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  • SHINING LIKE A STAR ACCOUNTANT: AKFUNtansi 2025, UNIKOM Accounting Students’ Expression Platform

    SHINING LIKE A STAR ACCOUNTANT: AKFUNtansi 2025, UNIKOM Accounting Students’ Expression Platform

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UNIKOM, held an event titled “AKFUNtansi 2025: Let’s Party With Exciting Fantasies and Shine Like an Accountant Star” on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Taking place in the 4th Floor Auditorium of the Miracle Building, the event ran from 10:00 WIB until completion as part of the 29th Anniversary of the Accounting Student Association (HIMAk). The program featured art performances, outfit parades, student talent showcases, alumni talk shows, and motivational sessions on organizational development.

    The event opened with remarks from the Head of the Accounting Undergraduate Program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sri Dewi Anggadini, SE, M.Si.., Ak., emphasized the importance of creating spaces for student expression and appreciation. “The HIMAk Anniversary is not just a celebration, but also a valuable learning space. Students can hone their soft skills, foster a sense of ownership, and strengthen cross-generational networks,” she said. “I hope HIMAk will continue to be a space for leadership development, strengthen community synergy, and inspire other organizations.”

    UNIKOM Director of Student Affairs, Andrias Darmayadi, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D., also delivered encouragement in his remarks: “Involvement in organizations is essential for building character, leadership, and readiness for the professional world. Don’t hesitate to be active, because it shapes you into a well-rounded individual who is ready to compete.”

    In the talk show session, accounting alumna Mrs. Ajeng, SE., shared her professional journey. “In the world of work, GPA is not the only thing that matters. Attitude, communication, and adaptability are crucial—and organizational experience is the best preparation for the real world.”

    The event was also attended by the Dean of FEB UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, SE, M.Ak, Ak., CA.; Head of the D3 Accounting Program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wati Aris Astuti, SE., M.Si., Ak., CA., and Head of the BKKLA Division, Dr. Nungki Kusuma, along with students from multiple generations.

    “Keep learning, achieving, and contributing with enthusiasm. Make every activity like AKFUNtansi a space to grow into strong and proud accountants,” said Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu to all Accounting students.

    With its atmosphere of creativity and togetherness, AKFUNtansi 2025 highlighted that UNIKOM Accounting students are not only academically accomplished but also capable of becoming an inspiring generation of future leaders.

  • UNIKOM Attends Halal bi Halal in Coblong Subdistrict: Strengthening the Wisdom of Forgiveness

    UNIKOM Attends Halal bi Halal in Coblong Subdistrict: Strengthening the Wisdom of Forgiveness

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Synergy between the government and the education environment is the main goal in national development, especially in improving the quality of education. After Eid al-Fitr 1446 H, to strengthen relationships and foster a sense of togetherness, Coblong Subdistrict, Bandung, a Halal bi Halal gathering in 2025, involving State Civil Apparatus (ASN) and stakeholders from business, education, security, and health sectors in Coblong Subdistrict.

    Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) represented by the Head of Public Relations & Public Communication Information Division, Arif Try Cahyadi, M.Ds., together with the Staff of the Directorate of Public Relations and Protocol UNIIKOM, Aldi Mohamad Akbar, S.Ds., attended the invitation as a form of friendship and participation in the local government. The activity was held at Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 390, Dago, Coblong District, Bandung City, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. 

    On this occasion Krinda Hamidipradja, S.H., M.Si., as the Head of Coblong Sub-district, gave his speech “Thank you to the stakeholders in Coblong Sub-district who have attended, starting from the leaders or representatives from business actors, religious actors, education, health, and security. With the motto Coblong JITU (Honest, Innovative, Responsive, Superior and Achieving), as a motivation for the success of Coblong sub-district to be more advanced, healthy, and achieving,” he said.

