UNIPMA – The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of Universitas PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA) has expanded its partnership network by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA (UHAMKA) on Friday (July 10). The agreement marks a strategic step to strengthen the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi), covering education, research, and community service.

The MoA was signed by the Dean of FKIP UNIPMA, Dr. Muh. Waskito Ardhi, S.Pd., M.Pd., and the Dean of FKIP UHAMKA, Purnama Syae Purrohman, M.Pd., Ph.D. The agreement reflects the commitment of both institutions to strengthening academic collaboration and human resource development.

Through this partnership, the two faculties will develop various collaborative programs, including educational activities, research, community service initiatives, scientific journal management, and other academic development programs.

Dr. Muh. Waskito Ardhi stated that the collaboration is expected to strengthen inter-institutional synergy in improving the quality of higher education.

"We hope this collaboration will further strengthen synergy in education, research, and community service for the advancement of education in Indonesia," he said.

According to Dr. Waskito, the partnership also serves as an important momentum for FKIP UNIPMA to expand the implementation of programs focused on improving educational quality, developing innovative research, and carrying out community service that creates tangible benefits.

In addition to supporting the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education, the collaboration is also intended to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Impactful Campus Program initiated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek).

Through the signing of this MoA, FKIP UNIPMA and FKIP UHAMKA have committed to strengthening sustainable academic collaboration. The partnership is expected to benefit lecturers, students, and the wider community through various joint programs that will be implemented in the future.