Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is one of the best universities in Malaysia
Pratama Media News, Jakarta, Friday (March 3rd, 2023) – Establishing international cooperation in the field of higher education is one way to achieve excellence in higher education. In relation to this, on Thursday (March 2nd, 2023) at 09.00 WIB, Widyatama University (UTama) hosted a visit from one of the best universities in Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
The event took place at Widyatama University, Building B, 6th Floor, Jalan Cikutra 204A, Sukapada, Cibeunying Kidul District, Bandung City, West Java. Widyatama University is one of the best campuses in Indonesia.
Several important officials from Widyatama University were present at the event, including the University Secretary, Dra. Uning Kuraesin, M.Pd., Dean of the Faculty of Visual Communication Design (FDKV) UTama, Drs. Deden Maulana, A., M.Ds., Deputy Dean of FDKV UTama, Drs. Budiman, M.M. Pd., Head of the D4 Graphic Design Study Program at FDKV UTama, Drs. Rudy Farid, C.P, M.Ds., and Head of the Multimedia Study Program at FDKV UTama, Marisa Astuti, S.St., M.M.
Opening of the signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Widyatama University (UTama) Bandung and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia, which took place on Thursday (March 2nd, 2023) at the UTama campus – (Source: JH/PMN)
A delegation from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia – (Source: JH/PMN)
On this occasion, UiTM Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Hisham Ibrahim and his delegation were warmly welcomed by Widyatama University Rector Prof. Dr. H. Dadang Suganda, M.Hum., and his staff. According to Dadang, the requirements for a university to achieve excellence are very demanding.
“Praise be to God, we at Widyatama have achieved an excellent ranking among universities in Indonesia,” said Dadang in his speech.
Rector of Widyatama University, Prof. Dr. H. Dadang Suganda, M.Hum., delivering his speech – (Source: JH/PMN)
Prof. Dadang added that there are three levels of accreditation for higher education institutions in Indonesia, namely “Good,” “Very Good,” and “Excellent.” There are many criteria that a university must meet to be rated “Excellent,” one of which is establishing international cooperation.
“Therefore, we welcome UiTM’s cooperation. In our opinion, this is important because the impact is extraordinary,” said the UTama Rector.
Prof. Dadang explained that universities that have implemented “Kampus Merdeka” understand very well that the knowledge they master is not only local in nature, but must also encompass regional, international, and global aspects. Therefore, every university needs to engage in international cooperation to obtain, master, and develop knowledge that is global in nature.
Signing of MoU between Widyatama University (UTama) Bandung and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia which took place on Thursday (March 2nd, 2023) yesterday – (Source: JH/PMN)
“Hopefully, the implementation of this cooperation will produce results in the fields of education, research, and community service, which are the most important areas. The expected results in the field of education are student and lecturer exchanges,” said Prof. Dadang.
Furthermore, Prof. Dadang introduced the concept of “Kampus Merdeka” (Independent Campus) and the mechanisms used to implement the program initiated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (Mendikbudristek RI), Nadiem Makarim, in the field of research by conducting field research.
“The goal is to create products that are applicable and may lead to new scientific discoveries. Finally, it is a collaboration in community service. In the context of ‘Kampus Merdeka’ (Independent Campus), a university should not fly high but rather put down roots and be beneficial to the community,” concluded Prof. Dadang.
After signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Widyatama University, represented by Prof. Dr. H. Dadang Suganda, M.Hum, and Universiti Teknologi MARA, represented by Assoc Prof. Dr. Nur Hisham Ibrahim, the visiting delegation from UiTM was given a tour of the campus. The guests from the Malaysian university were accompanied by the Dean of FKDV UTama, Drs. Deden Maulana, A., M.Ds., along with his staff.
Lunch with the UiTM Malaysia delegation at Cafe Lokalima, Bandung, led by the Dean of the Faculty of Visual Communication Design (FDKV) UTama, Drs. Deden Maulana, A., M.Ds. – (Source: JH/PMN)
The drizzly weather did not reduce the enthusiasm of the guests from UiTM and their entourage to see the atmosphere at the Widyatama University Bandung campus. They were invited to see the FDKV UTama Theater Room located in Building B, 6th Floor. Then they visited the spacious and magnificent Multipurpose Building (GSG) of the UTama campus.
Next, the guests, led by the Rector of UiTM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Hisham Ibrahim, observed one of the activities of Widyatama University students who were holding an open house. The students were holding various exhibitions represented by each faculty and various competitions, one of which was a basketball match.
After touring the campus, the group of guests from Universiti Teknologi MARA were invited to have lunch together at Lokalima, one of the best cafes in Bandung, located at Jalan Dipatiukur No.5 Bandung. In addition to eating together, the two parties also held various discussions related to the cooperation program that will be carried out.
