UNDIP, Semarang (23/10) – Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) has once again achieved a proud accomplishment after seven student teams successfully advanced to the final round in all competition categories of the 2026 National Statistika Ria and Data Science Festival (Satria Data), which will be held at Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, from October 26–28, 2026.
This achievement further strengthens UNDIP’s track record, following its previous successes in winning 1st Place in the Statistics Essay Competition in 2023 and 1st Place in the Big Data Challenge in 2025. The successful qualification of UNDIP delegates across all competition categories demonstrates the consistency and quality of the university’s student research and innovation at the national level.
The team leaders representing UNDIP who successfully advanced to the final round of Satria Data 2026 are:
- Tatia Ovitaning Mandani – Statistics Essay Competition (SEC)
- Muhammad Fikri Julian Nugroho – Statistics Infographic Competition (SIC)
- Nasyah Rizky Putri – Statistics Infographic Competition (SIC)
- Ulinnuha Zaidan Yahya – National Statistics Competition (NSC)
- Fauzan Abdullah – Big Data Challenge (BDC)
- Samuel Fransnico Ourson – Big Data Challenge (BDC)
- Arya Haris Prasetio Siahaan – Big Data Challenge (BDC)
UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., expressed his appreciation for the seven UNDIP student teams advancing to the Satria Data 2026 final.
“The success of seven UNDIP teams in reaching the final is a proud achievement. We want UNDIP students not only to excel in competitions but also to develop data-driven innovations that provide tangible benefits to society. Satria Data is an important momentum to demonstrate that UNDIP’s young talents are ready to contribute to the nation’s progress toward Golden Indonesia 2045,” said the Rector.
Meanwhile, UNDIP Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., emphasized the importance of mentoring and strengthening student competencies.
“The qualification of seven teams across all competition categories demonstrates the potential and academic competitiveness of UNDIP students. We continue to encourage the strengthening of analytical competencies, problem-solving skills, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We hope that all teams will perform confidently, uphold sportsmanship, and deliver the best results for UNDIP,” said Prof. Heru Susanto.
Statistika Ria and Data Science Festival (Satria Data) is an annual program organized by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs, Directorate General of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. The event aims to recognize Indonesia’s best students who excel in statistics and data science.
In 2026, Satria Data carries the theme “Impactful Data Science Talent: Processing Data, Driving the Nation toward Golden Indonesia 2045.” The four competition categories are the Statistics Essay Competition (SEC), Statistics Infographic Competition (SIC), National Statistics Competition (NSC), and Big Data Challenge (BDC).
With comprehensive academic mentoring and full support from the entire academic community, the UNDIP contingent is ready to perform at its best in this prestigious national-level competition. (Public Communication/UNDIP)