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Two Great Alumni of FPIK UNDIP Teach How to Face Job Challenges

Two Great Alumni of FPIK UNDIP Teach How to Face Job Challenges

by | Nov 18, 2021 | Achievement, News

FPIK, SEMARANG – The Department of Fishery Products Technology (THP) of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Diponegoro University (FPIK UNDIP) invited two great alumni to come to the Diponegoro campus online in order to teach and share experiences with juniors. In the Alumni Teaching session with the theme “Strengthening Alumni Networks to Face Work Challenges”, the professional alumni referred to are Arlies Meta Nugraha, S.Pi, M.M. who is currently the Head of Account Management at Kalbe E-Health; and Ardhiansyah Rohman Palani, S.Pi who served as Sales Manager of PT Sinta Prima Feedmil.

The discussion by Arlies Meta Nugraha entitled “Challenges and Opportunities for Alumni Towards the World of Work”. He stated that even though he had a career in a field that was not the same as his studies, he considered this to be a challenge for students to face in the future. Arlies who is the second year batch of the THP FPIK UNDIP Study Program said that by entering the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, the opportunity to create a job market is increasingly wide open and does not demand only one discipline. He has proven that fishery graduates can occupy quite prestigious positions in the pharmaceutical company. “Therefore, opportunities will always be wide open on the condition that students are able to take advantage of these opportunities,” said Arlies.

According to Arlies, since 2019 the data on the number of university graduates is 1.3 million people, 18.7 percent or 244,000 are graduates of education science study programs. Of the total number of graduates, there are 1.2 million graduates from August 2019 to August 2020, of which 60 percent are not working or have no business, while 32.9 percent are trying to find work. This data, when compared with the trend of job availability according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), in February 2019 was still dominated by three sectors, namely the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sector (29.46 percent); Trade Sector (18.92 percent); and Manufacturing Industry Sector (14.09 percent). “Being a student today is required to continue to develop themselves to be more creative and innovative and to build as many networks as possible, especially with alumni. So that when they graduate, they already have adaptive human resources and are ready to compete in this autonomous and disruptive era,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Ardhiansyah Rohman Palani, one of the alumni who was invited to this activity, confirmed Arlies’ statement. Carrying the material entitled “Strengthening Alumni Networks Towards Superior Human Resources”, Ardhiansyah Rohman Palani reminded Human Resources (HR), to be one of the main sources in carrying out every activity in small organizations or large organizations. Organizations will demand their human resources to always be productive, innovative, and creative so that this organization can continue to survive and develop. “There are five characteristics of quality human resources, including being tenacious, diligent, innovative, honest and dedicated,” said Ardhiansyah.

With superior human resources, said Ardhiansyah, it will help Indonesia’s role in realizing a better life. On the other hand, the development of technology is also increasingly demanding that we continue to be innovative and creative. “Therefore, UNDIP graduates must be tenacious, diligent, innovative, honest and highly dedicated in order to become a superior resource in an era that is widely identified as VUCA or short for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity.”

The Dean of FPIK UNDIP, Prof. Ir. Tri Winarni Agustini, M.Sc, P.hD, when contacted on Thursday (18/11/2021) positively welcomed the Teaching Alumni activities. According to Prof. Tri Winarni, this activity involving alumni is the second series after the previous year, an activity involving alumni of the Department of Fishery Products Technology was held. “Seeing the enthusiasm of the participants, I think this activity can increase the students’ optimism in facing the challenges of the world of work. So I hope that this activity can be a forum for alumni to motivate younger siblings in improving their welfare, especially in opening job opportunities,” he hoped.

