Key Collaborations to Boost National Development

UNS partnered with the Indonesian Ministry of Trade (Kemendag RI) and PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Tengah (Bank Jateng). PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk. It also collaborated with PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero). This initiative is part of the university’s ongoing effort to enhance educational quality, research capabilities, and community service.

Commitment to Societal Impact

The Open Session of the Academic Senate took place at the G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium on Tuesday (11/3/2025). UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., emphasized the university’s dedication. He asserted UNS’s commitment to becoming a relevant higher education institution. He also highlighted its commitment to making a positive impact on society. He pointed out that these strategic collaborations would play a significant role in supporting government programs. They would also help address societal challenges through innovation and synergy.

The DREAMTEAM Program

These partnerships are part of the DREAMTEAM program, focusing on Digital, Research, Education, Autonomous, Modern, Together, Equilibrium, Active, and Manpower. This comprehensive initiative aims to strengthen UNS’s global competitiveness while supporting local development. In 2024 alone, UNS successfully signed 73 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU). Additionally, it established 494 Cooperation Agreements (MoA) with both national and international institutions.

Collaboration with Kemendag RI for National Export Development

The Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UNS, Dr. Didik Gunawan Suharto, S.Sos., M.Si., signed the PKS with Kemendag RI. The Director-General of National Export Development at Kemendag RI, Fajarini Puntodewi, S.H., M.Si., signed the agreement. This collaboration aims to enhance education, research, and community service, particularly in developing export-oriented MSMEs. The agreement is valid for two years and includes activities such as student competitions, workshops, and capacity-building programs for MSMEs.

Research and Development with PT KAI

UNS partnered with PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) to focus on research and development in history and asset security. UNS Vice Rector for Academic and Research Affairs, Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si., M.Si., signed the agreement with KAI’s Safety & Security Directorate. The agreement aims to preserve historical assets and provide practical learning experiences for students. The PKS includes guest lectures by railway industry practitioners, academic seminars, and training on the historical ownership of assets. This agreement will be valid for one year.

Enhancing Education Quality with Bank Jateng and Bank Mandiri

UNS also signed agreements with Bank Jateng and Bank Mandiri to support higher education quality and infrastructure development. UNS Vice Rector for Resources, Prof. Dr. E. Muhtar, S.Pd., M.Si., CFrA., signed the PKS with Bank Jateng. Bank Jateng’s Director of Institutional Business, Treasury, and Sharia Business Unit, Ony Suharsono, participated in the signing. This collaboration focuses on financial literacy programs, scholarships, and funding support for student activities.

Similarly, Prof. Muhtar signed the agreement with Bank Mandiri. A representative from Bank Mandiri was the Senior Vice President, Aland Rinny Patity. This partnership aims to enhance academic infrastructure and provide financial management training for students and staff. Both expect the agreements to significantly improve the learning environment and support innovation.

Expanding International Networks

In addition to national partnerships, UNS has also been actively expanding its international collaboration. By signing MoUs with universities and research institutions abroad, UNS seeks to enhance student exchange programs. It also aims to promote joint research projects and capacity-building initiatives. These efforts align with UNS’s vision to become a world-class university that contributes to global knowledge production.

These strategic partnerships reflect UNS’s commitment to advancing education, research, and community service. By strengthening its cooperation network with key institutions, UNS continues to make a tangible contribution to national development and societal well-being. Through initiatives like the DREAMTEAM program and international collaborations, UNS aims to become a leading force in innovation and education in Indonesia. It also strives to make an impact on the global stage.

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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 collaboration between Metro TV and UNS will synergize three activities, education, research, and community services. The collaboration also covers the implementation of Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM), instructed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdikbduristek).

The Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. rer.nat. Sajidan, M.Si., who represented the Rector of UNS, attended the signing ceremony directly. Prof. Sajidan stated that this collaboration is a means to align the academic, business, and industrial worlds. Prof. Sajidan also thanked Metro TV for the collaboration and the opportunity for an internship for Communication Science Program faculty members.

“In the digitalization era, we need to continue our self-development. In this context, the MBKM program has brought campuses closer to the business and industrial world that is expected to equip university students and faculty members to accelerate the education 4.0,” Prof. Sajidan stated.

