(FEB NEWS) – The Pijar Foundation paid an official visit to the Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Airlangga (FEB UNAIR) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the ABC Leadership Meeting Room (R. RAPIM), 1st Floor, FEB UNAIR. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for strategic collaboration in developing the quality of student human resources by strengthening connections between the academic world and industry.
Present on behalf of the Pijar Foundation was Titus Aldi Nata Wijaya, Curriculum & Program Lead, and his team. This meeting marked the first step in a collaborative discussion on FEB UNAIR's student competency development program to align with the needs of industry and the workplace.
The meeting took place in a dialogic and constructive atmosphere. FEB UNAIR welcomed the Pijar Foundation's visit.
The delegation from Pijar Foundation was received directly by the Vice Dean I of FEB UNAIR – Prof. Dr. Tika Widiastuti, SE., M.Si., accompanied by the Head of the Entrepreneurship, Internship and Industrial Relations Unit (UKMRI) FEB UNAIR – Dr. Dien Mardhiyah, SE., M.Si., the Head of the Alumni Competence, Career and Impact Unit – Dr. Dina Fitrisia Septiarini, SE., MM., Ak., the Secretary of the Undergraduate Program in Economics – Gigih Prihantono, SE, M.SE., and the Secretary of the Undergraduate Program in Accounting – Dewi Sriani, SA., M.Sc., MSAk. Also present in the discussion was the Vice Dean I of Vocational Studies UNAIR – Dr. Andi Estetiono SE, MM.
This collaboration is crucial for the Human Resources Development Program, which is designed to connect students with industry. The program focuses on enhancing knowledge relevant to industry needs, developing professional attitudes, and strengthening students' practical skills.
The output of this collaborative initiative is expected to contribute to increasing the employability level of FEB UNAIR graduates, while strengthening students' readiness to enter the dynamic world of work.
The exploration of collaboration between Pijar Foundation and FEB UNAIR is in line with efforts to improve the quality of learning and student competencies, and can encourage the readiness of competitive graduates.
This collaboration is part of FEB UNAIR's efforts to provide higher education that is adaptive, relevant, and has a real impact.
Through this visit, the Pijar Foundation and FEB UNAIR opened up opportunities for collaboration, which they hope can be further pursued in the form of concrete programs for students. This initiative marks the first step toward strengthening campus-industry synergy in producing superior, work-ready graduates.
Going forward, FEB UNAIR remains committed to expanding its strategic partnership network to support sustainable human resource development.