"We continue to encourage cooperation that is not merely limited to the signing of documents, but must also feature real, measurable programs that provide benefits to both institutions. This includes how research outcomes and innovations can be developed to possess added value and be utilized by the industrial world," stated the Vice Director for Cooperation, Public Relations, and Information Systems of Polines, Prof. Dr. Ir. Kurnianingsih, S.T., M.T.
The Polines delegation was led by Prof. Kurnianingsih and was directly received by the Director of PPNS, Rachmad Tri Soelistijono, S.T., M.T., along with the leadership and cooperation managers of PPNS in the Director's Meeting Room of PPNS.
The meeting was filled with institutional profile presentations, discussions on flagship programs, experience exchanges, and the exploration of collaborative opportunities in the fields of education, research, and community service.
In the field of international cooperation, Polines shared its experience in developing partnerships with a number of overseas higher education institutions, particularly in China and Malaysia. Polines also emphasized the importance of building measurable, achievable cooperation that delivers tangible benefits to the institution.
Meanwhile, PPNS conveyed that the development of international cooperation is still an area currently being pioneered. Through this meeting, the two polytechnics exchanged best practices in cooperation management so that collaborative programs can run more effectively and sustainably.
The discussion also highlighted the commercialization strategy for faculty research outcomes so that they do not stop at scientific publications, but are able to produce products, technologies, and services that hold economic value and can be utilized by the industrial world.
PPNS presented the development of its Center of Excellence for Innovation and Technology (PUIT) as a platform to coordinate flagship research from each department. Through this system, faculty research is directed to align with institutional excellence and industrial needs.
One of the achievements shared by PPNS is its material testing equipment service, which generated revenues of up to IDR 2.4 billion within a six-month period. Additionally, PPNS develops laboratory testing services by prioritizing service speed according to industrial demands.
Both institutions also discussed institutional development, laboratory management, occupational health and safety (OHS), and waste management. PPNS further shared the practices of its Green Campus program, waste bank management, and liquid waste treatment research as part of its efforts to support environmental sustainability.
Through this benchmarking visit, Polines and PPNS are expected to build a stronger synergy in the development of international cooperation, the enhancement of the quality of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tridarma perguruan tinggi), and the acceleration of the commercialization of research outcomes and innovations.
Author : Satria DwiAngga Sihantoro
Editor : Juli Widiyanto
