Brief overview

Established in 2017 under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Provincial Government of East Java and the State Government of Western Australia, the Western Australia – East Java Universities Consortium (WAEJUC) was formed to facilitate collaboration between universities in both regions. This cooperation enables strong partnerships in academic research and publication, as well as student and staff mobility. 

In recent developments, WAEJUC has evolved into a more action-oriented platform through initiatives such as the annual Research Summit and Joint Research Program, which support interdisciplinary collaboration, research funding, and matchmaking between institutions. These programs further strengthen cooperation not only in academia but also in innovation, industry engagement, and addressing regional and global challenges

Members

ITS activities highlights

1. September 26 – 29, 2017: Visitation by Western Australia Universities to East Java
2. March 7 – 9, 2018: Visitation by East Java Universities and Province Management to Western Australia
3. March 18 – 22, 2019: Research Training Program for faculty members of East Java Universities
4. June 23 – July 10, 2019: East Java Exploration: short program across universities in East Java for Australian students, coordinated by ITS.
5. International Enrichment Program on 1 – 8 Sep 2019: The program coordinator is ITS and all Western Australia Universities are the hosts.
6. Professional and Research Development Program on 3 – 10 Nov 2019: The program coordinator is ITS and all Western Australia Universities are the hosts.

Scope

• Student, faculty, and staff mobility, including exchange programs, research visits, fellowships, and academic networking activities,
• Collaborative research, innovation, and publication, supported by joint research funding schemes, interdisciplinary projects, and research summits,
• Capacity building and knowledge exchange, including workshops, joint supervision, and academic skill development,
• Industry and community engagement, integrating research with industry partners and addressing regional and global challenges,

Potential activities

• Research focus:
  • Research training:
    • Vocational Education & Training
    • Supporting research and publication:
      • Focus: Inclusive education, Tourism development
• Mobility
  • WAEJUC PhD Scholarship for faculty members of East Java universities to Western Australia universities
  • International Enrichment Program
  • Professional and Research Leadership Program