Three speakers were invited to the event, Commission II DPR RI Member, Drs. Mohammad Toha, M.Si., Coordinator for Media Production Content PTP the Expert in Pusdatin Kemendikbudristek RI, Dr. Eka Khristiyanta Purnama, M.Pd., and Professor in Civic Education Program UNS, Prof. Dr. Triyanto, S.H., M.Hum.

In this national webinar, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho stated that globalization and industrial revolution 4.0 would lead to society 5.0 that connects all life aspects. Therefore, the young generation will face a challenge in living as a nation and becoming the generation that embraces the changes. “They are creative, innovative, quick to study, like challenges, and open-minded generation,” Prof. Jamal Wiwoho stated.

However, the Rector also mentioned that openness also creates a social vulnerability that has the potential to tarnish national values. Thus, emphasizing the importance of Pancasila as an ideology in the digital era to restore the national identity.

Led by Dr. Bramastia, M.Pd., as the moderator, the webinar moved to the first speaker, Drs. Mohammad Toha, M.Si., discussed internalizing Pancasila as a process to re-appreciate the state philosophy and adopt it in daily life. Therefore, Pancasila could be inculcated through the means preferred by the new generation. Drs. Mohammad Toha also emphasized that the Pancasila education program needs to be re-arranged to match the generational characteristics through media that trigger students’ curiosity, interaction, inspiring and encouraging students to be creative and innovative.

“(We) also need to consider how civic education could initiate inter-religion communities, inter-cultural, and traditional community in Student Community Service Program (KKN),” he added.

Dr. Eka Khristiyanta Purnama, M.Pd., as the second speaker, discussed the process of shaping excellent human resources as lifelong learners with global competencies and behaved based on Pancasila values. He also discussed the use of technology in the Pancasila learning process. The last discussion from Prof. Dr. Triyanto, S.H., M.Hum., focused on the reality that Pancasila has not been applied as the basis in technology development and implementation, which leads to the growth of new norms and digital conflicts. Prof. Triyanto underlies the need for developing internet ethics based on Pancasila and a clear and systematic roadmap and grand design for the application of Pancasila in the digital era, supported with a digital campaign on the matter.

“Lastly, the need for developing Catur Pusat Pendidikan, school, family, community, and internet in this digital era,” Prof. Triyanto explained. Humas UNS

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This event was also attended by Sragen Regent, dr. Kusdinar Untung Yuni Sukowati and the Head of Regional Settlement Infrastructure Center (PPW) Central Java Directorate of Settlement Ministry of Public Works and Human Settlement (Ministry of PUPR) Cakra Nagara S.T., M.T., M.E.

Prof. Jamal explained that the existing image of Gunung Kemukus as a dark tourism destination needs to be changed, and UNS will take the role to change the image. The Rector is distraught that the religious tourism site turned into dark tourism filled with fornication business.

“This kind of belief needs to be fixed; we are ready to collaborate with Sragen. in the future. Hopefully, the area will become a tourism destination for children, cultural tourism destination so that children could grow well and their mother does not have a negative perception,” Prof. Jamal added.

UNS Support

UNS will provide several supports for the Sragen District Government in supporting the Gunung Kemukus revitalization process into “The New Kemukus” by the Ministry of PUPR. First, UNS will send its Study Centers to the Institute for Research and Community Services (LPPM) UNS, Research Groups in programs, and Center for Excellence (PUI) Javanologi UNS. The study centers that will be involved in this program are Research and Development Center for Tourism and Cultural, Population and Gender Research Study Center, Entrepreneurship Development Center, and Rural Areas Research and Development Center. The Research Group that will participate in the program is from the green economy, applied technology, tourism, and health. It is possible that more centers and groups will participate during the implementation

“This (program) could be used as a means and facilities so that the existing studies could change cultural perception and directed it into a more positive image,” Prof. Jamal stated.

