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Visiting Professor Program Featuring Prof. Brian Wong Kee Mun

March 25, 2026 No Comments

Semarang, 25 March 2026 – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Diponegoro (Undip), organized a two-day Visiting Professor Seminar and Workshop featuring Professor Brian Wong Kee Mun from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia. The program provides an international academic platform for faculty members and students to strengthen knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and academic publication capacity. The Visiting Professor program will begin with a seminar session discussing contemporary marketing strategies in the digital era. Participants will explore how businesses can effectively engage Generation Y and Generation Z, who dominate today’s digital consumer landscape. Activity Theme / Focus Date Time Location Seminar Winning the Digital Generation: Marketing Strategies for Gen Y and Gen Z Wednesday, April 1, 2026 08.30 – 12.00 WIB Ruang Sidang Utama, 2nd Floor, Dekanat Building, FEB Undip Workshop on Publication From Research to Publication: Writing High-Quality Business Journal Articles Thursday, April 2, 2026 09.00 – 12.00 WIB Room EK.203, Kewirausahaan Building, FEB Undip Manuscript Clinic Workshop Research manuscript mentoring and publication preparation Thursday, April 2, 2026 13.00 – 15.30 WIB Room EK.203, Kewirausahaan Building, FEB Undip   The second day of the program will focus on academic writing and publication skills through the publication workshop. Participants will gain practical guidance on structuring high-quality research manuscripts, meeting international journal standards, and increasing the chances of publication in reputable journals. The program will conclude with a Manuscript Clinic Workshop, where selected participants will receive developmental feedback directly from Prof. Brian Wong Kee Mun. This session is designed to support researchers in refining their manuscripts and exploring opportunities for collaborative publication in Scopus-indexed journals. Through this Visiting Professor initiative, FEB Undip continues to strengthen its commitment to international academic collaboration, research development, and global knowledge exchange, while supporting faculty members and students in advancing their academic and research impact.

FEB Undip Strengthens International Collaboration Through Staff Mobility Program at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa

November 14, 2025 No Comments

The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro (FEB Undip), has successfully completed a Staff Mobility Program at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in Cape Town, South Africa. The delegation, represented by Prof. Dr. Indah Susilowati, M.Sc. and Prof. Dr. Faisal, S.E., M.Si., Dean of FEB Undip, participated in the Land, Life and Society International Conference, held from 7–9 October 2025. The international conference brought together scholars and researchers from various countries to discuss the theme “Politics of Land and Resource Contestation in the Era of Global and Local Crises.” The event served as a platform for sharing insights and experiences on land governance, socio-ecological resilience, and sustainable development amid global challenges. During the conference, Prof. Indah Susilowati delivered a presentation titled: “V2V Action Research for Adaptation to Climate Change and Disruptive Shocks: Revitalising Local Wisdom, Culture, and Traditions (LWCT) on the North Coast of Central Java, Indonesia.” Her presentation highlighted Undip’s community-based research initiatives focused on strengthening local adaptive capacities through the revitalization of cultural and traditional practices to respond to climate and socio-economic disruptions. In addition to participating in the conference, the delegation also engaged in a series of academic discussions and collaborative meetings with UWC faculty members to explore potential long-term cooperation in research, teaching, and academic exchanges. Dean Prof. Faisal emphasized that the program has been a valuable opportunity to expand Undip’s global academic network and strengthen its position as a World Class University. “This collaboration not only enhances academic partnerships but also promotes intercultural understanding and supports Undip’s mission to contribute to global knowledge production,” stated Prof. Faisal. The University of the Western Cape (UWC), known for its strong commitment to social justice and sustainable development, shares common academic values with Undip. The synergy between both institutions is expected to pave the way for future initiatives such as joint research, faculty and student exchanges, and collaborative publications. Through this successful staff mobility program, Undip reaffirms its commitment to international engagement and continuous improvement of academic excellence, contributing actively to global discussions on sustainability, resilience, and inclusive development.

FEB Undip Strengthens Global Academic Collaboration through WCU Program with Groningen University

July 17, 2025 No Comments

As part of its commitment to advancing international academic engagement, the Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Diponegoro (FEB Undip), through the World Class University (WCU) Program, has initiated a strategic collaboration with Groningen University, The Netherlands. Representing FEB Undip in this initiative was Prof. Drs. Waridin, M.S., Ph.D., a senior lecturer from the Department of Economics. During his visit, Prof. Waridin held a series of academic discussions with Prof. Klaus of Groningen University, focusing on establishing a long-term partnership between the two institutions. The visit culminated in the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI), marking a mutual commitment to prepare a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the near future. The proposed areas of collaboration include: Exchange of academic staff and students Joint research initiatives Coordination of educational projects Organization of student development programs such as academic conferences, lectures, short training courses, seminars, and symposia This initiative reflects FEB Undip’s proactive role in building a globally connected academic environment that enhances research, education, and student development through meaningful international cooperation.

Expanding Global Academic Networks: FEB Undip Lecturer Presents Family Business Research at IFERA 2025 in Croatia

June 25, 2025 No Comments

Semarang, June 24, 2025 – The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro (FEB Undip), reaffirmed its presence in the international academic network through the participation of its lecturer, Lala Irviana, S.Sos., S.E., M.M., a lecturer at the Department of Management, FEB Undip, in the IFERA (The International Family Enterprise Research Academy) 2025 international conference which was held in Zadar, Croatia, on June 10-13, 2025. On this occasion, Lala Irviana presented a scientific paper entitled “Women’s Identity and Legitimacy in Family Business: A Micro-Foundational Perspective on Cultural, Religious and Societal Values” which was selected as part of the Work in Progress discussion sessions. IFERA is a global non-profit research organization established in 2001 and specifically accommodates researchers in the field of family business. This year, IFERA received a total of 505 paper submissions representing 38 countries, with the top five countries coming from Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium and Austria. The conference consists of seven types of sessions, including plenary session, Full Paper discussion session, Work in Progress discussion session, Practice Session, Special Session, Doctoral Consortium and Social event. Lala’s participation in IFERA 2025 is the fifth consecutive contribution after previously attending the IFERA Summer School 2021, as well as IFERA conferences in Spain (2022), Poland (2023), and Portugal (2024). This participation is fully supported by Universitas Diponegoro  through the World Class University (WCU) program in the International Academics Networking (IAN) scheme. The involvement of FEB Undip lecturers in a scientific forum like IFERA is a strategic step in strengthening the position of FEB as part of a global academic network, especially in the field of family business. In addition to broadening academic horizons, this participation strengthens the reputation of FEB Undip as a higher education institution that actively engaged in building international research collaborations. Through active participation in international forums such as IFERA, FEB Undip hopes to continue to encourage the emergence of new researchers in the field of family business in Indonesia, as well as strengthen the direction of research development oriented towards achieving world-class standards. We are committed to encouraging the birth of new researchers in the field of family business in Indonesia by actively participating in international academic forums such as IFERA, as well as strengthening the development of research that is directed at achieving international academic standards.