The University of Indonesia has been widely discussed after the graduation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia from the Doctoral program of the School of Strategic and Global Studies (SKSG) UI in October 2024. Bahlil’s graduation was not only discussed in terms of a – outside the campus. On campus, voices rejecting Bahlil’s doctorate were loud.
Groups of lecturers, professors, students, alumni and the UI Student Executive Board (BEM) raised their voices. BEM UI, for example, posted banners that read “Fast Academic Degree Services” with a picture of Bahlil’s face.
Among the banners posted on the fence near UI Station were the words “Testimony: Bahlil Lahadalia” and “#NEGOSAMPAIJADI”. BEM UI posted pictures of the flags on their Instagram account. “Academic grades are a symbol of integrity and long struggle, not a commodity that can be bought immediately,” BEM UI wrote in the upload statement.
Store person Tempo Circles within UI revealed that many parties on campus were offended by Bahlil’s graduation which was covered in irregularities. They said that UI’s name and reputation had become bad because of this case.
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What specific steps is the University of Indonesia planning to take in response to the controversies surrounding Minister Bahlil Lahadalia’s graduation to safeguard its academic integrity?
Thank you for joining me today, Dr. Arya and Dr. Yulianto. I’m excited to discuss the recent developments surrounding the graduation of Minister Bahlil Lahadalia from the University of Indonesia’s School of Strategic and Global Studies with both of you. To start off, Dr. Arya, as a representative from the faculty, I would like to know your thoughts on how the university has handled the situation surrounding the minister’s graduation. Can you share any challenges or conflicts that you and your colleagues faced during this time?
Dr. Yulianto, as a student body representative, you have expressed your concerns about the perceived ‘fast-tracking’ of Minister Bahlil’s degree. Can you elaborate on the reasons behind your objection and how it affects the credibility of the university? Additionally, do you think that there is any merit to the claims of irregularities in his academic record?
Moving on to the broader impact of this situation, Dr. Arya, how do you think this could impact the reputation of the University of Indonesia, both nationally and internationally? And Dr. Yulianto, what are the potential long-term consequences for the students and alumni of UI if these allegations continue to persist?
Lastly, both of you, what do you think needs to be done moving forward to address these concerns and ensure that the quality and integrity of academic degrees are maintained at UI? Is there room for reform or improvement within the university’s current policies and procedures?
