The donation was handed over by the FP UNS team to the Makmur Farmers Group in the presence of the Head of Plangkrongan Village, Wawan Setyobudi, on Sunday (9/6/2024). The handover took place during a meeting attended by dozens of members of the Makmur Farmers Group. The event also included a session on coffee cultivation and coffee processing techniques provided by officers from the Plangkrongan Agricultural Extension Center (BPP), as well as a talk on social media marketing to promote coffee around the Telaga Sarangan tourist area.

Dr. Ir. Agung Wibowo, S.P., M.Si., the head of the PKM FP UNS team, expressed his gratitude that UNS could provide the barista equipment, including an espresso extraction machine, to the coffee farmers in Plangkrongan Village. He noted that the donation process involved a rigorous selection process, making it even more commendable that it was approved.

The PKM, titled “Downstreaming and Partnership in the Development of Home Coffee Industry in Plangkrongan Village, Poncol, Magetan,” aims to support coffee farmers in Plangkrongan Village as their transition to learning coffee processing. The goal is for the community to become more engaged in coffee farming, thereby promoting Plangkrongan Village as a significant coffee-producing area in Magetan.

“Moreover, this area is also known for producing durian, which further supports the development of this village as a tourist destination,” Dr. Agung said to uns.ac.id on Wednesday (12/6/2024).

Jumiran, the head of the Makmur Farmers Group, mentioned that coffee farming is a new venture for farmers in Plangkrongan Village. Therefore, the equipment donation from UNS is very useful for the farmers in processing and serving coffee to create an authentic taste. “We hope this assistance will be beneficial for us,” he said.

Wawan Setyobudi, the Head of Plangkrongan Village, expressed his gratitude to FP UNS for donating the barista equipment to the Makmur Farmers Group. He emphasized that this donation would help establish Plangkrongan Village as a coffee-producing area in Magetan. The barista equipment is also expected to attract young people to engage in coffee farming.

“Many young people, including here, are not interested in working in agriculture. This initiative is hoped to draw their attention, as coffee is becoming a trend everywhere,” Wawan explained.

After the handover of the barista equipment and the sessions on coffee cultivation and social media marketing, the team was then taken to the local coffee plantations in the Gunung Tambal area.

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The Abiyasa Boyong shadow puppet performance was presented by puppeteer Ki Dr. Ir. Warseno Slenk, M.Si. The event was also enlivened by Karawitan Sekar Rinonce by the Dharma Wanita Persatuan UNS and the Sesaji Sebelas Maret Dance by Student Activity Unit (UKM) of the Traditional Arts Coordination Board (BKKT).

On this occasion, UNS also invited guest star Endah Laras. The shadow puppet show was supported by the Alumni Family Association (IKA) of the Faculty of Law (FH) UNS, which provided various attractive door prizes.

In his remarks, Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs of UNS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S., stated that the selection of the Abiyasa Boyong story was appropriate as a manifestation of UNS’s determination to transform towards a better spiritual and achievement-oriented mentality. This puppet show is expected to provide encouragement and spirit as an intellectual and cultural nation.

“The togetherness of the UNS academic community will lead to readiness to face various world challenges with intellectual intelligence and noble character,” Prof. Yunus said.

The Chair of the UNS Javanology Center of Excellence (PUI), Prof. Sahid Teguh Widodo, Ph.D., also conveyed that the establishment of UNS in Solo, which is the center and heart of Javanese culture, reinforces the determination and efforts to preserve its heritage. On this occasion, shadow puppet or ringgit wacucal was performed for the UNS academic community and the surrounding community in a special moment.

“This (shadow puppet show) is also in line with UNS’s vision as a center for the development of science, technology, and art that excels nationally and internationally. This performance also marks the commemoration of National Awakening Day which falls on May 20th every year,” Prof. Sahid, who is also the Chair of the Arts and Culture Division of the 48th UNS Dies Natalies Committee, said.

The Chair of the 48th UNS Dies Natalies Committee, Drs. Harjana, Ph.D., emphasized that this shadow puppet show is not just an art performance but also proof that UNS cares and is responsible for introducing culture to the next generation. The diverse cultures in each region deserve to be preserved based on national culture.

In his closing remarks, he, who also serves as the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UNS, conveyed that the shadow puppet show marks the end of the anniversary celebration series. As a conclusion, UNS will hold an exhibition in June 2024.

