UIII 2nd Commencement: 88 Graduates, 13 Nations, One Global Community
UIII 2nd Commencement: 88 Graduates, 13 Nations, One Global Community
August 29, 2024
Contributor: Supriyono | Editor: Dadi Darmadi | Photo: Achmad Jatnika
Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) successfully held its second commencement ceremony on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Lecture Hall, 6th Floor, Rectorate Building, UIII Campus in Depok West Java.
This momentous occasion saw the conferral of degrees to 88 graduating students from 13 different countries, showcasing UIII’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. The graduates hailed from Indonesia, India, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tunisia, Egypt, Afghanistan, Gambia, Timor Leste, Yemen, and Somalia.
The degrees conferred included a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (29 graduates), a Master of Arts in Political Sciences (18 graduates), a Master of Arts in Economics (25 graduates), and a Master of Arts in Education (16 graduates). This diverse cohort of graduates reflects UIII’s dedication to academic excellence and international collaboration.
UIII Rector Prof. Dr. Jamhari expressed his pride in the graduates, stating, “Today, we celebrate not only the academic achievements of our students but also the rich diversity and international spirit that they bring to our university. Each graduate has shown remarkable dedication and resilience, and I am confident they will continue to make significant contributions to their respective fields and communities.”
The commencement, also known as graduation, ceremony was a celebration of the hard work and achievements of the students, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and perseverance throughout their academic journey. The event was attended by UIII’s Chairman of Board of Trustees, faculty members, educational staff, family members, ambassadors and distinguished guests, all of whom gathered to honor the graduates’ accomplishments.
Vice Rector of Academic Dr. Phil. Syafiq Hasyim highlighted the unique approach to this year’s commencement ceremony, saying, “This year, we had the honor of inviting embassy representatives of the graduating students, in addition to their parents and families. This inclusion underscores our commitment to fostering a global community and recognizing the international support systems that contribute to our students’ success. I congratulate all the graduates and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.”
Attending the ceremony was Yemen Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Mohamed Ali Al-Najar, witnessing one of his citizens, Ebrahim Omar Obaid Basalma, a UIII student at the Faculty of Economics and Business receiving the Best Student Award with a cumulative GPA of 3.98 out 4.00. Also present at the event was Mr. Tor Tobing, Chief Executive Officer at the Finance Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia.
Established based on Presidential Decree No. 57 Year 2016, UIII started its academic activity in 2021 with four faculties: Faculty of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Business, and Faculty of Education. This is the second time that it has held a commencement ceremony. Last year, UIII inaugurated 72 graduates coming from 13 countries: Indonesia, Egypt, Togo, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Afghanistan, the Philippines, Nepal, Yemen, Cameroon, Pakistan, Gambia, and Bangladesh.
UIII continues to strive towards its mission of providing high-quality education and fostering a global community of scholars. UIII also offers master’s dual degree programs, collaborating with well-known universities worldwide, such as the University of Edinburgh, SOAS University of London, University of Dundee, and Deakin University. UIII looks forward to the continued success of its graduates as they embark on a new chapter of their life either in their professional field or further academic endeavors.
Iin Afrianti Umar Named Best Graduate of Faculty of Education
Iin Afrianti Umar Named Best Graduate of Faculty of Education
August 28, 2024
Contributor: Supriyono | Editor: Dadi Darmadi
In a remarkable achievement, Iin Afrianti Umar has been named the best graduate of the Faculty of Education for the second cohort at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII). With an outstanding GPA of 3.96 out of 4.00, Iin’s dedication and hard work have set a benchmark for academic excellence.
Balancing the dual roles of student and mother, Iin’s journey is a living example of resilience and determination. Her adeptness at managing her academic responsibilities alongside her duties as a mom has earned her widespread admiration from both peers and faculty.
In addition to her academic achievements, Iin was one of three students selected for a research student visit program at Deakin University in Australia. In May 2024, she had the opportunity to work closely with Deakin experts, gaining invaluable insights and guidance for her thesis.
Reflecting on her journey, Iin shared, “Balancing my studies and responsibilities as a mother was challenging, but it taught me the importance of time management and perseverance. Today is not the end, but a new beginning,” said Iin during the faculty’s judicium on August 27, 2024.
At the same event, Prof. Nina Nurmila, Dean of the Faculty of Education, congratulated all the graduating students from the faculty, encouraging them to never stop learning. “Just because you graduated today, does not mean that you stop learning. You should continue learning either through publishing more research articles or pursuing a PhD,” said the dean.
