BINUS GLOBAL NEWSLETTER

brings you the latest updates on internationalization at BINUS UNIVERSITY

Market Relevant Education

In 2016, BINUS FOUNDATION celebrated its 35th birthday proud with young alumni starting businesses and our researchers initiating projects that contribute to Indonesia’s rapid socio-economic growth. Next to an array of short educational collaborative initiatives and student extracurricular engagements, BINUS UNIVERSITY hosted two large events on entrepreneurship – 5th UNESCO-APEID Meeting and BINUS UNIVERSITY 1st Presidents’ Forum. Though such initiatives, BINUSian community embodies market relevant education. Let’s take a look at some of the initiatives closing the year 2016. 

BINUS SPOTLIGHT

BINUS UNIVERSITY Becomes an A-Accredited University

On 28th December 2016, BINUS UNIVERSITY obtained an ‘A’ accreditation from the National Accreditation Board of Higher Education (BAN-PT). This achievement positions BINUS UNIVERSITY as one of 49 higher education institutions that are A-accredited in Indonesia hence demonstrating the university’s upper-hand in the sector. Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education, Mr Muhammad Nasir announced ... Read more.

INDONESIA SPOTLIGHT

Burgeoning Mobile Technologies Demand and Supply Gap

Transportation sector in Indonesia exemplifies the potential of mobile applications for market penetration. Go-Jek application launched in 2015 was downloaded more than 17 million times within a year. Mobile application allows easy ordering and quick arrival of motorcycle driver to location appealing to technologically savvy young urban Indonesians and the growing middle class with a taste for gadgets. Read more.

INSPIRING STORIES OF BINUSIAN

Dream BIG : From Jakarta to San Fransisco on a Bicycle

After doing his Bachelor in Design of Visual Communication and his Masters Degree of Creative Marketing from BINUS International, he found himself a job. Like most of us, he soon felt an urge that there must be more beyond the everyday life he was living. And one day, he... Read more.

BINUSIAN make a Documentary of a Dancer

As a higher-education institution that nurtures the creative mindset of its students, BINUS UNIVERSITY students Ms Raihana Safira Wardani and Ms Raihani Safira Wardani recently made a documentary titled ‘Life as a Dancer in Indonesia’ which focuses on the career of iconic Indonesian dancer... Read more.

BINUS COLLABORATIONS

BINUS Partnering with Tomas Bata University

Leading higher education institution in Indonesia, BINUS UNIVERSITY initiated a partnership with Czech Republic’s Tomas Bata University encompassing the scope of student exchange programmes, showcasing student projects as well as tourism promotion-related activities. Read more.

Hosting Training Programme on Child Protection Laws

From 5th – 8th December 2016, BINUS UNIVERSITY hosted a training programme regarding sexual exploitations of children alongside its partner, End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography & Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes Indonesia (ECPAT Indonesia) at...Read more.

RESEARCH

Lecturers Develop KNOKBAM Brand

BINUS UNIVERSITY lecturers and researchers Ms Mita Purbasari Wahidiyat, Ms Yunida Sofiana, and Ms Octaviana Rombe have recently completed their year-long research on environmentally-friendly alternatives to wood for the production of household furniture. Read more.

Research Article on Laser-Induced Spectroscopy

BINUS UNIVERSITY lecturer and researcher Dr Rinda Hedwig recently released her research paper on the application of laser-induced spectroscopy (LIBS) to test and analyse trace elements biological and food samples; Dr Rinda Hedwig also serves as the Leader of RIG Photonics and Computer Systems. Read more.

EVENT

Mixed-class Field Project: Understanding Jakarta

On 13th December 2016, BINUS UNIVERSITY initiated a field project that involved classes of different study programmes. The project themed ‘Understanding Jakarta’ aimed for students to develop an understanding of the socio-economic complexities of urban life in Jakarta. Read more.

LIFE AT BINUS

AIESEC BINUS Realising the Sustainable Development Goals

BINUS UNIVERSITY recently initiated a partnership with renowned organisation, AIESEC, which focuses on realising the Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the United Nations. As part of the partnership, BINUS UNIVERSITY and its partner is poised to... Read more.

ARTVOLUTION 2016: Uniting Through Art of Fashion

BINUS Northumbria School of Design Fashion Program, Graphic Design and New Media Program, as well as BINUS INTERNATIONAL’s Film Program gathered together to celebrate a week-full of exhibitions, seminars, workshops, competitions, as well as... Read more.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer Program: SME Business in Indonesia - From Bali to the World!

From 3-15 July 2017, BINUS UNIVERSITY offers an exciting short program in business export to student travelers looking to explore Bali of Indonesia. The two week program with one week in Jakarta and one week in Bali is organized in cooperation with Udayana University and... Read more.

Partnering with the International Peace Foundation

BINUS UNIVERSITY is proud to announce its cooperation with the International Peace Foundation, through which the university will host an esteemed Nobel laureate on February 8, 2017 as part of the foundation’s 6th ASEAN event series titled "Bridges – Dialogues Toward a Culture of Peace".Read more.