UNS — Dr. KH. Abdul Wahid Maktub shared his appreciation for Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta. The Former Indonesian Ambassador to Qatar and Special Staff to the Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education (Menristekdikti) shared his appreciation when speaking in the offline Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Strategi Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Badan Hukum (PTNBH) Menuju World Class University (WCU) (Autonomous University’s (PTNBH) Strategy to become World Class University) in Ruang Sidang 4 dr. Prakosa Building UNS, Thursday (24/3/2022).
The FGD was attended by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H, M.Hum., Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. Bandi, Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. rer.nat. Sajidan, and Head of Faculties and Bureaus in UNS.
In his opening remark, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H, M.Hum., stated that UNS received the autonomous university status (PTBNH) on 6 October 2020. The Rector also stated that the university was grateful to be appointed as an autonomous university at a relatively young age. “(Today) I invited Dr. KH. Abdul Wahid Maktub or Gus Wahid to provide direction and strategy on how UNS as PTNBH could become WCU,” Prof. Jamal explained.
In his explanation, Gus Wahid shared his admiration for UNS for achieving PTNBH status in its age. In his speech, he compared UNS action to driving faster without giving signs. “There must be something different that UNS could grow into university with new status, PTNBH,” Gus Wahid stated.
He added that UNS needs a future-oriented vision and culture that could be offered to the global community. “Thus, massive communication and collaboration are needed,” Gus Wahid stated.
To achieve that end, collaboration is needed, and intellectual excellence is not sufficient. The university needs spiritual excellence. Gus Wahid reminded that UNS should be able to maintain achievements and develop its potential better. “I am sure that UNS is not only for Indonesia, but UNS is also for Southeast Asia and the world,” he added.
The FGD was interactive, and participants actively participated in the discussion. Humas UNS
Reporter: Dwi Hastuti