Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted a partnership agreement signing with Universitas Kuningan (Uniku), West Java, at the Main Senate Meeting Room on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The event was organized by UNY's Directorate of Research, Collaboration, Information Systems, and Business (RKSIU).
Uniku's Rector, Prof. Dr. H. Dikdik Haryadi, S.E., M.Si., accompanied by university leaders, engaged in discussions with UNY representatives led by Prof. Dr. Margana, M.Hum., M.A., Vice Rector for RKSIU.
Prof. Margana emphasized the significance of this partnership in advancing the pentahelix model, involving government, higher education institutions, industry, society, and media. He stressed the importance of active implementation, aligning with the Tri Dharma of higher education: education, research, and community service.
Potential collaboration areas include doctoral support for Uniku faculty, guest lecturer exchanges, external examiner partnerships, joint research, and community service programs.
Prof. Dikdik expressed enthusiasm for formalizing the partnership, emphasizing Uniku’s eagerness to learn from UNY’s experience, particularly in intellectual property management and auditor training. He highlighted the importance of moving beyond formal agreements to concrete, impactful programs.
The event concluded with a productive discussion on joint journal publications to support faculty development and accelerate the attainment of professorships.