Secondly, UNS will utilized Gunung Kemukus area in Sumberlawang Subdistrict, Sragen as a site for Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program implementation because the area has been revitalized by the Ministry of PUPR. According to the release from the Sragen District Government, the revitalization process of the area has reached 95% on November 2021. This process includes managing the entryway, building pedestrian, public space, Pangeran Samudra tomb, and other public facilities.

“Through this program, our students could be involved in Gunung Kemukus development program as a cultural destination through several activities. It will also involve faculty members, industries, and students to meet the 20-semester credits or equal to 4-6 months in the field,” he explained.

The last role of UNS is sending students through the Thematic Student Community Service Program (KKN) in Gunung Kemukus. Prof. Jamal explained that this program would be implemented periodically following the existing and clear roadmap. Through the Thematic KKN UNS program in Gunung Kemukus, UNS will involve around 3,000-5,000 students ear year and 350 field supervisors who will provide understanding on area utilization for the locals so that they feel the assistance.

UNS Recommendation

In the interactive dialogue, Prof. Jamal also shared recommendations for Sragen District Government in creating The New Kemukus as a family and religious tourism destination. Prof. Jamal recommended that the roadmap for The New Kemukus be prepared in an integrative manner and holistically because he thinks the area has numerous homework in the social, economic, and cultural issues.

“This (process) needs to involve a comprehensive handling by involving extensive stakeholders from the central/local governments, private sectors, university, and community,” Prof. Jamal explained.

UNS also suggested that Sragen District Government improve community awareness on the development plan of The New Kemukus as a source of local government income (PAD) by improving the quality of infrastructures and supporting facilities and integrating the local community’s interests with all related stakeholders.

“Third, to change the negative image, (we) need to build a new narrative on Pangeran Samudra, develop souvenirs destination, and improve the quality of homestay and the culinary sector,” Prof. Jamal added.

UNS also asked Sragen District Government to direct the area into a healthy, gender-responsive, and children-friendly tourism destination. Lastly, Prof. Jamal suggested the re-arrangement of spatial layout and settlement to create a more modern, interesting, and attractive destination.

“We will also assist with independent projects to create credits for the great cultural resources. For example, the European countries are advanced but respect the culture, and it is exciting,” he concluded. Humas UNS

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Prof. Jamal and Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS, Prof. Ahmad Yunus, finalized the decision on a Master’s study scholarship for all the gold medalists in UNS in front of all students attending the ceremony offline and online. Previously, UNS only provided IDR 6 million assistance funds for gold medalists, IDR 4.5 million for silver medalists, and IDR 2.5 million for bronze medalists, followed by the exemption of thesis defense for all medalists. But in Tuesday (14/12/2021) ceremony UNS added a scholarship as a bonus.

“If gold medalists in Pimnas receive a scholarship, do you agree?” Prof. Jamal offered.

Once answered with silence, the participants accepted the offer in unison after the Rector repeated the question. Prof. Jamal tapped his desk to mark the agreement between the university and the medalists.

“This is a strategy to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (IKU) 1 because there are three indicators. First, finding a job six months after graduating, second continuing study. If you won gold, automatically, your Master’s Degree would be free, so we get an IKU point that graduates continue to study after graduation. Third, become an entrepreneur with minimum income of City Minimum Wage (UMK),” Prof. Jamal stated.

Inna Zuhriah Zain, a gold medalist from Pharmacy Program, stated that she is delighted with the decision.

“We are delighted. This appreciation answers our wish, especially to continue our study,” Inna stated. Humas UNS

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The inauguration ceremony was broadcasted live through the Zoom Cloud Meeting attended by Rectors of universities in Indonesia. Cyber Security Hub is a means to develop talents in cyber security fields. The Chief of Implementing Committee, Dr. Sutanto, DEA., stated that cyber activities would become an interesting topic in the future, from business to technological aspects.

“We observed that Indonesia urgently needs talents in the digital field, especially in cyber security. This strategic collaboration is a good start for UNS and Solo Municipal government that will be super responsive to digital talents’ needs. We want to shape people who could control and solve cyber-attack and experts in designing security design,” Dr. Sutanto stated.

