The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Diponegoro University (UNDIP) has officially signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at UPN “Veteran” East Java. The signing ceremony, held at the FISIP UNDIP campus, was attended by the Dean of FISIP UNDIP, Dr. Drs. Teguh Yuwono, M.Pol.Admin.

Also present were the Vice Dean I of FISIP UNDIP, S. Rouli Manalu, S.Sos., MCommSt., Ph.D., Vice Dean II, Ika Riswanti Putranti, Ph.D., and Head of the Public Administration Department at FISIP UNDIP, Dr. AP. Dra. Tri Yuniningsih, M.Si. The delegation from UPN “Veteran” East Java was led by the Coordinator of the Public Administration Study Program, Dra. Susi Hardjati, M.AP, along with several faculty members.

This collaboration aims to strengthen the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, particularly in the fields of teaching, research, and community service. Through this PKS, both institutions are committed to developing various collaborative activities, such as joint research, community service programs, and faculty and student exchange programs.

Dr. Teguh Yuwono expressed his hopes for this partnership. “The synergy between FISIP UNDIP and UPN ‘Veteran’ East Java is a strategic step to enhance the role of academia in knowledge development and community service,” he stated.

This signing marks the shared commitment of both institutions to enhance collaboration in academic fields and support the contribution of higher education to community development and service, in alignment with the goals of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education.