Author name: Ghina Nafsiya

At the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Padjadjaran, trade unions play a crucial role in fair employment practices. With six existing unions, they ensure employees’ rights are respected and address issues related to working conditions and employment policies. In addition, the unions at FIB also serve as security guards/sentinels, keeping campus facilities safe and ensuring the safety of all individuals on campus. They play a role in enforcing security rules and creating a safe working environment. The union’s existence supports good labor practices and enhances employee welfare at FIB, in line with the faculty’s commitment to providing a safe and responsive workplace. Writer: Gilang JanuarsyahTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

Jatinangor, West Java – Knowledge is inclusive, so it should be accessible to anyone. The library is a means of supporting the acquisition of information. Not only storing books, but libraries generally also store various items that support the acquisition of information. As done by the students of the Library and Information Science study program at Padjadjaran University class of 2022. In November 2023, they held an exhibition that raised the habit patterns of Sundanese people with the theme “Kandally” which stands for “Kandaga Sundanese Gallery.” The exhibition was held at Kandaga Building (Unpad Central Library Jatinangor) on Monday (27/11) to Wednesday (29/11).  Wina Erwina, Head of the Knowledge Management Center of Universitas Padjadjaran who is also the lecturer, said that the “Kandally” exhibition is a form of final assignment for two courses, namely Cultural Documentation and Public Relations of Information Institutions. This activity was also supported by the Knowledge Management Center of Universitas Padjadjaran. “The two courses are combined, students organize an event (whose) content is from the Dokumentasi Budaya (Cultural Documentation) course,” says Wina.  Wina also explained that the “Kandally” exhibition focuses on the main point, namely the habitual patterns of Sundanese people in paddy farming, field farming, animal husbandry, and fisheries. The information presented is not only limited to books but also in the form of infographics and daily appliances, making it visually appealing.  “There are lute, angklung, and traditional kitchen utensils. There is a section on Sundanese traditional clothes. There are daily clothes, special clothes, and so on. Visitors who come there can wear the clothes and be photographed,” Wina explained.  The timing of the exhibition, which coincides with the Pimnas 36 event, makes it a special attraction for guests and visitors. Wina believes that this moment can be used as an opportunity to disseminate the results of collaboration in various fields of science in accordance with the principles of the Knowledge Management Center. This makes Kandally an entertaining, educative, and informative event.   Through the Kandally exhibition, Wina hopes that guests and Unpad students will get to know the Sundanese community better. On the one hand, the implementation of the program is also expected to increase student experience and expertise, especially in organizing events and creating exhibition content. The “Kandally” exhibition also received a positive response from Unpad students. Three students of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), namely Mahfirotu, Fazra, and Nabila expressed their admiration for the concept of organizing exhibitions and information that raised Sundanese culture.  “The most interesting part of the gallery series is the clothes, because you can try them on directly. The experience is better because you can try it on and take photos,” says Fazra.  The three students admitted that they got new information that they had not known before, such as the different types and shapes of gardening hoes in the Sundanese tradition. The diversity of gardening hoes is believed to have its own philosophy. Cultural exhibitions that are attractively packaged are one way for libraries to open access to information acquisition for the public. Thus, this can expand the community’s opportunity to access information through library services. Writer: Maria Imanuella Dewi SekartajiTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

Jatinangor, December 15 – In Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad), staff members and a number of students in many faculties, including the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, juggle working on their thesis or finish essays, while taking care of little children. This compartmentalized role often creates some challenges, particularly when relying on household help who may not be fully aware of the specific needs and expectations from these situations.  Unpad set up a PUSPA Day Care facility to deal with these problems. Every mother who works or goes to school can leave their children in this place. They are assured that their children will be safe throughout while they go about doing what has made them end up being good mothers. PUSPA lightens the load of finding reliable, affordable child care and creates a village for these parents. PUSPA aims to support the right growth of infants and children beyond convenience. The nursery manages to provide adequate love, care, and attention as well as feeding and drinking rest, hygiene from June 7th. Furthermore, programs provide guided learning experiences with other children in a group setting led by educated instructors. It provides a good impact on their growth and development with this holistic approach. Starting July, PUSPA opened for the employees’ children, lecturers and postgraduate students (LPPM) in Unpad Jatinangor and local residents. Presently, there are seven children in their daycare with another 11 participating in the early childhood education program. This made it possible for parents built by the Unpad community and the Faculty of Cultural Sciences to feel safe to live in their perspective and professional lives knowing that they are treated with high care. List of Daycare Children’s Names No Age Parents’ Occupation 1 2 years 2 month BUMN 2 1 Years 3 Month Employee of Unpad 3 Employee of Unpad Employee of Unpad 4 4 Years Employee of Unpad 5 2 Years Master Students of Unpad 6 3 Years 2 Month Employee of Unpad 7 1 Years 6 Month Employee of KTNT Unpad