    The togetherness of the Halal Bihalal activity was also attended by the Deputy Mayor of Bandung, H. Erwin, S.E., M.Pd., who also delivered a tausyiah and guidance to the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in the Coblong District environment and guests. Erwin conveyed 2 (two) main points, namely the duty of leadership as a means to attain Allah’s heaven by understanding his duties as a leader, namely intelligent (intellectual, spiritual & emotional qualities), honest (the words & actions of a leader will be held accountable), fair, tolerant, balanced, and brave to uphold goodness, and conveyed that the people who are longed for by the heavenly experts are people who can hold back anger and can forgive other people’s mistakes, from there including people who are loved by Allah SWT. so that they may be rewarded with heaven as vast as the heavens and the earth.

    After the tausyiah, the Halal Bi Halal activity was continued with a joint prayer and photo documentation to immortalize the activity. Then the event was completed with musyafahah (shaking hands) as a symbol of forgiveness between officials in Coblong District and ASN and invited guests who attended and closed with hospitality. 

    Through this Halal Bi Halal activity, it is hoped that a closer and more harmonious relationship will be established between elements of government and the world of education, especially UNIKOM and Coblong District. UNIKOM’s presence shows a commitment to continue to work together in building an educated, moral, and respectful society. The spirit of mutual forgiveness and strengthening cross-sector collaboration is expected to be the foundation in creating an inclusive, peaceful, and productive environment in the future.

  • Directorate Of Student Affairs As The Head Of Pkm Unikom Held A Socialization Of Innovative Strategies To Pass Funding For Student Creativity Programs And Pimnas 2025 Unikom Held A Socialization Of Strategies To Pass Funding For Pkm And Pimnas 2025 

    Directorate Of Student Affairs As The Head Of Pkm Unikom Held A Socialization Of Innovative Strategies To Pass Funding For Student Creativity Programs And Pimnas 2025 Unikom Held A Socialization Of Strategies To Pass Funding For Pkm And Pimnas 2025 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – In an effort to increase student creativity and innovation, the Directorate of Student Affairs of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) as the Chairperson of PKM UNIKOM held a socialization event entitled “Innovation Strategies to Pass Funding for Student Creativity Programs and Pimnas 2025”. The event, which took place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, was held online via Zoom and broadcast live on YouTube PKM UNIKOM.

    The Student Creativity Program (PKM) is an event developed to hone student creativity and innovation based on science, technology, and high faith. Through this socialization, UNIKOM seeks to equip students with strategies for preparing better quality PKM proposals, in order to increase the chances of qualifying for the 2025 National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS).

    The event was opened with remarks from the UNIKOM Director of Student Affairs as well as the Chairperson of PKM UNIKOM, Mr. Andrias Darmayadi, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of early preparation, even though the PKM 2025 guidelines had not yet been officially released. “This socialization is the first step in increasing the number of proposals that pass funding and penetrate PIMNAS. We hope that with the strategies provided, UNIKOM can move up the cluster in PKM this year,” he said.

    Full support was also conveyed by the Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Hj Umi Narimawaty, Dra., M.Si. She appreciated the role of accompanying lecturers in guiding students and invited all students to continue to hone their creativity. “Don’t give up easily. Continue to explore and develop creative ideas in order to produce extraordinary work,” she said.

    This socialization presented two experienced speakers. The first speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Drs. Bandung Arry Sanjoyo, MI.Komp., from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), is a PKM Dikti Reviewer, PIMNAS Jury Team, and PKM Book Guidelines Compilation Team. In his presentation, he emphasized the importance of following the proposal writing guidelines carefully. “Small mistakes in the preparation of proposals can be the main reason for not passing funding. Therefore, students must really understand the applicable rules and present creative ideas that are competitive,” he explained.

    The second resource person, the Head of UNIKOM PKM Reviewer, Dr. Hj Supriyati, SE, M.Si, Ak, CA, ASEAN, CPA, C.PI, CIAP, provided insights related to UNIKOM Internal PKM Selection and PKM Simbelmawa. She invited students to adjust the type of PKM chosen with their respective fields of science and design relevant themes so that the chances of qualifying are greater.

    This activity not only provides technical insight into the strategy of preparing PKM proposals, but also builds a competitive spirit among UNIKOM students. With guidance from resource persons and accompanying lecturers, it is hoped that more UNIKOM students will be able to penetrate national funding and successfully compete in PIMNAS 2025.

    With the support of the UNIKOM Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., and the synergy between students and lecturers, PKM UNIKOM is optimistic to make more achievements in the upcoming PKM and PIMNAS events.

