UNDIP, Semarang (June 30, 2025) – The Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) Senate’s Board of Professors held a webinar titled “UNDIP’s Professor Talk,” carrying the theme “Strategies to Enhance Human Resources in Facing Global Competition.” The event took place on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. via Zoom meeting and was also broadcast live on UNDIP TV’s YouTube channel.
Prof. Dr. Adian Fatchur Rochim, S.T., M.T., Vice-Rector for Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Affairs, and Organizational Affairs, opened the webinar. In his remarks, Prof. Adian expressed confidence that the forum would produce a wealth of ideas from UNDIP professors regarding the topic.
“I believe this forum will yield visionary and critical ideas. We must craft concrete strategies using our wisdom, experience, and academic knowledge. Lecturers need to be equipped with new competencies, including AI literacy. Curricula must be updated to align with future workforce needs while maintaining human values as a foundation in navigating technology,” he said.
Speaking about the use of artificial intelligence, Prof. Dr. Ir. Purwanto, DEA., Chair of the UNDIP’s Board of Professors, emphasized that Indonesia is capable of competing internationally, citing QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) as an example of technological innovation.
“AI-related tools such as QRIS are not only competitive but even challenge developed countries. This proves our capability. QRIS can be used in real-time—even by small-scale vendors. It shows that Indonesian human resources are capable,” he explained.
Prof. Ir. Vitus Dwi Yunianto BI, M.S., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU, Chair of Commission D of the Board of Professors, noted in his remarks that the webinar aimed to address strategies for improving human resources.
“This webinar highlights the importance of strengthening HR quality to face global competition, as well as actionable strategies that can be implemented by the government, education sector, and private industries to produce competent, professional, and globally competitive individuals,” he said.
The first keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Imam Robandi, M.T. from ITS, delivered a presentation titled “Harnessing AI for National Advancement.” He described AI as a transformative force across various sectors—health, finance, education, transportation, and agriculture—enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and innovation through task automation, big data analysis, and intelligent decision-making.
The second speaker, Prof. Ir. Mochamad Arief Budihardjo, S.T., M.Eng.Sc, Env.Eng, Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng. from UNDIP’s Faculty of Engineering, presented “From Human to Hybrid Intelligence: Building Excellent and Adaptive HR in a Borderless Era.” His talk covered seven subtopics:
- “New Realities: VUCA World & Borderless Competition” shaped by transformation and globalization.
- “HR Challenges: From Today to the Future,” addressing technical competencies and human capabilities.
- “Key Evolution: From Human to Hybrid” stresses collaboration between humans and digital intelligence.
- “Core Pillars of Hybrid, Excellent, and Adaptive HR” is needed in modern human life.
- “The Critical Role of Technology & Organizational Culture” to drive innovation and growth.
- “Strategies to Build and Sustain Hybrid HR” through human-tech collaboration.
- “Call to Action: Begin the Transformation Now,” positioning humans as central players in change.
The third speaker, Prof. Dr. Kholis Roisah, S.H., M.Hum. from UNDIP’s Faculty of Law, presented “Strategies for Enhancing Human Resources in Facing Global Competition.” She discussed UNDIP’s HR development strategies in relation to its 2025–2029 vision to become a leading research university, with the tagline “Noble and Valuable UNDIP.” Internal challenges include achieving Key Performance Indicators and becoming a World-Class University (WCU), while external challenges involve global competition through frameworks like GATS/MEA and the SDGs.
Concluding the webinar, moderator Prof. Dr. Ir. Sriyana, M.S., IPU, APEC Eng., summarized that Indonesia’s national goals must align with sustainable, forward-looking SDG targets, particularly in human development driven by science and technology. Mastery of AI is not just a tech trend—it is a transformative force that shapes both the present and the future. Understanding AI’s capabilities, impacts, and applications is crucial for individuals, organizations, and communities. The transformation toward hybrid human resources is not optional but essential. AI is not a replacement for humans—but a tool to empower them. (Public Communication/ UNDIP/ Zaila)