On Sunday, April 26, 2026, an International Community Service Program was held in Tanjung Uma, Batam, involving Lecturers, Educational Staff, International Program Students, the Law Undergraduate Study Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, as well as children in Tanjung Uma, Batam. The children involved were approximately 40 (forty) children consisting of Elementary School students, Junior High School students, Senior High School students in Tanjung Uma Batam and students from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Internasional Batam. The activity lasted for 4 (four) hours with the discussion of materials Understanding Rights and Responsibilities and Legal Literacy for the Future.

This International Community Service activity was successfully organized thanks to the collaboration between the Law Undergraduate Study Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Internasional Batam and the Law Undergraduate Study Program, Faculty of Law UII. From the Faculty of Law, Universitas Internasional Batam was represented by Mrs. Emiliya Febriani, S.H., M.H. as the Head of the Law Undergraduate Study Program, along with her colleagues Mrs. Ninne Zahara Silfiani, Mrs. Nadia, Mr. Antoni, and the Chairman of the Al Muttaqin Mosque Takmir of Tanjung Uma, Ustadz Mulyadi.

“The material provided was regarding basic understanding of Human Rights, especially Children’s Rights, so that children in Tanjung Uma Village, Batam can understand what basic rights they receive from existing legal regulations both in Indonesia and International Law,” said Emiliya Febriani.

The presenters were Lecturers from UIB and UII. From the Faculty of Law UII was represented by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., L.LM., Ph.D (Head of the Law Undergraduate Study Program), Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H. (Secretary of the Law Undergraduate International Program), Eko Rial Nugroho, S.H., M.H. (Permanent Lecturer of FH UII), Sri Achyuniwati, S.T. (Head of General and Household Division), and Desi Wulandari, S.SOS. (Head of Resource Affairs) as well as assisted by a Student Team from the International Program, Law Undergraduate Study Program, FH UII. In addition, this activity also involved Tom Oscar Burgess, who is an exchange student from Griffith University, Australia.

In the remarks delivered, the Head of the Law Undergraduate Study Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., L.LM., Ph.D, stated that “this International Community Service Program is a program expected to provide an understanding to the children in Tanjung Uma Village, Batam, particularly regarding the law. The children in this village were chosen because it is one of the oldest villages in Lubuk Baja, Batam, which is historically inhabited by Malay and Bugis communities of Riau Lingga Royal descent. Located on the coast near Singapore, this village was named Tanjung Uma because it is situated between Tanjung Pangkal Leppu and Tanjung Kubur. Although Batam has developed into an industrial center given the very close trade relations between this city and Singapore, Tanjung Uma Village still maintains its traditional characteristics to this day. Since the past, its people have lived as fishermen, although some have now worked in the industrial sector. Strengthening the understanding of the children here about the law is very important so that they are ready to develop themselves while remaining based on the laws and customs that exist in society.”

The material was provided by giving a basic understanding of legal patterns, especially the distinction between the types of laws existing in Indonesia and customary law. The presenter, Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H., who is also a criminal law expert, packaged the material attractively so that the children understood legal concepts, particularly regarding legal sanctions in criminal matters. “The hope is that children begin to know what is prohibited and what is permitted. For example, bullying is something that must not be done. This includes physical altercations or hitting, which can fall into the category of physical violence,” said Dr. Aroma.

Separately, Eko Rial Nugroho, S.H., M.H., also stated that as a community with high historical value, customary law can still be implemented even though the various buildings and economic foundations of the Tanjung Uma community have developed rapidly. “Customary law, especially Malay law, can also be maintained and transformed into modern law, considering there are many traditions that can still be preserved to serve as a characteristic and basic legal pattern in society,” he said.

During the event, students from the FH UII International Program distributed souvenirs in the form of books and stationery to the children and created small games as ice breaking so that the children could easily understand the material presented. Various games were chosen to suit the material delivered. Students from Australia, Tom Oscar Burgess, and from Nigeria, Adedoyin Yusuf Olatunji, became the center of attention during the event because they used Indonesian brokenly, although they still used a lot of English to improve the English language skills of the children in Tanjung Uma; even at the end of the event, the children enthusiastically invited them to take photos together to capture the beautiful memory that language barriers are not an obstacle to sharing laughter, while also serving as a reminder for the children of Tanjung Uma that the world is vast and their dreams can take them across national borders.

The event closed with a joint prayer, the presentation of mementos, and a group photo. After the event, the community directed and guided the lecturers, educational staff, and students to see the Tanjung Uma old village, which is geographically very close to the coast.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2026, the Faculty of Law at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) organized a Joint Lecture program in collaboration with the Islamic Criminal Law Study Program from the Faculty of Sharia and Law at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. The event was held at the Mini Auditorium, 4th Floor, Faculty of Law, UII Building, Yogyakarta. The joint lecture featured a strategic theme: “The Development of Islamic Criminal Law Studies within National and Global Legal Contexts,” delivered by the keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. H. Ali Abdurrahman, M.Ag., a professor from UIN Sunan Gunung Djati.

