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My First Semester Experience as an International Student at UIII
Feb 13
UIII, DEPOK - As a Filipino student embracing Roman Catholicism, I thought that I would find it difficult to go to the Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), as I came from Manila, the Northern part of the Philippines, where the majority of religions are Christians. Since I arrived here on September 23, 2023, I was still...
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Strengthening Bonds: UIII’s Commitment to Family Reunification Amidst Academic Pursuits
Jan 01
UIII.AC.ID , DEPOK - Universitas Islam International Indonesia (UIII) goes beyond the traditional norms of education in appreciating the role of family in students’ academic pursuits. To promote a supportive learning environment, UIII understands that family ties are pivotal. By doing this, UIII ensures that families can come together...
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Gender Equality in Sports: Here’s How UIII Students Think of It
Dec 22
UIII.AC.ID, DEPOK - Beyond the confines of competition, gender equality in sports promotes an even playing field where individuals of all genders may pursue their interests and abilities in being sporty without fear of prejudice. While this topic gained international discussion, students of Universitas Islam International Indonesia...
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Sustainable Commuting: Pedaling Towards a Greener Tomorrow with UIII Bicycles
Dec 22
UIII.AC.ID, DEPOK - Universities are making great efforts to make the world a better place in the era of global environmental sustainability concerns. Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) is privileged to be associated with this good change through the Green Planet Project, which works towards reducing carbon footprints and...
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What is ‘Threads’ and Why is It Hitting the World Like a Storm?
Jul 12
Threads, Instagram's newly launched social media platform, is hitting the world like a storm as it has achieved an astounding milestone by amassing 100 million users within only five days since its official launch, surpassing the previous record held by the AI chatbot ChatGPT for its rapid acquisition of users. In response to this exceptional...
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What to Expect from Indonesia Presidential Election 2024: UIII Expert’s Insights
Jun 08
KATADATA Indonesia, a prominent media company and research institution based in Jakarta, organized an online forum entitled, “Indonesia Presidential Election 2024: The Constellation and What to Expect”. The guest speaker for the said discussion was Philips J. Vermonte, Ph.D., the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of UIII. Since...
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Thriving in Thesis Writing: Valuable Insights from Dr. Destina Wahyu Winarti
May 25
Universitas Islam International Indonesia (UIII) presents Vocalength, a new podcast series that reaffirms its dedication to providing high-quality education and indispensable guidance for students throughout their academic journey.Dr. Destina Wahyu Winarti, a respected member of the Faculty of Education (FoE), shares her expertise in recent...
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Fostering Tolerance with Prof. Philip Buckley
May 23
The Faculty of Islamic Studies at the Indonesian International Islamic University hosted a guest lecture on May 15, 2023, by Prof. Philip Buckley from McGill University, Canada. The lecture focused on "Tolerance and Multiculturalism" and took place in the teleconference room. Its objective was to explore the significance of tolerance, dialogue,...
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What really happened in 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup that was to be held in Indonesia?
Apr 18
As the U-20 World Cup approaches, millions of diehard football fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to cheer their national team.The Indonesian U-20 National Football Team will soon have the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete against 23 other nations, all of whom have qualified through the FIFA intercontinental tournament...
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Breaking Free from the Shackles of Authoritarian Nostalgia in Southeast Asia
Apr 11
If you are not following international politics, you might assume that the EU was founded way before ASEAN. But in reality, ASEAN was established in 1967, twenty-seven years earlier than the EU. ASEAN as an intergovernmental organization has a firm policy of “non-interference in the internal affairs of member nations” – a policy...
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Tips to Win FoE’s Writing Competition
Mar 24
The Faculty of Education (FoE) at the Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) holds each year a writing competition aimed at encouraging scholars to showcase their novel academic discoveries whilst attempting to select the best papers for its flagship journal Muslim Education Review (MER). Through this competition, the faculty...
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Beyond Academia: Recognizing the Contributions of UIII's Community
Mar 20
We've heard inspiring stories and insightful perspectives from both students and professors, which have provided us with inspiration and light bulb moments in continuing our path towards academic success. However, the academic world can be all-consuming, leaving little room for recognizing the vital contributions of those outside of...
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UIII and Women’s Rights to Education
Mar 08
In certain contexts, women still receive unequal treatment in the field of education. While in some way or another women face constraints to get educational access, the Universitas Islam Intenasional Indonesia (UIII) aims to break the barriers by providing a safe place for women—regardless of their backgrounds—to pursue education.Prof. Dr....
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Dr. Puspa D. Amri: Income Inequality Should Affect Voters
Nov 05
UIII.AC.ID, DEPOK - Associate Professor from Sonoma State University and Research Fellow at UIII's Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Puspa D. Amri gave a presentation at UIII, about "Do Voters in Developing and Transitional Democracies Care about Income Inequality? The Role of Media Freedom" at the Econ Insight event on November 1,...
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Marty Natalegawa: Indo-Pacific region is dealing with both uncertainty and opportunity
Oct 25
UIII.AC.ID, DEPOK - Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Marty Natalegawa, visited UIII to give a presentation entitled "Indopacific: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Uncertainties" in Brownbag Series, October 24, 2022. In his presentation, he explained how the Indo-Pacific region is dealing with both uncertainty and opportunity,...