Shelia Anjarani is a lecturer and researcher in English Language Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP), Indonesia. She is a board director of iTELL (Indonesia Technology-Enhanced Language Learning), leading teacher training, workshops, and seminars on technology integration in ELT across Indonesia. She has published research in national and international journals and authored three books on technology-supported English language teaching, including Teaching Speaking with AI.
Director of Student Recruitment & International, Edinburgh Napier University
BUILA Executive Vice Chair and Scotland Representative
Stuart is the Director of Student Recruitment and International at Edinburgh Napier University, where is a member of the university Senior Leadership Team and leads a team of over 50 staff in 8 countries with responsibility for all student recruitment, widening participation and international partnership development.
Mr. Antonius Tanan is a Senior Director of Ciputra Group and the President of UCEC (Universitas Ciputra Entrepreneurship Center). He is currently a doctoral student of Athabasca University of Canada, and a member of the board of trustees of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia. Since 2005, he has been intensively assisting DR. (HC). Ir. Ciputra to spread entrepreneurship in Indonesia and also in some other countries to empower the Indonesian migrant workers.
Malaysia
University of Warwick
Charlene Ng will be specialising in data science and artificial intelligence. Aspiring to be an academic researcher, she recognizes the importance of computer science for the future and aims to participate in policymaking to support STEM education in schools.
UK: Lyn Kirkland
Indonesia: Ria Ekasari
This collaborative project bridges traditional encaustic painting and Indonesian batik, uniting two ancient wax-based art forms to address shared environmental challenges. The residency fosters cultural exchange, blending batik’s resist dyeing with encaustic’s layered painting to highlight ecological issues. Following the programme, a public education module on encaustic art will be developed in Indonesia, encouraging community-building.
Indonesia: Perempuan Komponis: Forum & Lab
UK: Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra
Indonesian collective Perempuan Komponis and the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra (GIO) are joined by the Naga Mas gamelan ensemble, in a distinctive cross-cultural collaboration. Blending experimental vocal traditions, gamelan and GIO’s improvisational music, it explores new musical languages in experimental and traditional forms. Four Perempuan Komponis members will join GIO at GIOfest XVII in Glasgow.
Deputy Director (Policy and Global Engagement), Universities UK International
Harry Anderson is Deputy Director for Policy and Global Engagement at Universities UK International (UUKi), the body which supports over 140 UK universities with their international ambitions.
As Deputy Director, Harry oversees UUKi’s work across a range of policy areas, including International Mobility, Global Research & Innovation, and Transnational Education (TNE).
Malaysia
Polymer Chemistry at the University of Warwick
Najah has always been fascinated by how things work and how they’re made. While working on a project that transformed palm waste into eco-friendly films, she realised that science is about solving real-world problems and making life better for people and the planet. She believes her MSc will enable her to work on real-world projects, especially those that reduce industrial waste and improve material efficiency in Malaysia.
SOE Jakarta is born out of a love affair with hand woven textiles and an ode to classic timeless style. Monique Soeriaatmadja’s debut collection used materials developed after hours of discussion with weavers from across Indonesia, who create beautiful fabrics on traditional looms.
Ndaru is a programmer, independent researcher, coder, and many other hats. He seeks challenging occupation where he can effectively contribute his skills also experienced in the technical and management field for the development of both the company and himself.