UNS – Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta hosted a welcome party to honor 29 newly appointed professors. These professors were officially inaugurated in December 2024. The event took place on Thursday (23/1/2025), at the Semi-Indoor Tennis Hall, Faculty of Sports (FKOR), UNS. The celebration adopted the theme “The New Era of Professorship Toward Excellent UNS Academic Atmosphere in FKOR UNS.”
“A Celebration of Academic Excellence and Collaboration”
The event opened with a communal prayer led by Prof. Dr. Drs. Siswanto, S.Si., M.Si., followed by a Maumere aerobics session. The aerobics session, led by FKOR students, engaged all attendees and set a lively tone for the day. Prof. Muhammad Rohmadi, S.S., M.Hum., served as the host for the celebration.
Prof. Dr. Hanik Liskustyawati, M.Kes., the chairperson of the committee, highlighted the event’s purpose. “The event provided a platform to strengthen ties among the academic community, share visions, and build enthusiasm for future challenges. It also serves as a synergy to align steps toward common goals,” she explained.
“Honoring Academic Achievements and Future Endeavors”
Prof. Drs. Suranto Tjiptowibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D., Chair of the UNS Board of Professors, emphasized the responsibilities associated with the title of Professor. “I would like to congratulate the newly appointed professors. You are now part of an era that demands us to act as educators holding the highest academic position. Our collective hope is that you fulfill the noble tasks of teaching and educating, especially mentoring future doctoral candidates. In today’s academic era, collaboration is essential because solving complex problems requires input from multiple disciplines,” he remarked.
Representing the UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. E. Muhtar, S.Pd., M.Si., CfrA, Vice Rector for Resources, shared the Rector’s appreciation for the event. “Out of 64 professor candidates who presented, 58 were successful. The 29 professors inaugurated in December and the 29 scheduled for February will enhance our productivity, particularly in writing books and producing other scientific works,” he said.
The event continued with a group photo session and various performances by the Vice Rector, the Board of Professors, and the new professors. Activities included singing, dancing, poetry reading, and a pantun (traditional Indonesian rhymed couplet) exchange. The celebration concluded with the lively distribution of door prizes, leaving the attendees delighted.
Humas UNS
Reporter: Dikky Yudi Pradana
Editor: Dwi Hastuti
