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(10/2) Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro collaborated with the Indonesian Young Scientist Association (IYSA) in holding the event called ASEAN Innovative Science Environmental and Entrepreneur Fair (AISEEF) 2023. This splendid event which brought together young scientists from several countries officially started with the opening ceremony that was held in Engineering Hall, Dekanat Building 5th Floor, Faculty of Engineering. During the ceremony, also present several important figures, both offline and online, to give remarks to the participants who participated in this event, which this year is entering its fourth year. The participants did not only come from Indonesia, but also from other countries such as India, Thailand, South Korea, Iran, Malaysia, Vietnam, the United States, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, and Türkiye. A total of 268 participants from 15 countries took part in AISEEF this year.
The event started with the singing of the National Anthem of Indonesia, Indonesia Raya, then continued with several remarks. The first speech was delivered by the Chairman of the Indonesian Young Scientist Association (IYSA), Mr. Deni Irawan, M.Pd. In his remarks, he expressed his gratitude to all the stakeholders who had supported the implementation of AISEEF 2023, especially the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro, which had provided a lot of assistance for the event to run successfully. In addition, he also welcomed the participants who took part either online or offline in this event which was held for the first time in 2020.
The second speech was delivered by the Chairman of the Indian Innovators Association (IIA), Mr. Raman Teja Venigalla. In his remarks which were held online, Mr. Raman Teja showed his utmost gratitude to IYSA and the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro for inviting young scientists, especially those who came from India, to take an active part in AISEEF 2023. For him, the AISEEF can be a place for young scientists to develop themselves and share their knowledge with fellow young scientists so that new useful innovations can be created.
The following remarks were delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Ir. M. Agung Wibowo, M.M, M.Sc, Ph.D. In his remarks, he welcomed the participants who had come from every place to Semarang City. He said that the Faculty of Engineering was very proud of the implementation of AISEEF 2023. He hopes, the participants can show their research results and reap the best results from this event.
The event then continued with the beating of the gong (traditional Indonesian metal disc percussion) as a sign of the official opening of AISEEF 2023. Prof. Dr.nat.tech. Siswo Sumardiono, ST, MT, the Vice Dean of Academic and Students Affairs, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro, beat the gong with the Chairman of IYSA, Mr. Deni Irawan, M.Pd.
This opening ceremony is not only filled with remarks but also included several performances. The first performance came from SMA Negeri 3 Semarang who sang a song by Raisa and Isyana Sarasvati entitled “Anganku Anganmu”. The performance was enough to amaze the participants who were present at the event. After that performance, the event continued with an introduction to the Judges of AISEEF 2023 and a speech from the Chairman of Judges of AISEEF 2023, Dr. Soehardjoepri, M.Si.
After the presentation about the Judges, the event continued with another performance from SMA Negeri 1 Semarang who sang Chrisye and Waldjinah’s song “Kala Cinta Menggoda”. After the participants were satisfied with these performances, the opening ceremony was officially closed with the reading of the rules that applied during AISEEF 2023.
AISEEF 2023 will take place for 5 days starting from 10-14 February 2023 at the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro. The exhibition will take place from 11-12 February 2023 at the Joint Parking Building Universitas Diponegoro. The closing ceremony will be held at Engineering Hall, Faculty of Engineering on 14th February 2023
(31/1) Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, held the PSPPI Undip 8th oath-taking ceremony for the new engineers on Tuesday. The event was held at the Engineering Hall, Dekanat Building 5th Floor. At this event, also present the Head of the Professional Education for Engineers Program (PSPPI) Undip, Prof. Dr. Ir. Widayat, ST, MT, IPM, ASEAN Eng, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Undip, Prof. Ir. M. Agung Wibowo, M.M, M.Sc, Ph.D, and the General Secretary of the Institution of Engineers Indonesia (PII, similar to the Order of the Engineer), Ir. Bambang Goeritno, M.Sc, MPA, IPU.
The event began with the singing of the National Anthem of Indonesia, Indonesia Raya, and the Hymn of the Engineers (Himne Insinyur). The event then continued with some speeches. The first speech was delivered by the Head of the Professional Education for Engineers Program (PSPPI), Prof. Dr. Ir. Widayat, S.T,M.T,IPM, ASEAN Eng. In his remarks, he said that there were 131 engineers who graduated from the PSPPI Faculty of Engineering in this 8th oath-taking ceremony, therefore 448 engineers have graduated from the PSPPI Faculty of Engineering since this program was established. According to Prof. Widayat, even though PSPPI uses learning methods that are quite obsolete, but in principle this professional engineers program is still implemented as a professional program in general, thus not only the recognition for the engineer education practices that are pursued, but also the case study report that is passed by them as the requirements needed for them to be graduated from the program. This is what distinguishes PSPPI Undip from professional engineer programs at other universities. It is expected that from the existence of the case study report, the graduates from PSPPI not only receive recognition, but also receive engineering works that can be published in various journals both international and/or national.
