Semarang - Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., accompanied by Avizhena Akbar Hersanto, S.H., as campus public relations, attended the Synergy and Grant Assistance Meeting for Muhammadiyah-'Aisyiyah Universities (PTMA) in Central Java with the Institute for Strategic Studies and Partnerships (LKKS) of the Muhammadiyah Central Leadership organised by the Muhammadiyah Regional Leadership (PWM) Central Java. The event, which was held on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 at the Joint Lecture Building (GKB) 1, 7th floor of Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (UNIMUS), aimed to strengthen synergies between PTMAs in the management and optimisation of research grants, community service, and other strategic programs to support the implementation of the chess dharma of PTMA.
In this forum, the leaders of PTMA throughout Central Java actively discussed strategies to increase institutional capacity, grant governance, and explore various forms of research collaboration and academic development. PWM Central Java presented speakers from various parties, including the Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia, the Chairperson of PWM Central Java, and the Head of LLDIKTI Region VI Central Java.
The Chairman of PWM Central Java, Dr Tafsir, M.Ag, emphasised that PTMA has an important role in the progress of the nation. Dr Tafsir also encouraged PTMA to continue to move progressively, away from a conservative mindset. "PTMA should not be considered as a small campus. It must be advanced and modern, producing innovations for the sake of the people and the nation," he explained.
The PLT Head of LLDikti Region VI Central Java, as well as the Chairperson of LPTMA, Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, also emphasised the importance of improving academic quality and real campus contributions to society. ‘PTS in Central Java, including PTMA, must continue to improve to become a quality, competitive, and impactful campus,’ said Prof. Dr Harun.
Wamendikdasmen RI, Fajar Riza Ul Haq, Ph.D. who also attended this meeting gave his commitment to bridge the interests of PTMA towards a superior campus. His capacity as Chairman of LKKS PP Muhammadiyah will be optimised in building strategic networks between PTMA and external partners. ‘PTMA must be a pioneer in innovation and transformation of higher education in Indonesia,’ he said.
The Rector of UMPWR said that this activity is very important in strengthening the academic ecosystem within PTMA. ‘We welcome the initiative of PWM Central Java and LKKS PP Muhammadiyah to bring together PTMA leaders to strengthen networks, share good practices, and work together to become an excellent campus,’ he said.
With active participation in this activity, UMPWR is committed to continuing to improve the quality of the tridarma of higher education through strategic partnerships, transparent and accountable grant governance, and sustainable synergies between PTMA at the regional and national levels. (akb / KP).