The Abiyasa Boyong shadow puppet story tells of the kingdom of Astina facing the problem of who will succeed Prabu Sentanu. Resi Bisma himself has sworn not to become King of Astina.

Amidst the negotiations, the soldiers of Gajahoya led by Prabu Gajah Sura attacked. He is a figure who wants to take over the kingdom of Astina. Prabu Sentanu and Resi Bisma were confused and overwhelmed by it.

Bisma said that only Abiyasa could stop the enemy’s attack. Then, he is the one who will later succeed the throne of the Astina kingdom. Bisma set out to find Abiyasa.

After meeting, Abiyasa was finally crowned as the King of Astina with the title of Prabu Kresna Dipayana. He also managed to defeat King Gajah Sura.

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Head of UNS UPT KLI, Rino Ardhian Nugroho, S.Sos., M.T.I., Ph.D., stated that “UNS Goes to Village” is part of the cultural orientation initiated by KLI to provide a platform for understanding Indonesian culture, values, and customs for international students.

“UNS Goes to Village” in 2024 was held on Thursday (16/5/2024) and Friday (17/5/2024) at the Janggan Village Hall, Poncol District, Magetan Regency. The Head of Janggan Village, Hariyadi, warmly welcomed the activity. The students then visited SD N Janggan and MI N 14 Magetan to interact with them. Their arrival was enthusiastically greeted by the students who presented a Reog dance as a form of welcome.

In addition to interacting with students, international students also visited several home industries in the village, including tempeh, banana chips, and sermier chip production. This activity provided a firsthand experience for the students to learn about the process of making local food.

“To delve deeper into village life, students were divided into several groups and stayed with their host families who are local residents. In the evening, they enjoyed and learned the Reog dance, which is one of the cultural treasures of East Java,” Rino explained.

On the second day, the activities continued with exploring nature to fields to practice planting peanuts, visiting a cattle farm, and learning about livestock management. The event concluded with a workshop on playing lesung (a traditional rice pounding tool) with members of the Sekolah Lansia Tangguh (or Selatang), which is one of the empowerment programs for the elderly in the village.

The “UNS Goes to Village” program not only provides cultural insights to international students but also introduces villagers to the diversity of world cultures. “It is hoped that this activity can enhance understanding and appreciation of Javanese local culture and strengthen the relationship between international students and the local community,” Rino added.

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Izzatunisa Anandari Santosa, commonly known as Izza, shared that GYIS is a program aimed at encouraging young people to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through cultural and educational exchange while facilitating delegates to compete in the SDGs Project Presentation. Delegates were grouped to create and develop projects addressing specific SDGs.

Izza and her team focused on SDGs number 4 and 10, quality education and reducing inequalities, by addressing the high dropout rates in West Sulawesi caused by economic hardships and the high cost of education.

After conducting an online survey in Polewali Mandar (the district with the highest dropout rates in West Sulawesi) and interviewing a team member from West Sulawesi, they found widespread complaints about expensive education costs, difficult access to information, gender discrimination, and other issues. These findings highlighted the high demand for educational scholarships. In response, Izza and her team decided to establish a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) called Youth Inclusive Education Corner (YIECO).

“YIECO’s main program is scholarship mentoring, aimed at helping students, gap year individuals, and those wishing to continue their education apply for scholarships with the assistance of experienced mentors,” Izza explained on Friday (17/5/2024).

Izza added that YIECO addresses the high education costs and difficult access to scholarship information reported by students through their survey, serving as a bridge to help students utilize available scholarships to support their education. YIECO plans to collaborate with local schools to facilitate mentoring and broaden its impact.

“To support program funding, YIECO will also collaborate with other educational entities,” she added.

Izza and her team successfully presented and introduced the YIECO project at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) on April 23, 2024, to judges, delegates, and other attendees. Their outstanding performance and teamwork led them to win the Best Team award. Additionally, they secured second place in the Best SDGs Project Video category, highlighting the high dropout rates in West Sulawesi and introducing YIECO. Izza also achieved individual honors, winning first place as Best Team Leader for her leadership qualities and abilities and second place as Best Delegate for her active participation, performance, and contributions throughout the program. Humas UNS

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The workshop was attended by 51 students, including 33 OSIS members and 18 Class Representative Council (MPK) members. Over four days, the students were taught the basics of videography and scriptwriting on the first two days.