Prof Widayat also stated that PSPPI will have its own journal publication which is planned to be ready in this year. The PSPPI Journal later will serve as a place to accommodate the works from engineering best practices that have been experienced by the professional education for engineer program’s participants in Universitas Diponegoro. This journal, according to Prof. Widayat, will later be named Jurnal Profesi Insinyur Indonesia, and will involve alumni from both the professional engineer program at Universitas Diponegoro or from other universities that also hold the professional engineer program, such as Universitas Petra, Universitas Jember, and other universities.
Further remarks were delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Ir. M. Agung Wibowo, MM, MSc, PhD. In his remarks, he emphasized how the engineers from PSPPI Undip should have strengthened various vital sectors in Indonesia, such as agriculture, livestock, energy, and food security sectors. According to him, those sectors need to be “engaged” together. Prof Agung also stated that the commitment of the Faculty of Engineering to achieve the accreditations with national and international standards is intended to develop the world of education, especially in the field of professional education for engineers, because the vision of the Faculty of Engineering is to become an excellent research-based faculty.
General Secretary of the Institution of Engineers Indonesia (PII), Ir Bambang Goeritno, M.Sc, MPA, IPU, while giving remarks in front of the engineer graduates
The next remarks were from the General Secretary of the Institution of Engineers Indonesia (PII), Ir Bambang Goeritno, M.Sc, MPA, IPU. The General Secretary of PII said that PII would be the forum for the engineers around Indonesia to collaborate and work together for Indonesia. He added, the engineers who graduated from PSPPI must protect the oath they had made in the engineer’s oath-taking ceremony this time. The hope is that after holding the engineer title, these new engineers will continue to keep their oath that has already spoken, remain trustworthy and consistent, uphold professionalism and integrity, continue to gain knowledge and experience in order to maintain their scientific competence, and also continue to improve their engineering capacity.
The event continued with the call for the engineers of PSPPI Undip by the Vice Dean of Academic and Students Affairs, Prof. Dr. nat. tech. Siswo Sumardiono, S.T, M.T. Then, after all of the engineer graduates have already been called one by one, these engineers will be sworn their oath in front of the stakeholders. The engineer’s oath-taking ceremony was chaired by the General Secretary of PII, Ir. Bambang Goeritno, M.Sc, MPA, IPU.
The next event was the awarding of medals to the engineers by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Ir. M Agung Wibowo, MM, MSc, PhD, and the Manager of Administration Affairs of the Faculty of Engineering, Ari Eko Widyantoro, S.T, M.Si, followed by the handover of the Professional Engineers Certificate (SIP) by the Chairperson of the PII in Central Java Region, Ir. Andika Pradifan, S.T.
After the remarks from the representative of the newly graduated engineers, Ir. Muhammad Habibi, IPU, ASEAN Eng, the event was closed with a closing ceremony and a gala dinner.
(30/1) Universitas Diponegoro held the 169th Graduation Ceremony at Prof. Soedarto Building. In the graduation ceremony, which was held for 6 days and divided into 12 parts, the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro had its turn to hold the graduation on the 2nd to 5th parts. At this graduation, the total number of graduates that successfully graduated from Universitas Diponegoro in this period was 3,037 graduates. The Faculty of Engineering itself succeeded in graduating 606 graduates in this period, of which 339 of them received the cum laude.
The graduates who took part in this graduation ceremony came from various study programs, from doctoral, master, undergraduate, to professional engineer program. The study program in the Faculty of Engineering with the highest number in gaining cum laude graduates in this period is from Professional Education for Engineers program (PSPPI) with 123 people earning cum laude predicate. The Professional Education for Engineers program is also the study program that scored the highest number of graduates in the Faculty of Engineering on this 169th graduation, with 131 graduates. There is also one foreign student who took part in this graduation, namely Agostinho Pinto from Timor Leste. He was taking the Master’s Program in Electrical Engineering, at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Rector of Universitas Diponegoro give salutes to the graduates
The graduation session was opened by the Head of the Academic Senate of Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Ir. Edy Rianto, M.Sc, Ph.D, IPU. He also had the opportunity to deliver the opening speech for this graduation session. In his remarks, he conveyed the number of graduates who will be graduating in this period, as well as conveying the achievements Universitas Diponegoro had to achieve as the leading university in Indonesia.
