UNS — The UNS Library, in collaboration with PT Trimegah Securitas Indonesia Tbk., organized a financial literacy socialization event. The socialization took place in the Nakula Room, 2nd floor of the UNS Library. The event was attended by 40 participants from the UNS academic community, including lecturers, education staff, and students.
With the theme ‘Financial Literacy Socialization’, the event featured two speakers: Laili Ma’muroh, S.E., Ak., the Branch Manager of PT. Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia Tbk., and Sri Utari, S.E., M.A., a librarian at the UNS Library.
In his opening remarks, Achmad Nur Chamdi, S.Pt., M.Sc., the Chair of the Organizing Committee, said that there are six basic literacy competencies that must be possessed by all layers of society: literacy in reading and writing, numeracy, science, digital literacy, cultural and civic literacy, and financial literacy. One of the literacies that plays an important role today is financial literacy. “Financial literacy is needed by society in general, especially the UNS academic community, in the modern era we are in. This enables people to be more informed and have greater competence in financial literacy,” Achmad Nur Chamdi explained on Monday (30/10/2023).
Burhanudin Harahap, S.H., M.H., M.SI., Ph.D., the Head of the UNS Library, emphasized the importance of financial literacy for the academic community, including lecturers, educational staff, and students. “Financial literacy is considered important because having knowledge and skills to manage personal finances effectively and efficiently, both for the short term and the long term, is essential to achieving a more stable and better future,” Burhanudin said.
During the presentation session, Laili Ma’muroh delivered a presentation on financial literacy based on the capital market and financial management. According to Laili Ma’muroh, an alumnus of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UNS, investment is a life goal for the future as it has several benefits, including better preparation for future needs, additional sources of income, achieving financial freedom, and investing to counter inflation. Investments in the capital market can involve bonds, stocks, and mutual funds.
In the next presentation session, Sri Utari discussed the development of financial literacy in universities. According to Sri Utari, the implementation of financial literacy, with case studies at the UNS Library, has been applied but still requires further development. This is proven by several collaborations with financial institutions, namely the BNI-UNS Literacy Park, a collaboration between PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. and UNS; BI Corner, a collaboration between Bank Indonesia and UNS; and The Gade Creative Lounge Corner, a result of collaboration between PT. Pegadaian (Persero) Tbk. and UNS. In UNS, there is also the BRI Corner, a collaboration between PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. and UNS. In addition, the UNS Library also provides a variety of reference literature or library materials related to financial and banking business, both in print and non-print collections such as e-journals and e-books. HUMAS UNS
Reporter: Dwi Hastuti
