On November 7, 2025, Benguet State University accompanied delegates from the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg (Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg), Germany, on a visit to Ifugao State University. The visit aimed to explore future partnerships in academic collaboration, indigenous education, and cultural heritage preservation.
The day began with a courtesy meeting at the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, where Dr. Jennifer Madonna G. Dait, IFSU Vice President for Academic Affairs, welcomed the delegation. The discussion focused on possible collaborations in indigenous and community-based education, gender-responsive teaching, and research exchange among the universities.
A meeting followed at the IFSU Boardroom, attended by faculty, researchers, and staff from the three institutions. The dialogue emphasized the value of integrating indigenous knowledge into higher education and identified opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, joint training, and collaborative research on sustainability and inclusivity.
In the afternoon, the BSU and EHL delegates, together with IFSU’s International Affairs and Linkages Office, visited the Ifugao Indigenous Peoples Education Center and the Community Heritage Galleries. They were welcomed by Mr. Marlon M. Martin, Chief Operations Officer of the Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement and founder of the IPED Center.
The visit provided a meaningful exchange of ideas on indigenous learning systems and sustainable heritage management. It strengthened the universities’ shared commitment to education that values culture, inclusivity, and global cooperation.
This activity supports the UN Goals, particularly #SDG4QualityEducation), #SDG10ReducedInequalities, #SDG11, and #SDG17partnershipsforthegoals