The next speech came from the Vice Rector of Academic and Students Affairs, Prof. Faisal, S.E, M.Si, Ph.D. He stated the data about the graduates such as the number of graduates and the percentage of the graduates in each program at Universitas Diponegoro. Also in his speech, Prof Faisal urged the graduates to fulfill the tracer study questionnaire immediately so that the distribution of Universitas Diponegoro graduates could be continuously tracked.
The Rector of Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Dr. Yos Johan Utama, S.H, M.Hum, gave the last speech. In his remarks, Prof Yos Johan Utama gave congratulations as well as bits of advice for the graduates about what should they do after graduating from Universitas Diponegoro. “Dadio wong bener sing ora keblinger (be someone who is ‘conscientious’ but not ‘self-obsessed’),” said Prof Yos Johan Utama to the graduates.
The ceremony then continued with the handover of the certificate by the Rector and the Dean to the graduates and continued with the closing ceremony.
(26/1) Research Center for Innovative Ground Improvement (rCIGI) Cluster, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, held a webinar with the theme “Latest Development of Ground Improvement Technology in Indonesia”. The event, which was held online, invited some institutions as the discussion partners, such as the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (Kementerian PUPR), Institut Teknologi Bandung, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Negeri Sebelas Maret, several State-owned Companies (BUMN), and professional associations.
Located in the Theatre Room, Dekanat Building of the Faculty of Engineering, 4th floor, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Ir. M. Agung Wibowo, M.M, M.Sc., Ph.D., together with Prof. Dr. Ir. Sri Prabandiyani Retno Wardani, M.Sc from rCIGI of Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, opened the webinar event via online meeting with remarks and a brief explanation about rCIGI. According to Prof. Sri Prabandiyani, this online seminar aims to expand the platform, share the latest findings, increase the network, and explore the possibilities to collaborate at the national or international levels in the future.
The International Webinar held by rCIGI Undip was attended by several participants from diverse backgrounds
In her explanation, Prof. Sri Prabandiyani said that the Research Center for Innovative Ground Improvement (rCIGI) Universitas Diponegoro has always positioned itself as an independent research institution that established with concern that there are so many ground-related problems in Indonesia, especially in Semarang. Semarang which has a diverse landscape causes many potential geotechnical problems which may cause serious problems if not handled properly. The presence of this institution is expected to be the place for academics, researchers, and professional practitioners, especially in the field of geotechnical engineering, to play a role in research, either those that have been finished or those that may be carried out related to the fields of ground improvement. In addition, this institution also takes part in providing inputs for the stakeholders in the fields of innovative ground improvement related to the development of sustainable infrastructures. This is a manifestation of the active roles that Universitas Diponegoro has taken part in as the Research University for the sake of the Nation.
This international scale event was not only attended by researchers and practitioners from Indonesia, there were several presenters that came from abroad, such as Leong Kam Weng, B.Eng (Civil), Ph.D. from Keller Foundation, and Prof. Chu Jian from Nanyang Technological University. In addition, there were 11 researchers and practitioners who came from various backgrounds, ranging from academics from well-known campuses in Indonesia, national research institutions such as the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), and practitioners who are experts in the related fields. Apart from the presenters above, there were 5 moderators who came from diverse backgrounds, one of them was Dr. Kresno Wikan Sadono, S.T, M.Eng from the Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro.
(27/1) Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro, Center for Engineering Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Universitas Negeri Sebelas Maret join in hand together to hold an international workshop titled “Joint International Workshop on Engineering Education 2023”. These workshops took place from 24 January 2023 until 27 January 2023 in Engineering Hall, Dekanat Building 5th Floor. These workshops were the continuation of the workshop programs that had previously been held in UNS and were attended by participants from Universitas Diponegoro and UNS. These workshops were held over four days and consisted of two parts.
In this event which was attended by more than fifty attendants, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Ahmad Helmi bin Syed Hassan and Prof. Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia were chosen as the keynote speakers. These two professors had already been exploring the world of engineering education and will share their knowledge about everything in engineering education for four days in Semarang.
Prof. Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof (Left), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Ahmad Helmi bin Syed Hassan (No. 2 from Left), Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Ir. M Agung Wibowo, M.M, M.Sc, Ph.D. (No. 2 from Right), and Vice Dean of Academic and Students Affairs, Prof. Dr. nat. tech. Siswo Sumardiono, ST, MT (Right), posing together after giving the souvenir
The international-scale workshop was opened by a speech from the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Ir. M Agung Wibowo, M.M, M.Sc, Ph.D. In his speech, he welcomed heartfully the arrival of the two experts in the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro. He hoped, with these workshops, the participants that worked in the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro would be able to share their knowledge with their colleagues so that the quality of education at the Faculty of Engineering could be improved.