  • INBISKOM UNIKOM Holds A Cadre To Create Innovative Young Entrepreneurs 

    INBISKOM UNIKOM Holds A Cadre To Create Innovative Young Entrepreneurs 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – To create a generation of innovative and competitive young entrepreneurs, the Directorate of Business Incubator and KUMKM UNIKOM (INBISKOM) held the UNIKOM Student Entrepreneur Cadre (P2MU) 2025 with the theme “Lahirkan Inovasi, Ciptakan Peluang”. This activity was held on February 25-26, 2025, at Villa Cattleya Cibodas, Lembang, Bandung, West Java.

    P2MU 2025 aims to form students who have an entrepreneurial spirit, high creativity, and readiness to face challenges in the business world. This activity is not just a theoretical briefing event but also instills the values of innovation and perseverance in creating business opportunities. The P2MU 2025 cadre was attended by around 56 participants from various scientific fields in Unikom and various business fields with great potential. 

    This activity was opened by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilis Puspitawati, AK, CA, CRP, CSRS, the Director of INBISKOM. She emphasized that P2MU is a strategic forum for UNIKOM students to hone their entrepreneurial spirit, build creativity, and expand business networks. “In this challenging era, we are not only required to be job seekers but also job creators. Through P2MU, we are committed to producing young entrepreneurs who are resilient, innovative, and ready to compete at the global level,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilis. 

    She also expressed her appreciation to the committee, supervisors, and all parties who have supported the implementation of this event. She hopes that the entrepreneurial spirit instilled through P2MU can become a strong foundation for UNIKOM students in achieving success in the business world.

    P2MU 2025 presents various interesting and educational activities, such as: 1) Seminar and Workshop – Presenting speakers from among business practitioners and successful entrepreneurs who share experiences and strategies in developing businesses; 2) Networking Session – Provides opportunities for participants to meet and discuss with fellow students and business mentors; and 3) Direct Mentoring – Guidance sessions from experts in the field of entrepreneurship that help participants develop more mature business strategies.
    One of the big dreams of P2MU 2025 is to create new startups from students who can contribute to economic growth, both at the local and national levels. With the spirit of collaboration and innovation, students are encouraged to create businesses that are not only creative but also sustainable. P2MU 2025 proves that UNIKOM students have great potential in the entrepreneurship world. With this activity, it is expected that they can continue to develop innovative business ideas and be able to compete at the national and international levels.

  • World Animation Producer, Chris Colman, Visits UNIKOM Animation Division 

    World Animation Producer, Chris Colman, Visits UNIKOM Animation Division 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Animation gives creators the freedom to express their ideas and imagination without limits. With increasingly sophisticated digital tools, anyone can learn and create animation easily. With the rapid development of the digital world, knowledge about animation is not only relevant for artists and designers but also for anyone who wants to contribute to the creative industry, technology, or education.

    The Animation Division of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) had a special guest on a special visit that was held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Christopher Colman, a renowned producer and creative consultant from Final Frontier, was present to share insights and experiences with students who are also members of the UNIKOM Animation Division. Colman is known as a figure who has been involved in various major animation projects, including the iconic film Kung Fu Panda, and projects with giant animation studios such as Disney and DreamWorks Oriental.

    The visit aimed to establish a closer relationship between the international animation industry and academia, as well as provide insight for students on how the creative process in the animation industry works. In a warm and enthusiastic sharing session, Colman shared his stories about the challenges and opportunities in the global animation industry.

    Colman also took the time to visit Hits UNIKOM Radio. He discussed the possibility of collaboration between radio and the UNIKOM Animation Division in creative content creation. One of the highlighted projects is the development of the YouTube animation series The Jurigs, a UNIKOM student creative production that carries a typical Indonesian comedy horror theme.

    Christopher Colman’s visit is expected to provide inspiration for UNIKOM students to continue working and exploring opportunities in the global animation industry. With this meeting, UNIKOM has further proven its commitment in developing young talents in the field of animation who are ready to compete at the international level.

