Bangkalan – The Embassy of the Czech Republic is exploring collaboration with Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, on January 26 2024.

The visit of the Embassy of the Czech Republic was welcomed by the UTM academic community to follow up on cooperation in the field of education.

In his speech, the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Dr. Achmad Amzeri, explained that UTM has established MoUs with several universities in the Czech Republic.

“We already have MoUs with several Czech universities such as Palacky University. And we hope that in the future more and more will be presented," said Amzeri.

Furthermore, Amzeri said that what had not been (done) was research, hopefully there would be research collaboration in the future.

The visit of the Embassy of the Czech Republic to UTM aims to establish partnerships in the field of education, especially opportunities to continue studying abroad.

In her speech, Gabriella Benetkova, as DCM of the Czech Embassy in Jakarta, admitted that she was happy.

"This visit is a follow-up to the presence of several of our students at the end of last month," said Gabriella.

According to her, this visit was also to follow up on offers of cooperation in the education sector between the two parties.

“We should know that there are universities in Czechia that study Indonesian and its culture. This is good news for bilateral relations between the two countries," she said.

Furthermore, Gabriella stated that regarding the possibility of student exchange cooperation, there is already Erasmus mundus, which is European Union funding for third countries. However, not all Czech universities accept this funding mechanism.

"We at the embassy fully facilitate these opportunities, but technically we need to first find a companion university that suits UTM's needs," she explained.

In the final session, the Rector of Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Dr. Safi'., SH., MH stated that the results of this meeting were very useful and it is hoped that this can be followed up. "There is a lot of important information that we got from Miss Gabriella, we hope we can follow up on it, such as competency certification and educational cooperation," he said.

Universitas Trunojoyo Madura has received 1142 student visits until January 2024. These visits came from SMA/SMK/MA in the East Java region.

The purpose of this visit was to provide information to students directly about the future potential of the departments at Universitas Trunojoyo Madura and related to the jobs of graduates.

Apart from that, it was also to find out how big the opportunity is to be accepted from each study program at Universitas Trunojoyo Madura. The visiting reception activity was filled with the delivery of material from study programs at UTM, by Supriyanto as Head of Academic and Student Affairs Bureau. Apart from that, general material related to the college entrance selection process was also presented by Luthfi Awwalia as Coordinator of the Integrated Services Unit.

Apart from that, on the same occasion, Supriyanto as chairman of the Academic and Student Affairs Bureau, said that Universitas Trunojoyo Madura accepted new students by appreciating the achievements of prospective students. Among them are academic and non-academic achievements, both national and international, including for hafidz and hafidzah.

Universitas Trunojoyo Madura offers many scholarships for underprivileged students who want to continue their studies and have achievements. These include KIP Lectures, achievement scholarships, Quran hafidz scholarships and many more scholarships that can be taken when students are in their third semester.

Supriyanto expressed his gratitude for choosing Unversitas Trunojoyo Madura as the destination for the visit of SMA/SMK/MA students. "We hope that Trunojoyo Madura University can become one of the main choices for students," explained Supriyanto.

Bangkalan – Universitas Trunojoyo Madura officially launched the UTM Integrated Service Unit (ULT) to maximize services for the community and students.

The presence of ULT emphasizes UTM as an open campus, an informative campus that strives to provide the best service to the public.

Dr Safi', SH, MH as Rector of UTM in his speech explained that by launching ULT, he would be able to maximize the quality of services on the UTM campus for the public and students.

This was emphasized during the Media Gathering and Launching of the Integrated Service Unit (ULT) at Universitas Trunojoyo Madura. Located in the Main Graha Lobby of the Integrated Rectorate, 1st Floor, on 19 January 2024.

The Rector explained that ULT was a consequence of UTM being designated as a Public Service Agency.

"Since UTM was designated as BLU, UTM has become the object of inspection by the Financial Audit Agency (BPK)," said Safi'.

According to him, in order to avoid fraud, UTM formed a new unit, namely ULT, and it is hoped that ULT can carry out service activities according to its main duties and functions. Safi' hopes that ULT's presence can improve and accelerate the quality of service at UTM.

"That's why we are aiming for IT-based services, and at the beginning of this year the system will be implemented in its entirety," he explained.

Safi’ explained that UTM's tagline—Excellent, Resilient, Independent—is increasingly realized through the provision of optimal services.

"So here there are things that have to be forwarded to the authorized units and officials, but the door can be through this ULT," he explained.

Furthermore, Safi' explained that later all information services, including information needs, would be integrated with ULT and collaborate with PPID. In 2023, PPID itself received an award for being informative by the Central Information Commission.

"All information about academic services, financial information, activity information can be accessed through ULT, both the academic community and the general (public) who are interested in service needs at UTM," he concluded.

Bangkalan – The inauguration and handover of the positions of Student President (Presma) and Deputy Student President (Wapresma) of Universitas Trunojoyo Madura was successfully held on Wednesday, January 10 2024.

The inauguration ceremony for Presma and Vice President as well as the Deputy Chair and Members of the Student Representative Council (DPM) was attended directly by UTM leaders.

Handover of office from PPresma 2023 Period Ahmad Roby Gunawan and Ahla Nurus Saada to Presma elected 2024, Moh. Anis Anwari and Yuli Kurrotul Binti Aini took place solemnly located on the 5th floor of the UTM Rectorate Building.

Dr. Safi, SH, MH, Chancellor of UTM expressed his thanks and appreciation for the performance of Presma and Vice President for the 2023 period.

"Hopefully everyoneactivities and programs that are successfully implemented are recorded as good deeds and can be continued with things that have not been completed by the new Presma," he said.

Safi emphasized that the elected Presma and Vice President as well as the DPM and members could carry out their mandate well.

"We hope that the elected President and the Student Senate can carry out their duties and responsibilities according to their functions more effectively," he requested.

The Rector of UTM also did not hesitate to express his apologies if so far there have been shortcomings and mistakes that are unpleasant.

"Once again, we apologize for any shortcomings and mistakes on behalf of the leadership and the academic community that may have been displeasing to the President and Vice President of the Student Body, as well as the Student Council members who have completed their terms," he concluded.