The Faculty of Economics and Management of Gadjah Mada University (FEB UGM) successfully organized a Partners’ Meeting with the theme “Building Together: Collaborative Pathways to a Sustainable Future” on Friday (April 25, 2025) at the Auditorium Room, 9th Floor, MM FEB UGM Building in Jakarta. FEB UGM leadership, university representatives, and strategic partners from diverse sectors—including industry, government, banking, NGOs, and international organizations—attended the event.
The Partners Meeting served as a platform to strengthen partnerships, explore new collaborations in education, research, and community service, and design synergistic programs that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This meeting also allowed FEB UGM to gather feedback from its partners. The event also introduced the Research and Development for Societal Impact (RDSI) unit, established in 2025 as a transformation of the Economics and Business Research and Training Center (P2EB), which had operated since 2010.
During the event, the Dean of FEB UGM, Prof. Dr. Didi Achjari, M.Com., Ak. CA. Outlined several strategic initiatives of FEB UGM to support the achievement of the SDGs. These initiatives have been developed primarily to address global challenges such as climate change and rising unemployment due to the artificial intelligence revolution.
“We are committed to innovating the curriculum, including integrating sustainability issues and data analytics,” he explained.
Didi said FEB UGM is also promoting the digitization of education through platforms such as MOOC, Sidek-Edu, and Sidek-ERP. It also emphasizes collaborative research as the basis for creating evidence-based policies.
Meanwhile, Prof. Drs. Gugup Kismono, M.B.A., Ph.D., further introduced the Research and Development for Societal Impact (RDSI) unit of FEB UGM, highlighting the faculty’s commitment to delivering relevant and impactful intellectual contributions to society, business, and industry.
“FEB UGM is committed to delivering intellectual contributions that are relevant, strategic, and have a real impact on society, business, and industry. RDSI provides comprehensive services ranging from research and studies to institutional capacity building and human capital development, as well as technical assistance and consulting in accounting, economics, and management,” Gugup added.
RDSI also organizes TOEFL tests and tax certification programs. In addition, RDSI offers a range of programs based on client needs for various institutions, both private and public sectors, government agencies, and international organizations.
Meanwhile, the Head of the University Quality Assurance and Reputation Unit (SPMRU) at UGM, Prof. Dr. Indra Wijaya Kusuma, M.B.A., emphasized the importance of strengthening global reputation, which must be achieved through concrete achievements such as international accreditation by highly respected institutions and performance in global rankings.
“FEB UGM continues to strive to enhance its academic reputation by strengthening basic research that generates new knowledge, applied research that addresses real-world problems, and teaching innovations, including the development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and AI-based technology,” he explained.
Indra added that alumni contributions are an essential pillar of reputation building, as they have a tangible impact on society. In addition, FEB UGM builds its reputation through strategic collaborations with industry, including research partnerships, internship programs, and consulting services.
This Partners Meeting serves as a pivotal moment to strengthen the collaborative role of stakeholders in creating a sustainable future. Through the active participation of its partners, FEB UGM hopes to build a synergistic network that positively impacts society and the world.
Report by: Shofi Hawa Anjani
Editor: Kurnia Ekaptiningrum
Sustainable Development Goals
