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| Dr. Mohammad Fauzan Adziman, S.T., M.Eng., Director General of Research and Development at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Indonesia, delivered a scientific oration before thousands of graduates at University of Muhammadiyah Malang. (Photo : Lintang UMM Public Relations) |
Rapid technological advancements require humans to adapt accordingly. To achieve this, strong ideas are essential for maintaining balance. This was emphasized by the Director General of Research and Development at the Ministry of Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Mohammad Fauzan Adziman, S.T., M.Eng., during his scientific oration before thousands of graduates at University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) on February 25.
"The demands of today and the future require more than just normative work; they also call for the ability to develop new innovations. With over 20 years of experience working abroad, I want to share the STORY formula as a guide for my fellow graduates," he said.
Through this long journey, he realized the importance of storytelling—or STORY—in navigating both learning and career paths. STORY stands for Step by step, Target-oriented, Open-minded, Realistic, and You. By appreciating the process, staying focused on targets, embracing openness, managing limitations, and continuously striving for self-improvement, young people can achieve success in life.
He also shared that, in addition to serving as a state official, he is an Indonesian technopreneur diaspora based in Oxford and the Co-Founder and Director of Alloyed Ltd in the UK, a company established in 2017. Actively involved in various communities, he has also contributed to formulating presidential policies on nickel-related downstream development. According to him, Indonesia’s abundant natural resources present a significant opportunity to become the backbone of renewable energy development. To seize this potential, he emphasized the need for adaptability to innovation and change, interdisciplinary collaboration, and boundless creativity.
"Now is the time for the world to recognize and pay attention to Indonesia. My fellow graduates, I am proud of the technological achievements and products we have developed, which we can now utilize ourselves. This includes a series of innovations created by UMM academics. I believe that the hard work and dedication you have put in as UMM students will bring great benefits," he stated.
Meanwhile, the Head of LLDIKTI Region VII, Prof. Dr. Dyah Sawitri, S.E., M.M., highlighted the vast opportunities for thousands of UMM graduates to contribute to the advancement of higher education in pursuit of Golden Indonesia 2045. She emphasized that the primary goal of higher education today is to produce highly skilled and competitive human resources to help alleviate poverty and reduce unemployment in Indonesia. Education plays a vital role in shaping independent and dignified individuals. Achieving quality higher education requires continuous improvement, as quality serves as both a strategic asset and a foundation for developing outstanding human resources in the journey toward Golden Indonesia 2045.
"We can measure the success of education by how students, as agents of change, contribute to the nation. Additionally, efforts to advance downstream industries in Indonesia must continue to be pursued," she added.
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Meanwhile, UMM Rector, Prof. Dr. Nazaruddin Malik, M.Si., expressed his deep appreciation for the achievements of students who successfully completed their studies. He also emphasized the importance of sustainability in research and human development. According to him, one of the noble responsibilities of academics is to continuously address challenges and contribute to society by advancing social, cultural, and technological fields.
"UMM's grand vision is to continue contributing and delivering new discoveries across various industries and community needs. Once again, congratulations and best wishes for success to all of you. Fastabiqul Khairat—keep learning, keep seeking challenges, and embrace difficulties, for they will lead to ease and happiness," he stated. (din/wil/mrh)
