The initiative was inspired by the untapped potential of plant waste and Indonesia’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. The MBKM UNS Team ID 971 collaborated with CV Indigo Biru Baru to develop an innovative solution by transforming Indigofera tinctoria L. waste into bio-briquettes, a new renewable energy source.

“Excessive use of fossil-based energy sources depletes reserves and contributes to increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, alternative energy sources that are renewable and environmentally friendly are needed,” Dr. Ir. Joko Waluyo, S.T., M.T., the academic advisor for the UNS MBKM Team ID 971, explained as quoted on the FT UNS website, Friday (27/12/2024).

The bio-briquettes produced have been tested according to the SNI 01-6235-2000 standards. The test results confirmed that the Indigofera tinctoria L.-based bio-briquettes meet the SNI standards, have high calorific value, are of high quality, and are suitable for use.

As part of the program, the MBKM UNS team conducted a public outreach event at MA Muhammadiyah Tijarotul Qur’aniyah (MTQ) in Puron Village, located on Puron-Mbecek Street, Sambiroto, Bulu District, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, on Saturday (7/12/2024). The activity involved students and educators from the community, introducing the benefits of renewable energy and the use of bio-briquettes.

The collaboration between UNS Chemical Engineering students and the Puron Village community, particularly CV Indigo Biru Baru and MA Muhammadiyah Tijarotul Qur’aniyah, successfully integrated environmental, educational, and economic aspects. This program encouraged students to enhance their academic abilities and contributed directly to community-based renewable energy solutions, utilizing local potential and addressing waste challenges.

This initiative is expected to serve as a strategic model that can be replicated in other regions, paving the way for sustainable energy independence in Indonesia’s future.

The program also aligns with four Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

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The MBKM program, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) of the Republic of Indonesia, provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through internships, research, or other field projects. This program allows students to earn academic credits from activities conducted outside the campus environment. At FSRD UNS, MBKM aims to equip students with practical experience, art management skills, and networking opportunities in the field of fine arts.

The “ART Reflection” exhibition was officially opened by the Head of the Fine Arts Study Program, represented by Dr. Dona Prawita. In her opening remarks, she praised the students’ dedication to implementing the MBKM program at Solo Is Solo. “Congratulations on the exhibition. I hope this event contributes to the future development of fine arts. This is an excellent and relevant form of fieldwork aligned with the competencies taught in the program,” Dr. Dona stated.

Irma, the exhibition’s organizing committee chair, reported that students produced the showcased works during their internship. Additionally, the exhibition featured outputs from workshops involving public participation. “We are very grateful for the opportunity to intern at Solo Is Solo. Here, we didn’t just learn theories but also gained hands-on practice and explored new experiences beyond what we typically receive on campus,” Irma expressed.

The MBKM program advisor, Dyah Yuni Kurniawati, S.Sn., M.Sn., highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia and the professional world. “Through MBKM, students gain invaluable experience, especially in managing gallery promotions. We are grateful that the program was well received by Solo Is Solo. Students were given the freedom to explore and bring the gallery to life as a creative space for the community through workshops and exhibitions,” she remarked.

Dyah further added that the MBKM team, named Soulscape, successfully collaborated with five tenants who exhibited at Solo Is Solo under a paid system. According to her, this demonstrated the mutual benefits of the program. “We hope this internship program will continue in the future, considering its relevance to competency development in the Fine Arts Study Program,” she added.

The MBKM Fine Arts Program team’s exhibition served as a platform to present students’ works and provided a reflective space for integrating theory and practice in fine arts. As part of the MBKM initiative, the activity is expected to be a stepping stone for students to broaden their perspectives while increasing UNS’s contribution to promoting arts in public spaces.

With the success of this exhibition, Solo Is Solo has further strengthened its position as a creative hub supporting young talents in the arts sector. Meanwhile, the MBKM program is expected to continue bridging the gap between academia and the professional world.

The exhibition also aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 4: “Quality Education.” This emphasizes the importance of art and culture in education to foster creativity, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of cultural diversity.

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In his remarks, Prof. Hartono explained that the MoU between UNS and Kemendag RI aligns with the implementation of the Tridharma of Higher Education and the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) initiative. He hoped this partnership would be a positive step for UNS to actively contribute to national trade policy.

“We hope that through this collaboration, UNS can play a more active role in developing young talent to support trade policies that positively impact the nation,” Prof. Hartono remarked.

He emphasized the importance of synergy between academia and practitioners, particularly government, to foster the development of young talent and benefit society at large.