Supporting Dr. Sutanto, Prof. Jamal stated that the industrial revolution 4.0 technology brings positive and negative impacts.

“The negative is people who hack, for example, when there are 279 million BPJS data leaked. Thus, cyber security is a tool to protect information from abuse by external parties,” Prof. Jamal stated.

Gibran explained that cyber security is vital because one of the Surakarta Government’s social media accounts was hacked not long ago. This is concerning because the government holds sensitive data of its people.

“The government data involves many people; thus, it needs to be kept very well and prevent misuse. For example, check-in data in Peduli Lindungi, we make sure that people’s data are not shared publicly. I often receive a complaint from people regarding online lending; they do not have the application but receive payment reminders. There must be leaked data (on that),” the mayor explained.

Prof. Nizam stated that millions of cyber-attacks entered the system of government, banking, and education institutions daily. A large number of internet users in the country also means that cybercrimes will increase in the future.

“Almost everyone uses internet, transaction, personal data, and communication, that only individual, there are banking, education, government, industry, and other systems. The increase in criminals’ activities demands for cyber security experts,” Prof. Nizam stated. He also hoped that Cyber Security Hub could bring cyber security talents, including research and development. Humas UNS

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Inviting two speakers, the webinar was held online through the Zoom Cloud Meeting application and live-streamed on the UNS YouTube channel on Monday (13/12/2021). Two invited speakers are Prof. Dr. Agus Kristiyanto as UNS Columnist and Vice-Dean at the School of Postgraduate Studies and Iwan Kurniawan from Tempo Institute.

The webinar on opinion column writing was officially opened by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho. In his opening remark, the Rector appreciated the webinar because opinion column writing in mass media has great benefits for participants who like to write to the media. Prof. Jamal also thinks that UNS faculty members have a large opportunity to share their ideas through writing, considering the diverse disciplines in UNS that could translate into various topics of discussion. Through their writing, UNS faculty members could share their ideas and contribute to solving the nations’ problems.

“I truly hope that the members of the Board of Professors and all participants could find solutions for local, national, and even international level,” Prof. Jamal added.

Widely accessible and available for the public, writing in mass media could improve people’s awareness of the issues in Indonesia. “Writing also elevates us, elevate our delf identity,” Prof. Jamal added.

Attending the same occasion, the Chairman of the UNS Board of Professor, Prof. Suranto Tjiptowibisono, agreed to Prof. Jamal. Although, writing in media is not an easy task that requires experience and patience. Prof. Suranto emphasized that journal writing tends to be formal and difficult to understand for common people, while the information contained in such writing is accessible for everyone.

“Our highly formal writing in the form of the journal needs to be modified and shared to people who are not in that particular field of study but also understand the topic,” Prof. Suranto stated.

Therefore, Prof. Suranto hoped that through this webinar, UNS Board of Professors and UNS faculty members could share their ideas in mass media and facilitate accessibility towards such discussion for people. The Chairman of the UNS Board of Professor also added that currently, 12 articles from the UNS Board of Professor are under publishing process by Cambridge Publishing Company. Humas UNS

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There were 18 students who graduated from the School of Postgraduate Studies, 59 students from Faculty of Cultural Studies (FIB), 74 students from Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), 49 students from Faculty of Law (FH), 23 students from Faculty of Sports (FKOR), 61 students from Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA), and 51 students from Faculty of Art and Design (FSRD).

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) graduated its 89 students, Faculty of Medical Science (FK) 60 students, Faculty of Agriculture (FP) 98 students, Faculty of Engineering (FT) 99 students, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) 253 students, and Vocational School (SV) 397 students.

Prof. Ahmad Yunus, as the Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS, stated that 744 students graduated with honors. “From School of Postgraduate Studies 11 students, FIB 29, FISIP 38, FH 25, FEB 35, FK 3, and FP 58,” Prof. Yunus reported. “FT 43, FKIP 135, FKOR 13, FMIPA 11, FSRD 22, and SV 322.”

