(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!
(16/1) Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, and College of Engineering, Pukyong National University, will be working together after having a mutual agreement signed on Monday, 16th January 2023, in the Theatre Room, Dekanat Building 4th Floor. Both parties agreed to bring the joint research, lectures, exchange of staff, and publications further after years of cooperation with each other via the signing ceremony of the Mutual Agreement between either party. Besides the MoA, Pukyong National University also signed Implementation Agreement with four departments under the Faculty of Engineering, named the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, and Department of Naval Architecture Engineering. This signing marks a new era for their mutualistic relationship that already started in 2005.
At this historic meeting, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Dr. Ir. M Agung Wibowo, M.M, MSc, Ph.D., gave a welcoming speech to greet the delegations from Pukyong National University. As a continuation to that, The Dean of the College of Engineering, Pukyong National University, Dr. Jei Pil Wang, expressed his contentment with the current relationship that has been built by both parties. Citing the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro always gave its fullest hospitality towards its partners and shows its capability as one of the top contender universities in Indonesia.
Prof Dr. M Agung Wibowo (Left) with Prof Kwang Hwan Choi (2nd from left) and Dr. Jei Pil Wang (2nd from right) pose in front of the machine
One of the most important points of this cooperation is the joint research between the Renewable Energy System Lab, Pukyong National University with the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro in developing environmental-friendly renewable solar-based energy. Prof. Kwang Hwan Choi, the Head of the Renewable Energy System Lab, said that Indonesia’s condition as a tropical country is perfect to develop a Solar Desiccant Cooling/Heating System using the machine that he and his research team has developed, called Photovoltaic Thermal Collector. With this machine, he hopes the Faculty of Engineering, with its experience in understanding Indonesia’s climate condition, to work together and make the dream of the Indonesian government to focus on renewable energy set in motion.
“Hard work will never betray the results”. This quote describes the Undip Engineering Student Choir (PSMT). PSMT is a Student Activity Unit (UKM) engaged in the Choir sector. “Preparing for this competition in South Korea did not always run smoothly for PSMT. Many obstacles were passed, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, which made it difficult for the situation to practice and raise large enough funds. As the solution, we held tour concerts, singing, and business funds so that we can join this competition. In addition, we also held a concert for fundraising which was also supported by the Faculty of Engineering,” said one PSMT member.
In an interview with one of the members who went to South Korea, he said that during the competition, PSMT also felt pessimistic when he saw other competitors who already had high-flying hours and often won competitions at the international level. However, all the efforts they have made have brought extraordinary results with the details of the winners as follows:
Winner of Classical Mixed & Equal Category Gold
Best Presentation in Ethnic Category
3rd Place Ethnic Category Gold Dipoma
Grand Prix Finalist
Grand Champion
Of course, this achievement makes all residents of Diponegoro University proud, especially the Faculty of Engineering. Congratulation PSMT. May you always excel and make the Nation proud.
