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UMY Alumni Opens Coffee Shop after Obtaining Funding from BSI

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An economic growth that prioritizes the sharia system is a concern that Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) are trying to realize. UMY has been providing funding assistance for entrepreneurial development to students by collaborating with BSI through the BSI Maslahat Sociopreneur program, This is where Ahmad Syaoqi Fuadi, who is an alumni of the Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UMY, succeeded in getting funding for the coffee shop business he owns, Calma Brewhouse.

At the opening of Calma Brewhouse on Thursday (21/9), Budi Abdiriva as Area Manager of BSI Yogyakarta said that BSI is very open to continuing to collaborate with students who have businesses and are interested in developing their businesses. According to him, the funding given to Syaoqi is a real form of collaboration between BSI and UMY to drive the sharia economy.

BSI Maslahat Sociopreneur is a business incubation program for students who have the desire to become socially oriented Muslim entrepreneurs. It is not only aimed at developing financial entrepreneurial competence, but also the attitude, mentality and character of entrepreneurs that can be fostered through this program.

This is in accordance with what was conveyed by the LIKES & Education Group Manager of BSI Maslahat, Aprilia Eviyanti. “A business owner is a leader. In contrast to applying for a job and immediately getting a salary, in business we must be able to restrain our own ego and interests. That kind of entrepreneurial spirit is what we are trying to develop, not just guidance in business material,” she said.

In relation to this, Syaoqi explained the process he had gone through to obtain funding from BSI. According to him, the stages that must be passed are not easy, especially when it comes to increasing sales turnover. “One of the criteria used for assessment is the average turnover at a predetermined nominal value. Back then, I was still selling my coffee online, so my ability to increase turnover was limited,” he said when contacted on Saturday (23/9).

He also gave a few tips for becoming a good entrepreneur based on the experience he has gone through, namely being consistent and loving his own product.

When contacted, Head of the UMY Startup & Business Incubator (SEBI) Division Dr. Siti Nur Aisyah, SP added that another important factor behind success in developing a business is the person behind the business. He said that Syaoqi is someone who continues to learn and has wide connections thanks to his social skills. However, thanks to his hard work and enthusiasm to continue learning, he was able to realize his dreams and was able to expand his coffee shop.

KJI 2023 Creates New Bridge Engineers for Indonesia

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The need for engineers in the bridge sector is still considered high to meet the quality of bridges in Indonesia. This is in accordance with what has been said by Dr. Eng. Fauzri Fahimuddin, M.Sc., an engineer in the field of civil engineering and chairman of the KJI 2023 jury. When met on the third day of the KJI 2023 implementation on Wednesday (18/10), he said that the entire process that had been carried out by the participants from the start Competition registration can produce professional engineers.

“Indonesia needs many new engineers. The KJI 2023 participants have indirectly practiced how to design bridges after going through various selection stages until they reached the final which will be useful when they become bridge engineers in the future,” said Fauzri. He also assessed that all KJI 2023 participants had passed the bridge concept testing, starting from planning, design, implementation, to bridge maintenance.

Fauzri said that the 2023 KJI finalists had been prepared to fill the need for Indonesian engineers in the bridge sector. As an academic, he also wants to develop the values ​​needed by prospective engineers. “In the campus environment, we usually call it an academic atmosphere. How can these students, especially civil engineering students, conduct dialogue with lecturers, colleagues, and even regional stakeholders who can support their ideas. And they can experience this in the world of work, including as bridge engineers,” he said.

The main objective of KJI 2023 is not to find champions, but how to prepare the finalists to become bridge engineers in the future who will oversee bridge construction in Indonesia. In its implementation, the 2023 KJI has unique features that differentiate it from the previous year’s KJI.

“We deliberately created our own niche this year, where we wanted a bridge design that was optimal in its application. Not just a strong but expensive design, but an ideal bridge design that is strong, cost efficient and easy to implement. This concept should be applied by the KJI 2023 participants. They already understand that there must be adjustments in considering bridge design, which not only requires advanced knowledge but also sharp intuition and can be trained through this competition. It’s as if they have already practiced building a real bridge,” concluded Fauzri.