Prof. Yunus also reported several great achievements among the graduates, such as Dr. Panji Kuncoro Hadi from the Doctoral Program of Indonesia Language, who completed his program in four years and became the fastest in completing the program. From the Master’s program, Yes Arfianto, M.H., also became the fastest to graduate from the Master Program in Law Science. “With a total study period of one year and four months. Then, Putri Nur’aini from Elementary School Education FKIP is the fastest to graduate in the bachelor degree with a total study period of three years and six months.”

From the diploma program, the fastest student to graduate was Nadia Ayu Dewantari from the Diploma Program (D-4) of Demography and Civil Registration (four years), and Melani Tribuana Tungga Dewi from the Diploma Program (D-3) of Applied Communication (two years and ten months).

In his opening remark, the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, stated that the struggle of these students to complete their studies amid the pandemic was a great challenge. He also compared the struggle to adagium Colin Powell that a dream does not become a reality through magic, but instead hard work and persistence. “Here, we understand that the ability to adapt is a result of the learning process,” Prof. Jamal stated.

The Rector also hoped that the graduated students to pass the real-life challenges and be responsible with their intellect while serving the community as a social responsibility. “Hopefully, your presence to apply your knowledge, skills, and experiences obtained on the campus could be useful for the community. I am sure that becoming a part of community development and living among the great people is one of your prayers.” Humas UNS

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The offline and online event was attended by the Chairman of Central Management of IKA UNS Ir. Budi Harto, Secretary-General (Sekjen) of Central Management of IKA UNS Drs. Bambang Dwi Wahyudi, Vice-rectors, and Dean from each faculty in UNS.

In his opening remark, Prof. Jamal thanked the Central Management of IKA UNS for conducting a series of Munas V 2021 well. The Munas held on 4-5 December is an agenda that was rescheduled a few times before. The Munas V was firstly scheduled for December 2020 and June 2021, which need to be delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Special appreciation was also delivered from Prof. Jamal to Ir. Budi Harto as the Chairman of IKA UNS Central Management for six years.

“It is appropriate, I think, that as a Rector of UNS, I appreciated and provided the highest recognition to the Central and Regional Management of IKA UNS who have worked together and eased UNS efforts to achieve its grand vision to be a world-class university,” Prof. Jamal stated.

Although this year Munas was held amid the pandemic, Prof. Jamal believes that the spirits of the alumni to contribute to the campus and the community will never go down. Prof. Jamal shared this believes because for almost two years, the Covid-19 pandemic was occurring in Indonesia; IKA UNS has donated numerous aids, from masks, health equipment, staple foods, internet quota, scholarships, and dosages of Covid-19 vaccines for UNS academic members and surrounding community.

“Covid-19 pandemic is proof for a success we achieved together. And thank you to Pak Budi Harto for giving attention to his juniors in the campus by granting funds to provide internet quota assistance during March-April 2020,” Prof. Jamal added.

UNS Achievement

In Munas V IKA UNS 2021, Prof. Jamal shared UNS achievements in the last two years with UNS alumni attending the ceremony. The achievements shared by Prof. Jamal include UNS ranking at the national and international level and the autonomy as a public university. At the international level UNS, for the first time, ranked 1.201+ from 1,662 listed global universities and 6^th in Indonesia by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR). This ranking was announced on 1 September 2021 after THE conducted assessment on Indonesian universities.

Prof. Jamal also shared that UNS was included in cluster 1 of best universities in Indonesia by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdikbudristek) RI.

“More specially, UNS received the highest score in IKU 2020/2021 from Kemdikbudristek and received IDR 23.513 billion incentive,” Prof. Jamal explained.

This award was granted after the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology Kemdikbudristek RI assessed UNS performance under its status as PTN-BLU. UNS was placed in the high rank (10%) with 80 achievement points and 774 growth points. UNS also received a new status as Public University with Legal Entity (PTNBH) through PP No. 56/ 2020 signed by the President of Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo on 6 October 2020.