The teaching Alumni event which was held on the second weekend of November 2021 was attended by 195 participants consisting of lecturers and undergraduate students from the Fisheries Product Technology Study Program and study programs at FPIK UNDIP and held online. (Source: undip.ac.id | Tim Humas UNDIP)

Ranny Ramadhani, Alumni of Marine Science FPIK UNDIP Recognized by DIVE Magazine as Women in Conservation

Ranny Ramadhani, Alumni of Marine Science FPIK UNDIP Recognized by DIVE Magazine as Women in Conservation

by | Jul 18, 2021 | Achievement, News

FPIK, SEMARANG – For Ranny Ramadhani Yuneni, having a desire to participate in preserving the marine world was felt since he studied at Diponegoro University (UNDIP) in 2009. When she was a student of the Marine Science Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) UNDIP, Ranny felt that his choice was right and he really fell in love with the ocean. Therefore, after graduating, the woman who was born in Cilacap on March 20, 1991, chose to be totally active in the marine sector. Since 2013, she has chosen to work for WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Indonesia. “Currently I am a member of WWF Indonesia in the Marine and Fisheries Program in Indonesia, specifically coordinating Shark and Ray Conservation Specialists,” said Ranny in an interview, Thursday (15/7/2021).

Ranny, who is currently completing her Masters Study Program (S2) in Postgraduate Environmental Science at Udayana University Bali, admitted that she worked on marine species issues, especially Marine Megafauna such as Sharks and Rays. Having spent more than nine years in conservation and marine activities, this alumni of SMA N 2 Tangerang admitted that her determination to enter this field was stronger after joining the Marine Diving Club (MDC) as a member of class XVII since 2010.

“After that, I explored diving in many waters inside and outside Indonesia with at least >450 logs dives with Advance OW PADI level. In starting my career, I was placed in a quite remote area in Raja Ampat Papua to educate children about the importance of loving and caring for coral reefs and sharks in the ocean,” she said of his experience. For her love and consistency in caring for species in the sea, when he was 20 years old, Ranny was named a Manta Ambassador to support the periodic research of Manta Rays in the Komodo Islands, East Nusa Tenggara in 2013. Since then he has been increasingly consistent in supporting the government in managing Sharks and Rays sustainably.

Photo: Quoted from Sally Snow’s Instagram page

“on a dive to recover an acoustic receiver with #LAMAVE and @wwfphilippines in the Sulu Sea”

She also continues to innovate in the development of marine species bycatch mitigation technology with the aim of increasing the survival rate of these species caught by catch. In addition, she also supports several researches on the carrying capacity of diving tourism in marine protected areas and actively plays a role in the campaign to reduce shark consumption at WWF Indonesia, known as the #SOSharks Campaign.

“As an alumnus of UNDIP, I am very proud. I got a lot of marine knowledge on campus which is very helpful in the activities that I do now. For me, the meaning of success is being able to share knowledge as widely as possible and being able to play a role in “mainstreaming” marine species, especially sharks and rays in Indonesia,” explained the female alumni of SMP N 1 Tangerang.

Her involvement in research or research on the marine world is now also getting more intense. In the Shark-Stingray conservation program involving more than 60 students, for example, the scope of activities has spread from the western to the eastern parts of Indonesia. No wonder her name is listed in various publications such as theses, theses and journals at 22 universities in Indonesia; also its contribution in providing marine data nationally. Ranny also continues to actively initiate the implementation of the Indonesian Shark-Stingray which will be held from 2015 to 2021. In this forum, more than 350 national and regional researches have been presented, ranging from biology-ecology, socio-economics, and conservation-management. Ranny is also active in the Threatened Species Working Group (TSWG) CTI-CFF which covers six (6) countries in the world’s coral reef triangle area.

Photo: Quoted from the undip.ac.id page

Photo: Ranny wearing a red shirt. Quoted from Riyanni Dangkaru’s Instagram page “Serunya liburan di Bali, semakin banyak turis dari penjuru dunia yang memilih bersenang-senang disini. Ada yang memilih paket liburan hemat….”

Photo: Quoted from Ranny Ramadhani’s Instagram page “There is always more to thank for than to complain about ???? But anyway, menyelam dengan Pari Manta itu selalu menjadi salah satu pengalaman yang gak pernah bosan dilakukan! ….“

Photo: Ranny Ramadhani Yuneni, alumni of the 2009 Marine Science Study Program.

During her career, the woman who has become a member of the Shark Specialist Group (SSG) Asia (previously only Southeast Asia) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2016 was recognized as Women in Conservation in DIVE Magazine United Kingdom, and from WWF- Singapore in the issue of saving species, especially the Manta Ray (manta rescue issue) and other marine species. “I am very happy, this is a great award in my career. It is not easy to get an award that was initiated from abroad,” said Ranny, who has also had an internship at Species Endaged, Thretened and Protected (ETP) East Java, Maluku to Dobo – Aru Islands.

