Strengthening Islamic Finance Research Collaboration through the EQUITY Postdoctoral Fellowship at Universitas Negeri Malang
It was an honour to welcome Dr. Adamu Ahmed Wudil from the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), Nigeria, to Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) in May 2026 as part of his postdoctoral research visit.
Dr. Adamu joined UM through the EQUITY Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, managed by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) UM in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, and funded by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP).
The supervisory team for Dr. Adamu consists of Thomas Soseco, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Lead Supervisor, with Dr. Tri Wahyu Hardaningrum, S.E., M.Pd., and Febry Wijayanti, S.E., M.E., Ph.D. serving as Co-Supervisors. We are also grateful for the valuable technical support provided by Ahmad Priyono, S.E.
During his visit, Dr. Adamu and the supervisory team engaged in intensive research discussions and collaborative work. The project is expected to produce two papers focusing on shocks and dynamic behaviour in Islamic financial markets, contributing to the growing literature on Islamic finance and financial stability.
Beyond research activities, Dr. Adamu had a productive week across campus, participating in a series of academic engagements including international seminars, workshops, and guest lectures that enriched the academic environment at UM.
Figures 2-3. International Guest Lecture on Islamic Financial Markets and Financial Education in Nigeria. Source: ekp-feb.um.ac.id
Figures 4-5. Workshop on Exploring Research Opportunities in the Economic and Education Sectors in Nigeria and Other African Countries. Source: ekp-feb.um.ac.id
Figure 6. Guest Lecture on Foreign Trade Policy in Nigeria: Insights for International Economics Students. Source: ekp-feb.um.ac.id
Dr. Adamu was also actively engaged in institutional networking through strategic meetings with the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), the Department of Development Economics, UM’s Office of International Affairs, and the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) UM.
A significant highlight of the visit was Dr. Adamu’s participation in several Implementation Arrangement (IA) signings with various academic units at UM, including the Economics Education Study Programme FEB UM, Development Economics Study Programme FEB UM, and the Regional Resource Center (PSDW) UM.