  • UNIKOM Press Releases Latest Edition Of Book By Unikom Lecturer 

    UNIKOM Press Releases Latest Edition Of Book By Unikom Lecturer 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – UNIKOM PRESS is a publisher under Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) and is managed by the Directorate of Scientific Publications of UNIKOM, which is currently a member of the Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI). UNIKOM PRESS aims to publish various book works, including scientific books, education, sports, and others produced by UNIKOM lecturers, staff, and students. Since its establishment in 2023, UNIKOM PRESS has collaborated with UNIKOM lecturers in producing quality books to support the development of science. UNIKOM PRESS has published 2 (two) of the latest books written by UNIKOM lecturers. The following are the latest books published by UNIKOM PRESS, including: 

    1. Title: Technology Integration and Vision: Core Tax System as a Pillar of the Digital Taxation Era

    Author: Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, S.E., M.Ak., CA

    Synopsis: The digital era has brought significant changes in the global tax system, encouraging countries to adopt technology to improve tax efficiency, transparency, and compliance. Core Tax Administration System (CTAS) comes as a modern solution that integrates cutting-edge technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, and Smart Contracts to create a more sophisticated and adaptive tax system for the digital economy. Tax digitalization is an urgent need for Indonesia in facing global and domestic challenges. Technology enables tax administration efficiency, accelerates data processing, and improves tax compliance through automation and predictive analytics. However, the complexity of the digital economy and cross-border transactions demands innovative solutions for tax authorities to ensure fiscal fairness and prevent tax evasion. The implementation of CTAS faces various challenges from technical, managerial, and social aspects. From the technical side, complex data migration, suboptimal system integration, and cybersecurity threats are the main obstacles. 

    1. Title: Transformation of Children’s Play and Learning Spaces in a Digital World 

    Author: Prof. Dr. Ir. Dhini Dewiyanti, M.T.

    Synopsis: Children are like blank paper, ready to receive the scribbles of life that will shape their character, mindset, and future. What we write on this ‘paper’ will determine the direction they take. A child’s world is a world full of dreams, freedom, and joy, a world that we often miss as adults. However, behind the laughter and play, there is an essential learning process in shaping their personality and abilities. Play is not just entertainment, but a very effective and natural learning tool for children. Observing children’s play spaces has been the focus of my attention on many occasions, especially in relation to human behavior and how space can influence their development.

    The era of digitalization has brought about profound changes in the way humans interact with spaces, including children’s play and learning spaces. In the context of architecture, child behavior research is becoming increasingly relevant to understand how space design can support their physical, cognitive, and social development needs amidst technological advancements. The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) creates new opportunities to create play and learning environments that are expected to be interactive. However, these technologies also bring challenges, especially in reducing direct social interaction between children. Reliance on digital devices often limits physical exploration and human collaboration, which should be essential elements of child development. 

    The two latest books published reflect an in-depth study of technological developments in various fields. Through the publication of these two books, UNIKOM PRESS has played an active role in providing useful academic references for the community and the world of education.

  • UNIKOM Faculty Of Economics And Business Held A Workshop Themed “Updating The Study Program Curriculum: Harmonization Of Kkni Standards And Obe Approach To Optimize Graduate Competencies According To The Development Of Science And Technology And The Needs Of Professional World”

    UNIKOM Faculty Of Economics And Business Held A Workshop Themed “Updating The Study Program Curriculum: Harmonization Of Kkni Standards And Obe Approach To Optimize Graduate Competencies According To The Development Of Science And Technology And The Needs Of Professional World”

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held a Study Program Curriculum Workshop with the theme “Updating the Study Program Curriculum: Harmonizing KKNI Standards and the OBE Approach to Optimize Graduate Competencies in accordance with the Development of Science and Technology and the Needs of the Work World.” This workshop were conducted hybrid, located in the Smartclass Room at UNIKOM and on the Zoom platform, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 09.00 to 12.00 WIB, with 80 participants (speakers, users, alumni, students, lecturers, and FEB structures).

    The event was opened by the Dean of FEB UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, S.E., M.Ak., CA, who emphasized the importance of an adaptive curriculum to produce graduates who are not only academically excellent but also have practical and professional skills needed by the industry. “With the application of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), students will be better prepared to face the professional world because learning is focused on achieving real and applicable competencies,” said Prof. Siti. 