Unpad FIB’s Japanese Language Center known as Pusat Studi Bahasa Jepang (PSBJ) was established in 1988 and was a historic building of the Japanese Literature Department, Faculty of Letters, Unpad at that time. The Japanese Language and Literature Department at that time was considered successful in bridging the relationship between Indonesia and Japan. The building, which has been called the PSBJ building since its inception, was aided by the Japanese government (JICA). The hard work of the Japanese Literature lecturers at that time had optimally intensified academic implementation, not only for students and lecturers of Japanese literature at the municipal level and at the West Java level but even at the National level. Among them are the Implementation of the Japanese Language and Culture Week ‘Bunkasai’ which is held annually in collaboration with state and private universities throughout West Java, Pre Overseas Training (POT) in collaboration with DIKTI for 4 consecutive years (2002-2006), the Japanese Language Program in collaboration with IPTN (NSI), and the Japanese language course program in collaboration with ITB (OECF). Cooperation with The Japan Foundation – Embassy of Japan, universities, and city governments in Japan, was the beginning of a fairly good historical journey and is still being implemented until now. The routine program of implementing Bunkasai which this year is the 42nd implementation always receives assistance from The Japan Foundation specifically for organizing the West Java Level Japanese Language Speech Competition and also the implementation of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (UKBJ) for the West Java regional area which is always held every year in December. PSBJ has also collaborated with the Fujisawa city government, Kanagawa prefecture – Japan in the Shounan Cultural mission program. Through this program, outstanding students in the field of Culture will be sent to Japan every month to introduce Indonesian Culture to elementary and junior high school students there. This is definitely an opportunity for Japanese Literature Study Program students to get the best experience as university representatives as well as Indonesian cultural ambassadors. The current position of PSBJ is under the auspices of the faculty and is directly responsible to the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, will coordinate with the heads of departments within the Faculty and will always coordinate with the Head of the Japanese Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Padjadjaran University. PSBJ provides services related to the Japanese language, one of which is the implementation of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Information through the JLPT organized by PSBJ can be accessed through the following link:  http://jepang.fib.unpad.ac.id/japanese-bahasa-proficiency-test-jlpt/  Writer: Maria Imanuella Dewi SekartajiTranslator: Firda Khoirunnisa

Jatinangor, West Java – The provision of clean and affordable energy is currently a matter of public desire. This is inseparable from the advantages it has, such as being environmentally friendly and economical. One of the efforts to achieve this is by providing adequate public transportation in the campus environment. In line with this, Universitas Padjadjaran collaborated with Beam Mobility to bring about a green campus. Unpad initiated this by providing 500 units of electric bicycles at the Jatinangor campus as one of the on-campus transportation. On the other hand, the vehicle is also used as a mobilization operation during the 36th National Student Academic Week (Pimnas) at Unpad Campus on November 26 – December 1, 2023.  The Coordinator of Cooperation for the 36th Pimnas Organizing Committee, Dr. Cipta Endyana, M.T. stated that each electric bicycle unit is equipped with a helmet device and user insurance.  “Starting from Pimnas, this electric bike will be a means of transportation on the Jatinangor Campus (Unpad),” Cipta tells Unpad Media Channel.  Cipta adds that the electric bicycle can be used by anyone during the Pimnas period. He also mentions that the on-campus two-wheeled vehicles will be distributed at several points of the building that will be the location of Pimnas.  Cipta hopes that all Unpad residents can continue to utilize the Beam electric bicycle after Pimnas is over. This is in accordance with Unpad’s support for preserving the environment.  “It is also expected that emissions on campus will decrease with the presence of this electric bike,” he says.  Environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions should be a shared responsibility. The use of environmentally friendly vehicles should be easily accessible to all elements of society. With that, the habit of leaving a carbon footprint is reduced and the condition of nature becomes better. Writer: Maria Imanuella Dewi Sekartaji Translator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