The collaboration that will also provide an opportunity for faculty members’ internships is essential to improve faculty members’ capability in various fields and follow the current development. The Director of Program and Development of PT. Media Televisi Indonesia, Agus Mulyadi, who also attended the signing ceremony, mentioned that his station wants to strengthen the relationship with UNS as a means of information on communication science transfer between UNS and Metro TV.

“We have a long partnership with UNS, and we hope the collaboration agreed this year could contribute and improve the synergy. Metro TV is fully aware that in the media era, we could not stand alone; we could not sit still with our resources. We need to build synergy and collaborate with many parties to help each other,” Agus stated.

Besides the partnership in Higher Education Tri Dharma and MBKM, this partnership will also focus on broadcasting, socialization, and publication through digital and other media. The agreement will be effective for three years with the Communication Science Program UNS as the collaboration target. 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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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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The signing ceremony was attended by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum., Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sajidan, M.Si., the Director of International Operation and Admission Bangor University, Mr. Sam Jackson-Royle, and the Dean of Business School Bangor University, Prof. Bruce Vanstone.

In his opening remark, Prof. Jamal thanked Bangor University for the collaboration between the two universities. He mentioned that partnership with global universities is vital, especially in improving UNS educational quality to meet international standards.

“It is an honor for us to have a partnership with Bangor University, UK. A university with strong research and innovation,” Prof. Jamal stated.

The agreement for partnership will also open a great opportunity for collaboration of research between the two higher education institutions that will expand and improve UNS scientific research. UNS greatly appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with Bangor University, and Prof. Jamal hoped that there would be a stronger and longer collaboration with Bangor University.

Sam Jackson-Royle emphasized that institutional partnership always plays an important part for Bangor University because it is related to the improvement in the academic excellence of a university. He also explained that Bangor University’s research competence had been used to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural sectors. Both universities, according to him, need to walk together to be focused on shaping graduates with optimum skills that are expected to affect both the graduates and their surrounding environment.

“We hoped to welcome students from UNS and staff to enjoy (our university) and to welcome (their) participation in the mobility program,” Sam Jackson-Royle stated. Humas UNS

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SIPA is an international event held annually. Through this event, students could get involved to be a facilitator that trains their communication skills and build networking with international partners. This opportunity was observed by the Dean of FIB UNS, Prof. Dr. Warto, M.Hum, who considers students’ involvement in SIPA will equip them in working in the future. Therefore, FIB UNS received the visit from SIPA Director, Dra. R.Ay. Irawati Kusumorasri, M.Sn.

The visit also serves as a signing ceremony for Collaboration Agreement (PKS) on Internship Practice, Curriculum Development and Preparation of Semester Learning Plan (RPS), and teaching. As reported by fib.uns.ac.id, Prof. Warto welcomed the visit from Dra. R.Ay. Irawati, who is also an alumnus of English Language and Literature Program FIB UNS, in Ruang Sidang 1 Building III FIB UNS on Friday (12/11/2021).

“Welcome back Mbak Ira. We are proud of the visit. We also hope that through this collaboration, our students could learn from SIPA how to manage the event as a student’s internship program,” Prof. Warto stated in his remark.

A similar notion was shared by Dra. R.Ay. Irawati. For her, the collaboration between FIB UNS and SIPA is her gratitude for her almamater.

“I felt honored to have an opportunity to build a partnership with FIB UNS. Thank you for giving (me) a way to share experiences and knowledge on how to hold or manage an event,” she stated.

After the signing ceremony, Prof. Warto asked Dra. R.Ay. Irawati to share her experience in initiating SIPA. Dra. R.Ay. Irawati shared that SIPA was born due to her interest in culture, which encourages her to hold an event that entertains and educates people on inter-nations Performing Art. This experience was shared through Alumni General Lecture on ‘Finding Opportunity for Career Development in Welcoming the Future’. Humas UNS

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The memorandum of understanding was signed by the Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Sajidan, and the Director for General and Human Resources (HR) BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, Abdur Rahman Irsyadi. Aside from the collaboration with the university, BPJS also collaborates with several faculties in UNS. Some of these faculties are the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), the Faculty of Cultural Studies (FIB), the Faculty of Law (FH), and the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP).

