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Exploring Religious Intolerance in Indonesia: Dr. Akhmad Rizal Shidiq's Lecture Provides In-Depth Understanding
news & EventsMay 15
On May 11, 2023, the Faculty of Social Sciences at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) organized a session of the Brownbag Series with the topic "Comparing Religious Intolerance in Indonesia by Affiliation to Muslim Organizations." The event featured Dr. Akhmad Rizal Shidiq, a University Lecturer at the Leiden University Institute...
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The Intersection of Democracy, Constitution, and Multiculturalism: Perspectives from the UIII Brownbag Series
news & EventsMay 15
The Brownbag Series event titled "Democracy and Constitutional Politics in Multicultural Society" took place on May 10, 2023 at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII). The guest speaker for the event was Christopher P. Manfredi, a professor of political science and the acting Principal and Provost and...
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Islam in the Face of Global Challenges: Perspectives from the First International Forum on New Directions in the Study of Islam
eventsMay 14
UIII recently organized "The First International Forum on New Directions in the Study of Islam in the Face of Global Challenges." The event took place on May 10, 2023, at the UIII Rectorate Building. The forum aimed to bring together academics, specialists, and Muslim figures from around the world to discuss the current challenges facing the...
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UIII's International Iftar: Breaking Bread and Building Bridges Among Students from Across the Globe
eventsMay 11
On the evening of April 18, 2023, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) hosted an event titled "International Iftar with UIII" that brought together students from various prestigious universities in Indonesia, including Universitas Indonesia (UI), Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah, Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), Binus...
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Tips to Win UIII Scholarship from the Faculty's Top Officials
news & EventsMay 08
In line with its mission to offer quality education with international standards, the Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) has opened its doors for both local and international students to pursue MA and PhD programs under the fully funded scholarship scheme.As the deadline draws closer, we have interviewed respected authorities...
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Religious Harmony: Ramadan Through the Eyes of UIII’s Non-Muslim Student
student lifeMay 03
"As someone with a different faith and cultural background, being part of a Muslim community is a new experience for me," says Manuel, a foreign student at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Universitas Islam International Indonesia (UIII). Manuel Jeronimo Freitas, who goes by Manuel among his friends, hails from Dili, Timor Leste, one of two...
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Moroccan Ambassador's Message on Working Together for a Peaceful and Just Future
news & EventsMay 02
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Jakarta and Singapore, His Excellency Mr. Ouadia Benabdellah, delivered a message on the importance of collaboration for a more peaceful and equitable future for everyone at an international event held on April 13, 2023, at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) in collaboration with the...
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The Volatility of Metal-Backed Cryptocurrencies: A Barrier to Zakat Payment?
news & EventsMay 02
New types of currency, such as cryptocurrencies, have come into existence as technology advances. But their use for religious purposes, such as paying Zakat, is met with skepticism among Muslims. Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, a mandatory charitable contribution given by Muslims who are able. It is a predetermined proportion of a...
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Untold Story of UIII Student: Mudik? No, Thesis? Yes
student lifeApr 28
In Indonesia each year, Eid al-Fitr is marked with the Mudik exodus tradition, that is when a massive number of Indonesian Muslims simultaneously travel back to their hometowns to celebrate Eid day with their parents, relatives, and friends. Yet, this year's mudik does not apply to Cut Manda Sari, an MA student at the Faculty of...
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UIII Master's Student Awarded Best Paper at ANU Religion Conference in Australia
news & EventsApr 28
Mariam Ulpah, an MA student at the Faculty of Education at UIII, recently attended the 4th ANU Religion Conference 2023, which was held on 13-15 April 2023 at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, Australia. Despite being the only master's student among PhD candidates and other professors, Mariam was...