Finally, Fauzri also said that the values ​​he mentioned had been experienced through KJI 2023. He also hoped that the finalists’ sensitivity and intuition in the field of bridge design would start to grow and could continue to be honed. (ID)

UMY’s International Relations Study Program sends intern students across the globe

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The Internationalization Program is one of the flagship programs of the International Relations Study Program (HI) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY). To facilitate this, HI UMY provides opportunities for its students to take part in an internship program held at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in several countries including; Indonesian Consulate General in New York, Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah, Indonesian Consulate General in Davao, Indonesian Embassy in Ankara, and Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi. A total of 10 students were dispatched to carry out internship assignments for the next 2 to 3 months in this program, which is being implemented for the first time.

When contacted on Monday (5/9), the Head of UMY’s International Relations Study Program, Dr. Sugito, revealed that the purpose of this program, other than as additional work experience for the students, is to implement theory and practice gained during education. “In addition, students also get other benefits such as additional soft skills and hard skills, increasing relationships when meeting with the international community, taking roles in discussions held at the Consulate General and the Indonesian Embassy, ​​and participating directly in resolving issues related to Indonesia that occur in that country. The results of the internship are expected to become a report that can replace the final project and can be published,” he explained.

Sugito also conveyed a message to UMY International Relations students who will do their internships abroad, to always maintain the good name of UMY International Relations. “Work well, maintain your attitude, and behave according to applicable norms. This program can be a bridge for HI UMY to carry out various other collaborations with the Consulate General and the Indonesian Embassy, ​​as well as with related countries,” he added.

The release ceremony for the interns was held on Wednesday (31/8) at the UMY International Relations Study Program, represented by Sandi Prayogi, an intern at the Indonesian Consulate General in New York, and Nandhita Zahra, an intern at the Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah. When met after the release ceremony, Sandi admitted that he felt proud, happy, and nervous because this was his first experience for an internship at a government agency, especially since this one will be located in another country.

“I hope that through this program, I can get an extraordinary experience, especially about how a real diplomat works,” said the student who will have the opportunity to become a companion under the Economic Attache in trade, tourism, investment forums and exhibitions. In addition to his internship obligations, Sandi also admitted that he would conduct research on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the United States as a condition for his final assignment.

UMY successfully breaks world record of most ‘wayang’ puppets played with puppeteers

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One of the arts owned by Indonesia, namely wayang, should continue to be preserved as one of the nation’s cultural heritages. This was also the intention of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), who on its 2022 Ta’aruf Period (MATAF) held a puppet show and managed to break the world record as a puppet show with the most puppets and puppeteers. This record will be recorded by one of the world record-setting institutions, namely Record Holders Republic.

The event which took place on Sunday (4/9) was part of a series of MATAF events and took place at the UMY Sportorium. The wayang performance included main puppeteers and assistant puppeteers consisting of approximately 5700 new students in 2022 and involved a dialogue between the main puppeteers and all the assistant puppeteers. Also attending this event were Asia President of Record Holders Republic, Lia Mas Mutia Sari, who in her speech said that this event can be an inspiration and motivation for all students so that they can make achievements in world records.

The Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of UMY, Prof. Dr. Ir. Sukamta, ST, MT, IPM stated that this achievement can also be an inspiration for new students. “We want to inspire you, life begins with kindness and the courage to create achievements. And today you are invited to create UMY’s first achievement at the world level,” he said.

As part of the opening of the puppet show, there was a symbolic handover of the puppets to six new student representatives in 2022 from six regions, namely Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Papua and Sulawesi. The handover was carried out by representatives from the leadership of UMY, the Record Holders Republic, the Cultural Service of the Province of DI Yogyakarta and Bantul Regency and the Association of Indonesian Puppeters of the DI Yogyakarta Province. The process of playing the puppets was carried out for one hour and told about the destruction of civilization that was getting out of control, where new UMY students came to make changes for the country.