    On this occasion, UNIKOM’s Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Hj. Dr. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., also provided advice on the importance of curriculum flexibility in facing the challenges of globalization and digitalization.

    This workshop presented two main speakers:

    1. Prof. Dr. Khomsiyah, Ak., CA., CFMA., CGMA – Representative of the Central Indonesian Accountants Association (IAI), who discussed the importance of harmonizing KKNI standards in the higher education curriculum, especially in ensuring the readiness of Accounting graduates to face the business world and industry.
    2. Dr. Yasintha Soelasih, M.Si – Executive Board of the Indonesian Management Forum (FMI), Chairperson of Management Education and Teaching, who discussed strategies for implementing OBE to improve student skills in analytical, critical, and adaptive thinking in the work environment.

    As a form of evaluation and feedback from graduates and industry, this workshop presented alumni and users (employers) who shared their experiences and provided input for curriculum development. One of the alumni, Cikal Virgiawan, S.E., M.M., who now serves as Head of Marketing at a prestigious company, revealed that the competency-based curriculum approach really helped him in facing professional challenges. “The lecture material at FEB UNIKOM is very relevant, especially in marketing strategies. However, it would be better if students were given more opportunities for internships and gained direct industry experience,” said Cikal. 

    Meanwhile, Dendi Saiful Bahri, S.E., M.Ak., who currently serves as Head of the Accounting Study Program at Politeknik Jatiluhur and Branch Manager of Rajawali Nusindo Cirebon Branch, highlighted the importance of strengthening accounting technology and digitalizing financial systems in the curriculum. “The Industry 4.0 era demands graduates who not only master accounting theory but also understand the growing digitalization of finance and accounting information systems,” said Dendi Saiful.

    The workshop was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raeni Dwi Santy, S.E., M.Si., CIMA, as Head of the Undergraduate Management Study Program, Dr. Rizki Zulfikar, S.E., M.Si., as Head of the Diploma 3 Marketing Management and Diploma 3 Finance and Banking Study Programs, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raeni Dwi Santy, S.E., M.Si., as Head of the Diploma 3 Marketing Management and Diploma 3 Finance and Banking Study Program. Prof. Dr. Sri Dewi Anggadini, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., as Head of the Undergraduate Accounting Study Program, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wati Aris. Prof. Dr. Wati Aris Astuti, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., as Head of D3 Accounting Study Program.As a result of this workshop, FEB UNIKOM will follow up on input from presenters, alumni, and industry to continue to improve the curriculum in each study program. Harmonization of KKNI and OBE will be further strengthened so that graduates not only excel in theory, but also have professional competencies that are ready to be applied in the professional world. Dean of FEB UNIKOM, Prof. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, emphasized the faculty’s commitment in developing an adaptive and innovative curriculum.

  • Faculty Of Economics And Business And Unikom Postgraduate Faculty Collaborate With Esgi Unair To Hold A Webinar Entitled “Optimizing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence For Research”

    Faculty Of Economics And Business And Unikom Postgraduate Faculty Collaborate With Esgi Unair To Hold A Webinar Entitled “Optimizing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence For Research”

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) and the Postgraduate Faculty of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), in collaboration with ESGI – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), held an online webinar entitled “Optimizing the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Research: Improving Research Quality with AI.” This event was held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 09.00 – 11.00 WIB via the Zoom platform, which was attended by students and lecturers from study programs in FEB and UNIKOM Postgraduate.

    The webinar was opened by UNIKOM’s Vice Rector I for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., who emphasized that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the efficiency and quality of academic research. “AI is not just a tool, but a solution to speed up analysis, increase accuracy in research, and enrich academic insights. However, its use must still prioritize scientific ethics and integrity,” said Prof. Umi. 

    As the keynote speaker, Meifaza Ainur Rosyidah, S.A., Research Assistant at CESGS-UNAIR, explained the strategic role of AI in academic research. She highlighted how AI can accelerate data analysis, improve the accuracy of literature, and assist in data-based decision-making. Some of the main points in her presentation included:

    1)  Utilization of AI in Accounting and Management Research—AI can be used in data analysis automation: AI supports big data processing, financial trend analysis, and automated auditing. (ii) Business and Market Prediction: AI helps researchers in financial forecasting and industry trend-based decision-making; (iii) Intelligent Literature Review: AI accelerates academic reference screening, making it easier to find relevant journals.