In his presentation, Prof. Ali Abdurrahman emphasized that the development of Islamic criminal law must transcend classical fiqh (jurisprudence) to become a legal instrument that is adaptive and capable of solving modern national and global legal challenges. He outlined strategies for harmonizing Jinayah principles—such as the concept of forgiveness (al-‘afw) and restorative justice—with the spirit of reform in the Indonesian National Penal Code (KUHP), as well as international human rights standards. “It is crucial to reconstruct Islamic legal thought to address the dynamics of modern crime. This positions Islamic law not as a rigid system but as an active contributor that enriches the development of a just national legal system that remains globally relevant,” stated Prof. Ali.

The Head of the Undergraduate Program in Law at Faculty of Law UII, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., noted in his welcoming remarks that the program holds significant strategic value as a platform for mutual knowledge sharing and academic enrichment between the two institutions. “The primary goal is for FH UII students to learn directly from experts at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati. Beyond academic strengthening, this activity is expected to serve as a medium for students to network, collaborate, and build new professional relationships. This agenda has become a routine academic tradition at Faculty of Law UII, reflecting our commitment to continuously enhancing the quality of education,” Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., explained.

The event was attended by approximately 50 Faculty of Law UII students, accompanied by Faculty of Law UII faculty members Ahmad Sadzali, Lc. M.H., and Ayu Izza Elvany, S.H.M.H. Meanwhile, the delegation from UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung consisted of nine representatives, including Prof. Dr. H. Ali Abdurrahman, M.Ag. (Professor), Dr. Muhamad Kholid, M.H. (Head of Department), Deden Najmudin, M.Sy. (Secretary of Department), Dr. H. Syahrul Anwar, M.Ag. (Lecturer), Dr. Enceng Arif Faisal, M.Ag. (Lecturer), Dr. Didi Sumardi, M.Ag. (Lecturer), Yusuf Azazy, M.A. (Lecturer), Dr. Yayan Muhammad Royani, M.H. (Lecturer), Mamduh Hilmi, L.C., M.A. (Lecturer). 

The program concluded with an exchange of tokens of appreciation between the two institutions as a symbol of their close partnership, followed by a group photo session with the speakers, lecturers, and all participating students.

The Undergraduate Study Program in Law of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, successfully held a socialization event for the “Impactful Legal Practice Internship” program. The event was conducted virtually via Zoom Meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM WIB. This session aimed to prepare students for the 20-credit internship program scheduled for the even semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.

The event was attended by the leadership of FH UII, including the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum.; the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D.; the Secretary of the International Program, Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H.; the Secretary of the Regular Program, Bagya Agung Prabowo, S.H., M.Hum., Ph.D.; and the FH UII Internship Team.

In his remarks, the Dean of FH UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., stated that this program is one of the flagship initiatives at the undergraduate level, serving as a continuation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy.

“Students are expected not only to engage in technical internship activities but also to deepen their knowledge comprehensively, as 100 percent of the activities will be carried out over approximately six months at partner institutions. ini These partners were selected based on their high reputation and proven track record in absorbing internship alumni into the job market,” explained Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi.

On the same occasion, the Head of the Undergraduate Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation to all the partners in attendance for their willingness to provide learning opportunities for students. He explained that the program offers significant academic advantages.

“Through this program, internship activities can be converted into 20 credits. Based on the latest guidelines, this conversion includes the Legal Research Methods course. Furthermore, students can graduate without a thesis if they produce outputs in the form of publications in reputable international journals or Sinta 1 or Sinta 2 accredited national journals,” stated Dodik Setiawan.

The socialization event also invited Faculty of Law strategic partners, namely: KNEKS (National Sharia Economy and Finance Committee), the Judicial Commission of the Republic of Indonesia, ELSAM (Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy), the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, the Central Board of Muhammadiyah, Hukum Online, PT. Aino and Migrant CARE.

The technical briefing session was delivered by the Head of the FH UII Internship Team, Ratna Hartanto, S.H., M.Hum., and was moderated by Nurmalita Ayuningtyas Harahap, S.H., M.H.

The event, which was attended by approximately 150 students, remained interactive until the afternoon and concluded with a Q&A session. The Impactful Legal Practice Internship program is planned to be fully operational in the even semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.

