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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The book launched in the ceremony are “Media Massa dalam Genggaman” (Mass Media in Hands), “Bunga Rampai Rektor PTN Indonesia” (Anthology of Indonesian Public Universities Rectors), “Pembaruan Hukum Indonesia di Era Disrupsi” (Indonesian Legal Reform in the Disruption Era), and “Cahaya Dari Lereng Gunung Merapi” (Lights from Merapi Mountain).

In his opening remark, Prof. Jamal mentioned that these four books have different specialties.

“Bunga Rampai Rektor PTN Indonesia” contains the ideas from 27 Rectors of Public Universities in Indonesia on the strategy to achieve excellent human resources in facing the disruption. Then, “Cahaya Dari Lereng Gunung Merapi” is Prof. Jamal autobiography to his 60 years of age. “The next book, “Media Massa Dalam Genggaman” contains my 60 opinions published in various mass media. (Lastly), “Pembaruan Hukum Indonesia di Era Disrupsi” is the idea from 24 Law Professors in Indonesia to anticipate the political, economic, social, and cultural development,” Prof. Jamal explained.

Accompanied by his beloved wife, Prof. Jamal also shared his journey building a career as a university faculty member, Inspectorate General of Kemenristekdikti, and to be the Rector of UNS. “I am a rural kid from the slopes of Merapi Mountain, but Alhamdulillah, I could become Irjen, Rector of UNS, and Chief of MRPTNI,” he added.

For Prof. Jamal, these four books are his best dedication. He hopes his books could be useful for many people, especially UNS academic members. “In my 60 years old age, I want to give the best. I am sorry for all shortcomings in my books,” Prof. Jamal said.

During the preparation of the books, Prof. Jamal received support from many people, including his family, UNS academic members, and several high state officials. They gave moral supports and preface in Prof. Jamal’s books. The preface in “Media Massa Dalam Genggaman” was written by Minister of State Secretary Prof. Pratikno, Republika Chief Editor Irfan Junaidi, Koran Sindo-Sindonews.com Chief Editor Djaka Susilo, Solo Pos Media Group President Director Arif Budisusilo, Beritasatu.com Chief Editor Aditya Laksmana Yudha, and Lampung Pos President Director Abdul Kohar. In his “Bunga Rampai Rektor PTN Indonesia”, the preface was provided by the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia K.H Ma’ruf Amin, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Prof. Muhadjir Effendy, and Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali. In “Pembaruan Hukum Indonesia di Era Disrupsi” the Chairman of DPR RI Puan Maharani, Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Prof. Mahfud MD, and Chairman of Constitutional Court Anwar Usman provided the prefaces.

“In my autobiography, the President, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment, Pak Luhut, Chairman of MWA UNS and TNI Commander Marshall Hadi Tjahjanto, and Mas Gibran also provided preface,” Prof. Jamal explained.

The dedication and publication of these books proved that Prof. Jamal provides attention to all scholars on the campus to provide a quick response towards the issues faced by Indonesian people and nations with their ideas and academic studies. The books can be ordered online through IG: @bookstoreunspress or FB: uns press with payment through banks transfer to BNI account number 1103191911 a.n. UNS Peduli. All sales of books will be donated to humanitarian charities.

The launching was concluded by a distribution of the books to all participants. Shortly, the books will also be delivered to the President and Vice-Presidents of RI, as well as leaders of high and highest state institutes, ministers in Indonesia Maju cabinet, ambassadors, and Atdikbud, public university rectors, local government, book authors, and other people. Humas UNS

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