Rino Ardhian Nugroho, Ph.D., the Head of UPT KLI UNS, mentioned that the event would be started with information dissemination by Junaidi, MA. “The Series of IISMA 2022 Info Session started with dissemination by Junaidi, MA as the Chair of the International Mobility Sub Working Group (Sub-Pokja) for the Directorate General of Higher Education Kemendikbudristek. After the dissemination, there will be UNS IISMA awardees’ experience sharing through social media Instagram at @internationalofficeuns,” explained Rino in his report, which was delivered at the beginning of the event.

In his remarks, the Director of Partnership, Development, and Internationalization UNS, Irwan Trinugroho, Ph.D., expressed his pride in the IISMA awardees. He hopes that next year there will be more UNS students who get the opportunity to take part in the IISMA program. “I wish for more UNS students to be dispatched next year and have the opportunity to learn internationally within the world’s top 100 universities, either through the IISMA program or other programs,” he said.

This IISMA program, as the first mobility program, is fully funded by the Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP), which covers the departure process, tuition fees, living expenses during the study period at the destination university and until the process of the return journey. Dr. Irwan added that UNS would hold an internal selection and briefing for students who wish to take part in this program. “UNS through the UPT KLI will hold an internal selection, as well as a briefing for students who will take part in this program,” said Irwan.

Junaidi, MA., in his presentation, conveyed some of the main requirements to take part in the IISMA 2022 program. The requirements are, among other, student must be an Indonesian citizen, enrolled in Bachelor Degree program on their 4th-6th semester with active participation in academic events and registered at PD Dikti, holding an English proficiency certificate according to the criteria required by the destination university and a minimum GPA of 3.00.

The dissemination activity, which was available in a hybrid system, was attended by approximately 290 participants consisting of the Faculties’ Vice-Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs, the Head of the Study Programs,’ and UNS students. Humas UNS

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In his opening remark, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho shared his delight at the collaboration between UNS and TUC. He mentioned that UNS is fully aware of the importance of building partnerships with international higher education institutions in this globalization era. The collaboration between UNS and TUC will cover student and faculty exchange and expansion of research and innovation. These programs are expected to bring a positive impact in improving the educational quality for UNS students to achieve international standards. The expansion of research and innovation is also expected to improve research outputs from both universities.

“That’s why we respect your willingness to build a mutual partnership with our university,” Prof. Jamal stated.

Prof. Diamadopoulos also shared his appreciation for the collaboration between UNS and TUC. This collaboration, according to him, will also bring a positive encouragement for TUC because currently, TUC is moving forward to be one of the top universities in Greece.

“So, it is important for us to continue all kinds of collaboration with other universities. Because we need to enrich all cultural life, we enrich all academic life. And we find an opportunity to be accepted here. So, we are delighted to sign this agreement,” Prof. Diamadopoulos stated.

The signing ceremony was also attended online by the Ad Interim Charge d’Affaires (KUAI) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Ahmad Ramadhan accompanied by Head of Chancellery and PF Pensosbud Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Athena. Besides sharing their appreciation for the strong commitment from both parties, although constrained by the Covid-19 pandemic situation, KUAI RI Athena hoped that the collaboration could improve people-to-people contacts RI-Greece further.

“For your information, this agreement, according to the embassy record, is the fourth university agreement between Indonesia and Greece,” Ahmad Ramadhan explained.

Ahmad Ramadhan and other KBRI Athens rank stated their support in the plans and implementation of the agreement. He also congratulated UNS and TUC. He hoped that the agreement would bring good effect on the improvement of the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Greece. Humas UNS

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In between her online classes due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Shafira actively finding new opportunities to improve her skills. Shafira has participated in UNS MUN Club since 2019, which opens an opportunity for her to participate in International MUN Conference 65.0 – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

To the uns.ac.id team, Shafira shared her doubt when she was about to participate in the event. Her reluctance was because of the lack of UNS student’s enthusiasm and the close registration deadline. Shafira is the only UNS student who participated in the event. “But after reassuring myself and think when will I have another opportunity to try a conference, and international at that. Not to mention amid the pandemic. So, I just took it,” she said to uns.ac.id team on Wednesday (21/7/21).

During her two days of experience participating in the International MUN Conference 65.0 UNDP, Shafira said that she got many new experiences. On the first day, Shafira participated in MUN 101 to get the conference’s initial knowledge and technical procedure. This introduction greatly helps her because she has never participated in an international conference before. In her first opportunity, Shafira was trusted to represent the delegates from Kazakhstan.

The event was followed by the General Speaker List (GSL) and a formal debate on “Global Goals 2030: No Poverty and Zero Hunger,” which attracted Shafira to participate in the conference. “This is one of my reasons to select UNDP during the registration because I am concerned and understand SDGs, and I think “Zero Hunger” is closely related to my program,” she explained.

She added that the global target to alleviate poverty and hunger in 2030, as mentioned in 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number 1 and 2, had not been fully implemented. Based on the global research finding, poverty and hunger stay as serious issues the global community faces. Shafira considers that the current condition of the community contradicts these SDGs because many people are still suffering in 2021. “The Covid-19 pandemic worsen this condition. Many countries are collapsing because of this pandemic,” Shafira explained.

Therefore, Shafira is aware of the importance of youth contribution who will lead the world in the future to be aware of international issues, including poverty and hunger. Shafira’s concern grew since she started her university education, and in line with her major, “Zero Hunger” is not a foreign issue for Shafira. She and her friends even made a campaign on the topic once.

On the second day, Shafira participated in another GSL and formal debate on preparing solutions and draft resolutions. The event took eight hours on the first day and seven hours on the second day.

Verbal Commendation Award in First International Conference

Participating in her first International MUN Conference brought experience and an award for Shafira. She won the Verbal Commendation award with her other nine friends from various countries. Verbal Commendation is an award for delegates who delivered their ideas during the conference. “When I got it, I was surprised! Alhamdulillah, from my council, there were ten people, including me,” the sixths semester student stated.

Shafira stated that she wants to participate in other international conferences in the future. Still, she will focus on completing her study and finding new experiences from webinars, internships, and other projects outside the campus.

Tips to Build Self Confidence for International Conference

In the interview, Shafira also shared some tips until she won the Verbal Commendation award. The first tip is honing the English skills because it is the critical support for participating in an international conference. “Don’t be discouraged because you feel your English is poor, because you’re learning,” she said. “While challenging yourself to speak or to listen to other delegates speaking, it could elevate our English. As long as we understand the basic (we will) be able to comprehend,” she added.

Secondly, training to prepare a short speech draft meets the conference topic because participants need to prepare a speech at the conference. Shafira explained that participants would get an opportunity to speak only when they raise their hands. The third tip is to fully comprehend the conference topic by reading the provided guidelines or listening to other delegates’ opinions.

Fourth, understanding the situation and condition of the country you represent. As a representative of a country conference, participants have a significant role in delivering the issues occurring in the country. Therefore, participants need to conduct preliminary research on the issues from the country they represent. Shafira also researched the problems in Kazakhstan, and she thinks it is interesting because she could learn more about a country.

Fifth, actively finding information on the opportunity to participate in an international conference. For example, by participating in clubs. Shafira said that she was helped by participating in UNS MUN Club because her club provides information on the international conference and training and direction for its members who will participate in the forum.

“From UNS MUN Club, I got a training and direction from H-2 and H-1 conference, for example on preparing position paper sent one day before the conference and the general explanation of MUN,” she concluded. Humas UNS

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