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BUKITTINGGI— Nine lecturers from the State Islamic University (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi took part in an international lecturer recognition program organized by UIN Bukittinggi’s International Office in collaboration with Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), Malaysia.
Dr. Irwandi, M.Pd., Head of UIN Bukittinggi’s International Office, told that the lecturer recognition program aims to strengthen faculty capacity and is part of the university’s broader strategy for internationalization.
The international recognition was conducted through a joint lecture series involving lecturers from UIN Bukittinggi and the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at UIS. The program ran from August 29 to September 13, 2025.
The lecturers from four study programs—English Education (Bachelor’s), Arabic Education (Bachelor’s), English Language Teaching (Master’s), and Islamic Communication and Broadcasting (KPI)—participated in the program. The lecturers involved are:
- Dr. Yelfia Dewi, M.A. (Arabic Education)
- Dr. Hayati, M.A. (Arabic Education)
- Dr. Irwandi, M.Pd. (English Education)
- Dr. Widya Syafitri, M.Pd. (English Education)
- Eliza, M.Pd. (English Education)
- Dr. Absharini Kardena, M.Pd. (Master Program of English Language Teaching)
- Dr. Arifmiboy, M.Pd. (Master Program of English Language Teaching)
- Yusuf Affandi, M.Sos. (Islamic Communication and Broadcasting)
- Fajri Ahmad, M.Sos. (Islamic Communication and Broadcasting)
The lecturers actively delivered course material and engaged in cross-border academic discussions attended in hybrid format by students from both UIS and UIN Bukittinggi.
UIN Bukittinggi Rector, Prof. Dr. Silfia Hanani, said that the lecturers’ involvement in the international program reflects global recognition of the institution’s academic quality. “This is a global acknowledgment of the quality of our human resources. Through this program, our lecturers not only teach but also expand scientific networks and strengthen UIN Bukittinggi’s international standing,” Prof. Silfia stated.
She added that the program serves as a strategic platform to enhance academic competitiveness and opens opportunities for collaborative research and curriculum development. UIN Bukittinggi remains committed to encouraging active participation of its academic community in international forums.
Dr. Mahanum binti Mahdun, Chief of delegation of the Faculty of Social Sciences, UIS, expressed appreciation for the joint lecture initiative.
“I am very pleased and moved by the warm reception from the UIN Bukittinggi academic community. The enthusiasm of students from both UIS and UIN Bukittinggi in participating in this joint lecture series is remarkable. It demonstrates a strong spirit of cross-national collaboration that is very positive for the academic development of both institutions,” said Dr. Mahanum.
This cooperation is expected to serve as a foundation for broader future collaboration in teaching, research, and academic exchange between the two institutions. [international office]