Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP) broke another MURI Record in its student admission by organizing a musical performance with the most numerous kentongan in calung shape (Javanese bamboo xylophone). By raising the theme “Ronda Gugah Nagari”, the performance involved 3,000 incoming students and nine University boards located in Mas Mansoer yard, Monday (29/08).

The Student Council President, Abid Hanifi Samha mentioned that the MURI Record was supported by the freshmen to play the most numerous kentongan in a musical performance. There were five songs was presented, including Sang Surya Muhammadiyah, Perahu Layar, Baturaden, Linggamas, and Tanah Airku. “For the preparation, the committees prepared for two months, however, the participants only practiced for two days. The participants were trained to understand how to strike the kentongan and movement variation,” he said.

The selection of kentongan is due to persevere and introduce Indonesian and Banyumas culture to freshmen. “We raise nationalism as the theme, and love for the homeland. It is a part of several implementations in how we introduce the new students about Indonesian culture and in Banyumas, in particular,” he added.

Vice Rector III for the Student and Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies, Darmawan SE MSi explained that the musical performance became one of the students’ concerns. “It is because kentongan is one of the cultural arts in Banyumas that usually follow the traditional songs, Banyumas song,” he said.

He continued that the MURI Record improved the number of records from UMP. The previous records include the most numerous investors of Sharia Stock in Higher Education institutions of the total of 2,000 investors in October 2016, the most numerous solutions for the nation in websites of the total of 10,308 solutions on 17 May 2017, and the most numerous sweet potato-ice cream of the total 3,210 glasses on 14 August 2019.

The Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) held a Mobile Intellectual Property Clinic (MIPC) that raised the theme “Appreciation for Maluku Utara Natural Resources through Mobile IP Clinic” in Royal Resto Ternate, Monday (29/08). It aimed to appreciate the Intellectual Property of the Maluku Utara communities and academicians, including Universitas Maluku Utara (UMMU).

The appreciation was attended and directly opened by the Special Assistant to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights for Media and Communication, the Regional Secretary, the Ternate Mayor, and the Rector of UMMU. It was also greeted by the welcoming dance and continued with the report from the Head of Regional Office Kemenkumham in Maluku Utara Province. Afterward, it was also continued with the workshop with expert speakers in Intellectual Property.

In his remarks, the Ternate Mayor encouraged the participants to elevate intellectual property in Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises (MSME) and academics, including Universities. “Maluku Utara, on this occasion, has remarkable natural resources, as we know for a long time, foreign nations had arrived here due to the abundant natural resources, especially spices. Therefore, it needs legal claims in natural properties, including to own the intellectual property as a proof of ownership,” he said.

It was in line with the Regional Secretary’s statement in his Keynote Speech. He mentioned natural diversity that takes a special interest from foreign countries, for example, the song of Rasa Sayange had been claimed by Malaysia as a traditional song. Besides the song, keris, reog, and many other cultural properties have been claimed as foreign art properties. “The main factor is due to intellectual property. There are no legal claims to protect cultural properties. Therefore, as a recognition, we should organize this forum or a similar forum to support that. It can improve the economic values to support communities who produce it,” he said.

The series of appreciation was continued by the submission of intellectual property certificates. On this occasion, UMMU received 29 certificates for scientific papers. As representatives of 29 intellectual property owners, Prof Saiful Deni, the UMMU Rector, received the certificates from the Special Assistance to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. It became a remarkable achievement for UMMU as a private higher education institution to achieve legal claims for scientific works.

To support nations’ masterpieces by recognition of intellectual property, the efforts should be improved, said the Special Assistance to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in his remarks. “From the Ministry, we have encouraged the appreciation in every province in Indonesia to support economical values. For example in Bangka Belitung, there are black pepper and white pepper products that before it has been patented, the price is only 30,000 per kg. However, after it has been patented, the price has risen to 300,000 per kg. Undoubtedly, it supports the sales potential in foreign countries and elevates the economics of local communities,” he said.

In the series of 2022 Student Orientation (Pesmaba) in Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo (UMGO) on four days, Thursday-Sunday (25-26/08), all students, boards, lecturers, and committees were so enthusiastic.

During the Pesmaba, the committees organized various activities for the new students that aimed to build their character through several steps, including the introduction to campus life, students’ acknowledgment of positive character, and many others.

It was placed in David Bobihoe Akib indoor and officially closed by the Vice Rector I for Academic Affairs, Prof Moon Hidayati Otoluwa who was accompanied by the Vice Rector II, the Vice Rector III, the UMGO academic civitas, Pesmaba committee, and all 2022 students.

“In Pesmaba, we expect that the students can understand the campus as an academic environment, and know the existing mechanism. Furthermore, it can raise students’ awareness to use academic facilities that are available in Higher Education optimally, and also prepare students to learn maximally in the institution,” said Vice Rector I, Prof Moon.

In the closing ceremony, the committee selected the best students from twelve groups from different study programs. On this occasion, Apin, a Papuan student has been selected as the favorite participant where she had been reviewed on several aspects of her discipline, active response, creativity, and ability to liven up the atmosphere during the Pesmaba.