After the remarks from the Dean, one of the presenters from the Center of Engineering Education Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof, also gave a speech. In her speech, she hoped that as part of the Malayan nation, we must be able to improve education in the Southeast Asia region, especially in the field of engineering education. She hoped that by sharing her knowledge, academics can improve the quality of education in Southeast Asian countries so that they are no longer left behind by other nations.
Prof. Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof while presenting her materials
The event then continued with a class that consisted of two separate parts. The first part is titled “Student-Centered Learning-1: Active Learning”. In the first part of the workshops which were held for two days, the participants were guided to learn how to develop educational and teaching curricula that centered on students as the source of the learning process. This active learning model which is currently recommended in the world of education is now being studied by the participants so that later it can be a good input for curriculum development and learning models that are more effective for students.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Ahmad Helmi bin Syed Hassan while explaining in front of the participants
The second part was held in the next two days. In this second part titled “Problem-Based Learning-1”, the participants were guided to understand how to teach their students using problems as the starting point in their teaching.
The event was then closed on the fourth day with the distribution of appreciation prizes to the best participants during the workshops.
(15/1). The City of Semarang, which is part of the 100 Resilient Network, collaborated with the Centre for Urban and City Resilience Research (CURE) Undip, organize an activity with the theme “City as Catalyzing Resilient Strategy”. In this event, The City of Semarang and CURE Undip wanted to display Batik as a lever for city resilience. Together wiith BAPPEDA (Agency for Regional Planning) of Central Java Province, CURE Undip team previously conducted the rapid assessment to map the profile of Batik, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, existing strategies, and recommendations for developing events that associated with this regard. From this studies, CURE Undip initiates acceleration steps which included trainings and FGDs, which aimed to build a collaboration with resilient SMEs (UMKM). Resilient SMEs is the SMEs that were able to survive during the pandemic. The collaboration was implemented through Batik Innovation City (BIC)
In that program, Resilient Batik SMEs agreed to develop Batik Semarang with premium quality and environmentally friendly, also initiated the implementation of activities in the form of competitions and exhibition with other Batik SMEs in Semarang city. In addition, Resilient Batik SMEs also developing the Digital BIC platform as a forum for education, collaboration, cooperation, and marketing.
In order to create an activity that can encourage the SME’s in Semarang City, the City of Semarang held competition titled “Cipta Kreasi Batik Kota Semarang” (The Creation of Semarang City Batik). This competition aims to not only creating new Batik Semarang patterns (that inspired by surrounding environment), but also to involve the community in the process of making until finishing the Batik itself. This competition was held for 3 consecutive days (with the opening time of 8 hours a day). Located in the Old Town of Semarang (Kawasan Kota Lama), this competition was attended by 63 participants including the craftsmen from sub-districts across the city. The participants also came from diverse background. There are those who came from the diffable group, the elderly (60 years old and over), and the teenagers (19-20 years old). The oldest participant who took part in this competition was 80 years old with a nautical-themed, slick pink based Batik.
The collection of Batik exhibited on “Mahakarya Batik Kota Semarang” Exhibition
During the competition, the participants were also introduced to the education and hands-on practice about the usage of portable IPAL (Wastewater Treatment Plant) to treat the liquid disposal produced during the Batik coloring process. So, not only producing artworks, but this event also educate people about the importance of protecting the nature. The works of the participant’s then exhibited along with other premium Batik at the exhibition entitled “Mahakarya Batik Kota Semarang” (The Masterpieces of Semarang City Batik).
This exhibition was attended by Batik SMEs around the Semarang City and also attended by collectors who are also Batik lovers. This exhibition was held on 12 – 15 January 2023 and took place at Oudetrap Building, Old Town of Semarang. The exhibition was opened by Mayor’s Expert Staff for Goverment, Law, and Political Affairs, Ms. Nurjanah, S.H, M.H.. followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Ir. Mochamad Agung Wibowo, Ph.D as a sign that the exhibition was officially opened. The event then continued by a tour around the building to enjoy the beauty of the Batik made by the contestants and collections from the collectors.
the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro (left) with Ms Nurjanah, SH.M.H (right), the Mayor’s Expert Staff for Government, Law, and Political Affairs
In this event, the Mayor left a message through the speech delivered by Ms Nurjanah, S.H, M.H, that the community should continue to support the SMEs in Semarang City. In addition, she also said that this Exhibition aims to build the branding for Batik Semarang as environmentally friendly, premium quality products. She hopes that the Batik craftsmen and the Batik SMEs in Semarang City can be more active and more enthusiastic in creating new patterns and pieces so that Batik Semarangan can be increasingly recognized. Supports from various parties including from educational institution in community assistance is also still needed.
FYI, this event broke the MURI (Indonesian Museum of Records) record for the category of the Competition with the Most Participants and the Most Patterns Created in 3 Days! Cool!
Keep the spirit and always protect the environment around us!