“This MoU marks the beginning of a stronger partnership between academia and the government, especially in research, human resource development, and various activities that will benefit society. We hope this collaboration strengthens the synergy between UNS and the Ministry of Trade and steers the country toward greater economic progress,” Prof. Hartono added.

The scope of the MoU includes areas such as Research, Education, and Community Service; Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM); Entrepreneurship and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs); and other mutually agreed fields. The MoU will remain in effect for five years from the date of signing.

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The presentation by Dr. Sutanto, a lecturer in the Mathematics Program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), was attended by Surakarta’s Regional Secretary and the heads of several local government organizations (OPD) in Surakarta. During his session, Dr. Sutanto emphasized the need for precise and relevant statistical data to assess the effectiveness of government policies and support evidence-based policy planning for sustainable development.

“Cross-sector collaboration is essential to ensure that the data collected is processed and analyzed optimally, producing targeted policy recommendations,” Dr. Sutanto said.

Following the event, the Mathematics Program is planning to establish collaborations with several local government departments in Surakarta. This initiative aligns with the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program at UNS, offering students valuable hands-on opportunities. The partnership aims to involve students in data processing and analysis projects within the government sector.

Through this program, students will engage in activities centered around data analysis and data science, assisting departments in managing statistical data critical to their operations. The initiative is expected to provide students with practical experience that strengthens their competencies in data science while allowing them to contribute meaningfully to the development of more effective and efficient local policies. In this way, UNS’s Mathematics Program continues to advance students’ skills in data science and foster beneficial collaborations with key stakeholders, including the Surakarta City Government.

Besides the discussions, the event also served to recognize OPDs that have excelled in statistical data management in Surakarta. Three departments—Surakarta City Health Office, Surakarta City Housing and Settlement Office, and the Population and Civil Registration Office (Disdukcapil) of Surakarta—received awards for their outstanding statistical data management systems. The awards aim to inspire other departments to enhance their data management quality, ultimately contributing to more structured and measurable regional development.

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In his remarks, the Vice Rector congratulated the students for successfully passing the selection process and being able to take part in the 8th MBKM Kampus Mengajar Program. He outlined the various benefits students can gain from their participation in the program.

“I hope that all of you who are participating in the Kampus Mengajar can make the most of this program. For students with an educational background, this is an opportunity to hone your teaching skills, while for those from non-education majors, it is a chance to develop soft skills and enhance your social awareness,” Prof. Dody said.

Prof. Dody also expressed his gratitude to the Field Supervising Lecturers (DPL), who will guide the students throughout the program. He urged the Heads of Study Programs (Kaprodi) to support the smooth implementation of the program, which will, in turn, contribute to improving the university’s Key Performance Indicators (IKU).

The MBKM Kampus Mengajar Program will commence on Monday (9/9/2024) and run for the next four months. UNS students will be placed in various schools, ranging from those located around the Solo Raya area to schools as far as Jepara Regency.

This semester marks the 8th year of the MBKM Kampus Mengajar Program. Through this initiative, it is hoped that young people will be cultivated with a greater sense of care for education in Indonesia.

“We are very excited to share our knowledge through this program. We hope that our presence has a positive impact on the schools we are assigned to,” Nabila, one of the Kampus Mengajar participants from the Science Education Program, said.

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The Jenawi District humanitarian project focuses on providing support to women of reproductive age and raising awareness about the importance of routine cervical cancer screenings under the theme “Women’s Reproductive Health Promotion and IVA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid) Awareness.” Cervical cancer is a leading cause of fatality among women. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimated 408.661 new cases and 242.988 deaths in Indonesia in 2022. Moreover, IARC predicts a 77 percent increase in cancer cases by 2050.

The team conducted regular IVA screenings, a simple and quick method for detecting pathological conditions in women’s reproductive organs. The project ran from March to June 2024, in collaboration with the Jenawi Health Center (Puskesmas), under the coordination of the local midwife, Ambar.

The initial phase of the project involved providing regular education to women of reproductive age in Jenawi District, Karanganyar Regency. This was done biweekly for two months. Following the educational phase, registration for IVA screenings was opened.

“In the beginning, the team visited Jenawi District every two weeks for two months to provide regular education. Then, in the following month, we opened registration for IVA screenings. Registration was necessary because the students had to bring equipment and supplies from Solo. The IVA screenings were conducted in collaboration between students, midwives, and doctors,” Dr. Revi explained.

