Yogyakarta, 25/3/2025 – To enhance collaboration and improve human resources (HR) quality for the next generation, the Middle Eastern Cultural Studies Masters Program (KBTT) at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM), hosted a visit from strategic partners on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Representatives from Darunnajah University Jakarta, along with the Head of Pondok Modern Tazakka in Batang and Mr. Irman Adi Purwanto Moefti, the Trade Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo, participated in discussions regarding the challenges and opportunities for HR development in various educational institutions. The visit was warmly received by Prof. Dr. Sangidu, M.Hum., the Head of the Intercultural Department at FIB UGM, who highlighted the importance of synergy between educational institutions in producing exceptional graduates capable of contributing to sustainable development.
The productive discussion emphasized the crucial role of higher education in enhancing the quality of human resources at Islamic boarding schools and universities. Prof. Dr. Sangidu, M.Hum., stated that higher education should serve as a strong foundation for students to develop their potential across various fields, particularly in the context of globalization and sustainability. This view is shared by KH. Hadiyanto Arief, S.H., M.Bs., from Darunnajah University Jakarta, who stressed the importance of academic support for students to prepare them for future challenges. Additionally, KH. Anang Rikza Masyhadi, M.A., Ph.D., Head of the Tazakka Modern Islamic Boarding School, highlighted the necessity of ongoing academic collaboration by sending Islamic boarding school cadres to the KBTT Study Program at FIB UGM. This initiative aims to cultivate competent future leaders who can transform Islamic boarding schools into responsible institutions.
This activity not only strengthens the relationships between partners but also opens up new opportunities for community service and more inclusive academic development. Through this discussion, we aim to create strategic programs that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the area of quality education (SDG 4). The collaboration between the KBTT UGM Study Program, Darunnajah University, and Pondok Modern Tazakka is a significant step towards implementing SDG 17, which focuses on partnerships to achieve the goals of building exceptional human resources. These resources will not only be academically competent but also possess a strong social awareness, contributing to the progress of both the nation and the world.
[Public Relations Master of Middle East Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, Nafila Azzahra]