Suggestions for UNDIP students in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ranny said, so that students often open the Linkedin page, continue to expand networks/networking from all lines, be it government, academics, NGOs/NGOs, and the private sector. “In addition, don’t forget that FPIK UNDIP alumni are also scattered everywhere, so asking or communicating with alumni is also very helpful for current students to provide insight. Cheer up!” she concluded. (Source: undip.ac.id | Tim Humas UNDIP)

FPIK UNDIP Has Been Implementing “Independent Campus” Since Long Time, It Is Proved From Yelfia’s Story

FPIK UNDIP Has Been Implementing “Independent Campus” Since Long Time, It Is Proved From Yelfia’s Story

by | Jul 14, 2021 | Achievement, News

FPIK, SEMARANG – The Merdeka Campus – Merdeka Learning Program which has been implemented by the Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Nadiem Makariem since 2019, continues to be developed in various universities. Diponegoro University (UNDIP) is no exception, especially the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK). The program is in accordance with UNDIP’s goal as a research university, namely to produce COMPLETE graduates, and excel in the national and international arena.

FPIK’s efforts in supporting the Merdeka Campus – Merdeka Learning program have been applied for a long time. FPIK has established many cooperative relationships with overseas campuses, in addition to the traces of alumni achievements that have increased FPIK’s credibility in the community. One of the alumni of FPIK, named Yelfia, who has succeeded in becoming a role model in the world of processed fish food business. Previously, Yelfia was a student of the Water Resources Management Study Program, FPIK UNDIP. Thanks to her persistence, tenacity, motivation, spirit of learning innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, now Yelfia has succeeded in starting a fish-processed food business labeled MaRiSa Food, which is academically outside her discipline. Yelfia’s fish-processed food business is included in the category of Fishery Products Technology disciplines.

Yelfia admitted that her success in starting this business was inseparable from the role of FPIK UNDIP in guiding her when she was in college. “Yes, that’s right, when I was in college, I was very interested in entrepreneurship courses, from there I learned a lot,” said Yelfia.

In Yelfia’s hands, catfish becomes a variety of interesting processed products. He founded MaRiSa Food in 2011 by making food products made from catfish. Initially he only processed catfish into shredded catfish but has now grown to produce various processed fish products such as ladrik, skin chips, crispy fillet, meatballs, fish rolls, nuggets, meatball tofu, shredded pastel and otak-otak.

“The business I’m in now is thanks to my educational background in the Department of Fisheries. After graduating from college, I worked in a national private company, which is engaged in fish processing. I worked there for three years, I resigned and the next 1.5 years I started a fish processing business with work experience and academic knowledge. Of course the capital is patience, tenacity, continuously innovating and always being consistent to produce hygienic, safe and nutritious products,” she said.

Photo: Two variants of MaRISa Food

“The initial marketing of MaRISa Food products was done door-to-door, through social media, then obtained a Household Industry Production (PIRT) permit and joined the Purbalingga Regency Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises Office program until finally entering modern shops. Our products do not use harmful ingredients such as borax, MSG and other preservatives, so the quality is guaranteed and safe for consumption. In the future, I hope not only to process catfish but also to be varied and innovate in processing other types of fish,” she continued.

Yelfia said FPIK is a major that matches her passion, she entered the Interest and Ability Search (PMDK) class of 2002 and graduated in 2006. “My experience as an UNDIP student is a lot, especially getting knowledge that is very useful and I need it in the world of work, I have a fighting spirit, struggle within limitations, divide my time between being an academic and organizing,” she said.

The Merdeka Campus – Merdeka Learning Program is a form of institutional support including universities in running the Merdeka Campus program. It is hoped that by holding a program like this it can help the government in producing superior and outstanding human resources. (Excerpt from: undip.ac.id | Adm)

Find out more about MaRISa Food on Instagram and Website.

