Affectionately known as Dr. Miza, he graduated from the Pediatric Medicine Specialist Program (PPDS IKA) at the Faculty of Medicine, UNS. He completed this program in 2016. Prior to this, he earned his general medical degree from Universitas Indonesia (UI).

A Passion for Pediatric Medicine

Speaking to uns.ac.id, dr. Miza revealed that his passion for pediatrics emerged during his clinical training. He found the Pediatrics rotation the most exciting and engaging part of his medical education.

“It was the only rotation that made me excited to leave the house. I wasn’t lazy, and I never felt like studying was a chore,” he recalled. This strong interest solidified his goal to become a pediatrician.

“I loved the Pediatrics rotation so much that I decided I would only pursue a career as a pediatric specialist. If I couldn’t, I would rather not become a doctor at all,” he added.

Studying at UNS

Interestingly, he did not plan to study at UNS. A casual conversation with a cousin studying at UNS led him to apply to the Faculty of Medicine there.

During his specialist training, dr. Miza experienced a supportive learning environment without excessive seniority or bullying. He appreciated how the faculty focused all learning activities on patient welfare. “At UNS, there was no unnecessary seniority. Everything we learned was genuinely for the benefit of patients — that’s something I experienced from day one,” he said.

Still, adjusting to a new city presented its challenges. Originally from Jakarta, dr. Miza encountered culture shock after moving to Solo.

“That was my biggest challenge. I even contacted my family several times. But thankfully, both FK UNS and Dr. Moewardi General Hospital offered a very supportive learning environment,” he added.

Expanding Pediatric Education Through Social Media

After graduating, dr. Miza returned to RSIA Tumbuh Kembang in Depok, where he had previously worked. Since 2016, he has served as a pediatrician there for over eight years.

In addition to his medical practice, he uses social media as an educational tool. His Instagram and TikTok accounts now have over 500,000 and 90,000 followers, respectively. He began creating digital content in 2017, starting with Q&A sessions that later evolved into engaging video reels.

“It started with Instagram Q&As in 2017 — a kind of semi-consultation. I wanted to make credible pediatric health education accessible to more people,” he said.

Together with three colleagues, he also co-founded klinikkecil.com, a platform initially created to provide teleconsultation services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The site has since expanded to include webinars and online classes on children’s health topics.

“It started with teleconsultation, and then we expanded by creating online classes covering specific pediatric health topics,” he explained.

Encouraging Active Fatherhood and Resilience in Learning

As a father, dr. Miza also advocates for paternal involvement in child development. He urges fathers to spend meaningful, focused time with their children, free from distractions. “Even if it’s just one hour a day, make it 100% presence. No phones, no meetings, no chatting with others. That one hour should be fully devoted to your child,” he advised.

To medical students and learners at UNS, he emphasized the value of learning from failure. “While you’re in pre-clinic, clerkship, or residency, take every opportunity to fail and make mistakes. The most valuable process is learning from those failures. In college, you still have people to correct you — you still get second chances,” he concluded.

Final Thoughts

dr. Miza’s journey proves that a doctor’s influence can extend beyond hospital walls. By embracing digital platforms and applying the compassionate values he learned at UNS, he continues to educate and inspire a wider audience. He does so one post at a time.

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One of the most distinguished alumni is Respati Ardi. As the Mayor of Solo City, he has brought innovation and change to the city. His journey—from a dedicated student to a visionary leader—serves as an inspiration to young generations.

Academic Journey and Early Aspirations

Speaking to uns.ac.id, Respati recalled his academic journey. After graduating from SMA Negeri 1 Surakarta, he was admitted to the Faculty of Law (FH) at UNS. He entered through the academic achievement pathway (PMDK).

“I began my journey to UNS in senior high school through the PMDK program, which evaluated my academic performance from grades 10 to 12. Alhamdulillah, I earned admission to FH UNS,” he shared.

Passion for Organizations

During his university years, Respati actively participated in student organizations. He joined the Islamic Students Association (HMI) and served as a committee member for the Freshmen Orientation Program (OSMARU). He also chaired the graduation ceremony committee. His enthusiasm for networking led him to engage with various cross-faculty communities, expanding his connections and friendships. Additionally, he took part in the Indonesian Youth National Committee (KNPI).

“For me, organization has been a passion since high school when I joined the Student Representative Council (MPK). The essence of organizing lies in teamwork, delegation, and collaboration to achieve common goals. Even without financial rewards, organizations function with a clear vision and mutual support. These experiences prepare students for real-world challenges,” Respati explained.

Interest in Entrepreneurship

Respati’s involvement in various communities sparked his interest in entrepreneurship. This passion deepened when he joined the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) during his final semester. As an executive secretary, he had the opportunity to learn directly from senior entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

“This experience was more valuable than classroom lessons. I observed how successful entrepreneurs build networks and develop communication skills,” he said.