The wayang performance ended with the signing of the minutes by witnesses from the 2022 MATAF committee and the submission of a world record-breaking certificate from the Record Holders Republic which was received directly by the Vice Rector for Student, Alumni and Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan Affairs Faris Al-Fadhat, S.IP., MA, Ph.D.

Representing the Rector of UMY, he said that UMY was very grateful and proud of the new students for starting their activities at UMY with these two good deeds. “The first was to introduce culture through the world record with the most puppets and puppeteers, and the second was conveying a message to new students to excel from day one,” concluded Faris.

UMY’s 7th International Cultural and Culinary Festival held offline

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As a campus with the slogan “Young and Global”, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) continues to expand its reach in the international arena in the interest of strategic cooperation with partners. One of them is through the 7th International Cultural and Culinary Festival (ICCF) on Wednesday (23/03) at Sportorium UMY.

With the theme “Harmony Through Diversity”, the event was enlivened with several agendas including a Street Parade, International Street Kitchen, and Traditional Performance Competition.

Unlike the previous year, the 7th ICCF is part of the UMY anniversary series and was held offline with strict health protocols.

This year, there are 67 students from 24 countries. In addition, it is also supported by the Turkish Embassy in Ankara, the French Embassy, ​​the Royal Thai Embassy, ​​the Bangladeshi Embassy, ​​and other international partners.

This was conveyed by the Head of the International and Cooperation Institute, Fitri Arofiati, S.Kep., Ns., MAN, Ph.D., “This year’s ICCF is one of the UMY anniversary series. And this is an annual program attended by international students not only at UMY but also international students in Jogja and its surroundings. This year, as many as 67 students from 24 different countries in the world participated. Also fully supported by Turkish Embassy Ankara, French Embassy, ​​Royal Thai Embassy, ​​Embassy and other international partners.” explained Fitri in her speech.

The 7th ICCF aimed to promote international cultural and culinary exchanges. As well as building international relations between students in an international scope. “ICCF is a platform for gathering and exchanging cultures such as language, dance, songs and of course food,” Fitri added. In this 7th ICCF event, a collaboration between Australian Volunteers International and UMY was also signed.

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Ir. Gunawan Budiyanto., MP, IPM., said that ICCF is one of the programs that is run to improve the international atmosphere. “ICCF is actually a program that cannot be separated from outbound and inbound methods to improve the international atmosphere. We know that during the pandemic, there was a decline in foreign students who came to learn face to face on campus. Previously, there were 70 to 80 foreign students, while during COVID-19 there were only 30 who all have complicated immigration procedures. So this year, the outbound and inbound programs to send students abroad have been running smoothly again,” explained Gunawan.

Gunawan also hopes that the ICCF event, apart from enhancing the international atmosphere, can create awareness at the student level that we are part of the world. “In addition, ICCF hopes that it can create awareness at the student level that we are part of the world,” concluded Gunawan. (NSN)

UMY successfully holds Fondo Academy 2022

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Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) successfully held the 2022 Fondo Academy on Sunday (20/03) yesterday morning. This agenda is a cycling sport activity with an academic feel which is predicted to be the first in Indonesia. As the name implies, 50 Fondo Academy participants covered a distance of 115 km on the route UMY – Sedayu – Srandakan – Pencil Monument – ​​Wates City – Sermo – PPSJ – Sribit – Nanggulan – Dekso – UMY.

In his speech, the Rector of UMY, Prof. Dr. Ir. Gunawan Budiyanto, MP, IPM., expressed his appreciation for the implementation of this Fondo Academy, especially for the attention and enthusiasm of the participants who came from internal and external universities. “Hopefully events like this will continue in the following years by combining them with other agendas such as social services or planting trees so that they can have a deeper meaning and are looked forward to by the community,” he said.

