruth Ninajanty. Originally published in The Jakarta Post's Education Tabloid, October 2017. After spending most of her day at school, fifth grader Yosefin is definitely tired when she arrives home. She leaves home at 6:30 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. This year, her mother Hidiawati decided against enrolling her in any extracurricular activities so she can return home earlier and have more time to study. “I always try to be flexible when it comes to study time at home. I leave it up to … [Read more...]
Indofood supports national food security with research funding
By Prasiddha Gustanto. Originally published in The Jakarta Post, Sept. 23, 2017 As a country with centuries-old local food wisdom, Indonesia has enormous potential for creativity and innovation in its food production. Yet much of this potential is either undiscovered or understudied. This can be disastrous for the nation’s food security. Knowing how to make the best of Indonesia’s rich diversity of local food crops is essential for ensuring that the people at all times have, as per the … [Read more...]
Building future through informal education
By Aulia Rachmat Sungkar Originally published in The Jakarta Post on March 7, 2011 The role of education is becoming crucial in this era of globalization, which demands more practical skills. This has led to the mushrooming of informal courses at higher education institutions that prepare students to reap benefits in their respective fields. It should therefore come as no surprise that there are many courses offered to high school graduates or even university students and adults at … [Read more...]
Boosting multi-language proficiency for educators
Words: Gandi Faisal Originally published in The Jakarta Post Language proficiency is seen as what makes or breaks Indonesian lecturers in the global education and research industry. Even though Indonesia has made achievements in terms of English writing skills in Southeast Asia, the country still faces problems when it comes to producing scientific papers of international standard. So far, 5,421 scientific papers from Indonesia have been published in international journals in … [Read more...]
How to raise a bilingual child
Words: Ruth Ninajanty Originally published in The Jakarta Post on March 31, 2016 I am asked a lot about how my son became bilingual. He is 10 years old and currently speaks English and Indonesian. At school he also learns Mandarin. I’ve heard so much about the benefits of raising a bilingual child, from better problem-solving abilities due to their active cognitive process as they switch languages, to a brighter future as they are able to communicate globally. But for me, the … [Read more...]
Higher education: An oasis of educational experiences
By Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Originally published on The Jakarta Post Making the most of UK overseas study with all the experiences that enhance the quality of learning. Known for its educational excellence, which features a wide diversity of subjects and institutions, the United Kingdom has become one of the most popular study destinations where students from all corners of the world can indulge in memorable experiences during their studies. It is a friendly, welcoming place for … [Read more...]
Neeltje Sutandjati: Managing teachers for a better future
By Ruth Ninajanty. Published in The Jakarta Post. Childhood educator Neeltje Sutandjati puts emphasis on teacher development to improve her schools. Early childhood education is more than just teaching young children about words and numbers but also introducing them to every aspect of life. When School Director Neeltje Sutandjati started iSmile in 2007, she wanted the school to make a difference for society and the nation. 'Setting up a school should be founded foremost on a passion … [Read more...]
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