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Fifty-nine (59) foreign students are learning about the beauty of Islam at the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FAI) at Sultan Agung Islamic University (UNISSULA). They are the participants of the online short program entitled “Harmonious Islam in Indonesia” (HARMONII) 2024. The event, organized by FAI UNISSULA in collaboration with UPT. KUI UNISSULA, takes place from February 26 to March 1, 2024. The purpose of organizing HARMONII 2024 is to learn how Islam is practiced and taught in Indonesia in harmony with the existing culture in Indonesian diverse society.

Participants of HARMONII 2024 come from various countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Japan, and Egypt. They will engage in a series of activities, including lectures, group assignments, and group presentations. The lecture topics include contextual subjects such as Islam and its role in shaping Indonesian culture, the fundamentals of Islamic teaching in Indonesia, and the principles and practices of religious harmony in Indonesia. These topics will be presented by experts in those field, including M. Adib Abdushomad, Ph.D. (Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia), Dr. Hayati binti Ismail (USIM, Malaysia), and Ahmad Afnan Anshori, M.A. (Ph.D. student at Radboud University, the Netherlands). Lecturers from FAI UNISSULA are also involved as speakers in HARMONII 2024.

In addition to serving as a means to introduce Islam and strengthen harmony among religious communities, HARMONII 2024 is expected to foster internationalization at UNISSULA. As a world-class Islamic university, UNISSULA consistently organizes international programs to equip its students with international networks and global competitiveness. This is aimed at ensuring that its graduates can contribute meaningfully on the global stage.

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA), Indonesia and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Malaysia are further strengthening their collaboration in the academic area. This is reflected in the visit of the Faculty of Dentistry (FPg) USIM delegation to the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG) UNISSULA on February 21 to 25, 2024. The USIM delegation, consisting of 7 lecturers and 25 students, will engage in a series of activities as part of the International Academic Visit agenda.

The FPg USIM delegation is led by Dr. Faizah binti Abdul Fatah, the Deputy Dean for Academic and International Affairs. Also participating in this visit are Dr. Ahmad Dzulfikar bin Samsudin, the Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Alumni, and Dr. Nalisha binti Mohamed Ramli, the Clinical Coordinator. They were warmly received by the the Dean of FKG UNISSULA, Dr. drg. Yayun Siti Rochmah, Sp.BM. and the Director of Sultan Agung Islamic Dentistry Hospital (RSIGM SA), Dr. drg. Kusuma Arbianti, MMR. The welcoming event took place in the Faculty of Dentistry building at UNISSULA on February 22nd, 2024.

The USIM students and lecturers’ delegation will participate in various activities, including Sit-in Classes, Research Discussions, General Lectures, Social Service, Campus Tour, and City Tour. The Sit-in Class sessions will be conducted by speakers from UNISSULA and its partner, covering interesting topics such as Anesthesia, General Forensics, DVI, and Forensic Odontology. Another interesting agenda is the involvement of the FPg USIM delegation in social services to the community in Semarang, contributing to widespread benefits.

The visit by the FPg USIM delegation is expected to strengthen the internationalization strategy of UNISSULA in the areas of education, research, and community service. This can further solidify UNISSULA’s position, which has already gained various international recognitions, including from Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking and other international ranking institutions.

Sejumlah 162 mahasiswa asing mengikuti kegiatan pertukaran budaya secara virtual di Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA). Kegiatan yang bertajuk Online Global Cultural Exchange (OGCE) 2023 tersebut berlangsung pada 23 hingga 27 Oktober 2023. Adapun 162 mahasiswa asing yang berpartisipasi berasal dari beberapa negara seperti Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Filipina, India, Kamboja, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Thailand, Tiongkok, Timor Leste, dan Vietnam.

Kegiatan OGCE 2023 mengusung tema Age Consciousness and Life Milestones’ Celebration across Cultures (Kesadaran tentang usia dan perayaan pencapaian kehidupan secara lintas budaya). Tema tersebut mendukung pencapaian Kompetensi Interkultural yang sangat dibutuhkan mahasiswa khususnya pada era dimana semua budaya serba terkoneksi. Melalui kompetensi tersebut, mahasiswa diharapkan mampu untuk saling memahami dan berkolaborasi secara global dalam menghadapi tantangan bersama di masa depan.

UNISSULA sebagai a World-class Islamic University (universitas Islam kelas dunia) secara rutin menyelenggarakan kegiatan internasional untuk mendukung kolaborasi antara mahasiswa UNISSULA dengan mahasiswa asing. Hal tersebut merupakan sebuah ikhtiar agar lulusan UNISSULA memiliki daya saing secara internasional. Lewat kegiatan tersebut juga diharapkan agar reputasi global dan kemanfaatan UNISSULA semakin dirasakan di berbagai penjuru dunia.