“I appreciate all the handsome and pretty leaders and committees who have guided us. So we should fight for the UMGO improvement although we are of a different race, ethnic, religious, we are one,” said Apin in her testimony.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau (UMRI) sent 1,382 students to follow the 2022 Student Community Service (KKN) Batch XII on Saturday (27/08). The procession started with the release of balloons in the UMRI courtyard. The Rector of UMRI, Dr. H Saidul Amin MA mentioned that the current KKN should correspond exactly to the tagline named HEBAT. HEBAT derives from Humanism, Empathy, Synergize, Safe, and Faithful.

First, humanism means the students should humanize other humans. It also means that we need to honor, appreciate, and know each other about cultural values in KKN. Then, second, we should have empathy and sympathy with communities so that other people care about the students. Then, third, to synergize with various components of communities, starting from village civil service, local and religious figures, and scientists. Fourth, to create security conditions in the communities. And fifth, the students should be faithful to Allah SWT so they could be pioneers in implementing Islamic values in communities.

The Rector also explained that in 2023, UMRI planned to organize International KKN. It will be an internationalization of Muhammadiyah amid world communities and also internationalize UMRI as an institution. “InsyaAllah, there will be 3 countries that are ready to collaborate with UMRI about the International KKN, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. For the technical implementation, it will be arranged by the Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM),” he said.

Furthermore, the Head of LPPM UMRI, Dr. Aidil Haris SSOs MSi reminded his 1,382 students to be serious in undergoing the KKN as it has been designed through the proposal.

To be a professor is a paramount goal for every academician. However, it is not effortless to achieve this highest academic position. We are demanded to have a strong mentality to face all challenges. Those were motivational words from Dr. Suryani, M.Si, a lecturer from Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat (UM Sumatera Barat), to encourage her to be a professor.

The Appointment Decree was directly submitted by the Head of Higher Education Service (LLDikti) Regional X, Afdalisma, SH, M.Pd in the LLDikti Regional X Office, Padang on Thursday (25/08). The Decree was received on 3 August 2022 by the Ministry of Education Culture Research and Technology of 50964/MPK.A/KP.07.01/2022. It was stated by Dr. Suryani, M.Si that raise her position to be a Professor with credit points of 871,70 from 1 July 2022.

Afdalisma congratulated her on the highest academic position for the academician that has been received by Prof. Suryani, M.Si. He continued that LLDikti Regional X (West Sumatra, Riau, Riau Islands, and Jambi) has 31 professors that the majority of them were from Universitas Islam Riau (UIR). “Prof. Suryani’s achievement as a professor makes us proud because the quality of LLDikti Regional X has also improved. Afterward, we will encourage and motivate our lecturers, both the civil servants and non-civil servants, to achieve professors sooner,” said Afdalisma.

Similarly, the Rector of UM Sumatera Barat, Dr. Riki Saputra, MA congratulated Prof Suryani MSi’s achievement of being the first professor in UM Sumatera Barat. “Congratulation on the highest academic rank that has been achieved by Prof. Suryani, M.Si. This achievement is positive news for UM Sumatera Barat because she becomes the first professor on this campus,” he said.

This young rector prompted all UMSB lecturers to follow Prof Suryani’s steps. Because the professor is the highest academic rank for the academician, said Riki Saputra in a closing statement. On the other hand, Prof. Suryani expressed her gratitude and a range of emotions. “I can finish all demanding jobs to be strong and pertinacious. Because the expectation did not meet the reality sometimes,” said Suryani in a phone interview on Friday (26/08).

At 57 years old, she realized she has varied limitations. Meanwhile, she surrounds herself with supportive people who support and motivate her, especially her husband, children, and colleagues. Therefore, for her, this remarkable achievement is a collective accomplishment.

She also appreciated the Rector of UM Sumatera Barat, Dr. Riki Saputra, MA, and all academic civitas for the encouragement and motivation to reach the professor rank. She also hoped and persuaded her colleagues to achieve the highest rank in the academic world.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung (Unmuh Babel) held a guest lecture with Ombudsman RI on Friday (26/08). On this occasion, Unmuh Babel invited the Head of Ombudsman RI, Mokhammad Najih SH MHum Ph.D. as a speaker. It was conducted in the Fourth Floor Auditorium, Unmuh Babel.

On this visit, Mokhammad Najih was accompanied by Dr. Fifik Wiryani SH MSi MHum, his wife; and the Local Representatives of Ombudsman RI for Bangka Belitung, Shulby Yozar Ariadhy SIP MPA MSc, and his team. The Vice-Rectors and the boards warmly welcomed the Ombudsman delegation. Both parties also signed the agreement of collaboration. It is also continued by the submission of institutional gifts from each institution.

The Rector of Unmuh Babel, Ir Fadillah Sabri ST MEng, delivered his remarks by appreciating the Ombudsman’s visit. “Today, we have new enlightenment about the law and public services. We invite the Ombudsman to broaden our knowledge about the maladministration complaint, Ombudsman. By good service, our leadership will be better,” he said.