After making it to the finish line, just like an educational institution, the participants, who are referred to as ‘graduates’, undergo a graduation procession by embedding medals and awarding ‘diplomas’ by the rector. Ferdi Ramadan Ardianto with the ‘student identification number (nim)’ 2022/009 became the fastest graduate.

Another thing to note about this Fondo Academy event is the variety of participants who take part, The youngest participant is still 16 years old and the oldest participant is 74 years old. The event was also participated by 3 female participants.

In addition, after the graduation procession took place, a seminar entitled Professor Talk was also held to ‘spice up’ the academic nuances of Fondo Academy 2022. The seminar was moderated by drg. Edwyn Saleh and had the theme “Tips to Increase Endurance in Cycling”. Endurance itself is the ability of cyclists to ride their bicycles in road conditions and varying distances.

The agenda, which is part of a series of activities for the 41st UMY Anniversary, received a lot of support from various parties including Daikin, Belle Kitchen, Peloton, Karen Chicken, Regional Development Bank (BPD) DIY Syariah, and Herbalife Indonesia. (Ays)

UMY agricultural lecturer team optimises cassava cultivation in collaboration with 25 cassava farmers

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As many as 25 cassava farmers who are members of the Muhammadiyah Agro Cooperative received training in optimizing cassava cultivation from a team of lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY). In the training which was held on Saturday (12/3), the cassava farmers were educated about choosing good cassava seeds, grafting cassava, and knowing when to plant and harvest good times.

This assistance and training program aims to increase and optimize the yield of cassava farmers. This activity is also a community service-based research chaired by Ir. Agung Astuti, M.Si along with two lecturers who are members of his team, namely Dr. Ir. Gatot Supangkat, MP, HDI. and Ir. Mulyono, MP. When met by a team of reporters from the UMY Public Relations Division, Agung stated that his team focused on cassava biofertilizer. “In truth, many FP UMY lecturers have researched cassava because FP UMY has a strategy to develop cassava. Some focus on post-harvest, cultivation, and in this case we focus on cassava biofertilizer itself,” said Agung.

Agung also emphasized that most of these farmers do not know proper techniques to optimize crop yields. “Most of these farmers do not have the proper knowledge, and they plant without knowing the techniques and technology. Many complain that the cassava yields shrink after being processed. For example, when they managed to harvest 10 kg of cassava, but when you boil the cassava, that amount decreases. Here, we provide an understanding of technology and innovation so that harvest yields are optimal and can increase,” he explained.

After these farmers were given assistance, they will apply the technology and innovations that have been taught, but remain in the assistance program. “After studying at UMY, they will practice directly on their own land, and we will review them one week after the practice. After the 6-7 month planting period or when it is ready to harvest, we will also review and Insha Allah we will also hold a harvest event,” said Agung.

Not only that, Agung also said that a team from the Faculty of Agriculture would write a book on cassava cultivation. This book will discuss the results of research conducted by FP UMY lecturers who researched cassava. Furthermore, in the future, he will provide assistance to young farmers in the Kalasan area who are engaged in cassava farming.

“In the future, we plan to provide assistance to young farmers in Kalasan. It turns out that in Kalasan there are many young farmers who cultivate cassava. They even have a lot of seeds but the are yet untouched by technology and innovation. As, we will also connect these farmers with the industry,” Agung continued.

Dr. Ir. Gatot Supangkat, MP, HDI. who is a research member and head of the UMY Community Service Institute (LPM), stated in his speech that UMY is open to anyone who wants to share their knowledge. “UMY is open to anyone who wants to share their knowledge, especially to the public. This is a form of our knowledge contribution and dedication to the community so that our research and knowledge can be directly benefited,” said Gatot. (RM)

Tapak Suci UMY holds virtual national championship

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The Tapak Suci Student Activity Unit (UKM) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) once more held the Tapak Suci National Championship (TSNC) Friday (04/03) at the Amphitheater of the Postgraduate building. The implementation of the TSNC this time is different from the TSNC that has been carried out previously, because this time it was held virtually, which was attended by 95 participants from SMA/SLTA equivalent throughout Indonesia.

