Wedangan IKA UNS discusses special themes; for example, not long ago, the meeting discussed the alumni’s success in being entrepreneurs, and now Wedangan IKA UNS provided a platform for the young alumni or “Alumni Millennials.” The stage for millennial alumni entered the 4^th round on Wednesday (24/11/2021). The Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, also attended the event online and welcomed the millennials alumni who will share their experiences.

“We are proud, happy with our young alumni who have excellent talents both at the regional and national level. I saw that the five young speakers tried to perform breakthrough. They do not depend on becoming state apparatus,” Prof. Jamal stated.

Further, Prof. Jamal emphasized that alumni involvement is one of the crucial matters in the university’s performance assessment because it is strongly related to alumni absorption in the working world.

“We all know that Kemdikbudristek asked all universities to achieve certain performance set by Kemdikbudristek with 8 Key Performance Indicators (IKU). The first IKU is related to this event, the number of undergraduate and diploma program graduates that achieve three indicators,” Prof. Jamal added.

The three indicators are the number of undergraduate and diploma program graduates who are employed, continuing study, and becoming entrepreneurs. Prof. Jamal hoped that Wedangan IKA UNS could inspire UNS students to follow the successful alumni’s steps.

The Wedangan Series ke-85, IKA UNS invited five millennial alumni from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA): Andi Dharmawan, S.Si. (Corporation Research Expert PT. Pama Persada Nusantara), Rahmat Jaya Eka Syahputra, S.Si. (Project Manager Indonesia Mengajar), Sudigdyo Suryo Pamungkas, S.Si. (Technical Inter Training Kondo, Kabushikigaisha, Japan), Lingga Aji Andika, S.Si. (Data Analyst in the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappeda), and Angga Dwituti Lestari (Master Program Graduate from the Netherlands). Humas UNS

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“I hope for UNS, as one of the best universities in Indonesia, to take a role in shaping a young generation who excels in the field of Islamic economics and finance in order to accelerate the growth of Indonesia’s Islamic economy and finance,” said KH Ma’ruf Amin, Tuesday (9/11). /2021).

The development of the Islamic economy in itself cannot be separated from several key sectors, among others, Islamic finance, halal food and beverage industry, halal cosmetics, halal medicines, Muslim-friendly travel, Muslim fashion, and Islamic-themed media and recreation. Domestically, this sector is growing significantly, considering that Indonesia has the largest Muslim market globally, both as consumers and producers. Additionally, after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world economy, the Islamic economic sector must be optimized to be a new economic growth that supports national economic growth.

Advanced preparation for the young generation in Islamic economics and finance is one of the supporting efforts in increasing the role of Islamic banks in Indonesia. This effort becomes a preparation of superior Human Resources (HR) with a noble character. Other development efforts involve the use of digital-based technology, development of sustainable innovation in new products and services creation, Islamic banking services expansion to remote regions, and expansion of community financial literacy.

The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia also expressed his appreciation to UNS academics members for organizing the 2021 SMICIE. He hopes that this conference can produce innovative formulations for the development of Islamic economics and finance.

In his speech, he states that universities are considered to have an important role in developing Islamic economics and finance, especially Islamic banking. Islamic economics and finance are an integral part of the national economic system that has a vital role in restoring the national economy.
“Therefore, universities are expected to make a contribution in the form of ideas, innovation, human resources preparation, and encouraging literacy in advancing the Indonesian Islamic economy and finance,” he explained. Humas UNS

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