Malaysia | September 10, 2025, The Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (UNIMUS), Prof. Dr. Masrukhi, conducted an official visit to Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education in Putrajaya. He was accompanied by the Vice Rector for Cooperation Affairs as part of efforts to strengthen international collaboration in education. During the meeting, the UNIMUS delegation was received by officials from the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) division. The discussion focused on opportunities for collaboration in vocational education development, strengthening TVET programs, and exploring the concept of community colleges. Both parties exchanged insights on strategies to develop vocational education aligned with industry needs, improve the capacity of lecturers and instructors, and open opportunities for joint research and student exchange programs. The Rector of UNIMUS emphasized the university’s commitment to advancing education that produces graduates who are job-ready and adaptable to global challenges. He highlighted the importance of synergy in building a strong vocational education ecosystem. The Malaysian side welcomed the visit and expressed openness to further collaboration, including cross-country training programs and academic partnerships. This visit represents part of UNIMUS’s broader internationalization strategy and its effort to strengthen academic networks across Southeast Asia, particularly in advancing vocational education systems that are relevant to societal and industry demands.

Kendal – The Food Technology Student Association (Himatepa) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, through its Student Capacity Strengthening Program team, organized a community service activity in the form of training on utilizing organic waste to produce compost. The program was held on August 23, 2025, in Ringinarum Village, Kendal. The training involved members of Akashatani (young farmer cadres) as well as local women farmers, who showed great enthusiasm, particularly during the hands-on compost-making practice using organic materials readily available in their surroundings. The activity was structured into two main sessions: a theoretical session and a practical session. During the theoretical session, the Food Technology team delivered materials on the importance of managing organic waste as an environmentally friendly solution to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. Participants were also introduced to the basic principles of composting, the benefits of organic fertilizers for soil fertility, and the economic potential of organic waste utilization. In the practical session, participants directly learned the process of making compost, including sorting materials, mixing, layering, and fermentation. The method applied in this training was the stacked bucket technique, which is simple and easy to implement. Participants actively engaged in each step of the compost production process. The program supervisor, Siti Aminah, explained that the training aimed to achieve two main objectives: reducing the accumulation of organic waste and providing environmentally friendly fertilizers that can be used by farmers themselves or developed into economic products. Through this initiative, the community of Ringinarum Village is expected to become more self-reliant in producing organic fertilizers while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. This activity also reflects Himatepa UNIMUS’s commitment to delivering practical solutions that benefit society, particularly in environmental management and organic agriculture development.

Demak, August 7, 2025 — The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (Unimus) has expanded its collaboration network by forming a strategic partnership with the Environmental Agency (DLH) of Demak Regency. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the DLH office in Demak. This agreement reflects the commitment of both institutions to strengthen synergy in the academic sector while supporting the implementation of the tridharma of higher education, which includes education, research, and community service. The event was attended by the Vice Dean of FEB Unimus, Dr. AM Juma’i, SE, MM, along with faculty leaders and the PPK Ormawa IMM Asy-Syifa team. They were warmly welcomed by the Head of the Demak Regency Environmental Agency and its officials. In his remarks, the Vice Dean of FEB Unimus stated that this collaboration represents a concrete step by the university in building cross-sector partnerships, particularly in addressing environmental issues that are increasingly urgent and require comprehensive, academic-based solutions. He also expressed hope that this partnership would enable lecturers and students to actively contribute to solving environmental challenges in Demak Regency, both through academic activities such as seminars and discussions, and through direct involvement in community service programs. Several programs have been planned as part of this collaboration, including seminars and thematic discussions on environmental economics, community-based waste management training, joint research on the economic impacts of environmental pollution, and community empowerment initiatives focused on environmentally conscious economic practices. Meanwhile, the Head of the Demak Regency Environmental Agency welcomed the partnership and emphasized the importance of translating the agreement into concrete actions that deliver tangible benefits to the community. Through this MoU, FEB Unimus continues to demonstrate its commitment to addressing sustainable development challenges while enriching students’ learning experiences through real-world engagement beyond the classroom. This strategic collaboration is expected to serve as the foundation for a long-term partnership that brings mutual benefits and contributes positively to scientific development, community welfare, and environmental sustainability in Demak Regency.