Congratulations to all graduating students, especially for Iin whose success story poses as a shining example of what can be achieved with perseverance and support. Her journey not only highlights the quality of education at UIII but also serves as an inspiration to fellow students balancing multiple roles.
source https://www.uiii.ac.id/news/read/57637/iin-afrianti-umar-named-best-graduate-of-faculty-of-education
Selecting the Top Artisan Woodcraft Projects Using Many Facet Rasch Measurement (MFRM) Model
Mohd Nor, M.Z, Sumintono, B., Nizam, M.S. and Sani, Z. (2024). Selecting the Top Artisan Woodcraft Projects Using Many Facet Rasch Measurement (MFRM) Model. In Zhang, Q. (ed). Proceeding of the Pacific-Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS) 2023. Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-494-5_15
Development and Validation of Students’ Competency Instrument on Science Process Skills.
Karima, E., Ibrahim, S.I., Rasit, H.H. and Sumintono, B. (2024). Development and Validation of Students’ Competency Instrument on Science Process Skills. In Zhang, Q. (ed). Proceeding of the Pacific-Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS) 2023. Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-494-5_20
Using Rasch Model to Assess the Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Scale (FLSAS) among University Students in Salatiga, Indonesia
Anandi, R.P., Sumintono, B., Zailani, M.A. and Syafitri, R. (2024). Using Rasch Model to Assess the Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Scale (FLSAS) among University Students in Salatiga, Indonesia. In Zhang, Q. (ed). Proceeding of the Pacific-Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS) 2023. Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-494-5_6
Lecturer Publication 2024: Dr. Destina Wahyu Winarti
Faculty of Education; Lecturer Publication
Measuring the Impact of Islamic Values-Based Scientific Literacy on Scientific Competency of Madrasah Teachers
Asiyah, Febrini, D., Topano, A., Mustamin, A.A, and Hakim, M.A.R. (2024). Measuring the Impact of Islamic Values-Based Scientific Literacy on Scientific Competency of Madrasah Teachers. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research. Vol 23 (4), 476-496. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.4.25 https://www.ijlter.org/index.php/ijlter/article/view/10068
Lunch Talk #32: Finding your voice in research: when the 'personal is political'
You are invited to join the Lunch Talk #32 at the Faculty of Education, UIII.
Dr. Elizabeth Summerfield (Australian Volunteer International and a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide) will share her presentation under the title: “Finding your voice in research: when the 'personal is political”.
In this talk, she will explain a little about her PhD back story, how it came to influence the questions she asked, what she found out about a leading Australian environmentalist (and Albert Einstein) as a result, and how remembering the phrase 'the personal is political' was important.
Day/Date: Tuesday/August 27, 2024
Time: 12.30-14.00 WIB
Place: Theater, Faculty A Building
Online participation:
https://bit.ly/LunchTalkEdu32
E-Certificate is provided
Thank you!
YouTube Recorded
2025 Research Paper Writing Competition
The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce 2025 Research Paper Writing Competition to be included in its flagship journal publication, Muslim Education Review (MER).
MER is an international journal published by Faculty of Education at Indonesian International Islamic University (IIIU). We invite a wide range of topics in education especially those that are within the journal scopes.
MER is a forum for reporting research on education within four broad areas in:
* Curriculum, Teaching and Learning;
* Educational Management, Policy and Leadership;
* Educational Evaluation and Assessment;
* Education and Society.
Submission papers should be written in English and typically range between 6,000 to 8,000 words (including a 250 word maximum of abstract).
All submissions should be
* Original;
* Unpublished;
* and Conform to MER Full Paper Template: https://bit.ly/MERJournalTemplate
Please send all contributions as an attachment to: education@uiii.ac.id
Subject: 2025 Writing Competition
Awards
The awards include cash payment of up to IDR 10,000,000 for up to 3 winners.
Important Dates
Full Paper Submission: December 9, 2024
Awards Announcement: March 25, 2025
To see previous MER publication, please click this link: bit.ly/MERJournal
Scholars-in-Residence (SIR) Fellows Batch 5, Faculty of Education UIII
✨ Scholars-in-Residence (SIR) Fellows, Faculty of Education ✨
The Faculty of Education is delighted to introduce and announce the result of the Scholars-in-Residence (SIR) Program (Batch 5 for September - November, 2024). Theya are: Zulfa Sakhiyya, PhD (Universitas Negeri Semarang) and M. Arif Rahman Hakim, PhD (UIN Fatmawati Soekarno Bengkulu). Both of them will be participated in many academic activities in the faculty, such as a guest lecturer in MA and PhD courses, giving seminar in Lunch Talk series, open for discussion and consultation for MA and PhD students in the faculty, as well as in social activities too.