Sep 11
In a modest grocery store aisle, Prof. Farish A. Noor, a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences at ÖйúPÕ¾ (UIII), encountered a toy dragon. At first glance, it was nothing extraordinary, just a cheap plastic figure among countless others. But for Prof. Noor, this toy symbolized something much more...
Sep 04
Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia, scheduled for May 3–5, 2024, is a significant event, not only for the Catholic community but for the entire nation. This historic occasion offers Indonesia a rare opportunity to showcase its distinctive approach to pluralism on the global stage.In honor of Pope Francis' visit, the book "Salve, Peregrinans Spei!"...
Aug 26
DURHAM – During the 2024 Durham Islamic Finance Summer School (DIFSS), Iqbal Khan, the CEO of Fajr Capital UAE, stated that global Islamic financial assets are predicted to exceed six trillion USD by 2026. The strong value of Islamic finance and its gradually expanding penetration have led to exponential growth in the industry over more...
Aug 22
I have recently returned from a month as a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Center of Islam and the Global Challenges (IGC) at the ÖйúPÕ¾ (UIII) in Depok, West Java. This was my first visit to Indonesia and I was fortunate to have been given a month to interact with my Indonesian colleagues and learn about Islam in...
Aug 21
The success of the Summer Training on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (STQ2M) at the Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS), ÖйúPÕ¾ (UIII), is no coincidence. It is the culmination of meticulous planning, teamwork, and the unwavering dedication of individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes. As Dr. Philips...
Aug 19
In recent years, the demand for rigorous methodological training in Indonesia has seen a significant rise. Researchers, academics, and students across the country are increasingly recognizing the importance of mastering both qualitative and quantitative methods to enhance their research and contribute meaningfully to their fields. At the forefront...
Aug 18
Depok, 16 August 2024 - In recent months, the Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) has made significant progress on the global stage. The university’s growing reputation is attributed to its alignment with the high academic standards of leading global institutions, highlighted by its recent success in implementing dual degree...
Aug 15
The first cohort of UIII’s Dual Degree programs, consisting of 14 students from the Faculty of Islamic Studies, embarks on their educational journey to the University of Edinburgh and SOAS University of London, UK. In a ceremony held on August 14, 2024, reflections from UIII’s faculty and administration reveal the deeper significance...
Aug 02
Dr. Bambang Sumintono, Head of the PhD in Education program at UIII, has called on Indonesian researchers to focus on quality over quantity in researching educational leadership. His recommendation stems from a systematic literature review he conducted, which was published as a book chapter by Routledge.The chapter, published in 2024, is part of...
Jul 28
In a significant meeting in Doha, two weeks ago, former Indonesian Vice President H.M. Jusuf Kalla urged Hamas to unite with Al Fatah and strengthen internal cohesion. Speaking to Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 12th, 2024 Kalla emphasized, "Without unity of aspirations and institutions, resolving the Gaza problem will only become...
Jul 27
In a discreet location outside Kuala Lumpur, a few months ago, a critical meeting took place aimed at addressing one of the world's most enduring conflicts. On the evening of May 5th, 2024 representatives from the Palestinian Hamas delegation met with Indonesian diplomats to explore paths to peace amidst the escalating violence in the Gaza...
Jul 26
Siti Amaliah, an Indonesian student at Yarmouk University, Jordan, has spent six months as an intern at the Secretariat Office of Universitas Islam International Indonesia (UIII). While her time at UIII was supposed to be just an internship, she admits that it turned into a journey of a paradigm shift, changing her perspective of what...
Jul 09
Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque Jakarta, Prof. Dr. KH. Nasaruddin Umar, in his keynote speech during a recent's research launch on Green Islam research in Indonesia by PPIM UIN Jakarta, underscored the theological imperative for environmental stewardship. "Our fatal shortcomings as human beings come from the arrogance that we are the...
Jul 08
Dr. Lena Larsen, Program Director of the Norwegian Center for Human Rights, University of Oslo, Norway, warned early career researchers about the dangerous trends in academia during the 2nd Graduate Forum of the UIII Faculty of Education, held from July 4 to 5, 2024, in collaboration with the American Institute for Indonesian Studies...
Jul 07
In a world where climate change and environmental degradation are pressing challenges, the role of educational institutions in fostering climate awareness and leadership is crucial. A recent study titled "Ulama and Climate Change in Indonesia: Curriculum Analysis and Integration Strategy for Climate Change Issues in Islamic Higher Education,"...