UNS – The Board of Professors of Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) visited their fellow board members at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta. The visit aimed to strengthen academic collaboration between the two higher education institutions. The visit took place on Thursday (8/5/2025) at Meeting Room 1, dr. Prakosa Building, UNS.
The primary objective was to discuss key issues in higher education, share work programs, and explore potential areas for collaboration. This initiative reflects the commitment of both institutions to advance academic excellence and innovation.
Strengthening Synergy Between Institutions
Prof. Dr. Ir. Purwanto, DEA., Chair of the Board of Professors of Undip, led the Undip delegation. Secretary Prof. Dr. Denny Nugroho Sugianto, S.T., M.Si., and several senior professors joined the delegation. Prof. Drs. Suranto Tjiptowibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D., Chair of the UNS Board of Professors, welcomed the Undip delegation. Secretary Prof. Dr. Ir. Maria Theresia Sri Budiastuti, M.Si., and other senior professors also joined the welcome.
During the meeting, both boards explored potential partnerships in various fields. These include research, publications, and academic events. Prof. Purwanto emphasized that the visit aimed to build long-term synergy in advancing the quality of higher education.
“We hope to collaborate with UNS. Through this visit, we wish to gain valuable insights that can be applied at Undip,” he stated.
Prof. Suranto also expressed appreciation for the visit.
“We thank our colleagues from Undip for their presence. As legal entity state universities (PTNBH) in Central Java, we hope this meeting fosters productive collaboration,” he remarked.
Exploring Collaborative Programs and Shared Vision
On the same occasion, Prof. Maria Theresia highlighted the key role of the UNS Board of Professors. She referred to Article 55 Paragraph (3) of Government Regulation Number 56 of 2020 on PTNBH UNS. She also presented various programs the board had undertaken in 2024.
Furthermore, both parties discussed specific collaborative initiatives. These included co-authoring academic books, inviting each other as guest speakers, producing joint podcasts, and launching other academic programs. The session fostered mutual understanding and outlined concrete steps for future cooperation.
As a result, Prof. Suranto expressed optimism that this visit would strengthen the partnership between the two institutions. He also hoped it would serve as a foundation for broader, more sustainable cooperation in the future. This initiative aligns with the 17th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): Partnerships for the Goals. Humas UNS