Even as a student, Respati ventured into business. He sold various products, from baju koko (Islamic wear) to sacrificial goats for Eid al-Adha and used cars. These experiences strengthened his belief in entrepreneurship.

“In both academics and organizations, we often integrate business processes into our programs. A well-planned business model ensures sustainability and benefits the broader community,” he advised students.

Emphasizing Sustainability in Leadership

Respati encourages young people to stay enthusiastic about learning and contributing to society. He believes that the younger generation plays a crucial role in shaping Indonesia’s future.

“Never lose your enthusiasm because Indonesia’s future is in your hands. Always consider sustainability in your initiatives so they can have a lasting impact on society,” he emphasized.

As a proud UNS alumnus, Respati also acknowledged the university’s progress as one of Indonesia’s most sought-after institutions. He urged students to help maintain Solo’s reputation as a safe and welcoming city.

“For UNS students, whether from Solo or other regions, let’s work together to keep Solo a comfortable and peaceful place. If you’re new to this city, embrace its welcoming nature and contribute positively,” he concluded.

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Wahyu succeeded in becoming the winner of the 2022 DAS alongside two other candidates Faizal Maulana from the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) and Jovita Aurelia from Unika Atma Jaya Jakarta. The three managed to set aside 1,002 registrants from 338 campuses and 329 districts/cities. The research topic proposed by Wahyu is the Development of Cancer Drug Delivery to a Target in the Brain.

For this victory, Wahyu felt happy and grateful because he was also awarded a scholarship for a Master study. With the scholarship, he can continue his education to a Master degree, including research assistance, which can ease his parents’ financial burden. “Thank God, I am grateful to be one of the winners,” said Wahyu in his release on Monday (1/8/22).

The Dexa Science Scholarship Award is a scholarship program for Master’s studies with full financing. The awardees were given the freedom to choose study programs in the A-listed accreditation campus in Indonesia with the proposed Master’s research proposal related to human health. Additionally, the winners of the Dexa Award Science Scholarship were also provided a career opportunity at Dexa Group.

Further, Wahyu also advises students who are currently studying in undergraduate programs to never give up on pursuing their dreams. If there is an opportunity for you to walk toward your dream, feel free to try—the courage to try shows that we have managed to set the first foothold to achieve the dream. “Being a successful person is not enough, be a successful person who can benefit others. Never give up on pursuing your dreams, if there is an opportunity, do not hesitate to try,” said Wahyu.

The Dean of FMIPA UNS, Drs. Harjana, M.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D., highly appreciates the achievements made by the alumni. “Before Wahyu, in 2019, there was an alumnus of the Chemistry Study Program FMIPA UNS, namely Yayan D. Sutarni, who also managed to become the winner of the Dexa Science Scholarship Award,” said Harjana. Humas UNS

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UNS opened two new faculties on 11 March 2022, the Faculty of Psychology and Faculty of Informatics and Data Science, which previously were offered as undergraduate programs in UNS. In his opening remark, Prof. Jamal mentioned that these two faculties were established based on several considerations.

“First, because of the high interest in two programs. Second, the two programs have unquestionable quality, good accreditation, leading human resources and curriculum quality, and other qualities. Therefore, these two programs were recommended as new faculties,” Prof. Jamal stated.

Representing the Chairman of IKA UNS, the Director-General (Dirjen) of Citizenship and Civil Registration (Dukcapil), Prof. Dr. Zudan Arif Fakrulloh, S.H., M.H., congratulated UNS for the opening of two faculties.

“The two new faculties in UNS could strengthen and build UNS glory. As alumni, we welcome (the two faculties) with pride and gratefulness for the two new faculties that are truly needed by the community,” Prof. Zudan stated in his opening remark.

He added that the development of civilization needs support from diverse professions and expertise. Thus, the presence of the Faculty of Psychology and Faculty of Informatics and Data Science could grow together with the development of information technology. He also emphasized that the job markets for both faculties are growing.

“The alumni support and will help,” he added. “Especially in strengthening UNS in Indonesia in all rooms that need UNS’ contribution. Alumni are ready to help in reaching that,” Prof. Zudan concluded. Humas UNS

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“I fully remember participating in a rally in Jakarta refusing the increase in fuel price. But after graduation, I started to think about what I could do to provide a solution in energy policies,” he stated.

Thus, since graduating, he has been actively finding a solution for Indonesian energy consumption. He argued that Indonesia is vulnerable to scarcity and high energy costs because the country has yet to adopt renewable and environmentally friendly energy.

His journey brought him to conduct long research since 2007, and in 2015 he launched a social movement and established PT Baterai Freeneg Generasi. The research brought an energy solution with a registered patent from the International Certificate Testing Technology (ICTT).