Collaboration is an important key to achieving goals. Through collaboration, there is an exchange of knowledge and experience that can support the effort at hand. This is in line with what is done by Universitas Padjadjaran Pangandaran Campus, also referred to as “PSDKU” (“Program Studi di Luar Kampus Utama” or Study Program Outside the Main Campus), which collaborates with East China Normal University State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research (SKLEC). The cooperation between the two institutions aims to increase knowledge and access to research technology in the fields of fisheries and marine sciences. The director of Unpad PSDKU Pangandaran, Alexander M.A. Khan, explained that the collaboration aims to improve the quality of education and research related to fisheries and marine science. This is also in line with the vision to promote the culture of each country.  “The cooperation will be in the form of joint research and publications, student and staff exchanges, and other academic activities carried out collectively within an agreed period of time,” said Alex.  In addition to working with SKLEC, Unpad PSDKU has also previously joined the Ocean Color-based plant species identification and Carbon flux in Indo-Pacific oceans (OC-PC) Study Group, which are part of the Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR). This international project was attended by thirteen researchers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.  Alex also explained that as a first step, the cooperation will focus on learning related to tropical marine fisheries and marine science, especially in the Pangandaran area and Indonesia in a broader sense. This activity requires the contribution of professors, especially in Unpad PSDKU’s Tropical Marine Fisheries study program.  He said that the cooperation carried out not only had an impact on Universitas Padjadjaran, but also helped improve learning performance, data development, and in-depth knowledge related to fisheries and marine science. “The latest data and information will be studied together so that it can bring new perspectives related to fisheries and marine science, as well as technology in Indonesia,” he revealed. Previously in November 2023, Alex and the Head of Tropical Marine Fisheries study program of Unpad Pangandaran, Lantun Paradhita Dewanti attended the IMBeR conference. As a result of the conference, cooperation is now established between Unpad PSDKU and East China Normal University SKLEC, especially related to the field of marine fisheries and marine science in the Pangandaran area.  In addition to contributing to scientific activities, Alex hopes that the collaboration will be able to improve Unpad’s reputation on a global scale while gaining international experience and perspectives.  Writer: Maria Imanuella Dewi SekartajiTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

At the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Padjadjaran, trade unions play a crucial role in fair employment practices. With six existing unions, they ensure employees’ rights are respected and address issues related to working conditions and employment policies. In addition, the unions at FIB also serve as security guards/sentinels, keeping campus facilities safe and ensuring the safety of all individuals on campus. They play a role in enforcing security rules and creating a safe working environment. The union’s existence supports good labor practices and enhances employee welfare at FIB, in line with the faculty’s commitment to providing a safe and responsive workplace. Writer: Gilang JanuarsyahTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

In order to ensure a sustainable life, it is important to optimize efforts in both social and natural aspects. In relation to this, there are various ways for higher institutions to develop skilled and knowledgeable students who are capable of creating and improving the quality of various aspects in our daily lives. One of them is by organizing master and doctoral study programs in Environmental Science. Universitas Padjadjaran is one of the universities that provides the program. As reported from the official website of Pasca Unpad, the Environmental Science study program was initially established through the Ecology Institute (recently changed its name to the Center for Environment and Sustainability Science) which focuses on the field of Natural Resources and Environment in 1972. Furthermore, a doctoral study program in Environmental Science was established in 2012. Related to this, there are several courses offered related to environmental issues, such as Environmental Science, Human Ecology, Environmental Law, Environmental and Spatial Planning, Environmental Technology Innovation, and many others. (Courses offered in the Master of Environmental Science study program, source: Pasca Unpad) In the process, the curriculum was developed in collaboration with another international university, the University of Twente (Netherlands) and has also received input from various ministries. This aims to address global challenges related to climate, environmental, and sustainable development issues within the national and global scope. In this regard, the quality of Universitas Padjadjaran’s Environmental Science study program is well acknowledged through the international accreditation as of 2023 from The Agency for Quality Assurance through the Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS) based in Germany. Dean of Unpad Postgraduate School, Prof. Dr. Med. Setiawan, dr. explained that AQAS was selected because of its proven quality. “We chose AQAS as it is the best in not only Germany, but also in Europe, and globally. We believe international accreditation is not a goal, but a reward for efforts to implement adequate internal quality assurance,” said Prof. Setiawan. In addition, the Unpad Environmental Science study program has also been awarded national accreditation from BAN-PT valid throughout 2023 to 2028. Through the provision of study programs that support the achievement of sustainable life, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences and other faculties, including the Graduate School of Universitas Padjadjaran always strive to improve the quality of our lives through education. Writer: Maria Imanuella Dewi SekartajiTranslator: Dhia Anaulva Putri