The guest lecture from the Head of Ombudsman RI raised the theme “To Encourage Higher Education Institutions in Public Service Participation”. Public service is a series of activities to serve the public based on the regulation. It targets every citizen for goods, services, and administrative services provided by public service providers. The Ombudsman exists because Indonesia raised a national welfare concept that aims to provide people’s welfare and ensure it.

Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Bandung (Unisa Bandung) organized a Job Seeker event in the second campus hall, Wednesday (24/08). Job Seeker is a career development services program that is annually held by Unisa Bandung to elevate the high labor absorption for their graduates. This year, the Job Seeker was followed by 144 students who recently graduated.

The Division Head of Student, Alumni, and Career Development Center (CDC), Hendra Gunawan M.KM mentioned that the Job Seeker is one program of career development for graduates that aimed to prepare the graduates to grow their career by focusing on helping to find the right direction and gain the skills they need. “The Job Seeker is an effort of the university to bridge the skills the graduate needs when they work. The Job Seeker is completed with various materials in the workplace and arranging the good cover letter, curriculum vitae, and interview technique,” he said.

Furthermore, Hendra also explained that he also invited several users in the workplace that usually request the graduates to work in particular institutions. Winny Anggraeni, Unisa Bandung graduates feel helped with the Job Seeker program because it focuses on helping her to find the right direction and portraying the workplace after she graduates.

“For today’s Job Seeker, it is remarkable. We had the opportunity to pursue our career in Japan, have job advertisement’s information, and gain tips and tricks to write the cover letter and interview,” she said. Moreover, Winny mentioned the reason behind her decision to study in Unisa Bandung, one of them is because it has the highest competency test result.

In addition, Division Staff of Student and Alumni, Hanif Subagja, S.T, FT mentioned that 90% of Unisa Bandung graduates have worked and been absorbed in various institutions at home and abroad. “Currently, 90% of Unisa graduates have been absorbed in various institutions in Indonesia and overseas, including Japan and Saudi Arabia,” he said.

Through the inauguration of the Kendari Government, the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari (UM Kendari), Amir Mahmud, S.Pi., M.P., and the Kendari mayor, Sulkarnain K., SE, ME signed the cooperation agreement of Regional Public Hospital (RSUD) Kendari to be teaching hospital for Medical Science Faculty in UM Kendari, Wednesday (24/08).

The collaborative program referred to the preparation of the Medical Science Faculty establishment in UM Kendari that recently proposed the operational permit of the medical science department.

In his remarks, Sulkarnain explained that currently, UM Kendari is the best and largest higher education institution in Southeast Sulawesi. For those reasons, there is no doubt to propose and use RSUD Kendari to be a teaching hospital for the Medical Science Faculty at Unmuh Kendari.

“UM Kendari is the private higher education institution in Southeast Sulawesi. So, we are not worried or doubt to collaborate and synergize between the Kendari government and Unmuh Kendari to use Regional Hospital to be a teaching hospital in the Medical Science Faculty of Unmuh Kendari,” he said.

Furthermore, the Kendari Major also mentioned that the collaboration would be a mutual relation between the local government and the campus as an education center.

“A higher education institution is an education center, while the government is the policy maker. Both of them have mutual relations. Later, the students that learn in the Faculty of Medical Science at Unmuh Kendari can perform medical practice in RSUD. Conversely, we are also waiting for new information from Unmuh Kendari,” said Sulkarnain.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang (Unimma) launched the Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering on Saturday (20/08). The official launching of this Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering Unimma was organized through a national seminar “Future of Mechanical Engineering and International Career Opportunity”. Prof Ir ING Wardana M Eng Ph.D., the Mechanical Engineering Professor of Universitas Brawijaya, delivered his materials as a speaker.

The seminar was held in the Virtual Meeting Room, Unimma. It started with Dr. Lilik Andriyani MSi who delivered her remarks. In her remarks, the Rector appreciated the new department establishment. “With the establishment of Mechanical Engineering program study, it can be an institutional strengthening in Unimma. From 21 study programs, it will increase to 22, and InsyaAllah, in the future, there will be more improvements,” she said.

Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Muji Setyo, M.T, a pioneer of the Mechanical Engineering establishment of Unimma, mentioned that indeed, Mechanical Engineering in Unimma is not the only department established in Indonesia, but Unimma has a unique and different vision. It aims to contribute to the engineering development from hard engineering to soft engineering in Society 5.0 era. “We will establish ourselves as a foremost Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering will be excellent in competency, the best in comparison, and the highest in contribution to science, community, and industry,” he said.

The seminar presented “The Future of Mechanical Engineering Trend” by mentioning 17 new technology trends in 2022, starting from nano chips/technology, smarter devices, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and many others. “The new trend influences the future of mechanical engineering, including the gravitational mechanical force that transforms to be electromagnetic and carries the material forces, manufacture, and energy. Moreover, nanotechnology and quantum mechanics would dominate mechanical engineering in the production process, material forces, and energy,” said Prof Wardana.