This prestigious award marks a significant step in Cheryl’s academic journey. It is also expected to contribute to sustainable economic development in Indonesia.

The fellowship is part of the Australian government’s commitment to supporting foreign policy and development priorities. The program aims to strengthen partnerships and enhance individual and institutional capacities to address key national and regional development challenges.

Cheryl was selected from thousands of applicants across Indonesia. “I feel honored and grateful to be chosen among so many outstanding candidates,” Cheryl said, as quoted from feb.uns.ac.id on Friday (31/1/2025).

This achievement not only reflects Cheryl’s dedication and academic excellence but also highlights her potential to contribute to Indonesia’s economic growth. According to Cheryl, her dissertation idea played a crucial role in securing her place in the fellowship program.

“My dissertation focuses on women’s economic empowerment through the Dynamic Marketing Management theory. This theory is highly relevant to the challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in today’s digital era. Dynamic Marketing Management helps MSMEs survive and grow amid rapid market and technological changes. With this approach, MSMEs can be more adaptive and responsive to shifting consumer demands,” Cheryl explained.

Guidance from Professors

Cheryl’s success stems from the intensive guidance of Prof. Dr. Budhi Haryanto, a professor at PDIE. “We are very proud of Cheryl’s achievement. Her research contributes to academia and has significant practical implications for the development of MSMEs in Indonesia. The application of Dynamic Marketing Management in Cheryl’s research is an innovative approach that can help MSMEs become more flexible and resilient in global market dynamics,” Prof. Budhi said.

During her fellowship at Flinders University, Cheryl will focus on research related to women’s economic empowerment. She will explore how dynamic marketing strategies can promote inclusivity and sustainability in economic development. Her research aims to provide concrete solutions for MSMEs in Indonesia to navigate global challenges.

Support from Various Parties

Cheryl expressed gratitude to everyone who supported her, especially her family, academic advisors, and university colleagues. “I hope my research results can bring real benefits to society and serve as a reference for policymakers in supporting women’s economic empowerment in Indonesia,” she stated.

By focusing on women’s economic empowerment and innovative marketing strategies, Cheryl is expected to make a significant impact on MSME development in Indonesia. Additionally, this fellowship program strengthens international relations and collaboration.

Cheryl’s achievement showcases UNS’s commitment to inclusive, high-quality, and sustainable education. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Number 4, ‘Quality Education,’ and Number 17, ‘Partnerships for the Goals.’

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The debating competition that participated by nine universities UNS, Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa), Universitas Tanjungpura (Untan), Universitas Indonesia (UI), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) Bojonegoro, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Universitas Andalas (Unand), and UIN Mataram, started the elimination process through essay assessment. Participants who passed the essay assessment process were then asked to present their essay in the elimination round to choose the Best Eight that will compete in the quarter-final, semifinal, and grand final.

“Our essay discussed the centralized zakat management to reduce poverty in a sustainable way. In the quarter-final we competed with STIE Bojonegoro B and won 3-0. In the semifinal, we won over Universitas Tanjungpura with a 3-0 score,” Rizal said on Friday (3/12/2021).

In the grand final, Rizal and Team competed with Unesa as contra team on the motion of the role of Zakat, Infak, Sedekah, and Wakaf (ZISWAF) in recovering people’s economy, and won with a 3-0 score.

“We felt delighted and did not expect because we don’t have a basic education in economy and the material was Ziswaf. But through learning and serious efforts, Alhamdulillah, we could win. Moreover, winning in the final with 3-0 with juries who are mostly practitioners that understand the details in the economy and Ziswaf implementation in Indonesia,” the Psychology student stated.

Rizal hoped that he could continue improving his knowledge and debating ability as a basis in their future career and study.

“Hopefully, this (achievement) could become a source of spirits for everyone that we could learn as much as possible and not limited by our focus study. In the future, hopefully, there will be more quality debaters from UNS and could bring pride for UNS almamater,” Rizal concluded. Humas UNS

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“I hope for UNS, as one of the best universities in Indonesia, to take a role in shaping a young generation who excels in the field of Islamic economics and finance in order to accelerate the growth of Indonesia’s Islamic economy and finance,” said KH Ma’ruf Amin, Tuesday (9/11). /2021).

The development of the Islamic economy in itself cannot be separated from several key sectors, among others, Islamic finance, halal food and beverage industry, halal cosmetics, halal medicines, Muslim-friendly travel, Muslim fashion, and Islamic-themed media and recreation. Domestically, this sector is growing significantly, considering that Indonesia has the largest Muslim market globally, both as consumers and producers. Additionally, after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world economy, the Islamic economic sector must be optimized to be a new economic growth that supports national economic growth.

Advanced preparation for the young generation in Islamic economics and finance is one of the supporting efforts in increasing the role of Islamic banks in Indonesia. This effort becomes a preparation of superior Human Resources (HR) with a noble character. Other development efforts involve the use of digital-based technology, development of sustainable innovation in new products and services creation, Islamic banking services expansion to remote regions, and expansion of community financial literacy.

The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia also expressed his appreciation to UNS academics members for organizing the 2021 SMICIE. He hopes that this conference can produce innovative formulations for the development of Islamic economics and finance.

In his speech, he states that universities are considered to have an important role in developing Islamic economics and finance, especially Islamic banking. Islamic economics and finance are an integral part of the national economic system that has a vital role in restoring the national economy.
“Therefore, universities are expected to make a contribution in the form of ideas, innovation, human resources preparation, and encouraging literacy in advancing the Indonesian Islamic economy and finance,” he explained. Humas UNS

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