    2) AI Tools that Support Research Writing and Analysis—Introduction to various AI-based tools: ChatGPT, Grammarly: Assist in academic text drafting and grammar correction; (ii) Zotero, Mendeley: Automatically manage scientific references and citations; (iii) NVivo, Atlas.ti: Analyze qualitative data more systematically; and (iv) Scite.ai, Elicit: Improve the efficiency of finding credible academic sources.

    3) Ethics and Limitations in the Use of AI – Highlight the issues of plagiarism, data reliability, and technological limitations in academia so that research remains of high scientific value. AI should not replace the critical thinking of researchers; AI relies on open sources, so it needs to verify credibility. Academic institutions need to set clear guidelines regarding the use of AI in research.

    This webinar is an important platform for students and lecturers to understand how AI can improve research effectiveness. Interactive discussions took place during the Q&A session around how to optimize AI in research methodology, quantitative and qualitative data processing, and its use in writing scientific articles. This webinar is also part of the faculty’s strategy in improving the quality of student and lecturer research across study programs by encouraging the responsible use of AI in academic research.

    Heads of Study Programs in FEB who attended this event included:

    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raeni Dwi Santy, S.E., M.Si., CIMA – Head of S1 Management Study Program
    • Dr. Rizki Zulfikar, S.E., M.Si – Head of D3 Marketing Management and D3 Finance & Banking Study Programs
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sri Dewi Anggadini, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA – Head of S1 Accounting Study Program
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wati Aris Astuti, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA – Head of D3 Accounting Study Program

    As a follow-up to this seminar, FEB and the UNIKOM Postgraduate Faculty will develop special training programs and workshops for lecturers and students to deepen their understanding of the use of AI in research. 

    Dean of FEB, Prof. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, emphasized that the adoption of AI technology in research must be balanced with strengthening academic competence and scientific ethics. “We will continue to strengthen the insights of lecturers and students in the use of AI to support more innovative, relevant, and quality research. AI is not to replace the role of academics, but as a tool to accelerate and improve the quality of research,” said Prof. Siti Kurnia Rahayu. 

    With the development of artificial intelligence technology, it is expected that FEB and the UNIKOM Postgraduate Faculty can become pioneers in the use of AI for academic research in Indonesia. The FEB and Postgraduate Faculty are committed to support innovation in research by utilizing the latest technology to create research that has a broad impact on the development of science and industry.

  • Improve Student Competence: Unikom Holds It Training Certification For Informatics Engineering Students 

    Improve Student Competence: Unikom Holds It Training Certification For Informatics Engineering Students 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – To improve the competence and expertise of students in the field of Information Technology (IT), the Directorate of Application Development Training and Service Center (AP2SC) of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), in collaboration with the Professional Certification Institute (LSP) Rekhatama, held training certification for students of the Informatics Engineering Study Program of UNIKOM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. This event presented Expert IT Instructor from LSP Rekhatama, Darwan, S.Si., M.M., who was the main speaker.

    In this training, students get a deepening of material about web-based applications using the HTML, JavaScript, and PHP programming languages. Important aspects regarding the implementation of security in application development also became the main focus. “This training aims to make students not only understand how to build web-based applications, but also be able to secure the system from potential cyber threats,” said Darwan in his presentation session.

    Students are also guided to understand the logical framework of programming thinking, or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), in software development. Therefore, trainees are expected to be able to master the workflow of a program as a whole, from planning to implementation.