The project’s goals are divided into two areas: academic and community service. The team plans to produce an academic journal, which is currently in progress, and raise awareness about the importance of IVA screenings among the community, especially in Jenawi District, Karanganyar Regency.

“The academic goal of this activity is to produce a scientific journal. As for community service, according to the local midwife in Jenawi, the community was initially hesitant about IVA screenings. When the health center held IVA screenings, fewer than five people would usually participate. However, after regular outreach by the students, at least 25 people consistently registered for each screening session. This indicates that the support program has been successful, as there has been an increase in awareness among women about the importance of IVA screenings as a preventive measure for reproductive health issues,” Dr. Revi added.

As the Coordinator of the MBKM Humanitarian Project, Dr. Revi encouraged students to remain enthusiastic about applying their classroom knowledge to the community, particularly through humanitarian projects. These projects can be proposed through the university’s MBKM grant, which is offered annually.

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The MBKM UNS student team, led by Aldhi Choirul Anam, featured Budi Wahyono, S.Pd., M.Pd., Ph.D., as a speaker at the seminar. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Ir. Suwarto, M.Si., they found that the quantity of MSMEs in Kaliboto Village was not matched by adequate quality. Therefore, efforts are needed to support the quality of MSMEs in Kaliboto Village through seminars.

These efforts require a holistic approach involving relevant stakeholders, including the Kaliboto Village Government, social institutions, and the Kaliboto Village community. The program aims to provide MSME actors with insights to improve the quality of their products, making them more marketable. The knowledge shared is also expected to enhance business potential awareness among MSME actors, enabling them to operate their businesses more effectively and identify promising business opportunities.

In his presentation, Budi Wahyono explained that optimizing residents’ economic resources requires support from five aspects, known as the pentahelix: government, community, academia, media, and the business actors themselves. The “Explore Business Potential from Village” seminar received a warm reception from the Kaliboto Village community, which was enthusiastic and actively participated in the question-and-answer session.

The event continued with a bazaar showcasing local MSME products from Kaliboto Village. Siti Nurohmah, a bazaar participant, expressed that the bazaar helped increase the visibility of her products and hoped that such events would be held annually. The seminar and bazaar event was enlivened by a performance from The Halcker Band. Toward the end of the event, the excitement grew with a door prize drawing.

In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Ir. Suwarto, M.Si., stated that the MBKM program aims to provide opportunities for students and the community to learn outside the campus. Students directly engage in activities that benefit the community.

“I hope that the involvement of students through this program can bring innovation, fresh ideas, and new enthusiasm to developing local MSMEs,” Prof. Suwarto said.

The Head of Kaliboto Village, Sri Sunaryo, appreciated the seminar and MSME bazaar held on Saturday (25/5/2024). Many participants gained new insights into business and marketing strategies. Additionally, the MSME bazaar provided a golden opportunity to showcase the village’s top products to a broader audience, making Kaliboto Village’s local products more recognized, desirable, and competitive.

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Chaired by Jihan Regita, the event was lively and engaging, attracting participants from various educational levels, including junior high school, senior high school, and university students.

“As a lecturer in graphic arts, this event can serve as an exploration medium for students and can widely introduce traditional printmaking techniques. It also serves as a reminder to the public that creating art is not easy; many stages need attention,” Dyah said.

Linocut is a high relief printmaking technique using linoleum sheets as the printing medium, commonly known as carving on lino. Several participants admitted they had never heard of Linocut before and were eager to learn and try something new.

The Linocut Art Class provided intensive instruction, considering most participants were unfamiliar with the technique. It began with sketching on linoleum sheets, followed by teaching the correct carving techniques and how to print the carved design onto a scarf.

In this form of art exploration, the medium used for printing was not paper but scarves. The technique applied was stamping, which involves cutting away the unnecessary parts and leaving only the areas that need to be printed.

The traditional printmaking technique can have a calming effect, as participants focus on details and repetitive activities such as carving and printing.

“Each linocut print is a unique piece of art. Even though it comes from the same print, it will produce different variations depending on the application of ink and the pressure applied during printing. Thus, every work has its own beauty,” Jihan said, highlighting the uniqueness of Linocut art. Humas UNS

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Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. Kuncoro Diharjo, S.T., M.T., appreciated the socialization and thanked FP UNS for holding socialization in welcoming and supporting UNS through Matching Fund Kedaireka Program. The Vice-Rector also stated that the Matching Fund is a funding scheme from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) for the collaboration between universities and the Business and Industrial sectors (DUDI) in implementing the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program.

