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Munggahan: A Unique Tradition in Welcoming Ramadhan by Sundanese Women
Mar 13
UIII, TASIKMALAYA - On 6 March 2024, I had the privilege of participating in a Munggahan event, a Sundanese tradition where women come together to strengthen their bonds and spiritually before starting the fasting month of Ramadhan. This gathering, which reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Sundanese people, underscores the...
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Good Neighbors: Influx of Filipino Students at UIII Soars This Year
Jan 07
UIII.AC.ID, Depok - Sharing the same border by the sea, Indonesia has always had a good relationship with the Philippines. While the tie between the two countries appears tighter, this has also been reflected in this year’s remarkable influx of Filipino students at the Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) which witnessed a...
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Harmony in Knowledge: UIII's Inclusive Oasis for Women Intellectuals
Dec 20
UIII.AC.ID, DEPOK - With the spirit of inclusivity in higher education, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) aims to be a place where it is safe for every individual regardless of their background, including gender. UIII, founded on moderate Islamic principles, provides an environment where female students can develop intellectually...
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UIII as the Melting Pot of Great Minds from Diverse Nationalities
Dec 20
UIII.AC.ID, DEPOK - Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) becomes a venue for stories that cross boundaries in the complex merge of global minds where ambitions meet in one place altogether. A unique journey driven by the convergence of dreams and ideas begins as students from various countries come together under one roof located in...
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Navigating Green Horizons: Unveiling the Master’s Program In Public Policy in UIII
Dec 20
UIII.AC.ID, DEPOK - A group of forward-thinking students from the Indonesian International Islamic University set out on a life-changing adventure in the center of Jakarta, where the busy cityscape blends seamlessly with the colorful cultural tapestry of Indonesia. On a pleasant Thursday, December 7, 2023, seventeen students specializing in...
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Clean Air, What the Indonesian Government Needs to Do?
Sep 01
The topic of pollution and air quality in Indonesia continues to be increasingly discussed, specifically during the country's annual dry season. The consensus on social and mainstream media is that the level of pollution has reached an unacceptable and unhealthy level. The Vital Strategies Policy Brief entitled “Main Sources of Air...
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Dutch Anthropologist: UIII is Appealing to International Audience
Aug 06
Dutch Anthropologist and Utrecht University Professor of the Comparative Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies, Prof. Martin van Bruinessen, came to UIII to talk about Muslims Nusantara and the establishment of UIII on Monday, July 17, 2023. On his visit, the Secretary of UIII, Dr. Chaider S. Bamualim, and the Director of the Central...
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Corner for Prof. M.C. Ricklefs’ Special Collection Officially Launched
Jun 14
The Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) officially launched a special corner for "Prof. M.C. Ricklefs’ Special Collection" at the UIII Central Library in tribute to the late Professor Merle Calvin Ricklefs. The opening ceremony was held on June 12th, 2023, marking a milestone for our library and the academic community as a...
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Promoting Ethical and Sustainable Pension Fund Management in Indonesia: The Triangle Syariah Justice Ecosystem Approach
May 23
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 sent shockwaves through the global economy, affecting numerous sectors and industries along the way. In Indonesia, a country where the pension system plays a crucial role in ensuring retirees' financial security, several challenges have emerged. Issues such as participants' limited knowledge of...
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Embracing AI Chatbot ChatGPT: For Better or Worse?
Mar 29
An artificial intelligence chatbot dubbed ChatGPT has recently been on trending on social media and becomes a spotlight of discussions in academic circles. ChatGPT is developed by OpenAI—an American artificial intelligence research laboratory. Later, a multinational technology firm Microsoft Corporation joined the share by investing $1 billion...
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Historian Prof. Ricklefs Donates Books to UIII
Mar 29
An Australian scholar Professor Merle Calvin Ricklefs and his family have generously donated their collections of books to the UIII Central Library. Over a thousand books have been received from Australia to be added to the UIII’s Central Library in Depok, West Java.Upon receiving the books, Vice-Rector for Research, Collaboration, and...
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Policies Implementation Key for Positive Economic Trend, Says UIII Expert
Mar 27
As the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to an end, a positive sign of recovery appears in the Indonesian economy proven by its annual growth rate of 5.31% year-on-year (yoy) in 2022, exceeding the year’s original target of 5.2% (yoy). Given the positive growth, Fajar B. Hirawan, Ph.D., a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business...
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UIII-Al Qasimia University Explore Potential Shared Vision on Future Islam
Mar 01
As a follow-up of the earlier signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the representatives of Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) paid a visit to Al-Qasimia University in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at effectuating the academic cooperation, whilst also exploring a potentially shared vision on being academic centers of the...
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Religious Issues Must First be Acknowledged Before They can be Resolved
Feb 01
The Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Board (PBNU), KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, delivered a public lecture at the Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) on Monday, January 30, 2023. The lecture was entitled "R20 Bali Communique and Challenges of Religions Ahead" and there are around 200 registered participants, ranging from UIII students,...
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Higher Education and Career Paths for Young Muslim Women in Indonesia
Jan 27
Siti Nur Aisyah, a student from the Faculty of Education of Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, discovered in her research that education will increase the living conditions and social welfare of Indonesian Muslim women. In her view, this is demonstrated by future partners who have a higher or equivalent level of education. Higher...