Workshop on the Development of the Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) for the Department of Physics UGM 2023-2027: Efforts to Direct the Tri Dharma Activities towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Adapting to post-COVID-19 pandemic activities, the Department of Physics at UGM is directing its efforts in the Tri Dharma activities to closely align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global framework for achieving sustainable development. In this context, the Department of Physics and FMIPA UGM not only adapt but also actively participate in building a healthier, stronger, sustainable, and inclusive community for a better future. 

Documentation: Presentation of progress reports by each team representative

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Department of Physics UGM held a workshop for the preparation of the Strategic Plan Document (RENSTRA) at The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta. This event is a follow-up activity to the RENSTRA preparation workshop previously conducted on January 24, 2024. The RENSTRA for the Department of Physics is crafted by department mannagement, study program committee, KBK coordinators, laboratory heads, and assisted by Contract Daily Workers. In the earlier session, four teams were formed to discuss different topics: Education and Teaching, Research, Community Service, and Support Resources. In this current session, each internal team presented the crystallized results of their efforts on each topic for collective review and proceeded with the finalization of the RENSTRA.

“The hierarchy of RENSTRA preparation is top-down, unidirectional across all aspects, so the drafting process does not start from scratch but focuses on refining and adjusting the character of each unit,” stated Prof. Drs. Pekik Nurwantoro, M.S., Ph.D.

Documentation: Follow-up discussion and finalization of the RENSTRA

The Workshop for the preparation of the Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) is not just an administrative step but also a concrete initiative to achieve various SDGs-related targets. The Department of Physics, through adapting its Tri Dharma activities, contributes to SDG goal 3 by focusing on building a healthier community, especially in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact. Additionally, through the RENSTRA preparation activities, the Department of Physics establishes a foundation for quality education aligned with SDG goal 4. The department’s vision and mission aim to nurture innovative leaders in the fields of physics and geophysics for a sustainable future. This workshop mirrors a commitment to support SDG goal 9 with a focus on innovation and technology development within the Department of Physics, expected to make a significant contribution to the development of sustainable industries and infrastructure. In formulating the RENSTRA, various stakeholders, including faculty members, program coordinators, KBK coordinators, laboratory heads, and Contract Daily Workers, are involved. The workshop creates partnerships and collaborations in line with the spirit of SDG goal 17. This collaboration is considered a strategic step in achieving common goals.

Dokumentasi: Foto bersama seluruh pihak yang berpartisipasi dalam penyusunan RENSTRA

The preparation of the Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) for the Department of Physics at UGM is expected not only to fulfill the internal needs of the Department but also to have a positive impact on society at large in accordance with the principles of SDGs. The Department of Physics is committed to ongoing innovation and adaptation to support inclusive sustainable development.