BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) continues to strengthen its commitment to expanding its international cooperation network through a Cooperation Exploration meeting with Japan’s Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd., held on Friday, June 19, 2026, in the Grand Meeting Room on the 15th floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building. The event marked a strategic step toward opening opportunities for collaboration in the fields of education, human resource development, and enhancing graduates’ readiness to meet the demands of the international job market.
Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. is a company based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in tourism services and Japanese language education. The company serves as a bridge connecting Indonesia and Japan in the fields of tourism, cultural exchange, and employment opportunities.
Akira Watanabe, Representative Director of Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd., attended the event accompanied by company staff. The delegation was welcomed by UNIKOM’s leaders, including Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd. (Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA. (Vice Rector II for Resources), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soni Mulyawan Setiana, S.Pd., M.Pd., CIRR. (Dean of the Faculty of Humanities), Dr. Pitri Haryanti, S.Pd., M.Pd. (Head of the Japanese Literature Program), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salmon Priaji Martana, S.T., M.T. (Deputy Director of International Affairs and Cooperation), and lecturers from the Japanese Literature Study Program of UNIKOM.
In her opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., expressed her appreciation for the visit by Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. and welcomed the opportunity for future collaboration. According to her, this partnership is expected to create broader opportunities for both UNIKOM students and alumni to develop their competencies and gain international experience.
“On this occasion, we discussed various opportunities for collaboration, including opportunities for UNIKOM students to work, participate in internship programs, and study the Japanese language. These opportunities are not limited to students in the Japanese Literature Study Program but are also open to all UNIKOM students who have Japanese language skills. In addition, this collaboration is expected to facilitate alumni in pursuing careers in Japan. It is our hope that UNIKOM students will continue to expand their knowledge and experience, thereby strengthening their competitiveness at the global level. UNIKOM will certainly continue to provide its full support for these programs,” said Prof. Umi.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA., expressed his hope that the collaboration being explored with Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. will soon be formalized through an official partnership. He believes that this collaboration will bring significant benefits to UNIKOM lecturers, students, and alumni who aspire to pursue careers in Japan. “I hope UNIKOM can become a partner of Garuda Sunrise Japan, both through faculty involvement and through alumni who will eventually build their careers in Japan. I also hope this meeting will continue and soon be formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), followed by the implementation of concrete collaborative programs,” he concluded.
Akira Watanabe also expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome extended by UNIKOM. He hopes that this exploratory meeting will serve as the foundation for broader cooperation to support the development of students’ and graduates’ competencies, enabling them to enhance their global competitiveness and access career opportunities in Japan.
The main agenda of the event were benchmarking sessions and interactive discussions exploring various opportunities for cooperation between UNIKOM and Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. The discussions highlighted a wide range of potential collaborative initiatives, including the development of international programs, the enhancement of human resource competencies, and the implementation of programs aligned with the needs of industry and the global workforce.
Through this exploratory collaboration, UNIKOM reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its international partnership network as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the quality of higher education responsive to global developments. The synergy with Garuda Sunrise Co., Ltd. is expected to serve as the first step toward implementing various collaborative programs that provide real benefits for students, lecturers, and alumni while supporting the development of outstanding, globally competitive UNIKOM graduates who are ready to excel on the international stage. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
BANDUNG, UNIKOM — Universitas Komputer Indonesia, through Directorate of General Administration, has once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening the quality of human resources by actively participating in the “2026 Impactful Academic Staff Workshop-Benchmarking: Strengthening Competence and Professionalism” organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek) from April 6–10, 2026.
For this national program, UNIKOM sent two of top academic staff members who successfully passed a rigorous selection process: Agung Nugraha, S.I.Kom., from the Directorate of Public Relations and Protocol in the field of Public Relations Administration, who participated in benchmarking training at BINUS University, Jakarta; and Salman Muhammad, S.Kom., from the Directorate of Technology and Information Systems Development (PTDSI) in the field of Computer Administration, who was selected to attend training at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta.
