With Gratitude, FOE UIII Bids Farewell to
Dr. Budi Waluyo and Dr. Taufik Ikhsan Slamet

Contributor & Photo by Achmad Ulyani

The Faculty of Education (FOE), Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), held a warm and intimate farewell lunch on Thursday 27 November 2025 to conclude the Scholar-in-Residence period of Dr. Budi Waluyo and Dr. Taufik Ikhsan Slamet, which took place from 1 September to 30 November 2025.

 

Throughout their stay, both scholars enriched the academic environment of FOE. Dr. Taufik Ikhsan Slamet delivered a well-attended public lecture on 21 October 2025, titled “Learning Through Playing: Games as Pathways to collaboration and social change” he specializes in education technology, learning, and games. While Dr. Budi Waluyo also delivered a well-attended public lecture on 25 November 2025, titled “Financing Education in Indonesia: His, Politics, and The Making of Controversy” he expertise lies on public management it specializes on governance of public service organizations. Their presence at FOE has enriched academic discussions, offered insightful guest lectures, encouraged many collaborative dialogues, and delivered meaningful learning experiences for UIII students, researchers, and faculty members.

In hosting the farewell lunch at the Smart Meeting in Faculty A, FOE UIII expressed its deepest appreciation for the scholars’ remarkable contributions. Their active involvement, intellectual generosity, and commitment to dialogue have left a meaningful and lasting impact on the faculty’s academic atmosphere.

FOE UIII extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Budi Waluyo and Dr. Taufik Ikhsan Slamet, and looks forward to future opportunities for collaboration, shared learning, and continued academic partnership.