Several professors from Universitas Gadjah Mada participated in the Academic Leadership Training on Innovative Transformation for University Development and Empowerment (The Altitude) on Friday (Jan. 31) at the UGM Senate Hall.
This leadership training, aimed at professors from various national universities, focuses on enhancing the commitment to dignified and innovative education.
Since last year, The Altitude has been joined by over 50 professors from Indonesia to improve leadership capacity in a Training of Trainers (ToT) format.
This year’s session focused on leadership and collaborative innovation in industry and technology. The UGM Professors’ Board (DGB UGM) provides a platform for professors to share knowledge and transform students.
Chair of DGB UGM, Professor Muhammad Baiquni, stated that The Altitude is a significant step for UGM and national universities in contributing to human, economic, and national development.
The meeting also strengthens the position of professors as the highest academic rank.
“Hopefully, the innovations and dedication of professors will pave the way for scientific advancements,” Professor Baiquni said.
He emphasized the importance of leadership based on the concept of “Astha Brata,” meaning “Earthbound Leadership,” which involves resilience, courage, and balance.
“We need to be resilient and courageous while maintaining balance and providing guidance,” he explained.
Regarding innovation development, Professor Sang Kompiang Wirawan, Secretary of the Directorate of Business Development at UGM, mentioned that UGM promotes transformation and innovation by building a teaching, research, and socio-entrepreneurial university.
These are realized through the Science Technopark program initiated by UGM in 2018.
“We aim to focus on environmental and social issues,” Professor Wirawan said.
He emphasized that innovation should develop organically, not solely for profit. Initially, the Science Technopark had no dedicated location, but it had a strong concept, which was later realized in the UGM Innovation and Creativity Hub (GIK UGM), further strengthening UGM’s commitment.
Author: Tasya
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya
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