Djoko Hartoyo UNDIP Alumni Who Is Trusted to Become Assistant Deputy of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment

Djoko Hartoyo UNDIP Alumni Who Is Trusted to Become Assistant Deputy of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment

by | Jul 10, 2021 | Achievement, News

FPIK, SEMARANG – At the age of approximately 63 years, Diponegoro University (UNDIP) which was founded on January 9, 1957 as a Private University and only received the status of a State University in 1961 in its journey gave birth to many national figures. Some hold strategic positions in government. One of them is Djoko Hartoyo, a figure who is now trusted to be the Deputy Assistant (Asdep) for Regional Development Infrastructure of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marinves) RI since 2019 until now.

Djoko, who is an alumni of the first batch and the first graduate of Marine Science and Technology (ITK) who is currently the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) UNDIP in 1992, was already in the ministry when he was still the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (2014-2019). “Currently, my task in the government of President Jokowi is as Assistant Deputy for Regional Development Infrastructure of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, RI. Its main task is to coordinate, synchronize and control all stakeholders,” said Djoko Hartoyo in an interview, Tuesday (6/7/2021).

In that position, he must coordinate with partners from other institutions, starting from the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), Provincial and Regency / City Governments. “So if we solve the problem, for example to build a road through production forest, then there is PUPR, in this case Bina Marga, there is the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, which in this case is the Directorate General of Planning and KSDAE, and the local government,” explained the man born in Cilacap, October 20, 1968.

Most recently, Djoko, who is also an alumnus of the Master in Marine Sciences, University of South New Wales, Sydney – Australia 2002 is busy handling the new industrial and urban development of Rebana (Cirebon-Patimban-Kertajati) which will start working on July 2021. A total of 88 priority infrastructure projects prepared for regional development with a budget allocation of Rp 240,75 trillion.

“We are still waiting for the Presidential Regulation which is the legal basis for the development of the Rebana area. If the Presidential Regulation is issued, we will immediately move, although we are still preparing and maturation of the Tambourine area development program,” said Djoko, who also took the Professional Engineer Program, UGM in 2020.

According to him, another program that must be handled is the construction and rehabilitation of several reservoirs. The program, which is part of the integrated area development, involves collaboration between the central and local governments, including budget support from the APBN, APBD, BUMN, BUMD, and the private sector. “Until 2022, we focus on preparation. So far, the main problem with infrastructure projects is land. This will be a major concern,” he added.

Djoko Hartoyo, who is now the Head of the UNDIP Marine and Oceanography Alumni Family (KEKAL) admits that the provisions he has obtained from his alma mater have greatly helped him in career development. To be sure, he was very impressed while studying at the UNDIP campus. While studying at UNDIP he was introduced to many things, especially in Marine Science and Technology. “As an alumni, I would like to thank UNDIP as an institution that has helped shape my character and expertise. Especially to the lecturers who have always guided him to become what he is today. It’s something I’m grateful for,” he said.

Photo: Administrator of KEKAL UNDIP

Reflecting on his career journey, Djoko, who has often received awards both nationally and internationally, suggested that UNDIP students, especially juniors who had to study in the midst of a pandemic, were able to adapt to current conditions. “You must actively build networks and continue to seek knowledge that will become your provision after completing your studies. During a pandemic, knowledge can be obtained from webinars, online lectures, meetings on Zoom, and more. UNDIP must also open up to be able to synergize and collaborate with alumni who are currently working in various places. Don’t lose your enthusiasm for learning even though we are experiencing a pandemic,” said Djoko, who is also a frequent speaker at national and international seminars.

Regarding the meaning of success, according to him it is relative. The main thing to do now is how to build enthusiasm in learning. Whatever the goal must be a motivation for life. “Alhamdulillah, my dream of high school can be achieved. Currently I am still in echelon 2, I pray that soon I will be able to compete for the position of echelon 1,” said Djoko, who has written several books. (Source: undip.ac.id | Tim Humas UNDIP)

Benaya Success Story, FPIK UNDIP Alumni Becomes International Researcher on Fisheries and Coastal Community Shark Conservation

Benaya Success Story, FPIK UNDIP Alumni Becomes International Researcher on Fisheries and Coastal Community Shark Conservation

by | Jul 8, 2021 | Achievement, News

FPIK, SEMARANG – The success stories of alumni have always been a source of pride and talk for universities, and often become inspirations for their younger classmates. One of them is Benaya Meitasari Simeon (31), a researcher at the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Species Survival Commission (SSC) – Shark Specialist Group.

