Makassar, December 6, 2024 – The Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) successfully held a Seminar and Final Monitoring and Evaluation (Monev) of the 2024 Indonesian Collaborative Research (RKI) at the UNHAS Campus, Makassar, on December 5, 2024. This event served as an important opportunity to present the research findings conducted by UNHAS researchers in collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, and various relevant stakeholders.
The seminar was attended by a number of academics, researchers, industry practitioners, and government representatives. During the seminar, researchers presented various findings and the latest innovations resulting from research collaboration between universities and industry. Some of the topics discussed included the development of appropriate technology, research-based solutions for the industrial sector, and research applications to support the creative and digital economy sectors.
In addition to the seminar, the 2024 RKI Final Monitoring and Evaluation activity was also part of a series of events to evaluate the achievements of research programs that had been carried out throughout the year. The monitoring and evaluation participants, consisting of internal UNHAS parties and collaboration partners from various sectors, provided feedback on the progress and results of the research that had been carried out. This evaluation aims to ensure that the research conducted has a real impact and relevance to the needs of industry and society.
The Vice Rector for Partnership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business at UNHAS, Prof. Dr. Eng. Adi Maulana, S.T., M.Phil., in his speech appreciated the success of this event. He said that the 2024 RKI program is a tangible manifestation of UNHAS’ commitment to supporting national development through research oriented towards solving real problems in the industrial sector. Prof. Adi Maulana emphasized the importance of close collaboration between academics, industry, and government to create innovations that can provide broad benefits to society.
With the seminar and monitoring and evaluation event, LPPM UNHAS has further strengthened its position as a research institution that plays an active role in promoting technological and industrial advancement in Indonesia. This event also served as a forum to strengthen ties between the academic and industrial worlds and open up new opportunities for research and innovation in the future.