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Halal But Poisonous? Let’s Talk About Contaminated Food with Wietske Merison
Dec 17
‘Is it halal to eat food contaminated with toxic material?’ This was the provocative question raised by Wietske Merison during her talk at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) on December 5, 2024. The event, hosted by Center of Islam and Global Challenges (IGC), the Faculty of Islamic Studies, tackled a hidden but serious problem:...
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An Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Climate Action
Dec 15
In a world increasingly shaped by environmental challenges, the intersection of faith and science emerges as a powerful framework for understanding and addressing climate change. The Faith and Environment seminar on December 11, 2024 at UIII brought together leading thinkers and practitioners to explore this dynamic interplay. The keynote address...
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Volunteering for a Better Tomorrow: Dr. Rizky Wisnoentoro's Call for Action
Dec 12
In an insightful presentation at the International Volunteer Day event, held by the JK Library UIII in collaboration with Australian Volunteers International (AVI) and IndoRelawan, Rizky Wisnoentoro, Ph.D, Head of the MFin in Sustainable Finance program at the Faculty of Economics and Business UIII, explained about the global challenges facing...
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Time for Decentering Islamic Education to Indonesia
Dec 04
Depok, November 26, 2024 – The UIII Faculty of Education hosted a thought-provoking LunchTalk #35 series featuring Andar Nubowo, Ph.D, a distinguished lecturer at the faculty and executive director of Ma’arif Institute. His presentation, delved into the socio-historical dynamics of Islamic education and proposed a compelling vision for...
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The Decline of the West and the Future of World Order
Dec 03
Depok, November 28, 2024 – The Faculty of Social Sciences at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) held its 60th BrownBag Series, featuring a special talk by Distinguished Professor Amitav Acharya. The event focused on his book, "The Once and Future World Order: Why Global Civilization Will Survive the Decline of the...
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‘Nation-States as Guardians of Social Order’: Pakistani Senator
Dec 03
Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a Member of the Senate of Pakistan and the country’s longest-serving Caretaker Prime Minister, delivered a compelling keynote speech at the 3rd Symposium on Muslim Politics in World Society, held by UIII Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS) on December 2–3, 2024. The symposium, themed “Religious Diversity in an Age...
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Guest Lecture Calls for Revival of Pancasila Among Youth in Digital Era
Nov 23
Depok, November 18, 2024 – Prof. M. Amin Abdullah delivered a powerful guest lecture at UIII Faculty of Education, emphasizing the urgent need to reconnect Indonesian youth with the principles of Pancasila. The lecture, titled “Indonesia’s Philosophy of Pancasila: The Challenges for the Youth Amidst Cultural Shift and Globalization,” was...
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Without Sanctions, Why Should Companies Follow Good Governance?
Nov 15
The UIII Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UIII) held an insightful seminar on November 8, 2024, featuring Prof. Bambang Shergi Laksmono, Chairman of the Board of Professors at the Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Indonesia. His presentation, titled “The Global Demand of Business Impact on Socio-Economic Development,”...
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Professor Farish Noor and Dr. Alan Chong on the Role of Historical Scholarship
Nov 12
Presentism can be a common trap for researchers in the political sciences, declared Professor Farish Noor, UIII Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS). He was introducing the historical scholarship of Dr. Alan Chong, a guest lecturer at FOSS’ BrownBag event on November 7, 2024. He could have been paraphrasing iconic...
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A Push to Harness Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom at Indonesian Universities
Nov 10
Yogyakarta, Indonesia — As artificial intelligence steadily reshapes industries worldwide, universities in Indonesia are looking to integrate this transformative technology into the fabric of higher education. This week, senior academic leaders from across the country gathered in Yogyakarta to explore how AI could enhance the learning experience...
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UIII’s Wild Deer and a Colonial Past
Nov 05
Depok, November 5, 2024 — Within the verdant grounds of Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), a hidden community of spotted deer, locally known as “rusa,” roams quietly. These graceful creatures, marked by their white-speckled coats and cautious behavior, are not often seen, either by students or visitors. Their presence on the...
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Social Media Sensation: UIII’s Jusuf Kalla Library Becomes Depok’s Viral Study Haven
Oct 28
DEPOK, Indonesia — The Jusuf Kalla Library, located in the quiet suburban landscape of Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), has found itself at the center of a social media whirlwind. What began as a modern educational project for Indonesia has quickly become a viral sensation, attracting close to 1,000 daily visitors...
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Shared Values of Islamic and International Humanitarian Law for Global Peace
Oct 22
Depok, October 10, 2024 - Dr. Ahmed Al-Dawoody, Legal Adviser for Islamic Law and Jurisprudence at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), delivered an engaging public lecture at the Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) in Depok, West Java. His lecture explored the vital role of Islamic law in supporting...
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Happy World Mental Health Day from UIII
Oct 10
The recent increase in student suicide cases highlights significant issues within the educational system. These cases may represent the tip of the iceberg of many intricate psychological challenges within the educational setting that have been overlooked and lack effective comprehensive solutions. To be frank, one of the vulnerable populations...
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Yemen-Indonesia U20 Match: United by Football, Bonded by Solidarity
Oct 01
As a Yemeni student who has spent three years in Indonesia, I was so excited to attend the third qualifying match between Indonesia and my home country, Yemen, for the 2025 U-20 Asian Cup held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta on Sunday, September 29, 2024.I came there along with my Yemeni friends—most of them are...