UNS – The Faculty of Engineering (FT) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta has signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with the Industry and Trade Office (Disperindag) of Central Java Province. The signing ceremony took place in the Senate Meeting Room of the Ir. RPM. Kasifudin Building at FT UNS on Friday (2/8/2024). The agreement focuses on the synergy of industrial and trade activities in Central Java Province.
The agreement was signed by the Dean of FT UNS, Dr. techn. Ir. Sholihin As’ad, M.T., and the Acting Head of Disperindag of Central Java, Ir. Sakina Rosellasari, M.Si., M.Sc., and witnessed by the Acting Vice Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs of FT UNS, Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D.; Acting Vice Dean for Planning, Business Cooperation, and Information of FT UNS, Dr. Ir. Titis Srimuda Pitana, S.T., M.Trop., Arch.; and the Secretary of Disperindag of Central Java Province, Linda Widiastuti Ariningrum, S.Sos., M.Si.
In his speech, Dr. techn. Ir. Sholihin As’ad, M.T. expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Disperindag of Central Java for their willingness to continue the collaboration with FT UNS for the benefit of both institutions and to contribute to the development of Central Java province.
“We sincerely thank and appreciate the establishment of this cooperation for the benefit of UNS and Disperindag in advancing Central Java province,” he said.
He further explained that the lecturers at FT UNS are not only focused on theoretical knowledge from textbooks but also engaged directly in real-world case studies.
“We, as lecturers, do not just focus on textbook theories; we actively go into the field to study real-world cases to enhance our capabilities,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ir. Sakina Rosellasari, the Acting Head of Disperindag of Central Java, stated that Disperindag cannot work alone and needs collaboration with external parties.
“We certainly need academics, communities, media, and the government to collectively develop Central Java,” she emphasized.
She also mentioned that Central Java is currently a prime destination for both labor-intensive and capital-intensive investments, providing ample opportunities for collaboration with various departments beyond Disperindag.
In conclusion, Ir. Sakina Rosellasari expressed her hope that the cooperation will not be limited to signatures on paper but will involve an action plan to achieve the agreed-upon goals.
HUMAS UNS
Editor: Dwi Hastuti