FH UNS Class 2001 students offered credit-based electric energy. He created products in the form of credit-based stoves and motorcycles using battery and token credit systems. Users of both products do not need to find a charging station when they run out of the battery but only need to recharge their credit through token purchase.

The products were Ikhlas’ first step in achieving his dream to create an electric ecosystem in Indonesia by 2030. The President Director of PT Baterai Freeneg Generasi’s next move is innovating the technology, achieving manufacturing sovereignty, and digitalization of economic system.

Ikhlas hoped his wish to build an electric ecosystem in Indonesia could be achieved through these three main focuses.

“I still remember a theory taught by Pak Drajat. If we want to make a change, there are four requirements, values, social movement, hero, and momentum. So, we need to hold these four requirements if we want to make a change. I truly remember these requirements and try to achieve them,” Ikhlas stated. Humas UNS

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Meanwhile, the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, said that in Indonesia, there were two common traditions during Eid al-Fitr. The first tradition is mudik (t/n: visiting family at hometown). He said that this year there was a surge in the number of travelers because the government had given a leeway for the citizen to return to their hometowns. “The second tradition is silaturahmi (t/n: friendly meeting). It has tremendous power. For a whole week, we will still be surrounded by the spirit of cheerfulness. Including for this evening’s event,” said Prof. Jamal.

In his material, Prof. Zudan said that many nations are experiencing disputes because their communities cannot maintain their carnal desires and anger. “India, for instance. Back when Britain colonized India, India was a vast country, especially before its independence. And since Pakistan and Bangladesh had not been liberated to be separate countries, India held the title of the country with the largest population. Now, China is the country with the most population, with about 1.4 billion, then followed by India with 1.3 billion citizens,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s population is currently around 220 million, and Bangladesh has approximately 160 million population. Therefore, if the three countries are combined, they will be the most populated country. “When liberated by Britain, Pakistan does not want to be left behind. So, the Hindus joined India, and the Muslims came to Pakistan. If Indonesia’s condition in 1945 was similar to that, then there would not be Indonesia as it is today with various diversity,” he added.

Prof. Zudan emphasized that Indonesia’s diversity is an extraordinary blessing. “This is the extraordinary part that needs to be taken care of, with a clean heart, clear mind, and good intentions to contribute to the motherland,” he concluded. Humas UNS

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In this teleconference, a number of UNS leaders, such as the Dean of UNS Postgraduate School, Prof. Sutarno, and the Head of the Master in Public Health Science Study Program, Prof. Bhisma Murti, were conversing with the two UNS alumni. Warmly, the Rector of UNS congratulates the two alumni for their good news and update. The two were currently celebrating Eid al-Fitr in their respective countries. Prof. Jamal also asked them to share the Eid al-Fitr celebration there. “Here, it’s not much different from Indonesia. There is a meet and greet after Eid prayer, then a visit to your relatives’ house,” said Maksud Khoshimov.

In contrast to Maksud Khoshimov’s experience, the Eid celebration in Negeri Seribu Pagoda is not as festive as in Uzbekistan or Indonesia because Muslims are a minority in Yuzana Maung’s home country. She recounted that there was no such ‘Takbir’ night like the one in Indonesia. “The Eid celebration is quite different because there are not many Muslim populations here. So, there is no ‘Takbiran’ from Maghrib to Subuh, Bedugs, and firecrackers. Then, the communal Eid prayer in the mosque is only for men, while women pray at home,” Yuzana said.

This year’s Eid celebration is also starkly different from her previous years, given that Yuzana only returned to Myanmar at the beginning of this year. Again, she added that after Eid prayer, they held a feast with the Muslim community there. Yuzana admitted that she missed the Eid al-Fitr celebration atmosphere at UNS. “Eid celebration and Ramadan in Indonesia are joyful. There are firecrackers, Bedugs, and Eid prayers in the UNS Rectorate courtyard. Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia is a national holiday, here, we have to take a day off to prepare Eid celebration,” she added.

The teleconference continued with several topics with Prof. Jamal, Prof. Bhisma, and Prof. Sutarno. At the end of the discussion, Prof. Jamal offered a scholarship to continue their studies at UNS for Maksud and Yuzana. Humas UNS

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Three professors and alumni of FH UNS were invited to the event, Prof. Zudan Arif Fakrulloh, S.H., M.H., IKA FH UNS Chairman and Director General (Dirjen) of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil); Prof. Dr. Triyanto, S.H., M.Hum., Head of Master Program in Pancasila and Civics Education (PPKn) UNS; and Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ayu Ketut Rachmi Handayani, S.H., M.M., Dean of FH UNS.