    This certification activity was greeted enthusiastically by students, who considered it a golden opportunity to deepen their technical skills and to prepare for competency tests in the field of expertise as a Junior Web Programmer, Junior Web Developer, and Data Scientist to obtain certification issued directly by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) which will be an added value in the professional world. This is a form of UNIKOM’s seriousness in supporting students to achieve professional certification through various training programs, intensive guidance, and examination facilities provided to increase competitiveness in the work world. With this training, it is expected that Informatics Engineering students will be more prepared to face challenges in the technology industry and be able to compete professionally in the digital-based work. (Directorate of Hms & Pro) 

  • UNIKOM, APTISI West Java, Binus University and International Institute of Applied Informatics (IIAI) Collaborate To Hold International Seminar 

    UNIKOM, APTISI West Java, Binus University and International Institute of Applied Informatics (IIAI) Collaborate To Hold International Seminar 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) again presented an international academic event by holding a seminar entitled “AI, Equity, and Opportunity: Bridging the Digital Divide.” This seminar was held openly for participants from various backgrounds, both offline at the Smart Building on the 17th floor of UNIKOM and online via the Zoom platform. This seminar was the result of UNIKOM’s collaboration with APTISI West Java, Binus University, and the International Institute of Applied Informatics (IIAI). 

    The event presented a number of renowned speakers in the field of artificial intelligence and applied informatics, including: 1) Prof. Tokuro Matsuo, Ph.D – CEO of IIAI and Professor at Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology, Tokyo, Japan. 2) Prof. Dr. Eng. Takayuki Ito – Kyoto University, Japan. 3) Prof. Zainal A. Hasibuan, Ph.D – UNIKOM Vice Rector IV for Digital Technology & ICT, International Programs & Center of Excellence. 4) Prof. Yuya Yokoyama, Ph.D – Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology, Japan. 5). Prof. Dr. Ir. Ford Lumban Gaol, SMIEEE – Head of Computer Science Doctoral Department, Binus University. The event was hosted by moderator Dr. Salmon Priaji Martana, S.T., M.T., as UNIKOM’s Deputy Director of International Affairs & Cooperation.  

    On this occasion, the Rector of UNIKOM and the Chairperson of APTISI West Java, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., thanked IIAI, BINUS University, and APTISI for working together in organizing this event. Prof. Eddy also emphasized that “the workshop ‘AI, Equity, and Opportunity-Bridging the Digital Divide’ and artificial intelligence are no longer a distant future; they already here, changing the way we do research, innovate, and expand knowledge. This event is more than just a discussion about AI capabilities. Through this workshop, we aim to bridge the digital divide by equipping researchers, educators, and students with the skills to utilize AI in their academic activities.” Prof. Eddy said. 

    Prof. Dr. Eng. Takayuki Ito from Kyoto University, Japan, discussed online material on how the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is implemented into everyday life. He was also invited to discuss the future of Indonesia. Meanwhile, Prof. Tokuro Matsuo, Ph.D., as CEO of IIAI from Tokyo, Japan, said that “AI systems will continue to learn and learn to provide smarter answers in the future. So, there must be a balance. Sometimes we use LLM and AI, but other times we learn in class; we still have to learn using textbooks and the internet, and sometimes we use LLM and AI to find more information,” said Prof. Tokuro.

    Prof. Yuya Yokoyama, Ph.D., of the Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology, Japan, argued that “AI is very useful for life, but at the same time, we must look at the weaknesses; that is, AI can produce something, but we should not trust the results, for example, fake news or fake pictures. There are real figures of people, but their faces are different from other people, and we must assess whether the results are correct or not. Maybe sometimes, but we have to evaluate the content,” said Prof. Yuya.

    The last presentation of material on AI, delivered by Prof. Dr. Ir. Ford Lumban Gaol, the Head of the Doctoral Computer Science Study Program, BINUS University, explained the purpose of AI from his perspective: “AI itself is indeed one of the targets for development for millennial generation friends, especially students; the second is in the context of digital literacy. AI is the key word because there are so many applications or various learning aids that are AI-based; maybe we know the ChatGPT model, which has recently been massively used by students. Today, we bring a bigger context called hyperdemocracy, where people or society can see AI itself in the context of moderating and also taking a consensus from discussions that exist online. Because whatever happens in the world of democracy, everyone has the right, has the desire, and has the freedom to speak,” he concluded.

    This discussion was followed by a question and answer session with the participants guided by the moderator. It is expected that this workshop can become a forum for academics, students, and professionals in understanding the challenges and opportunities in the growing digital era.