“In the research and innovation field, (we) encourage UNS to contribute more to the Matching Fund 2022 program. Inviting faculty members, especially from FP UNS, to join the program. To participate and seize the opportunity. Let us welcome the Matching Fund 2022 program,” Prof. Kuncoro stated.

Prof. Kuncoro also hoped that UNS could win at least IDR 50 billion in funding from the scheme. He added that to prepare faculty members to join the program UNS has collaborated with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), Ministry of Environment and Forestry (LHK), and some partners from DUDI. The Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, SH., M.Hum., also mandated the Director of Innovation and Downstreaming to oversee Matching Fund 2022 and to assist and provides confirmation needed by the applicants. The university also provided other administrative support for applicants.

The first socialization material was delivered by the Dean of FP UNS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Samanhudi, S.P., M.Si., IPM, ASEAN Eng., on Proposal Matching Fund 2022 Socialization as technical references in preparing the proposal. The second material was delivered by Dr. Ir. Joko Riyanto, M.P., on how he and his team won funding in 2021.

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The webinar was also attended by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum., Chairman MSA PTNBH Prof. Dr. dr. Djoko Santosa, Sp.PD. K-GH., FINASIM, Chairman of UNS Academic Senate Prof. Dr. Adi Sulistiyono, S.H., M.H., and Secretary of UNS Academic Senate Prof. Ir. Ari Handono Ramelan, M.Sc.(Hon), Ph.D., and other rectors or vice-rectors, such as Vice-Rector for Education, Teaching, and Student Affairs Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Prof. Dr. Ir. Djagal Wiseso Marseno, M.Agr., Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs Universitas Airlangga Prof. Dr. drh. Bambang Sektiari Lukiswanto, DEA., Chairman, Secretary, and members of Academic Senate PTNBH Indonesia, and Chairman of APINDO Dr. Suprayitno, M.M.

Prof. Jamal Wiwoho welcomed all invited guests who attended the webinar offline and online. In his remark, Prof. Jamal stated that all universities had implemented Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program as a mandate and autonomy for universities in preparing their students and graduates to develop advanced competencies aligned with technological development. Prof. Jamal added that creative and innovative learning is needed to ensure that students have attitude, knowledge, and skills aspects of learning. “Adaptability and the ability to respond towards all changes are the competencies that determine a nation’s competitiveness,” Prof. Jamal Wiwoho stated.

Prof. Jamal also mentioned that the eight activities in MBKM could build relevant competencies that connect the business, industry, and workplace for university students. “We greatly hope that this webinar could provide a means for sharing sessions and guidelines among the PTNBH,” Prof. Jamal added. The remark from Prof. Jamal was soon followed by an opening remark from Prof. Adi Sulistiyono, the Chairman of Academic Senate UNS and managing committee, who stated that the webinar aims to provide an active contribution from MSA in supporting MBKM. The webinar will attempt to evaluate and provide recommendations for MBKM implementation. Prof. Adi also emphasized that MBKM aims to encourage students to master various knowledge outside their program to equip them in entering the workplace and business world. MBKM is an ideal learning model that requires synergy among universities, government, industry, community, and media.

According to Prof. Adi, MBKM implementation in the last two years has encouraged universities to be more adaptive and flexible, allowing students to study their program in depth, and enrich skills relevant to their program. MBKM model also encourages teachers to improve their competencies to elaborate theories, find new theories, and write scientific publications. However, the program still faces numerous challenges in its preparation process, implementation, and evaluation. “There are different perceptions at the national level regarding the concept and implementation of MBKM,” Prof. Adi state. “This is because MBKM has not been introduced well to all lines of universities, teachers, academic staff, and students.”

The last remark from Vice-Chairman of MSA PTNBH, Prof. Dr. Sulistiowati, S.H., M.Hum., through online media, emphasized the importance of MBKM implementation for universities to shape smart, leading, competitive, adaptive, flexible, productive, and competitive graduates with characters based on Pancasila. In the remark, Prof. Dr. Sulistiowati also stated that the webinar is essential to provide positive contribution and knowledge sharing among the PTNBH universities in creating the best graduates who are ready to face the global job market that demands students to master multidisciplinary skills. “Also, the need to have a practical skill,” she added.

The remarks were followed by material sharing by the speakers, including the Director-General of Higher Education, Prof. Ir. Nizam, M.Sc., DIC., Ph.D., who delivered the first material in the webinar, followed by a discussion and conclusion. Humas UNS

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