In his speech, Prof. Sajidan expressed his appreciation to BPJS for the opportunity to establish the partnership. “I would like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for this collaboration. Hopefully, this collaboration can be implemented in the form of various beneficial activities, such as guest lectures, webinars, and other MBKM-related activities,” said Prof. Sajidan.

He also left a message that this collaboration shall be signed and implemented through ongoing joint collaboration. He also invited the faculties in UNS to work together to start developing programs that could be carried out alongside BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.

Meanwhile, Abdur Rahman Irsyadi, the Director of General and HR in BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, said that his party was very open to various activities to implement the MoU.

“Later on, we will also start students’ internship program for 2-3 months in BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. The internships program at BPJS Ketenagakerjaan will provide a certification of expertise for the interns. We will also provide incentives for students. This is also to support the MBKM program,” said Abdur.

The partnership between UNS and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan will be valid for three years, effective since this signatory ceremony. However, the collaboration can be extended when deemed necessary after its expiration date. Humas UNS

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The MoU was signed directly by Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS Prof. Sajidan and General Manager PT. Nihon Seiki Indonesia Widodo Bodro Husodo, S.E. The ceremony was witnessed by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering (FT) UNS Dr. Techn. Ir. Sholihin As’ad and the Dean of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA) UNS Harjana, Ph.D.

This MoU aims to synergize the potentials and resources from both institutions in achieving collaboration in education, research, community service, and development of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program in UNS. In his opening remark, Prof. Sajidan stated that the MoU covers three agreements with PT. Nihon Seiki Indonesia.

“This Memorandum of Understanding covers education, research and community services, MBKM implementation, and opens possibilities for other collaborations agreed by both institutions in a written agreement,” Prof. Sajidan mentioned.

Representing the Rector of UNS Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, who could not attend the ceremony, Prof. Sajidan hoped that the signed MoU could be implemented well. He also hoped that the agreement would not stop as a ceremonial occasion and emphasized the importance of commitment in implementing the agreement, especially in supporting the MBKM program in UNS.

“As always mentioned by the Rector, MoU should not stop at signing. It needs to be implemented. Besides, now, we need a link and match between industry and university,” Prof. Sajidan added.

General Manager PT. Nihon Seiki Indonesia Widodo Bodro Husodo, S.E., shared his thanks to UNS for the ceremony. Representing PT. Nihon Seiki Indonesia, he stated that his party would fully support the development of students’ skills, especially in industrial practice, because students are demanded to master the material and understand the implementation of knowledge they learn in the university.

“This is vital. Maybe later, UNS could send their students to learn at our place. And UNS research finding could be useful for what we are doing and for students,” Widodo stated. Humas UNS

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In his remarks, the Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs, Prof. Sajidan, accompanied by the Head of UPT KLI, Rino Ardhian Nugroho, Ph.D., expressed his appreciation to the Surakarta Class 1 Immigration Office, who takes the initiative for proposing Eazy Passport service to UNS. “The Eazy Passport service will facilitate the UNS Academic members during a passport application and renewal process,” explained Prof. Sajidan.

Prof. Sajidan added that the service is excellent to provide immigration services for the UNS Academic Members, including international students studying at UNS. “Through the Eazy Passport service, hopefully, the management process can be faster and more effective,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Head of Surakarta Class 1 Immigration Office, Dwi Anandita Hari Wibowo, MH., said that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic had limited all aspects of life. The community members as passport applicants also have concerns regarding the need to go to the immigration office to apply for a new passport or replacement for an expired passport.

“This Eazy Passport service innovation is a convenience of services carried out outside the immigration office. Thus, the public does not need to apply for queue registration online through the Online Passport Queue (APAPO) application. This Eazy Passport service is a form of our determination to provide excellent service to the community, especially to the UNS Academic Members,” said Dwi Anandita.

Dwi Anandita hopes that the Eazy Passport service located at UPT KLI UNS can increase service satisfaction for the community, especially the UNS Academic Members.

Moreover, it turns out that the public’s interest in using the Eazy Passport Service is very high. A total of 95 people used the Eazy Passport Service at UPT KLI UNS to either apply for a new passport or extend their passport’s validity period. Humas UNS

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