As a follow-up to these activities, on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Room L.030 of the UNIKOM Smart Building, both participants presented the results of their training and the implementation of the Impactful Staff Program within the UNIKOM environment. The presentation was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA. (Vice Rector II for Human Resources), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adeh Ratna Komala, S.E., M.Si., CERA. (Director of General Administration), and Dr. Ir. Yuni Mogot, M.Si., CPR. (Director of Public Relations and Protocol)
In an interview, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus, stated that UNIKOM’s participation in the “Tendik Berdampak” program is part of the university’s efforts to cultivate outstanding and professional human resources. “As part of our commitment to developing high-quality human resources, UNIKOM participates in initiatives launched by the Ministry of Higher Education, one of which is Tendik Berdampak program. Alhamdulillah, UNIKOM was able to send two educational staff members to participate in this program. I hope that what they learned during the training at BINUS and UGM can be implemented at UNIKOM in their respective fields,” he said.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus also added that similar opportunities will continue to be made available to other educational staff members as part of enhancing competencies and strengthening human resource capacity within UNIKOM. “Moving forward, we hope UNIKOM can send more educational staff members to participate in competency development programs like these. The capabilities and skills of educational staff must be continuously improved through workshops and ongoing competency certification,” he added.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adeh, also expressed appreciation for the achievements of the two educational staff members. “I deeply appreciate this extraordinary effort. The ‘Tendik Berdampak’ program from the Ministry of Education and Culture was warmly welcomed by the Rector through Vice Rector II for Human Resources. Of the seven educational staff members recommended to participate in the selection process, thankfully Mr. Agung and Mr. Salman successfully qualified and participated in the program for a full week. Today, both of them have reported the results of the activities and their implementation to us. Hopefully, this will have a significant positive impact on UNIKOM,” she stated.
In his report, Agung Nugraha, S.I.Kom., highlighted several key points regarding the implementation of the activity, including the importance of the strategic role of Public Relations Officers in educational institutions; the delivery of accurate, timely, humane, and ethical information to university stakeholders; strengthening a strategic public relations mindset in addressing the dynamics of digital communication; and the planning and execution of targeted communication strategies (PR Planning & Execution).
Additionally, the materials covered included the adaptation of new media and digital communication management (Digital PR & Media Management), strengthening stakeholder relationships and engagement (Stakeholder Engagement), the application of benchmarking and best practices in modern public relations, the implementation of a humanistic approach in public service within the campus environment, fostering a culture of excellent service toward students, parents, and university guests, evaluating service quality improvements through interpersonal communication approaches, strengthening internal synergy among work units within UNIKOM, and strategies for enhancing institutional reputation through professional and adaptive public communication.
He also stated that “overall, this activity not only enhances technical competencies but also shapes a new paradigm in viewing the role of public relations as a strategic bridge between the institution and the public. I feel more prepared, inspired, and confident to tackle the dynamics of communication in the field.”
Meanwhile, Salman Muhammad, S.Kom., noted that the Computer Systems Administration training at UGM provided valuable insights into digital transformation, strengthening technological infrastructure, system security, and the implementation of a smart campus. According to him, the program also fostered collaboration and networking among educational staff from various universities across Indonesia.
“This program is highly engaging because we gain new connections and experiences from universities across Indonesia. We also have an action learning project as a form of implementing the benchmarking results between UNIKOM and UGM, particularly in the development of digital services and information technology governance,” he explained.
UNIKOM’s active participation in the “Tendik Berdampak 2026” program serves as proof of the university’s commitment to supporting the development of adaptive, professional, and highly competitive educational staff competencies. Through continuous human resource capacity building, UNIKOM is confident to continue providing excellent educational services and institutional governance in the era of digital transformation. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
BANDUNG, UNIKOM — A proud achievement has once again been attained by a student of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) in the field of literacy. Nadyne Hasna Marcelina, the UNIKOM Reading Ambassador for the 2025–2026 period, successfully secured two awards at the 2026 Bandung City Reading Ambassador Election. The grand finale of the event was held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Balairung Hall of the Bandung City Library and Archives Agency, located at Jl. Seram No. 2, Citarum, Bandung Wetan, Bandung City.
Nadyne, a 2024 student of the Information Systems Study Program—who is also an active member of the Student Protocol Corps (KPM) Student Activity Unit and the Information Systems Student Association—represented the UNIKOM campus and the Cibeunying Kidul District in the competition. This year’s event featured the theme “The Strategic Role of Reading Ambassadors in Developing a Literacy Culture within the Family,” emphasizing the importance of building a literacy culture starting from the smallest social unit: the family.
As an implementation of the theme, Nadyne introduced an innovative literacy program entitled “Cakra DDB2: Family Competence through Literacy Action: Listen, Support, Read, Discuss, Obtain Information, and Guide.” This program is designed to encourage families not only to cultivate a reading habit but also to actively listen, discuss, comprehend, and apply information gathered from reading materials in their daily lives.
