Group Photo After the Signing of the Cooperation Agreement (MoU)

Banjarmasin – In support of openness and international collaboration in the fields of education and research, the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM) officially signed a Tripartite Cooperation Agreement (MoU) with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Universitas Negeri Semarang (Unnes) and Sogang University, South Korea, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, held at Hasan Bondan Hall starting at 08.30 WITA.

As part of the ongoing digital transformation and the development of cross-institutional academic information systems, the ICT Team of FKIP ULM viewed this event as a strategic opportunity to strengthen the role of information technology in the implementation of the collaborative programs — including research cooperation, academic information exchange, and online or hybrid faculty and student exchange programs.

The signing ceremony was attended and officiated by:

• Dean of FKIP ULM, Sunarno Basuki
• Dean of FMIPA Unnes, Edy Cahyono
• Representative of Sogang University, Won Koo Lee (represented by Edy Cahyono)
• Dean of the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, UIN Antasari, Hamdan
• Dean of Uniska, Hengki — as part of the strategic affiliation supporting the implementation of the inter-institutional collaboration.

Also in attendance were:

• Vice Dean I of FKIP ULM, Deasy Arisanty
• Head of the Chemistry Education Department, Rusmansyah
• Head of UPKH FKIP ULM, Emma Rosana Febriyanti, and team
• The FMIPA Unnes collaboration team and lecturers from the Chemistry Education Department.

The ICT Team of FKIP ULM prepared digital infrastructure and platforms to support the upcoming collaborative programs, such as the management of partnership data, the provision of cross-campus digital collaboration spaces, and the optimization of technology-based communication media that enable international cooperation.

Dean of FKIP ULM, Sunarno Basuki, stated that this partnership marks a progressive step forward in strengthening institutional capabilities to meet global challenges in education and research. The ICT FKIP team remains committed to providing ongoing technological support to ensure the success of this collaboration.

MoU Signing Ceremony

The signing of this Cooperation Agreement is a follow-up to the initial understanding between the Chemistry Education Department of FKIP ULM and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Universitas Negeri Semarang (Unnes), in which FKIP ULM, through the related department, expressed its commitment to actively participate in the implementation of education, research, and community service (PkM) programs that also involve Sogang University, South Korea.

This program is part of the Leading University Project for International Cooperation (LUPIC) — a global initiative aimed at supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnership for the Goals. The main focus of this collaboration is to strengthen STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) learning that is collaborative, cross-country, and sustainable.

In this context, the ICT Team of FKIP ULM recognizes its crucial role in supporting the digitalization of LUPIC program implementation, including:

• Providing technological facilities for seminars, laboratory practices, and training activities,
• Developing cross-institutional digital collaboration platforms,
• Managing data-driven and multimedia-based documentation, and
• Utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology in STEM experiments and learning.

As an institution entrusted to be part of LUPIC, FKIP ULM is expected to contribute by providing facilities, participants, and implementation sites involving students, lecturers, and partner schools. The ICT Team of FKIP ULM is fully committed to serving as an integral part of the initiative — ensuring that the technological and information systems aspects run smoothly, are well-documented, and can be replicated for future collaborations.

Group Photo with the Attendees

Following the signing of the Tripartite Cooperation Agreement (MoU) on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the implementation of the international collaboration between FKIP ULM, FMIPA Unnes, and Sogang University was immediately carried out on August 13–14, held at FKIP ULM and SMAN 1 Alalak, Barito Kuala. The ICT Team of FKIP ULM played a vital role in supporting the activities through technological assistance and digital documentation.

The implementation included an international seminar themed “Redesigning Chemical Synthesis Pathways for Environmental Sustainability” and “IoT in Chemistry Learning.” The seminar was attended by lecturers, teachers, and students from ULM, UIN Antasari, and Uniska. During the event, the ICT FKIP ULM team provided technical support for presentation devices, connectivity, and digital documentation to ensure the sessions ran smoothly and that materials could be accessed widely after the event.

In the afternoon session, the activities continued with STEM-based learning practices such as Project-Based Learning (PjBL) eco print and Microscale Chemistry Practicum, conducted in the Chemistry Laboratory of FKIP ULM. This learning approach was designed to integrate local wisdom—such as the use of local plants in chemistry experiments—with technological approaches while promoting environmentally friendly chemical practices through the use of micro-scale tools and materials to reduce laboratory waste.

From the ICT perspective, this approach demonstrates the potential for deeper integration between IoT, STEM, and educational technology. The ICT FKIP ULM team plans to further explore the use of digital platforms and data loggers to support micro-scale experiments and project-based learning in the future.

The Head of the Chemistry Education Department, Rusmansyah, stated that in support of these activities, the department also received equipment grants, including:

• 1 unit of 3D printer
• 8 sets of STEM Chemistry Kits, consisting of test tubes, Y-pipes, droppers, 10 mL beakers, 10 mL Erlenmeyer flasks, glass funnels, 5 mL dilution flasks, watch glasses, 5 mL measuring cylinders, 1 mL volumetric pipettes, test tube racks, vials, and test tube clamps.

The ICT Team of FKIP ULM views this activity as a concrete example of cross-institutional and interdisciplinary synergy, where technology and education complement each other to create more innovative, collaborative, and sustainable learning. Moving forward, ICT FKIP ULM is committed to supporting the digitalization of STEM practices, the use of IoT-based experimental data, and the development of digital platforms for documentation and publication of international collaborative activities.

With strong inter-institutional synergy and reliable digital infrastructure, ICT FKIP ULM remains committed to contributing to the implementation of technology-based innovative learning, as part of the ongoing transformation of higher education toward a global and sustainable direction