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 — On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), through the Directorate of International Program, welcomed a visit from Dinas Pertanian Garut to strengthen collaboration in the digitalization of the agricultural sector. This activity was part of a follow-up research and development partnership focused on technology-based applications that support modern agricultural systems and the digital marketing of agricultural products.
Held in the VVIP Room on the 16th floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building, the event was attended by Prof. Dr. Lia Warlina, M.Si., Ir. (Dean of the Faculty of Design), Dr. Senny Luckyardi, S.P., M.M. (Director of International Programs) with her team, Dian Dharmayanti, S.T., M.Kom. (Computer Science lecturer) with several students from the Computer Science Study Program, and the Head of the Protection and Development Division of Dinas Pertanian Garut, Susi Suhartianti, S.P., M.T., and her staff.
The discussion was filled with enthusiasm, particularly when discussing the development of digital agricultural applications, which have long been part of the research collaboration between UNIKOM and Dinas Pertanian Garut.
In an interview, Dr. Senny Luckyardi, S.P., M.M., explained that the visit represented an effort to strengthen the synergy established in the development of digital innovations for the agricultural sector. “On this occasion, we welcomed a visit from Dinas Pertanian Garut, our research partner in the development of digital agricultural applications. Previously, the application was named ‘SI TAMPAN’ (Sistem Aplikasi Tanam Panen), the Planting and Harvesting Application System, and it was later redeveloped into ‘SICANTIK’ (Sistem Pemasaran, Tanam dan Petik), the Marketing, Planting, and Harvesting System,” she said.
Dr. Senny added that the development of this application is one of UNIKOM’s contributions toward providing technological solutions that can assist farmers, particularly in managing agricultural products and expanding access to digital-based marketing.
Meanwhile, Susi Suhartianti, S.P., M.T., expressed appreciation for the warm welcomed. According to her, the visit offered new experiences and insights regarding the use of digital technology to support the advancement of the agricultural sector. “We are very grateful for the invitation from UNIKOM. There are many things that are highly inspiring for us, especially UNIKOM’s strong commitment to the development of technology and digital innovation. This is a valuable lesson that we can later share with farmers in Garut,” she said.
Furthermore, Susi expressed hope that the “SICANTIK” application, which is currently being developed in collaboration with UNIKOM, would move beyond the prototype stage and be implemented in practice to assist farmers, particularly in the marketing of agricultural products.
She stated that the biggest challenge currently faced by farmers is market access. Therefore, the use of digital technology is viewed as a strategic solution to improve farmers’ competitiveness in the modern era. “We hope this application can truly be implemented and utilized by farmers. Currently, farmers are becoming increasingly familiar with technology, so the digitalization of marketing is something that is very important to continue developing,” she added.
In addition to discussing the development of the agricultural marketing application, the visit also opened opportunities for broader collaboration in the field of smart farming. Dinas Pertanian Garut hopes to continue learning and collaborating with UNIKOM in the development of agricultural technology, from cultivation processes to the marketing of agricultural products.
The guests from Dinas Pertanian Garut also had the opportunity to tour several of UNIKOM’s excellent facilities. The visit included the 17th Floor Auditorium, the UNIKOM x Google AI Lab, UTV, and HITS UNIKOM Radio. Through these activities, the guests were able to see directly the various facilities and technological advancements that are part of UNIKOM’s digital learning and innovation ecosystem.
On the second day, they had the opportunity to visit Wangunsari Farm in Lembang, West Bandung Regency, one of UNIKOM’s business units specializing in technology-based modern agricultural development. The visit aimed to provide firsthand insight into the implementation of smart farming developed by UNIKOM, from cultivation processes to the digital-based marketing of agricultural products. The participants were able to observe the implementation of modern agricultural technology, which is expected to serve as a reference and inspiration for the development of the agricultural sector in Garut Regency.
Through this collaboration, UNIKOM once again demonstrated its commitment as a technology-based university that actively delivers innovation and solutions for the community, including support for the digital transformation of agricultural sector in Indonesia. (Directorate of Hms and 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)