Chairman of the Central Board of Executive (PP) Tapak Suci Drs. M. Afnan Hadikusumo who had the opportunity to be present at the opening of the event said that it was important to carry out TSNC and be followed by Tapak Suci cadres as a measure of ability. “This Tapak Suci Championship is very important to be held and participated by Tapak Suci cadres because this is a forum to measure the ability of cadres. Not only that, it also facilitates cadres to learn to be better,” he explained.

He also mentioned that currently Tapak Suci has developed in other countries. “Tapak Suci is not only growing rapidly in Indonesia, at this time, thank God, it is recorded that Tapak Suci is growing in 18 other countries. At first, Tapak Suci was introduced by cadres who happened to have a need there, whether they were studying or for other matters,” said Afnan.

He also advised all Tapak Suci cadres not to forget the dignity and spirit of Muhammadiyah’s da’wah. “Regardless of what we are doing now, as Tapak Suci cadres, we must maintain the dignity and spirit of Muhammadiyah’s da’wah,” he added.

Meanwhile, the head of the UMY Student and Alumni Development Institute (LPKA), Oki Wijaya, SP, MP said that TSNC is proof of the enthusiasm of the UMY Tapak Suci cadres. “Although this event should have been held in 2021, qodarullah has only been implemented now in 2022. I see that this is a form of the spirit and seriousness of friends in supporting the implementation of this agenda, the pandemic is not an excuse for us to continue to spread the spirit of goodness,” said Oki.

Furthermore, he appreciated Tapak Suci UMY as the biggest contributor to student achievement at UMY. “I highly appreciate Tapak Suci UMY, because of all UKM at UMY, Tapak Suci has contributed the most achievements. Hopefully this can be a trigger for other SMEs to be excited again in achieving achievements,” he said. On the same occasion, Oki also explained that UMY is a private university with the best national student activities.

At the end of his speech, he also hoped that TSNC would be able to find qualified Tapak Suci cadres. “Hopefully with this TSNC we can find our best Tapak Suci cadres, congratulations for the successful implementation of this TSNC, although it is held virtually, hopefully this will not reduce the essence of the event,” concluded Oki. (RM)

UMY deploys volunteers through MDMC and the Muhammadiyah SAR Team

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The eruption of Mount Semeru disaster struck in Lumajang and surrounding areas on Saturday (4/12) causing damage to casualties. To address this, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) responded quickly to the natural disaster of Mount Semeru through UMY volunteers consisting of members of the UKM MAPALA UMY, students, and lecturers involved under the auspices of the Central Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC) and the Muhammadiyah Indonesia SAR TEAM.

This was confirmed directly by Al Afik, S. Kep. Ns. MSi,The MDMC Disaster Simulation Team stated that since Sunday (5/12) the UMY volunteer team had helped prepare logistics on behalf of MDMC to be sent to disaster areas.

“UMY’s involvement in this disaster includes UMY volunteers who focused on preparing logistics to be sent to disaster-affected areas. The team had arrived at the location last night. The logistics that have been prepared are in the form of family kits, women’s sanitation kits, logistics for public kitchens, medical logistics,” explained the UMY ICS Commander when interviewed on Monday (6/12).

Afik also said that since Monday afternoon UMY has deployed the UMY Mapala Team to join the Muhammadiyah Indonesia SAR Team to help evacuate the natural disaster of Mount Semeru. “This afternoon there will be 5 students who will directly participate in the evacuation of the Mount Semeru disaster who will join the Muhammadiyah Indonesia SAR Team,” he added.

UMY plans to create a volunteer scheme through emergency schools in areas affected by natural disasters. “There is a plan to prepare volunteers for emergency schools for the next 10 days, as a form of replacing the affected teachers. So UMY will help from the side of the teachers through the volunteer Real Work Lecture scheme which will be coordinated through Pak Faris Al-Fadhat as the Vice Rector for Student Affairs,” he concluded. (Sofia)