Professor Nurul Indarti has been officially inaugurated as a professor of management at the UGM Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM).
The ceremony occurred on Tuesday (Aug. 27) at the UGM Senate Hall. Professor Nurul Indarti’s appointment marks a significant achievement for the Management Study Program. She is the first female professor in this program and remains the only active female professor at FEB UGM following Professor Sri Adiningsih’s passing.
Professor Indarti expressed her gratitude for being appointed Professor at the age of 48. She was surprised to be the first female in the Management program to achieve this rank.
“I am grateful and relieved because this responsibility has been pending since November 2020, and I am glad to have fulfilled it. This is my public accountability for what I have received as a professor,” Professor Indarti told reporters.
As a woman, Professor Indarti mentioned that she felt supported in her journey to becoming a professor thanks to the encouragement and support from her family.
“I have felt facilitated in many situations, especially because my family has been very supportive. My social support infrastructure is excellent for supporting my career,” she said.
Professor Indarti believes that family support is crucial to achieving one’s dreams. She believes that when someone strives to achieve their goals or dreams, family should be the primary source of moral support.
Looking ahead, Professor Indarti hopes other lecturers in the Management program, especially women, will succeed similarly. She believes that her achievements result from valuing the process of seeking knowledge and persisting in efforts.
“When we commit to working, we must dedicate ourselves to learning and not view it as a burden. This way, when we conduct research, the outcomes are something we truly enjoy,” she explained.
As noted, in her inauguration speech titled “Viewing Entrepreneurship from the Margins: Ethnic, Gender, and Social Perspectives,” Professor Indarti emphasized that certain ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups often face discrimination and difficulties that hinder their ability to start and run businesses.
Therefore, she suggested that marginal perspectives on entrepreneurship should be included in university entrepreneurship curricula.
“Marginal perspectives on entrepreneurship could be incorporated into higher education curricula, complementing the traditionally finance-focused perspectives,” she said.
Reporter: Hanif
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Photographer: Donnie
Post-editor: Afif