Representing UNS were Vice Rector for Academic and Research Affairs, Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si., M.Si.; Head of the Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM), Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ayu Ketut Rachmi Handayani, S.H., M.M.; LPPM Secretary, Dr. Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, S.T.P., M.Sc.; and Director of Planning, Cooperation, Internationalization, and Reputation, Ibrahim Fatwa Wijaya, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D. On behalf of IMLI, the event was attended by Chief Executive Technology Officer Surya Widada, accompanied by Ocky Yovan Kiken and Liliek Subiyakto.

Scope of Cooperation

The agreements consist of a collaboration between UNS and IMLI and another between LPPM UNS and IMLI. The partnership between UNS and IMLI covers areas such as research and community service, the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program, and human resource development.

Meanwhile, the cooperation between LPPM UNS and IMLI includes material verification in the production process, evaluation of material utilization according to company standards, and preparation of verification reports for further assessment. Additionally, the agreements include a specific contract focusing on material usage verification within the production process.

In her remarks, Prof. Fitria Rahmawati stated that this collaboration builds on the 2022 initiative by the Clean Energy Task Force of the UNS Board of Professors. IMLI’s business model, which emphasizes recycling, aligns with UNS’s clean energy vision. Both institutions have conducted mutual visits over the years to explore potential collaborations.

“IMLI was chosen because its recycling-based business model, producing metals from recycled materials, aligns with UNS’s vision of clean energy,” Prof. Fitria explained.

She also highlighted the tangible outcomes of this partnership, such as the internship opportunities. UNS has facilitated students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) and the Faculty of Engineering (FT). These students gained hands-on experience through fieldwork at IMLI. Additionally, the Matching Fund program, led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Kristiawan, S.T., M.T., has been successfully implemented.

“In the future, this collaboration will be further strengthened through activities such as research, internships, and practitioner teaching programs,” she added.

IMLI’s Chief Executive Technology Officer, Surya Widada, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, praising UNS as a trusted institution to act as a material verifier in IMLI’s production processes. He commended UNS for its advanced knowledge and its alignment with IMLI’s vision for clean energy.

“We see UNS as a strategic partner with strengths in scientific expertise. Sharing the same vision of clean energy, we trust UNS to provide reliable verification for our production processes, particularly in recycling-based smelter operations,” Surya stated.

This collaboration is expected to benefit both parties in the academic and industrial realms. By combining UNS’s expertise as a leading higher education institution with IMLI’s experience in recycling-based metal industries, this partnership represents a significant milestone in advancing clean energy and sustainability initiatives. UNS remains committed to fostering strong synergies with industrial partners to support scientific and technological advancements while making tangible contributions to national development.

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The Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum., greatly appreciate the assistance. According to him, the assistance will be beneficial for the MSME entrepreneurs, especially during uncertain conditions. “The assistance provided by the Bank Indonesia to the UNS MSME partners is very useful, especially during this ongoing pandemic. The synergy between UNS and BI shall continue to various other aspects such as scholarship for UNS students, lecture material from BI, and collaborative research and community service,” said Prof. Jamal.

The assistance was given to 500 UNS MSMEs partners, consisting of groceries and multivitamins for the entrepreneurs for their daily life. This assistance is not the first assistance provided by the BI for MSMEs. Previously, the BI provided similar assistance in collaboration with UNS Alumni Association (IKA). This effort is a form of BI concern toward the community, especially the MSME entrepreneurs.

“Previously, we distribute similar assistance through the UNS Alumni Association (IKA UNS), and today we distribute another assistance through UNS. This assistance is small support from us to encourage the MSME entrepreneurs. Together we can go through this pandemic. Surviving this pandemic is not easy, but hopefully, the economic condition in the Solo region will recover soon,” said the Head of BI Solo Representative Office, Nugroho Joko Prastowo.

Until today, UNS has provided mentoring and coaching for the MSME in the Solo Region. Both activities are done by the Center for Study and Assistance for Cooperatives, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (PSP-KUMKM). PSP-KUMKM is a center for study under the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) UNS.

Aside from the Rector of UNS and the Heads from BI Solo Representative Office, the event was attended by various other parties such as the UNS Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sajidan, M. Si., the Head of LPPM UNS, Prof. Dr. Okid Parama Astirin, Deputy Chief Representative of Bank Indonesia Solo, Gunawan Purbowo, and Bimala. Humas UNS

Reporter: Ida Fitriyah
Editor: Dwi Hastuti

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