SEMARANG, Indonesia (August 22, 2025) – Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) marked a significant moment in its institutional journey with the inauguration of new officials and the taking oath of civil servants and permanent non-civil servant employees on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Prof. Soedarto, S.H. Building, Tembalang Campus.
The oath-taking ceremony was led by UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., involving 16 newly appointed officials, two newly recruited civil servants officially appointed on June 1, 2025, and 106 permanent non-civil servant employees who began their duties on August 1, 2025. Employees are assigned to various faculties, work units, and the university’s teaching hospitals.
In his remarks, the Rector stressed that the oath of office represents a mandate that must be upheld throughout their service.
Prof. Suharnomo urged all employees to step out of their comfort zones and strengthen collaboration among management, faculty, and administrative staff. “Everyone has an important role. With the right mindset, we can move forward together toward positive change,” he said.
In research, the Rector emphasized boosting both the quantity and quality of studies funded by external sources, reducing UNDIP’s reliance on internal funding. Research, he said, should not be treated as a mere obligation of faculty members but as a driver of innovation that benefits society.
Prof. Suharnomo also highlighted the importance of integrity, professionalism, and an adaptive work culture. According to him, a leader’s role is to create a healthy, transparent work environment with open communication, fostering a strong sense of belonging to UNDIP.
“Let’s do our best in our respective fields, grow together, and nurture a shared sense of ownership. Holding office should simplify bureaucracy, not complicate it, so that we can achieve our common goals more quickly. May UNDIP continue to move forward and bring blessings to all,” he concluded.
On this occasion, UNDIP also formally inaugurated 16 officials in their new positions, including:
- Dr. Churun Ain, S.Pi., M.Si., Chair of the Department of Aquatic Resources/ Undergraduate Program in Aquatic Resource Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science;
- Dr. Diah Ayuningrum, S.Pd., M.Si., Secretary of the Undergraduate Program in Aquatic Resource Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science;
- dr. Sigid Kirana Lintang Bhima, Sp.F.M., Subsp.E.M.(K)., M.Sc., Chair of the Department of Surgical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine;
- Dr. Sri Utami Handayani, S.T., M.T., Chair of the Department of Industrial Technology, Vocational School;
- Ulfah Amalia, S.Pi., M.Si., Ph.D., Chair of the Undergraduate Program in Fishery Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science;
- drg. Indah Lestari Vidyahayati, MDSc., Sp.KGA., Chair of the Dentistry Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine;
- drg. Rizky Merdietio Boedi, M.Sc.Fodont., Ph.D., Secretary of the Dentistry Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine;
- dr. Abdul Mughni, M.Si.Med., Sp.B.KBD., Chair of the Subspecialty Surgery Program, Faculty of Medicine;
- Dr. Ary Arvianto, S.T., M.T., Secretary of the Master’s Program in Industrial Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering;
- dr. Astika Widy Utomo, M.Sc., Sp.F.M., Secretary of the Medical Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine;
- Tutik Dalmiyatun, S.Pt., M.Sc., Secretary of the Undergraduate Program in Agribusiness, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences;
- Hadiyanto, S.S., M.Hum., Secretary of the Undergraduate Program in English Literature, Faculty of Humanities;
- Dyah Wijaningsih, S.H., M.H., Chair of the Division of Fundamentals of Law and Law and Society, Faculty of Law;
- dr. Edmond Rukmana Wikanta, M.Si.Med., Sp.B. Subsp.Onk(K), Chair of the Surgery Division, Faculty of Medicine;
- Muhlisin, S.Kom., Resource Supervisor, Jepara Campus Management Board;
- Ridhuwan, S.Si., M.M., Supervisor of Science and Technology Development and Downstreaming, Jepara Campus Management Board.
They are expected to carry out their new responsibilities in support of UNDIP’s mission to become a globally recognized research university.
Through this inauguration and oath-taking ceremony, Universitas Diponegoro reaffirmed its commitment to building a reputation for excellence, integrity, impact, and meaningful contribution to the nation. (Public Communication/ UNDIP/ DHW; ed. Nurul Hasfi)