In order to ensure a sustainable life, it is important to optimize efforts in both social and natural aspects. In relation to this, there are various ways for higher institutions to develop skilled and knowledgeable students who are capable of creating and improving the quality of various aspects in our daily lives. One of them is by organizing master and doctoral study programs in Environmental Science. Universitas Padjadjaran is one of the universities that provides the program. As reported from the official website of Pasca Unpad, the Environmental Science study program was initially established through the Ecology Institute (recently changed its name to the Center for Environment and Sustainability Science) which focuses on the field of Natural Resources and Environment in 1972. Furthermore, a doctoral study program in Environmental Science was established in 2012. Related to this, there are several courses offered related to environmental issues, such as Environmental Science, Human Ecology, Environmental Law, Environmental and Spatial Planning, Environmental Technology Innovation, and many others. (Courses offered in the Master of Environmental Science study program, source: Pasca Unpad) In the process, the curriculum was developed in collaboration with another international university, the University of Twente (Netherlands) and has also received input from various ministries. This aims to address global challenges related to climate, environmental, and sustainable development issues within the national and global scope. In this regard, the quality of Universitas Padjadjaran’s Environmental Science study program is well acknowledged through the international accreditation as of 2023 from The Agency for Quality Assurance through the Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS) based in Germany. Dean of Unpad Postgraduate School, Prof. Dr. Med. Setiawan, dr. explained that AQAS was selected because of its proven quality. “We chose AQAS as it is the best in not only Germany, but also in Europe, and globally. We believe international accreditation is not a goal, but a reward for efforts to implement adequate internal quality assurance,” said Prof. Setiawan. In addition, the Unpad Environmental Science study program has also been awarded national accreditation from BAN-PT valid throughout 2023 to 2028. Through the provision of study programs that support the achievement of sustainable life, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences and other faculties, including the Graduate School of Universitas Padjadjaran always strive to improve the quality of our lives through education. Writer: Maria Imanuella Dewi SekartajiTranslator: Dhia Anaulva Putri

Jatinangor, West Java – FIB Unpad is very concerned about the growth and development of its community, in order to realize a sustainable campus. This affects the quality of FIB Unpad students, where many FIB Unpad students have non-academic achievements, one of which is achievement in the field of entrepreneurship.  Iqbal Agustiana (often called Iqbal) is one of the 2021 Indonesian Study Program students who is consistent in running his AGT Livery startup. AGT Livery was born from Iqbal’s love for bus transportation and his hobby of editing graphics (livery) on mobile phones for the purposes of the game “Bus Simulator”.  Thanks to prayer, effort, and consistency, in 2019, one of the bus transportation companies in Tegal was interested in collaborating with Iqbal regarding designing a livery for buses. From there, AGT Livery was born as a startup that provides bus graphic design services for various bus transportation companies throughout Indonesia.  Establishing and maintaining AGT Livery is not an easy thing to do. Iqbal experienced various problems, such as design orders that were not available every month, hardware constraints, limited storage space, copyright infringement, and customers who had no news after entering into cooperation.  However, despite all these problems, AGT Livery has managed to maintain consumer confidence in the use of bus graphic design services. “There are several companies, and one of them is a company from Makassar, South Sulawesi that always orders its bus livery design at AGT. It’s never missed. For me, it is an achievement, because I can maintain clients for a long time. In addition, another achievement, AGT Livery services have been used by a company that I really admire, namely the Enchantment Bus, owned by one of the Automotive Youtubers Mas Wahid,” explained Iqbal.  Thanks to this, Iqbal was honored at the FIB Awards 2023 as “Best Young Entrepreneur”. He is very proud and touched because FIB Unpad pays attention to the growth and development of its civitas.  “Keep going, no matter how little the process is. You will see that a small process can make a big change in your life. Study what you want, until you get it all,” said Iqbal. Writer: Yohanes William IvakdalamTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah