The Faculty of Nursing at Hasanuddin University (F.Kep Unhas) and the Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health in East Kalimantan (Poltekkes Kemenkes Kalimantan Timur) have officially signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS), reflecting both institutions’ commitment to implementing the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi (the Three Pillars of Higher Education). The event took place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in the Dean’s Office at F.Kep Unhas.

This cooperation agreement represents a strategic step toward strengthening human resource capacity in the health sector, advancing nursing education, and fostering research, publications, and community service.

The agreement documents were signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Prof. Dr. Elly Lilianty Sjattar, S.Kp., M.Kes., and the Director of Poltekkes Kemenkes Kalimantan Timur, Dr. Parellangi, S.Kep., Ners., M.Kep., M.H. Through this partnership, both institutions are committed to developing human resources in the field of nursing by conducting educational programs, research, and community service activities.

Prof. Dr. Elly Lilianty Sjattar, S.Kp., M.Kes., Dean of F.Kep Unhas, stated that this partnership is part of the faculty’s commitment to continuously expanding productive and sustainable networks to support the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education.

“This partnership creates a space for collaboration to strengthen education, research, and community service. In a healthcare landscape that is constantly evolving—bringing with it growing challenges and demands—such synergy is crucial. We hope this collaboration will yield tangible benefits for both institutions and enhance the quality of nursing education,” Prof. Elly remarked.

This partnership is expected to serve as a milestone for sustainable collaboration, enabling a real contribution to improving the quality of nursing education through professional healthcare services.