The FGD was attended by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H, M.Hum., Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. Bandi, Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. rer.nat. Sajidan, and Head of Faculties and Bureaus in UNS.

In his opening remark, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H, M.Hum., stated that UNS received the autonomous university status (PTBNH) on 6 October 2020. The Rector also stated that the university was grateful to be appointed as an autonomous university at a relatively young age. “(Today) I invited Dr. KH. Abdul Wahid Maktub or Gus Wahid to provide direction and strategy on how UNS as PTNBH could become WCU,” Prof. Jamal explained.

In his explanation, Gus Wahid shared his admiration for UNS for achieving PTNBH status in its age. In his speech, he compared UNS action to driving faster without giving signs. “There must be something different that UNS could grow into university with new status, PTNBH,” Gus Wahid stated.

He added that UNS needs a future-oriented vision and culture that could be offered to the global community. “Thus, massive communication and collaboration are needed,” Gus Wahid stated.

To achieve that end, collaboration is needed, and intellectual excellence is not sufficient. The university needs spiritual excellence. Gus Wahid reminded that UNS should be able to maintain achievements and develop its potential better. “I am sure that UNS is not only for Indonesia, but UNS is also for Southeast Asia and the world,” he added.

The FGD was interactive, and participants actively participated in the discussion. Humas UNS

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The partnership that will run for five years covers the academic fields through student exchange, guest lectures, research, and webinar. The ceremony was also attended by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, who provided an opening remark and appreciated the collaboration.

“This collaboration aims to improve education quality in both universities. Research collaboration among the universities is vital to balance the research condition. Through UNS PTN-BH status, UNS is committed to continuing its efforts to improve the research and science quality to the international level,” Prof. Jamal stated.

He hoped that this collaboration could create academic events that support students’ needs, such as summer school, conferences, student exchange, and other activities.

“Hopefully, in the next five years, there will be many collaborative events between UNS and Hamad Bin Khalifa University,” he added.

The Dean of the College of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, hoped that this collaboration could improve Islamic finance research in the College of Islamic Studies.

“This is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to improve the research. We hope to continue various studies at local and global levels,” Dr. Emad El-Din Shahin hoped. Humas UNS

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