“And as PTNBH, the government gave a target to be the best 500 universities in Indonesia. So, be proud to be a part of UNS alumni because currently, UNS is a prestigious university,” he concluded.

Hope for the New IKA UNS Chairman

In the Munas V IKA UNS, Prof. Jamal hoped that the new chairman for IKA UNS is a strong and dedicated figure because he/she will lead more than 200 thousand UNS alumni in various regions in Indonesia and in several countries worldwide. The Rector also sent a message for the new chairman to take a lesson from the previous chairman, Ir. Budi Harto, whom Prof. Jamal considers to have a high commitment to push UNS to develop as a reputable university.

“Leading IKA UNS is not an easy task. It needs high commitment, and Pak Budi Harto leadership can be used as a benchmark. Let’s build our ‘home’ our beloved UNS with IKA UNS,” Prof. Jamal closed. Humas UNS

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The memorandum of understanding regulates the implementation of Higher Education Tri Dharma and human resources development. This collaboration aims to synergize and optimize potential and resources from both collaborators in improving education, governance, and human resource development. The memorandum of understanding covers the implementation of education, research, and community services; human resources development; Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program implementation; and other activities agreed by both institutions.

IAI is a professional organization of Indonesian architects with a secretariat office located in Jakarta Design Center, Slipi, Jakarta. IAI was established on 17 September 1959 in Bandung.

The signing ceremony was opened with tumpeng cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Multimedia Room FT UNS, followed with an opening remark from Ar. Gregorius Budi Yulianto, IAI, AA as the Chairman of IAI. In his speech, Ar. Gregorius Budy Yulianto congratulated UNS and hoped that the collaboration could result in a more developed partnership.

“Congratulation to UNS and hopefully, what (we are) doing could result in a more developed collaboration,” he stated.

In the following opening remark, Prof. Jamal hoped that the partnership could contribute to UNS development in the future.

“I hope the collaboration agreement with IAI could contribute, for example, to provide lecture and become a speaker in FT UNS. We are open for development,” Prof. Jamal stated.

The collaboration agreement will be effective for five years since the signing between UNS and IAI. Humas UNS

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This plan was shared directly by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, when attending the National Conference (Munas) V of Alumni Association (IKA) UNS held in the Senate Meeting Room dr. Prakosa Rectorate Building UNS on Sunday (5/12/2021).

“(We) ask for your prayer for UNS will open a campus in Jakarta in 2022,” Prof. Jamal stated.

The Rector explained that the new campus would facilitate UNS alumni in the capital city who want to continue their study to the Master and Doctoral degree. He added that the new campus would be opened for people in Jakarta who want to study in UNS without having to come to Surakarta. This plan will be executed with a serious effort from UNS with a budgeted cost of IDR 50 billion that has been accepted by the Board of Trustees (MWA) UNS as confirmed by the Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Sajidan in an interview after V IKA UNS.

“The plan to open Jakarta campus is a form of partnership between UNS and its stakeholders in Jakarta, including alumni living there and the surrounding region who need access to education,” prof. Sajidan explained.

Prof. Sajidan added that the new Jakarta campus would also serve as a representative office of UNS to facilitate the education, research, and community services activities.

“We also offer a partnership program with PPATK that will be signed soon, BPK, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Attorney General’s Office, and IKA UNS stakeholders in Jakarta and surrounding regions,” he added.

As a start, UNS will open only two programs in the new campus, the Doctoral Program in Law Science and Doctoral Program in Economy. The two programs were selected due to their high number of prospective students and their complete preparation. Prof. Sajidan added that although the development site is yet to be secured, UNS set a target to realize the plan in 2022.

The plan was also welcomed and appreciated by the Chairman of IKA UNS 2021-2025, Ir. Budi Harto, who stated in his interview with uns.ac.id that the new campus will bring large benefits for UNS alumni who want to continue their studies.

“I think this plan is excellent and will be very useful for us alumni and provide opportunities to other parties who want to continue their study in UNS,” Ir. Budi Harto concluded. 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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