Improve Human Resources Quality
UNPRI Holds Socialization of LPDP Scholarships and Erasmus + Research
Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) held a socialization about LPDP Scholarship and Erasmus+ Research. The event entitled "Socialization of LPDP Scholarships and Erasmus + Research" was held at the Mini Hall of the UNPRI Main Campus, Jalan Sampul 3, Medan City on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
The event was attended by the Chairperson of the UNPRI Daily Executive Board (BPH), Dr. Tommy Leonard, S.H, M.Kn, Vice Chancellor I, Abdi Dharma, S.Kom, M.Kom. Chairperson of the Sari Mutiara Medan Foundation, Chairperson of APINDO North Sumatra, and Member of the DPD RI for the North Sumatra Electoral District 2004-2019, Dr. Parlindungan Purba, S.H., M.M. Chairperson of the International Affairs Office of the UNPRI KUI Prof. Dr. Albert M. Hutapea MPH, AIFM, AIFO, Representatives of heads of institutions, bureaus, deans of study programs and 200 permanent UNPRI lecturers.
This socialization aims to provide a broader understanding to UNPRI students and lecturers about LPDP scholarship opportunities and the Erasmus + research program. LPDP scholarships have been proven to provide significant contributions to outstanding but financially disadvantaged students, while the Erasmus+ research program offers valuable opportunities for researchers to develop international knowledge and networks.
Vice Chancellor I of Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI), Abdi Dharma, S.Kom, M.Kom emphasized the importance of routine activities of the UNPRI International Affairs Office (KUI) in improving Human Resources (HR). Abdi Dharma explained that currently UNPRI has 100 permanent lecturers with doctoral degrees and 500 permanent lecturers with master's degrees. He also emphasized that UNPRI continues to improve by providing opportunities for lecturers and alumni to obtain LPDP and Erasmus Plus scholarships. Furthermore, Dharma said that UNPRI has a target to achieve national and international excellence, and is committed to supporting the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045.
Chairman of KUI UNPRI, Prof. Dr. Albert M. Hutapea MPH, AIFM, AIFO also gave a speech, emphasizing the importance of improving UNPRI's HR through socialization with prestigious institutions. In this socialization event, KUI provided technical guidance to participants, with the hope that UNPRI lecturers can take advantage of existing opportunities, especially in obtaining LPDP and Erasmus scholarships. UNPRI's commitment to continue to improve human resources is expected to encourage as many UNPRI lecturers as possible to successfully obtain these scholarships.
Dr. Parlindungan Purba, as a Member of the DPD RI for the North Sumatra Electoral District 2004-2019, also gave a positive view of this socialization. He emphasized that the event demonstrated the ability of UNPRI lecturers to continue to advance and develop themselves, and provided a valuable opportunity for them to improve the quality and quantity of their knowledge.
This socialization event invited Two Professors from the University of North Sumatra (USU) as speakers, Prof. Dr. Saharman Gea, S.Si, M.Si. P.hD related to LPDP and Prof. Mohammad Basyuni, S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D as the Erasmus + speaker.
The enthusiasm of the participants in this activity was reflected in the many participants who actively asked questions and discussed with the speakers. They sought answers to questions related to LPDP scholarships, which reflected the high interest of UNPRI permanent lecturers in higher education opportunities offered by LPDP.