The inauguration of professors marks a significant milestone for both the lecturers and UNS itself. The title of professor represents the pinnacle of academic achievement, reflecting excellence in teaching, research, and contributions to society. This milestone further strengthens UNS’s position as a leading higher education institution in Indonesia and globally. Prof. Hartono extended his gratitude to families, colleagues, and the entire UNS academic community for their support throughout the professors’ careers.

The Rector emphasized the importance of professors’ contributions to advancing knowledge and reinforcing UNS’s role on national and international levels. With the professorship comes greater responsibilities, and Prof. Hartono expressed his belief that with proven dedication and enthusiasm, the newly appointed professors will deliver significant contributions to scientific progress, innovation, and national development.

“There are high hopes from both the academic community and the broader society. We look forward to the tangible contributions of these professors in applying their expertise for the benefit of the community and improving the quality of Tridharma of Higher Education,” Prof. Hartono stated.

Six New Professors Inaugurated on the First Day of Inauguration Week

During the event, Prof. Hartono officially inaugurated four new professors. Prof. Dr. Eng. Herman Saputro, S.Pd., M.Pd., M.T. was inaugurated as the 80th Professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 303rd Professor at UNS. He was appointed as a professor in the field of Mechanical Design Expertise. His inaugural speech was titled “Designing a Mobile Power Plant Using Waste-Based Materials with a Micro Combustor System.”

Prof. Dr. Hasih Pratiwi, S.Si., M.Si. was inaugurated as the 31st Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) and the 304th Professor at UNS. She was appointed as a professor in the field of Statistical Modeling Expertise. Her inaugural speech was titled “Statistics: Roles and Challenges in the Era of Big Data.”

Prof. Dr. Argyo Demartoto, M.Si. was inaugurated as the 8th Professor at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) and the 305th Professor at UNS. He was appointed as a professor in the field of Health Sociology Expertise. His inaugural speech was titled “Comprehensive and Continuous Services in the Prevention and Management of HIV and AIDS Based on Digital Humanism: Challenges and Opportunities.”

Prof. Dr. Rr. Elisabeth Nugraheni Eko Wardani, S.S., M.Hum. was inaugurated as the 81st Professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 306th Professor at UNS. She was appointed as a professor in the field of Literary Studies and Literature Learning Expertise. Her inaugural speech was titled “The Role of Literature Learning in Developing 21st-Century Skills and Efforts to Integrate Literature into the Curriculum.”

Prof. Dr. Drs. Siswanto, M.Si. was inaugurated as the 32nd Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) and the 307th Professor at UNS. He was appointed as a professor in the field of Algebra Expertise. His inaugural speech was titled “The Development of Max-Plus Algebra in the Context of Theory and Applications.”

Prof. Dr. Endang Susilowati, S.Si., M.Si. was inaugurated as the 82nd Professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 308th Professor at UNS. She was appointed as a professor in the field of Nanocomposite Material Expertise. Her inaugural speech was titled “Silver-Chitosan Nanocomposites: Development of Antibacterial Films for Medical Applications.”

The inauguration of these professors on the first day of the inauguration week reaffirms UNS’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. Through their expertise, it is hoped that the newly appointed professors will make significant positive impacts on their academic environments and institutions.

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This summer course aims to improve the quality of the learning process at FISIP UNS. The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Dr. Yuyun Sunesti, said that the Summer Course was conducted in collaboration with world-ranked universities by bringing practitioners to discuss and exchange ideas.

“This collaboration is necessary to give students a world-class lecture atmosphere, thus opening students’ insight and motivation in contributing to a better learning process. Aside from exchanging ideas, this Summer Course is expected to be the starting point for UNS to establish further collaboration with global practitioners or academics and to increase UNS’ academic reputation,” said Dr. Yuyun.

The DIG-Asia Summer Course 2021 is organized in collaboration with the CESASS, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Yogyakarta, discussing various sub-themes such as politics and government, media and culture, economics, ecology, as well as youth issues and religious affairs. “In this summer course, we collaborate with numerous lecturers from various scientific disciplines, which allows various issues to be discussed on each agenda,” added Dr. Yuyun.

On the first day, as a warm-up session for the Summer Course participants, Arif Aris Mundayat, Ph.D., delivers material on the Introduction to Digital Society in Asia. The material was delivered for an hour and followed by a question and answer discussion.

On the second day, Thursday (7/10/2021), there were two sessions with Dr. Rino Ardhian Nugroho (UNS) discussing the topic of E-Government and Government Responses to Pandemic Crisis, and Dr. Priyambudi Sulistyanto, an academician from Flinders University, South Australia, on the topic of Myanmar and ASEAN: Where to Go from Now. At the end of the second day, students were invited to discuss the Governments’ efforts in each participants’ country in dealing with the Covid-19 Crisis through digital media. The students were divided into 7 (seven) groups to encourage an extensive discussion among the students.

