UNDIP, Semarang (26/5) – Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) has once again achieved a remarkable milestone in the national student scientific competition arena. Based on the official announcement from the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Belmawa) of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology regarding the 2026 Student Creativity Program (PKM) selection results, UNDIP successfully strengthened its position as the 4th-ranked university nationally, with 30 PKM proposals receiving full funding.
This prestigious achievement places UNDIP among Indonesia’s leading autonomous universities alongside top institutions such as Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS), and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). The accomplishment further reinforces UNDIP’s reputation as a World-Class University that consistently provides a competitive, adaptive, and inclusive research ecosystem for its academic community.
Togetherness and Inclusive Values Across All Faculties
Responding to this encouraging news, UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., expressed his deep appreciation to all members of the Diponegoro academic community who contributed to this success. He emphasized that the achievement is not merely a numerical accomplishment but a reflection of the strong spirit of collaboration within the university.
“I extend my deepest appreciation to our students, supervising lecturers, and the UNDIP PKM Center team who have worked together tirelessly. Achieving 4th place nationally is the result of collective hard work. At UNDIP, no faculty works in isolation; every academic discipline plays an equal role and strengthens one another in harmony. This is a victory for all of our faculties,” said Prof. Suharnomo.
Echoing this sentiment, UNDIP Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., stated that this achievement serves as a strong source of motivation, particularly because UNDIP has been entrusted to host PIMNAS 2026 (the 39th National Student Scientific Week).
Diverse PKM Innovation Schemes
The strength of UNDIP’s delegation this year is reflected in the diversity of funded innovation schemes, demonstrating student excellence ranging from laboratory research to social and humanities solutions to futuristic ideas.
Of the 30 funded proposals, the distribution is as follows:
- 15 proposals under the Scientific Research field (PKM Riset Eksakta / PKM-RE) scheme, focusing on advanced scientific research.
- 5 proposals under the Creative Design field (PKM Karsa Cipta / PKM-KC) scheme, emphasizing technological innovation and practical solutions.
- 4 proposals under the Entrepreneurship field (PKM Kewirausahaan / PKM-K) scheme, supporting the commercialization of innovative business ideas.
- 2 proposals under the Community Service field (PKM Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat / PKM-PM) scheme, focusing on community empowerment.
- 2 proposals under the Social Humanities Research field (PKM Riset Sosial Humaniora / PKM-RSH) scheme, addressing critical social and policy issues.
- 2 proposals under the Constructive Idea Video field (PKM Video Gagasan Konstruktif / PKM-VGK) scheme, showcasing creative digital-based solutions.
Mapping the Strength of Interdisciplinary Synergy
This achievement was driven by 146 UNDIP students, consisting of 30 team leaders and 116 team members, under the intensive guidance of 26 supervising lecturers. Together, they formed interdisciplinary teams that transcended faculty boundaries, demonstrating the collaborative spirit that characterizes UNDIP.
The Engineering, Science, and Health Cluster serves as the primary foundation for laboratory-based research, consisting of members:
- 49 students from the Faculty of Engineering (FT)
- 45 students from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics (FSM)
- 20 students from the Faculty of Medicine (FK)
The Agriculture, Social Sciences, Humanities, Business, and Vocational Cluster provides strong interdisciplinary perspectives, with the members of:
- 7 students from the Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences (FPP)
- 6 students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP)
- 6 students from the Vocational School (SV)
- 5 students from the Faculty of Humanities (FIB)
- 5 students from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)
Meanwhile, the Law and Psychology Cluster completes the multidisciplinary composition with:
- 2 students from the Faculty of Law (FH)
- 1 student from the Faculty of Psychology (FPsi)
This collective effort was also supported by the broader research ecosystem at UNDIP, including the Faculty of Public Health (FKM) and the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK), fostering an inclusive and achievement-oriented academic environment across the university.
With the funding announcement now finalized, the 30 UNDIP PKM teams will move into the crucial implementation stage of their respective projects. Congratulations to the PKM warriors of Universitas Diponegoro. May this achievement serve as a stepping stone toward even greater success and bring honor to the university at the highest level of national student achievement. (Public Communication/UNDIP/Basid)