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| Dr. Helen Bailey, Deputy Vice President Global Business Development King's College London (KCL). (Photo by Yafi PR of UMM) |
The University of Muhammadiyah Malang has done various things, as said by Dr. Helen Bailey, the Deputy Vice President of Global Business Development of King's College London (KCL). He and the KCL representatives visited UMM on February 17, 2023, to survey and discuss further collaboration matters.
Helen - his nickname - said that a research product made by UMM is quite interesting. Primarily, it attracts the local community and contributes to society. The same thing also applies to the White Campus, which always supports its students to innovate in various fields.
"Many things can be discussed. We can each provide opportunities to explore this intercollegiate collaboration," said Helen.
The representatives of KCL also appreciate the innovation of UMM in the renewable energy aspect, whether it is a micro hydro or solar power plant. They think that it is a strategic step to solve an environmental issue.
On the other hand, Prof. Djoko Sigit Prayogo, M. Acc., Ph. D., a UMM representative, explained that some of UMM's research products could be directly used by society and even commercialized. Then, the University of Muhammadiyah Malang intends to develop its research potency internationally.
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"One is to collaborate with KCL, mainly in the research field," added Djoko. He also introduced another innovative program that impacts society positively: Students' Community Service (Translated: Pengabdian Masyarakat oleh Mahasiswa [PMM]).
Students will bridge the campus and society during its implementation and find the data. Then, from the obtained data, their respective home faculties can determine what can be done in the specific and determined regions. Finally, the students can do the student community service program.
Additionally, the University of Muhammadiyah Malang also has another program called the Center of Excellence (CoE). Until now, it has more than 40 courses, which can be joined and generate excellent human resources. Therefore, UMM can fulfill the ideals of Golden Indonesia by 2045.
Another UMM professor, Prof. Dr. Ir. Indah Prihartini, M.P., also expressed another similar idea that other innovative programs are also being held. One is SOFRE 100, conducted in many regions, including Jember.
The program consists of smart farming, local society development, and renewable new energy. UMM engages governments, investors, and industries in conducting the program.
“Then I think the collaboration between UMM and KCL can be a step to improve research activities in each university and also positively impact other fields,” ended the Professor. (imh/wil)
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