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Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and One Million Trees Program for Earth Day
Apr 15
JAKARTA, April 15, 2025 — In a Jakarta auditorium aglow with morning light, Prof. Dr. Kamaruddin Amin, secretary general of Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs, addressed a crowd celebrating Halalbihalal, the joyful gathering after Ramadan. His words carried an urgent vision beyond faith: on April 22, 2025, for Earth Day, the...
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Islam and National Identity: Dr. Andar Nubowo on Indonesia’s Moderate Islamic Framework
Mar 05
Singapore, 11 February 2025 — The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute hosted a hybrid roundtable seminar titled “Islam and National Identity: From the Perspectives of Contemporary Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore,” moderated by Dr. Norshahril Saat, Coordinator of the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme. The event featured...
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Green Ramadan: A Sustainable Initiative in the Sacred Month
Mar 01
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and gratitude. However, studies show that food waste, excessive consumption, and environmental pollution often increase during this sacred month. Green Ramadan 1446 H/2025 at UIII Campus aims to promote a more sustainable and eco-friendly Ramadan in alignment with Islamic values of...
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Joel N. Lohr on Indonesia, Higher Education, and Intercultural Dialogue
Feb 22
Depok, Indonesia—Standing before the expansive grounds of Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), Joel N. Lohr, President of Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU), was struck by its scale and architecture. "It is an impressive and beautiful campus," he observed. "I am delighted to see this and look forward to...
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Prof. Dr. Phil. Sahiron: Bridging Classical and Contemporary Quranic Studies
Feb 22
Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) is set to welcome Prof. Dr. Phil. Sahiron, MA, as a distinguished speaker for an upcoming public lecture on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Faculty of Islamic Studies. A leading scholar in Quranic hermeneutics and Islamic studies, Prof. Sahiron is widely recognized for his ability to integrate...
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'Indonesia Has Strong Commitment to Islamic Knowledge': Al-Azhar Rector at UIII
Feb 20
Depok, Indonesia – As part of his visit to Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) on February 19, 2025, Prof. Dr. Salamah Dawud, Rector of Al-Azhar University, delivered a public lecture titled “Fostering Academic Dialogue and Collaboration: The Synergy Between Al-Azhar and UIII for the Future of Islamic Civilization.”A renowned...
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Prof. Sahiron Syamsuddin Affirms Ministry’s Support for UIII-Al Azhar Partnership
Feb 20
Depok, Indonesia – Prof. Dr. Phil. Sahiron Syamsuddin, MA, Director of Islamic Higher Education at the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs, delivered a keynote speech during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) and Al-Azhar University, Egypt. The event, held at UIII,...
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A Green Awakening: How Indonesia’s Muslim Communities Are Leading the Charge for Sustainability
Feb 17
JAKARTA, Indonesia — On a busy Tuesday morning in Jakarta, a group of scholars, environmental activists, and religious leaders gathered in a conference hall at Grand Sahid Jaya. At the center of the discussion was an idea that, until recently, had been largely overlooked in global climate discourse: the role of faith in driving grassroots...
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Is ‘Trump Effect’ Impacting Indonesia’s Investment?
Feb 11
Donald Trump’s re-election as the US President has reignited global economic discussions, resulting in the emergence of term “Trump Effect”. Many speculate that Trump's trade policies could trigger global economic instability and slow down economic growth worldwide. Hence, a critical question to ask: ‘Is the Trump Effect...
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Balancing Profit and Sustainability: Can ‘Impact Investing’ Be the Solution?
Feb 10
As the global climate crisis intensifies, ‘impact investing’ has emerged as a potential solution to address environmental challenges. Unlike conventional investments that focus solely on financial returns, impact investing, by its definition, prioritizes not just the profit but also environmental and social aspects.However, despite the...
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‘Tri Dharma’ No Longer Enough: Here’s the Fourth Pillar Universities Must Have
Feb 05
As Indonesia faces pressing global and domestic challenges, a question emerges: is the traditional role of universities in education, research, and community service—commonly known as Tri Dharma—still sufficient? Well, the short answer is: “No, it’s not”, according to Dr. Berry Juliandi, M.Si., Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and...
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‘The People Here are So Welcoming’: Impressions of Dr. Leon Moosavi to UIII
Jan 15
Dr. Leon Moosavi, a distinguished British expert in decolonial methodologies from the University of Liverpool, UK, recently visited Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) as part of a decolonial writing workshop funded by the British Academy. His visit was much anticipated, and he shared his first impressions of the campus, the...
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‘UIII Has Potential to Further Development & Growth’: Prof. Camila Prando of Brazil
Jan 15
During her recent visit to Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), Prof. Camila Prando, a distinguished scholar from the University of Brasilia, shared her thoughts on the university's vibrant academic environment and potential for growth. Specializing in epistemological reform, Prof. Prando’s expertise lies in how knowledge systems...
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UIII Experts Respond to Govt's Plan to Reinstate National Exams
Jan 07
The recent announcement by newly appointed Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Prof. Abdul Mu'ti, regarding the potential reintroduction of the National Exams (Ujian Nasional, or UN) in the 2026 academic year has sparked extensive discussions among education stakeholders. Two education experts from Universitas Islam Internasional...
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The Return of Indonesia’s National Exam: A Step Backward or Forward?
Jan 07
In 2021, Indonesia abolished its national exam (UN), a move once celebrated as a step toward a more holistic and less stressful education system. But now, with plans to reinstate it by the 2026 academic year, a renewed debate is unfolding across the nations. Alpha Amirrachman, PhD, a prominent education expert at the Indonesian International...