On the third day, Friday (8/10/2021), students must follow a tighter schedule with 4 (four) lecturers through 3 class sessions. The first session is started with Prof. Dr. Phil. Hermin Indah Wahyuni from UGM, with material on the Changing Landscape of Media Industry, followed by a lecturer from the same university, Sidiq Hari Madya., M.Sc., discussing the Social Media and Infodemic during the Crisis. The last session was taught by two UNS lecturers, Dr. Yuyun Sunesti and Dr. Leni Winarni, on the Family and Digital Life during the Pandemic Crisis.

The following fourth day, Monday (11/10/2021), there were two class sessions, concluded with a student group discussion. In the first session of the fourth day, Dr. Putra Pamungkas from FEB UNS delivers material on the issue of Digital Economy Transformation in Asia. The second session for the day was delivered by Dr. M. Falikul Isbah with the topic of Employment and the Fate of Justice.

For the fifth day, Tuesday (12/10/2021), students joined a discussion about the Ecological Crisis in Asia with Dr. Keo Piseth, an academician from the Asian Vision Institute, Cambodia. Meanwhile, the second session with the Anthropology of Waste in the Risk Society was delivered by Dr. Vissia Ita Yulianto from UGM.

An official closing ceremony by the Vice-Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs FISIP UNS, Dr. Prahastiwi Utari, and the Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Yuyun Sunesti, is scheduled on the last day of the Summer Course, October 13, 2021. Before the closing ceremony, however, there are two materials delivered by Dr. Hew Wai Weng from the National University of Malaysia with material on Digitalized Religion and Covid-19 Pandemic, and Irfan Amali, MA., from Peace Generation Indonesia, on the issue of Peace Generation and Digital Life.

“This short course program is available for undergraduate and master students from all countries. Participants who meet the conditions will get 2 (two) transferable credits and also a certificate of participation,” explained Dr. Yuyun.

According to Dr. Yuyun Sunesti as Chairman of the Organizing Committee, the 6 (six) days event succeeded in attracting 69 students from 25 Indonesian and international universities. International students participating in this Summer Course are from numerous global universities such as National Chung Hsing University Taiwan, De La Salle University Philippines, Payap University Thailand, Australian National University, and Xiamen University China. Meanwhile, national students also come from various universities, including Padjadjaran University, Gadjah Mada University, Lampung University, Diponegoro University, Airlangga University, Udayana University, Surabaya State University, Sebelas Maret University, Jakarta State University, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, and other universities. Humas UNS

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The welcoming ceremony was opened by the Vice-Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs FISIP UNS, Prahastiwi Utari, Ph.D., and aims to share information, knowledge, experiences, and potential of collaboration between the institutions. The ceremony was also attended by the Vice-Dean for Human Resources, Finance, and Logistics Affairs FISIP UNS, Dr. Ahmad Zuber; Vice-Dean for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs FISIP UNS, Dr. Kristina Setyowati; the Head of Communication Science Program UNS, Sri Hastjarjo, Ph.D., the Head of Master Program in Communication Science UNS, Dr. Andre Novie Rahmanto, and faculty members of Communication Science Program  FISIP UNS. From the Faculty of Da’wah and Communication UIN Sunan Ampel, Pardianto, M.Si., Dr. Ali Nurdin, Abu Amar Bustimi, M.Si., Ariza Qurrata A’yun, M.Ed.Kom., Afifatur Rohimah, M.Ikom., Romdhon, M.Pd., and Ahmad Roziqin, S.Pd.I., attended the event.

On this occasion, Prahastiwi Utari, Ph.D., warmly welcomed the visit. As two institutions with a focus on communication study, she hoped that both programs could collaborate in achieving mutual development. Supporting FISIP UNS Vice-Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs, Pardianto, M.Si., as the Head of Communication Program FDK UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya emphasized the importance of synergy between the two programs.

“With this visit, we shared information and experience. We learned many things from the Communication Science Program FISIP UNS as an experienced and developed program,” he stated.

Sri Hastjarjo, Ph.D., in his speech, explained the profile of the Communication Science Program FISIP UNS, starting from its history, executive boards, faculty members, curriculum, teaching and learning process, facilities, and the excellence and institution achievements. He concluded the speech with a warm welcome for the visit that could expand the network of partnership among universities with communication science programs.

The potential collaborations that could be implemented by both programs are students exchange, joint class, exchange of journal articles and proceedings, book or book chapter collaboration, and laboratory partners.

“In our (Communication Science Program FISIP UNS), besides undergraduate thesis, there is final assignment or TA. So, a student could choose between an undergraduate thesis or TA. TA is adjusted to student’s specialization during their study: journalism, advertisement, public relations, radio, and video/TV,” the alumnus The University of Newcastle Doctoral Program, Australia, added. Humas UNS

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