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Impact Campus

“Kampus Berdampak” is a concept of higher education that focuses not only on academic education, but also on actively contributing to society in solving social, economic, and environmental problems. This is an evolution of the “Kampus Merdeka” concept, which emphasizes freedom of learning, but “Kampus Berdampak” adds a focus on sustainability, relevance, and the real impact of education.

In essence, Kampus Berdampak is:
  • More than just academic education: This campus push student and lecturers to be directly involved in real project that provides solution to challenges in society.  
  • Relevance with social needs: 
    Campus learning is tailored to real-word problem and need.
  • Strong Collaboration: The campus  builds a strong relationship with the business world, the community, and the goverment to create a wider impact.
  • Measurable and visible results: Programs implemented on campus are design to bring changes that can be seen and felt directly to the society.
  • Agent of Change: Student are encouraged to become agent of change who are able to give solution and positive contributions to the environments and society.
The difference between Kampus Berdampak with Kampus Merdeka:

Kampus Merdeka emphasize student freedom in choosing courses and extracurricular activities, while Kampus Berdampak emphasizes how that freedom produce real impact to society. Thus, Kampus Berdampak can be considered a continuation of Independent Campus, with the addition of a stronger dimension of social contribution.

The examples of Implementation of Kampus Berdampak:
  • “Berdampak” intership Program:
    Students intern at various institutions and companies to gain work experience while contributing to relevant projects.
  • Student Creativity Program (PKM):
    Students are encouraged to create scientific works, futuristic ideas, or other projects that provide solutions to social problems.
Collaboration with Partners:
The campus collaborates with local governments, the business world, and the community to develop programs that benefit all parties.
  • Curiculum Development: The campus curriculum is tailored to be relevant to the needs of the community and the world of work.
 

Universitas Widyatama actively integrates Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program into their sustainabilty vision, which is then actualize through various initiatives under the umbrella of “Kampus Berdampak”. This concept is not merely following the goverment programs, but also a commitment to become a university that not only produce quality graduates, but also provides real solutions to social, economic, and environmental problem in the community. Through Kampus Berdampak, Widyatama University stives to produce graduates who are not only academically competent, but also have social sensitivity, practical skills, and a strong entrepreneurial skills.

The actualization of this Impactful Campus can be seen from several concrete activities that have been and are being carried out by Widyatama University:

  • Intergation of MBKM with Community Service (PKM): Widyatama University strives to integrate MBKM activities outside the campus with PKM activities carried out by lecturers. This aims to make the MBKM program more creative, varied, and have a greater impact on the community. Through this collaboration, student and lecturer activities can run in an integrated manner, producing relevant and sustainable works.

  • Utilization of the Business and Innovation Incubator (INKOPA): Widyatama University, through INKOPA (Incubator and Cooperative), encourages collaboration between students, academics, and the business world to translate research results into products of economic value. INKOPA provides a platform for students to become new entrepreneurs, learn directly from professionals, and create innovations that benefit society.

  • Innovation and Sustainable Solutions: Widyatama University students have actualized the concept of Impactful Campus through various innovative projects. One example is the creation of a waste shredder designed to process organic waste, which is in line with the campus’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Projects such as these not only provide technological solutions, but also build awareness of the importance of sustainable waste management among the academic community and the surrounding community.

  • Pentahelix Collaboration: Widyatama University actively collaborates with various parties, including local governments and industries, to implement the MBKM program. Through this partnership, students are given the opportunity to participate in community service activities in villages, help identify local issues, and contribute ideas and solutions that have a positive impact. This collaboration broadens students understanding of social dynamics and community needs, while strengthening the university’s role as an agent of change.