Prof. Zudan opened the discussion by discussing the population concern of the new capital city. He stated that the IKN would serve as the center for governmental activities, not business activities, which differentiate Jakarta and Nusantara. The city will be classified into three regions, Central Governmental Core Area (KIPP) with 6,671 hectares of land, IKN Region (K-IKN) with 56,180 hectares, and Developmental Region IKN (KP-IKN) with 199,962 hectares. To support its operation, many of the public service apparatus (ASN) will also move to the IKN. Prof. Zudan stated that around 300 thousand ASN would gradually move from Jakarta to Nusantara.

“The move will be gradual. For example, if there are two thousand people in a ministry, then 200 people will move first. Thus, the move could take 15 up to 20 years to complete. During the period, there will be two ministerial offices in Jakarta and Nusantara,” Prof. Zudan stated.

Prof. Ayu, the Dean of FH UNS, shared material on environmental policies in IKN. Prof. Ayu hopes that the construction process in IKN could pay attention to the environmental aspect of the area to preserve the natural environment of Kalimantan. “Development always has a negative and positive impact on the environment. So, how do we reduce the negative impact and push for the positive impacts. Besides that, in the legal perspective, the legal administrative instrument must be prepared well,” she added.

Prof. Triyanto, FH UNS alumnus and Head of Master Program in Pancasila and Civics Education UNS, discusses the sociological aspect of the new capital city. He stated that the government needs to pay attention to the local people in the new capital city to prevent the marginalization of local people. The government should also pay attention to the livelihood of people moving to the new city, including the government employees. Their residence, social environment, and education must be prepared for these people. “These (issues) need to be anticipated to ensure that migrants and local people receive optimum benefits from the new city,” he added.

The discussion was led by Ahmad Rafiq, an FH UNS alumnus who works as a journalist. The discussion was exciting, with around one hundred participants participating in the discussion. Humas UNS

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SAM is an art market and public space that provides space for artists, crafters, and creators in Solo. The market allows the creators to build synergy and work together in creating artworks that could be exhibited and sold through online and offline platforms. SAM is open to the academic community and people in general who want to exhibit their works and workshops. UNS and ISI academic members participated in SAM#12.

SAM #12 displayed the innovative products from UNS students from several programs under Kind As, T.nergy, Kutukado, and minimaline brands. The event took the theme of University Students New Entrepreneurship (Wibawa), and the students from Fine Arts Student Association (HMSM) FSRD UNS showed their paintings.

Heri Sosiawan, the Chairman for Organization Division IKA UNS, stated that the students’ works are good and need to be developed into more innovative work. “This is the time for UNS students to create and shows confidence in the community. I think SAM is appropriate as a place to exhibit their works because of the artistic management and concept,” Heri explained.

IKA UNS managers visiting SAM looked proud to see various students’ paintings and creativity in the form of handicrafts. Student supervisor and activator SAM, Dyah Yuni Kurniawati, M.Sn., hoped that SAM could prove that UNS students could work together with the community, share with the community, and build a synergy with the community.

“I am delighted and proud with UNS alumni who visited and supported the students who participated in the exhibition. Therefore, the students could develop their products, enrich their experiences, and be optimistic in running their creative business,” Dyah Yuni Kurniawati stated. Humas UNS

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The recent Wedangan IKA UNS on Wednesday (16/2/2022) invited UNS alumni who are working in KORPRI; Prof. Zudan Arif Fakrulloh (Chairman of National KORPRI and Vice-Chairman of IKA UNS), Dr. Karjono Atmoharsono (Principal Secretary of Badan Pembinaan Ideologi Pancasila), and Prof. Bandi (Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs UNS).

Acting as the moderator in the event was Waskito Widi Wardoyo, M.Hum., who stated that the event aims to share insights on KORPRI’s role in the future towards advanced Indonesia as targeted and shaping KORPRI as a welcoming institution for Indonesia’s Civil Apparatus (ASN).

The first speaker, Prof. Zudan Arif Fakrulloh, shared material on “The Role of KORPRI in Strengthening ASN and Maintaining the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).” “KORPRI has two main duties, to strengthen ASN and protect NKRI,” Prof. Zudan emphasized.

Dr. Karjono Atmoharsono, as the second speaker, shared materials on “The Role of KORPRI, Indonesia’s ASN Development.” “Currently, we focused on assistance for ASN in fighting radicalism, left and right extreme, narcotics, and hoaxes. This is what we need to underline and fully concentrate on to strengthen the ASN’s national insights,” Dr. Karjono explained.

The last presentation from Prof. Bandi was titled “Republic of Indonesia Civil Apparatus Korps.” “UNS holds morning assembly on Monday morning and reads the Panca Prasetya for KORPRI UNS,” Prof. Bandi stated.

Prof. Bandi hoped that Wedangan IKA UNS Series 97 could shape ASN into an advanced person with noble characters who could serve the community and brings KORPRI as an institution that leads ASN in the future. Humas UNS

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