On Wednesday, (13/11), in Court Room on 2nd floor Prof. Dr. Sardito General Lecture Building, four study program at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) namely, Undergraduate Law degree, Undergraduate degree of Industrial Engineering, Undergraduate degree of Psychology and Undergraduate degree of Economic Development, received certification from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) University Network- Quality Assurance (AUN-QA).
Two leaders of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) received the title of National Heroes from the President of the Republicof Indonesia, Ir. Joko Widodo in the Conferment Ceremony in Jakarta National Palace, on Friday (8/11). This Conferment decision is codified in Presidential Decree Number 120/TK year 2019 dated 7 November 2019. The conferment of this title was delivered directly by the President of the Republic of Indonesia to the representative of the national hero’s heir.
Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) received the visit of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire, the United Kingdom, Stephen Marston on Wednesday (6/11), at Simpul Tumbuh Building, UII Integrated Campus. On his visit, Stephen was attracted to the pattern of business and innovation development at UII, especially in Inkubator Bisnis Bersama (IBISMA) UII.
Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) successfully ranked first among private universities in Indonesia based on the result of Community Development Performance Ranking of Higher Education Institution 2016 – 2018. The assessment result of community development performance is attached in the Decision Letter of Directorate General of Research and Development Corroboration number 29/E/KPT/2019 dated 27 September 2019 aout Ranking of Higher Education Institutions based on Community Development Performance 2016-2018. UII earned the predicate as Excellent in community development sector in the ranking.
A series of collaboration entitled Joint Activities & Student Collaboration Program of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Malaysia was officially closed this Friday. (1/11). Nevertheless, both parties are committed to run the social project continuously in the coming years. In the closing ceremony, a team of students from UTP, UII and Airlangga University (UNAIR) presented their prototypes or basic model of a program, idea or effective technology that has potential to be marketed.
Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) consistently promotes the expansion of education access, collaboration and also student initiatives and innovation. One of its manifestations is its cooperation with universities from other countries, such as Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Malaysia. The cooperation between UII and UTP is implemented in the joint activities & students collaboration program which has begun since 28 October 2019 until 1 November 2019.
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Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) is committed to guarantee quality education equals to advanced and developed countries, as stated in its vision and mission. One of the departments at UII, the department of Architecture, is currently on the process of international re-accreditation through world accreditation body in the field of Architecture, Korea Architectural Accrediting Board (KAAB).
The idea of higher education quality in the era of industrial revolution 4.0 that demands graduates to have competitive strength globally has widely been discussed. However, discussion about how a higher education institution must prepare their steps to reach such quality has not been conducted.
Such statement is delivered by the Rector of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Fathul Wahid, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. in his role as keynote speaker in discussion panel in The 4th International Conference on Quality Assurance of Islamic Higher Education (IQA Conference) at Hotel Sultan, Jakarta, Monday (28/10). The conference themed Quality Assurance for Higher Education 4.0 in the Islamic World: Learning from the Past and Meeting the Future Challenges is attended by hundreds of high-level officials of Islamic higher education institutions in Indonesia.
Mental health, for most people, is a taboo topic to discuss. In fact, mental disturbance may occur to anyone, especially to those experiencing work pressure, sexual harassment to bullying. Some people tend to cover their anxiety to the extent that it disrupts their mental health. In such case, psychologists can be the right person, the right place for those experiencing mental health disturbances, to assist them and find a solution for their anxiety.
The higher the diversity that a country has, it doesn’t necessarily make it easily disintegrated. Indonesia is an evidence of that, where thousands of ethnicities, languages and at least six recognized religions can live side by side. Diversity, if managed well, becomes a proof of authentic uniqueness and strength in pushing a nation forward.
This theme is the main focus of discussion in the Public Lecture at The 4th Indonesia-Serbia Bilateral Interfaith Dialogue (ISBID) taking place at Main Library Building, Integrated Campus of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) on Thursday, (24/10). UII earned the mandate to become facilitator of this event because it has been regarded as one of intense proponent of moderate Islam and inter-community dialogue.
“There are plenty more lessons we must learn from our fellow brothers in Indonesia. We (Serbia) are relatively young in terms of inter-institutional participation and cooperation,” said Isihije Rogić, Serbian Orthodox Bishop of Mohač who discussed work relations about what has been achieved and what will be the targets in the future. This 4th series of interfaith dialogues is a demonstration of consistent synergistic cooperation between Indonesia and Serbia.
Different from Isihije, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Numan, Deputy of Reisul-Ulema of the Islamic Community of Serbia and Mufti of Serbia, reviewed the development of multiculturalism and interfaith cooperation. In his opinion, to live together amidst the differences, constitutional legality should always be regarded carefully, while working hard for everyone.
“In Indonesia, the example is Pancasila. The first principle accentuates and allows people to choose their faith,” Abdullah said. Besides that, he also expressed that there is no religion that teaches hate, religion teaches love and mercy. “There is no coercion in choosing religion. We can walk a horse to a mudhole, but we can’t force it to drink the water,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Dr Ferid Bulić, Assistant Director in the Department for Interfaith Dialogue, Ministry of Justice – Administration for Cooperation with Churches and Religious Communities – elucidated religious rights in Serbia and interreligious dialogue. “In Serbia, there are 7 recognized traditional religions,” Ferid said. Before going further, he emphasized that openness in constitutional ground, especially on religion, is pivotal.
Ir. Wiryono Raharjo, M.Arch., Ph.D., Deputy of Rector in Networking & Entrepreneurship attended the event as the fourth speaker responding that this dialogue brings positive impact to counterparts or even students, which is then followed by future activities and targets.
In addition to these four invited speakers, attending among the audience is H.E. The Indonesian Ambassador for Serbia, Mochammad Chandra Widya Yudha. Together with Serbian students currently residing and studying in Indonesia, His Excellency appreciated this event and advise the students to maintain relations with one another and learn the lessons from the differences between their cultures.
Tolerance in Indonesia
Indonesia has been recognized worldwide as a country that upholds tolerance vigorously, even Indonesia has become the host of United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAC) held in Bali in August 2014. Quoting Hendardi (2018) The Index of Tolerant Cities (IKT) in 2018 exhibited 10 most tolerant cities in Indonesia to promote and provide a role model for other cities in Indonesia.
Ultimately, religious differences can find a melting point in constitutional legality. It requires an open mind and dialogue between religious leaders to reach comprehensive understanding regarding agreed values. “Religions teaches love and mercy. It is no longer the time to blame each other, show that love is so much more than hate,” Abdullah asserted, ending his Q & A session.
(IG/ESP)