Through a rigorous selection process from March to April 2026, which included a quarantine period and various literacy challenges alongside 20 finalists from districts across Bandung City, Nadyne successfully delivered an outstanding performance. Due to her dedication and capabilities, she achieved the following:
3rd Place: 2026 Bandung City Reading Ambassador
Favorite Ambassador: Crowned after garnering the highest number of public votes, totaling 1,113 votes via an online platform.
This milestone serves as concrete evidence that UNIKOM students are capable of playing an active role in developing a literacy culture within society. Family support was also a crucial factor in this success. Nadyne’s mother expressed her deep emotion and pride regarding the achievement, while also advising Nadyne to continue developing her potential and to never easily become complacent.
In a separate interview, the Director of the UNIKOM Library, Ubudiyah Setiawati, S.Sos., M.I.Kom., conveyed her appreciation for the accomplishment, “Congratulations to Nadyne, who has fought hard and successfully secured two awards at the 2026 Bandung City Reading Ambassador event. We hope that the knowledge, insights, and experiences she has gained will continue to grow and become an inspiration to the wider public, particularly in enhancing the culture of literacy.”
This achievement further reinforces UNIKOM’s commitment to supporting literacy development as an integral part of cultivating superior and competitive human resources. (Directorate Hms & Pro)
Hello Academic Community of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM)!
Health is a long-term investment that begins with a thorough understanding of your own body condition. As part of the effort to create a healthy and productive campus environment, the UNIKOM Medical Center, in collaboration with TelkomMedika, presents a Wellness Program through free Body Composition Analysis (BCA) examinations.
This program is available to all students, administrative staff, and lecturers within UNIKOM. Through this examination, you will gain detailed insights into your body condition, including body fat mass, muscle mass, water levels, and other important indicators such as Body Mass Index (BMI) and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). By understanding your body’s ideal nutritional data, you can make more informed decisions in adopting a healthier lifestyle.
The program will be held on: Thursday, April 23, 2026 09:00 – 12:00 WIB UNIKOM Medical Center, Room R4301 Jl. Dipati Ukur No. 112–116
Considering the importance of this health education initiative, we invite the entire UNIKOM academic community to take the time to participate and make the most of this examination service. Let us build healthy habits together, starting from small and measurable steps.
BANDUNG, UNIKOM – On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) Bandung conducted preliminary discussions for a strategic partnership with Bakti Pendidikan Djarum Foundation to expand access to the flagship Djarum Scholarship Plus program for high-achieving students. Held in the Seminar Room of UNIKOM Campus I, the event was attended by the leadership of UNIKOM’s student affairs division and representatives from Bakti Pendidikan Djarum Foundation. Representing UNIKOM, the Director of Student Affairs, Andrias Darmayadi, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D., was present, accompanied by the Head of the Scholarship Division, Dr. Linna Ismawati, S.E., M.Si. Meanwhile, Djarum Foundation was represented by Ira Ratnati, Community Development Officer, and Sandy Yudha Nasution, Deputy Community Development Manager.
In his remarks, Andrias Darmayadi, Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for the collaborative initiative. He emphasized that the Djarum Scholarship Plus program plays a strategic role in supporting the development of UNIKOM students, not only academically but also in character building and leadership. “This program opens up significant opportunities for our students to develop comprehensively. We appreciate Djarum Foundation’s commitment to providing not only financial support but also essential soft skills training to prepare students for the professional world,” he stated. Aligning with this sentiment, Dr. Linna affirmed the UNIKOM Scholarship Division’s readiness to fully support the program’s implementation, including conducting widespread outreach to students who meet the academic and non-academic criteria.
Furthermore, Bakti Pendidikan Djarum Foundation representatives, Ira Ratnati and Sandy Yudha, explained that the Djarum Scholarship Plus program offers distinct advantages compared to other scholarships. In addition to receiving educational financial assistance for one year, the scholarship recipients, known as Beswan Djarum, will also participate in various comprehensive self-development training sessions.
These training programs encompass Character Building, Leadership Development, and Nation Building, all specifically designed to enhance emotional intelligence, strengthen leadership skills, and foster the students’ national awareness.
Through these preliminary partnership discussions, it is anticipated that a sustainable synergy will be established between UNIKOM and Djarum Foundation to shape a generation of outstanding, adaptive, and highly competitive youth at both the national and global levels. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