Under the guidance of Dr. Emi Widiyanti, S.P., M.Si., the MBKM group, consisting of six students—Adinda Putri Sarah Wibowo, Adhelia Kusumawardhani, Agtha Fina Rizkyana, Fanisa Tasya Nabilla, Irfan Fajar Nasrullah, and Jessica Velintina—helped and directed the students in scriptwriting and video production. Each MBKM student was responsible for a group of 8-10 students, providing feedback and corrections as needed.

On Thursday (16/5/2024), the workshop continued at the Solopos office on Jl. Adi Sucipto, No. 190, Karangasem, Laweyan, Surakarta. The visit started with a tour of Solopos Radio, where students had the opportunity to participate in a live broadcast.

Accompanied by MBKM students, the participants toured the office from the lobby to the newsroom, capturing videos according to their scripts and editing them using the Capcut application. Their work was then reviewed by Deasy Puspitaningrum, a content creator from Solopos.

Adinda Putri Sarah Wibowo, the head of the MBKM group, reported that the event went smoothly. She highlighted the collaboration between the students, Solopos, and SMP N 7 Surakarta as an excellent opportunity.

“I enjoyed participating because this is also part of the KKN (Community Service Program) MBKM on procedures from Solopos. This company not only focuses on profit but also contributes to the community, as evidenced by this training,” she said on Thursday (16/5/2024).

Adinda hopes that the videography workshop will positively impact the students and that they can share their knowledge with others, as journalism is beneficial in many ways.

“Hopefully, the imparted knowledge will give the younger students new insights and can be applied in their school environment, such as producing podcasts or creating content for MPK, OSIS, or the school’s Instagram,” she added.

The videography workshop is a continuation of last year’s podcast production training. Siti Latifah, the principal of SMP N 7 Surakarta, said that partnering with professionals like Solopos is one way to facilitate students in developing their literacy skills.

“With this workshop, students will practice both literacy and numeracy. For instance, calculating the duration of a video involves numeracy, while choosing a theme and writing a script involves literacy,” Ifah said, as she is commonly known, on Wednesday (15/5/2024).

As a pioneer school, SMP N 7 Surakarta integrates both intra-curricular and co-curricular learning, aligning with the Merdeka Belajar Program’s Pancasila Student Profile.

“Co-curricular activities include the Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile (P5) Project, and this workshop is relevant because it fosters independent and creative character traits. Hopefully, it will enhance students’ abilities in these areas,” she added. HUMAS UNS

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Moderated by Ayya Agmulia Asmarani Islam, the seminar featured four competent speakers from various institutions. These included Chief Senior Research Associate IFG Progress, Ibrahim Kholilul Rohman; Research Associate IFG Progress, Rizky Rizaldi Ronaldo and Afif Narawangsa Luviyanto; and FEB UNS lecturer, Dila Maghrifani, S.E., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. The presentations were delivered in the Konimex Room, Bachtiar Effendi Building, FEB UNS.

The seminar aimed to introduce the Non-Bank Financial Industry (IKNB), particularly insurance and pension funds, to students. This introduction was based on the numerous activities and risks that individuals may encounter, which could impact themselves or their belongings. In certain situations, these risks could incur significant costs if borne personally.

Ibrahim highlighted the importance of understanding protection from third parties, such as insurance companies and the government. He emphasized the need for insurance and pension funds as individual protection measures, aiming to change mindsets and raise awareness across society.

“We reach out to the current generation in college because they will soon start families, begin working, and more. UNS is the eighth campus we have visited,” Ibrahim said.

IFG Progress recognizes that improving the IKNB requires extensive support and efforts from various stakeholders, including academic institutions. The seminar aimed to help students gain a comprehensive understanding and broaden their knowledge of career prospects in the IKNB, particularly in insurance and pension funds.

Increasing student interest and motivation to become top talents in the IKNB industry is expected to positively impact the development of the non-bank financial sector, especially insurance and pension funds.

“The challenge in educating students is that they perceive insurance and pension funds as distant concerns. Raising awareness about the importance of insurance as risk mitigation is crucial,” he added.

Insurance itself has several types, each with different functions and uses. It is divided into four categories: life insurance, general insurance, social insurance, and mandatory insurance. Life insurance provides protection against the risk of death. General insurance offers various protections for individuals, businesses, and property. Social insurance is a government program ensuring the protection and security of all citizens for a protected life, and mandatory insurance targets specific markets.

Similarly, the pension fund industry addresses the needs of individuals who, upon reaching non-productive age and deciding to retire, no longer receive wages to meet their living needs. This increases the risk of falling into poverty. Pension funds play a crucial role in maintaining and protecting their lives post-retirement.

Pension funds are programs aimed at ensuring the well-being of society during retirement or other circumstances. They help maintain a stable standard of living even after retirement. Various pension fund programs are implemented across different societal layers. Mandatory pension funds cover all employees, including the army, police, and civil servants, while voluntary pension funds are managed by specific companies. Humas UNS

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The guest lecture commenced with opening remarks by the Acting Vice Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs at FT UNS, Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. In his remarks, Prof. Dody welcomed the guests and students who joined the lecture. He also extended his gratitude to the speaker for sharing his expertise in the lecture held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Following the welcoming remarks, the lecture was delivered by Prof. Satoshi Muraki, Ph.D., from Kyushu University, Japan. The session was moderated by Dr. Eng. Ilham Priadyathama, S.T., M.T., a lecturer from the Industrial Engineering Program.

The topic covered was “Experiment Design for Human Science,” which included several key points such as the usefulness of experiments in design and engineering, how to identify new problems or generate new ideas, dependent and independent variables, exercise, order effects, assignment of conditions to participants, choosing dependent variables (measurement), and quality of sleep.

“This guest lecture is expected to have a positive impact on the students and broaden their understanding of the topics discussed,” Prof. Dody explained.

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This competition encourages contestants to enhance their knowledge and creativity in applying construction methods focused on sustainability, one of the main elements of green building. The project tendered by the Semar Jaya Team was a mall in Bali.

The NTC consists of two competition categories: the Innovative Essay Competition (IEC) and the National Tender Competition (NTC), with a total of 10 finalist teams, 5 for the IEC and 5 for the NTC.

Representing UNS in the NTC category, the Semar Jaya Team included Civil Engineering students from the 2021 cohort: Ilham Muchron Dharma Prakosa, I Gede Laksmana Anindya Putra, and Huda Fadliawan Al Muhdi.

The final presentations took place on April 25, 2024, at the i-CELL Building, Faculty of Engineering, UI. The winners were announced during the National Summit’s closing session in the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Aryaduta Menteng on April 27, 2024. The Semar Jaya Team was awarded second place.

“When the finalists were announced, we were very surprised to hear our team’s name included. The result exceeded our expectations. We are extremely happy and proud of this achievement. All of this was possible thanks to God Almighty and the support from our parents, supervisors, and friends,” I Gede Laksmana said, as quoted from ft.uns.ac.id, Wednesday (15/5/2024).

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During the visit, Regent Arif Sugiyanto, S.H., M.H. held a meeting to discuss the development of a UNS campus in Kebumen Regency. The discussion included the progress and planning stages of the UNS campus development on the former site of Kebumen Hospital.

“Our visit to UNS is to discuss the development of UNS campus in Kebumen. This collaboration is a demonstration of Kebumen Regency Government’s commitment to developing UNS educational facilities in Kebumen,” Arif Sugiyanto explained.

The Kebumen Regency Government fully supports the establishment of Off-Main Campus Study Programs (PSDKU) by UNS in Kebumen. “We hope this idea can be realized soon. We hope the process goes smoothly. On this occasion, we are very pleased to meet directly with the Acting Rector of UNS and the Acting Vice Rectors to communicate and strengthen the collaboration between Kebumen Regency Government and UNS,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Acting Rector of UNS, Dr. Chatarina Muliana, S.H., S.E., M.H., welcomed the visit of the Kebumen Regent and his delegation. “Thank you to the Kebumen Regency Government for being willing to collaborate in efforts to enhance education in Kebumen Regency. UNS is ready to provide Human Resources (HR) and manage the operations of the new campus in Kebumen,” Dr. Chatarina said.

During the visit, Kebumen Regent Arif Sugiyanto, S.H., M.H., accompanied by the Secretary of Kebumen Regency Government, Edi Rianto, S.T., M.T., also discussed strengthening the synergy in community service activities, specifically the UNS Community Service Program (KKN) with Kebumen Regency Government.

The Secretary of Kebumen Regency Government, Edi Rianto, S.T., M.T., conveyed the importance of coordination between the KKN Management Unit of UNS and the Regional Development Planning and Research Agency (Bappeda) of Kebumen Regency regarding KKN activities in Kebumen.

“We hope that community service activities by UNS lecturers and students in Kebumen Regency will continue and improve. We also hope that the UNS KKN activities in Kebumen will continue. With coordination between the KKN Management Unit of UNS and Bappeda of Kebumen Regency, we expect the KKN to be more organized,” Edi Rianto said.

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The distribution data for the PKM 2024 funding approval shows that 30 proposals for Exact Sciences PKM Research has the highest number. Other schemes include five proposals for Entrepreneurship PKM, four proposals for Social Humanities Research (RSH) PKM, three proposals for Creativity PKM (KC), three proposals for Community Service PKM, one proposal for Applied Science and Technology Creation (PI) PKM, and one proposal for Constructive Idea Video (VGK) PKM.

Furthermore, the distribution data of the faculties for PKM 2024 shows that the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) is the most funded faculty with 13 proposals. This is followed by 11 proposals from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), 9 proposals from the Faculty of Engineering (FT), 5 proposals from the Faculty of Agriculture (FP), 3 proposals each from the Faculty of Psychology (Fapsi) and the Vocational School (SV), and 1 proposal each from the Faculty of Law (FH), the Faculty of Arts and Design, and the Faculty of Information Technology and Data Science (Fatisda).

At this stage, each proposal in PKM is funded by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Belmawa), Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendikbudristek RI). According to the General Guidelines of PKM 2024, proposals that pass the set standard grade will be funded by Belmawa ranging from 6 million to 10 million Indonesian Rupiah. Universities are required to provide additional funding for proposals that qualify, with a maximum funding amount of 2 million Indonesian Rupiah in cash and/or in kind. Additionally, they can also receive additional funding from other institutions with a maximum funding amount of 1 million Indonesian Rupiah in cash and/or in kind.

The Head of the Academic and Student Affairs Bureau of UNS, Iwan Wisnu Anggono, S.S., M.Si., stated that these proposals had previously undergone selection at the UNS Student Scientific Week (PIM). The university will continue to provide assistance until the Progress Assessment of PKM Implementation (PKP2) stage. He hopes that UNS students can give their best and have an impact on increasing the number of teams qualifying for the 37th National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS) in 2024.

“Our hope is that the number of teams qualifying for PIMNAS increases from these 47. The target is to achieve gold medals in the presentation and poster categories,” Iwan Wisnu, M.Si. said.

UNS has conducted a series of substantive and administrative reviews. A total of 480 proposals were then declared eligible for the UNS PIM. The distribution data for the schemes eligible for UNS PIM shows that 171 proposals for Exact Sciences PKM Research are the highest. Other schemes include 71 proposals for Social Humanities Research (RSH) PKM, 64 proposals for Entrepreneurship PKM, 54 proposals for Creativity PKM (KC), 40 proposals for Scientific Article (AI) and Written Futuristic Ideas (GFT) PKM, 23 proposals for Community Service PKM, 7 proposals for Innovative Works (KI) and Applied Science and Technology Creation (PI) PKM, and 3 proposals for Constructive Idea Video (VGK) PKM.

Following the announcement of the qualification of several teams at this stage, UNS held an inaugural meeting and provided socialization for the PKM 2024 Funding. The First Meeting was held at the Suhardi Hall, Building 3 of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) on Tuesday (30/4/2024). This event featured Dr. Ir. Dewi Handayani, S.T., M.T., who served as a judge at PIMNAS.

In the previous edition, 17 UNS PKM teams qualified for the 36th PIMNAS 2023 held at Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad). UNS won 1 gold medal and 1 bronze medal in the poster category. The gold medal was obtained by the team with the title “Traditional Game Benthik as a Cooperative Play Modification in Overcoming Sibling Rivalry in Children in Bojonegoro Regency“. This achievement was made by the UNS PKM team from the Faculty of Psychology (Fapsi). Meanwhile, the bronze medal was obtained by the team with the title “Gress Synthesis Carbon Quantum Dot (CQDs) from Spoiled Soy Milk with ZnO for Photodegradation of Malachite Green Textile Dyes“. This achievement was made by the UNS PKM team from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA). Humas UNS

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