An alumnus of the Fisheries Resource Utilization Study Program (now Capture Fisheries Study Program) Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) Diponegoro University (UNDIP) in 2012 is a shark specialist at the IUCN Species Rescue Commission (SSC), a special commission aimed at conservation of species around the world. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, it consists of 78 countries, 112 government agencies, 735 non-governmental organizations and thousands of experts and scientists from 181 countries.

Benaya is currently a member of a network of scientists consisting of thousands of experts and volunteers from all countries in the world who work with the vision of “a world that respects and conserves biodiversity” starting to love marine issues since being a student. The woman who was born in Semarang, May 29, 1990 is now trusted as a researcher who focuses on fisheries and marine conservation of sharks and rays on the coast of Central Java. “In 2021 I became a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission – Shark Specialist Group. Together with IUCN many international researchers, we are assessing the vulnerability of Shark populations both at the regional and global levels,” said Benaya in an interview, Saturday (3/7/2021).

This person who likes to learn about marine life, especially sharks and rays, has a lot of work experience. Among other things, in 2017 he was invited to join an international non-profit organization that works in the environment and supports the government in managing Shark and Ray fisheries in Aceh and West Nusa Tenggara Provinces. Then in 2018, he completed the Conservation Leadership Program (CLP) Training with young conservationists from countries in Asia – Pacific. “Thus, through this experience, I have often been invited to become a Shark identification trainer both at the national and regional levels.” she explained.

According to her, being a woman who works in the field of conservation with a fisheries approach is not an easy thing. With his experience, he is often invited by the FAO World Food Agency to discuss the condition of sharks and rays as representatives of Indonesia, including during meetings in Vigo Spain 2018 and in Kochi India in 2019. “In 2019, I was also invited to join the conservationist movement. international community to raise hope about this earth and present the condition of Shark and Ray fisheries in Indonesia in Conservation Optimism at Oxford University,” added the woman who is also a graduate of the Postgraduate School, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Marine Fisheries Technology Study Program.

Until now, this woman who graduated from Domenico Savio PL Junior High School is actively supporting the central government, both KKP (Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries) and LIPI (Indonesian Institute of Sciences) to conduct research and management of sharks and rays. Not only the government, through a consortium called the Fisheries Resource Center of Indonesia, he is also actively supporting students, NGOs & local communities (LATUN Bengkulu & Sawfish Indonesia in Merauke) to conduct research and management of sharks and rays in Indonesia. From his activities, this music lover has won several awards related to the marine and fisheries sector. Honestly, he admitted that he was very impressed when he studied at the UNDIP campus, even though FPIK at that time was not the first major chosen. However, while studying at FPIK UNDIP, he was introduced to many things that touched his heart. One of them looks at the dynamic coastal communities, Indonesia’s rich marine biodiversity, and Indonesia’s fish resources that must be managed.

The strategic location of the UNDIP campus, located in a coastal city, makes it easy for him to see the condition of fisheries on the North Coast of Java which is a barometer of Indonesian fisheries. He emphasized that knowledge is not only obtained from books and theories, but can be obtained through implementation practices for fisheries management in Indonesia. With the support of his lecturers and alumni’s family, he got many opportunities to study and work both at the National and International levels. “FPIK UNDIP introduced me to the many values ​​of life and new dreams that I want to achieve through my career for a healthy Indonesian marine ecosystem and a prosperous coastal community,” said the alumni of SMA Krista Mitra Semarang.

Reflecting on his career journey, Benaya suggested that students, especially juniors who have to study in the midst of a pandemic, be able to adapt to current conditions. He said that right now is a tough time for everyone, but this way of adapting during this pandemic has broken down many barriers that have hindered him. Of course, by continuing to do self-learning optimally in accordance with health protocols as a new understanding. “With the online method, students can learn a lot in webinars and gain a lot of experience that previous generations could not. Keep the spirit to reach your dreams and build Indonesia,” concluded Benaya, who is also active in making short films about the marine world and marine conservation of the coastal communities of Central Java. (Source: undip.ac.id | Tim Humas UNDIP)