Tokyo (13–14 February 2026). Four academics from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), once again received an invitation from the Japan Institute for Promoting Invention & Innovation (JIPII) to attend an international-scale academic event. The event was the Meeting and Seminar of “IP Collegium” Tokyo. The UII Faculty of Law academics invited by JIPII to the IP Collegium Tokyo 2026 were: Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum.; Prof. Nandang Sutrisno, S.H., M.Hum., LL.M., Ph.D.; Dodik Setiyawan Nurheriyanto, S.H., M.Hum., LL.M., Ph.D.; and Galih Ramadhan, S.H., M.Hum., LL.M.

The IP Collegium Tokyo 2026 was organized by JIPII Japan under the program Meeting and Seminar of IP Collegium, held over two days, on 12–13 February 2026 in Tokyo. On the first day, a meeting on “Application of AI in the Acquisition and Utilization of IPRs” was conducted. This session was attended by intellectual property experts (both academics and practitioners) from several countries, including Japan, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Singapore. The participants delivered presentations and engaged in discussions on the development of AI regulations and intellectual property rights in their respective countries.

On the second day, a seminar on “How can Japanese environmental technologies be effectively applied to real environmental challenges around the world” was held. During this session, various best practices in the development of environmental inventions were presented by speakers from several leading companies in Japan, including inventors who have successfully implemented environmental inventions, particularly in the field of water treatment technology.

Through this event, the academics of the Faculty of Law UII gained a great deal of valuable information and insights into the development of AI law in various countries, as well as best practices related to the application of patented inventions that contribute to improving access to water for communities at the global level.

In this meeting, Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, representing one of the UII Faculty of Law academics in the field of intellectual property, expressed his view that forums such as IP Collegium Tokyo can serve as a good example of how intellectual property is studied across countries and, at the same time, as a platform to demonstrate that IP offers concrete best practices for society at large, including the global environment. Therefore, he hopes that Indonesia, which is currently actively developing downstreaming programs in science and technology, can also establish similar forums so that the goal of promoting science and technology for the benefit of society can be realized in a tangible way. This includes how intellectual property can truly function as a strategic tool in supporting the downstreaming process of science and technology.

The Undergraduate Study Program in Law of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, successfully organized the “Cultural Program, 2026” which took place over two days from Monday to Tuesday, January 26-27, 2026. This annual agenda is specifically designed to foster togetherness while providing international students at FH UII with a profound understanding of local culture.

The event was attended by 16 participants, consisting of international students and lecturers. Among them were Tom Oscar Burgess (Griffith University, Australia), a recipient of the New Colombo Plan scholarship, and four recipients of the Future Global Leaders Scholarship (FGLS UII): Feisal Saleh Bashir (Kenya), Abdulkadir Aminu Bichi (Nigeria), Adedoyin Yusuff Olatunji (Nigeria), and Firdoos Khan (Pakistan). Also in attendance were four Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) scholarship students: Ahmad Mansour Azimi (Afghanistan), as well as Muhammad Tahir Yahya, Faidat Temitope Balogun, and Rabiu Abdulmudallib Bello from Nigeria. Two international lecturers, Frances Annmarie Duffy, LL.M. (Ireland), and Ahmad Saad Ahmad Al-Dafrawi, Ph.D. (Iraq), also participated in the festivities, accompanied by five student buddies from the International Program class of 2025: Feivel Fathirulhaq, Nanda Julyan Nugraha, Fadhlan Novrizal Dwi Saputro, Aliyah Dwi Meisya, and Elza Aurelya.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., emphasized the importance of cultural adaptation. “This program is vital for introducing the richness of Indonesian culture and the social landscape of the country so that international students can adapt more easily. We hope that after completing their studies, they will become ambassadors for Indonesian culture and the education provided at UII,” said Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum.

The choice of Magelang as the location was intentional. The Head of the Undergraduate Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., explained that Magelang possesses a noble and high cultural heritage, such as the Borobudur and Mendut temples. “This location holds a powerful history of interfaith harmony in Indonesia. We want international students to understand that Indonesia is known not only for its natural beauty—like its beaches and mountains—tbt also for its historical symbols of tolerance that have flourished for centuries,” explained Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D.

Beyond the cultural aspects, participants were also provided with legal insights through a session titled “Introduction to Indonesian Employment Law and Working in Indonesia as a Foreigner,” presented by Ayunita Nur Rohanawati, S.H., M.H. During the session, which was moderated by Siti Hapsah Isfardiyana, S.H., M.H., students enthusiastically discussed opportunities to contribute to Indonesia, ranging from professional employment to supporting the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector by building international business networks.

The excitement of the event continued as participants engaged in traditional games at Kampoeng Dolanan Borobudur, including the angklung (bamboo instrument), dakon (mancala), egrang bambu (bamboo stilts), gasing (spinning tops), and bakiak (long wooden clogs). To conclude the program, participants explored the majesty of Mendut Temple and enjoyed an adrenaline-pumping rafting session on the Elo River. At the end of the program, students were assigned a reflective task to create a creative piece about their most memorable experiences during the event.