The Seration Series is one of the UNS BEM work programs to support UNS objectives to be a World Class University (WCU). This activity focuses on exploring various WCU indicators through a study visit to global WCU universities. Additionally, the Seration Series will also cover discussions with inter-university Student Activity Units (UKM).

During this visit, the Vice President of BEM UNS, Abdullah Alhaddad, stated that he was thrilled to attend this event. “It is an honor for us to be able to host a study visit with UPM. Our gratitude went to the Directorate of Partnership, Development, and Internationalization UNS for supporting this event,” Abdullah said.

Furthermore, Abdullah hopes that the Seration Series can be beneficial to collect recommendations on essential points to encourage UNS in achieving WCU. Moreover, the Seration Series can also increase students’ knowledge and insight on the standard of international education quality. Students can also strengthen networking with the global academic world.

This event received special attention and support from UNS. The support was proved with the presence of the Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sajidan, M.Si., in the online event. Prof. Sajidan said that UPM is one of the global universities in the WCU category with stable performance and achievements. Therefore, UNS wants to learn from UPM to achieve WCU status immediately.

Additionally, Prof. Sajidan also places great emphasis on the collaboration established between the two universities. Collaboration is considered an essential aspect in today’s academic era. “Collaboration with overseas universities is very important to help students experience international standards. This activity should be beneficial for all parties, both UNS and UPM,” said Prof. Sajidan.

This visit was welcomed directly by the UPM International Center Steering Committee, Prof. Ir. Dr. Hasfalina Che Man. Prof. Hasfalina conveyed an overview of the UPM profile, including the strategies implemented by UPM during the pandemic. After the university introduction, the event is continued with a focus group discussion. Participants are divided into three breakout rooms according to a specific category: buddies, internationalization, and strategic plans. Each breakout room is attended by a combination of UNS and UPM students to discuss the designated topic in their respective rooms. Humas UNS

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The signing ceremony was attended by the Ngunut village chief, BEM FP UNS, village apparatus, and the community in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). President BEM FP UNS, Khanif Irsyad Fahmi stated that Ngunut Village was selected because the village has agricultural potential that could be developed through collaboration.

“This signing ceremony is also an implementation of Higher Education Tri Dharma, community services. We are (BEM FP) are here to serve, contribute, and learn with the community,” Khanif stated in his remark.

One of the potentials that can be developed in the village is the Family Medicinal Plants  (Toga) and MSMEs that could improve local economy.

Ngunut Village Chief, Sutarno, appreciated and supported the partnership.

“We strongly support and open ourselves to BEM FP UNS invitations to develop Ngunut village. We hope (the collaboration) could create a synergy among us,” Sutarno stated.

The collaboration will be effective for four years since the signing ceremony and will cover several points: development of local MSMEs, development of the local central market, development of local agriculture, and rural tourism.

“Hopefully, this collaboration agreement could start a collaboration in building the village between BEM FP UNS and Ngunut Village government according to the village potential,” Khanif hoped. Humas UNS

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