Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR), through its Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta), continues to demonstrate its commitment to expanding academic collaboration and strengthening the quality of its tri-dharma implementation. On Monday, December 1, 2025, at the UMPWR Main Meeting Room, the Faculty officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) and Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). The event was also accompanied by a Visiting Professor session delivered by renowned national academic figure, Prof. Ir. Lilik Retna Kartikasari, M.P., M.AgrSc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng.
The signing was carried out by the Dean of Faperta UMPWR, Dr. Roisu Eny Mudawaroh, S.Pt., M.P., together with the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science UNS, Prof. Ir. Lilik Retna Kartikasari, M.P., M.AgrSc., Ph.D. Additionally, a PKS was signed between the Head of the Animal Science Study Program UMPWR, Faruq Iskandar, S.Pt., M.Si., and the Head of the Master’s Program in Animal Science UNS, Dr. Ir. Ayu Intan Sari, S.Pt., M.Sc.
The event was attended by leaders from both institutions, including the Vice Dean for Academic, Non-Academic, and Student Affairs of the Faculty of Animal Science UNS, Dr. Ir. Adi Magna Patriadi Nuhriawangsa, S.Pt., M.P., IPU., ASEAN Eng., APEC Eng., the Head of the Master’s Program in Animal Science UNS, and the Head of the Bureau of Cooperation and International Affairs UMPWR, Dr. Jeki Mediantari Wahyu Wibawanti, M.Eng., M.Si. Representatives of students from the UMPWR Animal Science Study Program also took part in the event.
This collaboration aims to strengthen synergy in the implementation of the university tri-dharma, covering education, research, and community service. One of the key agenda points discussed was the opportunity for Merdeka Belajar–Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Student Exchange, which opens pathways for UMPWR’s Animal Science students to study at the Faculty of Animal Science UNS.
In addition, through this academic partnership, the Animal Science Study Program of UMPWR also encourages its alumni to pursue further studies in the Master’s Program of Animal Science UNS as part of efforts to enhance human resource quality.
Following the MoA and PKS signing, the event continued with a lecture/Visiting Professor session delivered by Prof. Lilik, titled “Functional Food from Livestock Products.” In her presentation, Prof. Lilik emphasized the importance of innovation and research in producing livestock-based foods that are not only nutritious but also offer functional health benefits. She also encouraged students to actively engage in research aligned with the needs of the future food industry.
Through this collaboration, Faperta UMPWR hopes to foster more joint initiatives, such as collaborative research, lecturer exchanges, ongoing expert lectures, and the development of functional food research rooted in local potential.
The Dean of Faperta UMPWR, Dr. Roisu Eny Mudawaroh, stated that this partnership is a strategic step in strengthening UMPWR’s academic quality. “We hope that this collaboration does not stop at the signing of the MoA, but truly materializes into concrete programs that benefit students and society,” she said.
With the successful implementation of this event, Faperta UMPWR is increasingly committed to advancing higher education quality, particularly in preparing competent, innovative graduates who are ready to compete in the modern animal science field.
