Learning English is not boring at all. For instance, some interactive activities in English Matriculation Program held by Cilacs UII for the students of International Program of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia (IP FH UII) in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. They practiced their English by making vlog in Sonobudoyo Museum Yogyakarta. This activity was held on Friday, December 6, 2024 and attended by 47 of International Program of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia (IP FH UII) students involving 2 teachers and 3 Cilacs UII staff.

Students are given 2 tasks, the first task is to conduct observations by choosing the most favorite artifacts, traditional clothing or historical moments and report it on the assignment sheet to rehearse students’ writing skills. The second activity is to make a vlog video in groups by telling their point of view and journeys while visiting the Sonobudoyo museum to train students’ speaking skills.

According to the Head of the Academic Department of Cilacs UII, Suprihatin, the objective of the enhancement activity of visiting Sonobudoyo museum for students is to improve the vocabulary and language used by exposure to the specific terminology in contextual learning related to art, history, science & cultures. Cilacs UII English teachers, Ardinia Pravinta & Amalia Lestari, emphases that this agenda can improve participants’ writing and speaking skills while practicing English language skills in real life. This visit is intended to provide a different means of learning English while also exposing them to historical knowledge. Also, this agenda is designed to create a more fun environment for students when practicing their English.

Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D as the Head of Law Study Program, Faculty of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia explained the program was held to develop the English language skills of IP students directly so that they can easily adapt to the global environment. The interactive and applicable learning pattern makes students enjoy learning English at IP FH UII. Head of Marketing for Cilacs UII, Aditya, added that visiting the museum was an enhancement activity which is included in the curriculum of the English Matriculation Program for IP FH UII students. “Our focus is to present English learning for students in a fun way to motivate & attain the learning process become more effective,” he said. (adt)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) again held the 2024 International Student Colloquium (ISC) with the theme “Energy Law and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century.” The event, which speakers from several countries attended, occurred in the Auditorium Room, 4th Floor, Faculty of Law UII, at 08.30 Indonesian Western Time (IWT). The ISC agenda this time was moderated by Ratna Hartanto, S.H., LL.M., with various speakers from several countries, namely, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Anisah, S.H., M.Hum., from Faculty of Law UII, with the topic “Regulating Fair Competition in the Indonesian Energy Sector Toward Sustainable Development Goals.” The next speaker is Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M., from Brunswick European Law School, Germany, with the topic “EU Carbon Border Tax from the Perspective of ASEAN Countries.” The third speaker is Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid from the Faculty of Law, UKM, Malaysia, with the topic “Energy Law Policy in Malaysia and its Perspective Under Human Rights.” The final speaker is Prof. Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D., from Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh, with the topic “Energy Law Policy in Bangladesh.” 

Before the presentation of material by the resource person began, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, UII, Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., delivered a speech, “Welcome to the UII Faculty of Law, and I thank you for your presence. Secondly, we will hold an International Student Colloquium, this program can be carried out well and can be maximized for academic development. Thank you very much. The issue of energy law and sustainable development is still very relevant to study so that the development we carry out, especially in Indonesia, can be in line with Indonesian law and the constitution.” After delivered a speech by the Dean of Faculty of Law UII, the event continued with the signing of collaborations with several law universities, the first of which was the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Faculty of Law UII, which was held by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Brunswick European Law School, Germany, represented by Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M. Second, the signing of the MoA between Faculty of Law UII, which was attended by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), which was attended by Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid and Dr. Suhaizad Bin Saifuddin. Third, the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the UII Faculty of Law, represented by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Pekalongan University, represented by Dr. Dwi Edi Wibowo, S.H., M.Hum., and Agung Aditya, S.H., Mkn. After the cooperation signing process was completed, a photo session and souvenir handover session were held to each relevant university.

The event continued with the presentation of material by the speakers, guided by the moderator. The third speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Anisah, S.H., M. Hum., Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M., and Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid, was present in person in the Auditorium, as was Prof. Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D., who appeared online via Zoom from Bangladesh. This event was attended by Faculty of Law UII students, participants, and presenters from UII and outside UII who actively asked questions and interacted with the speakers. The main event ended at 12:00 (IWT) and continued with a meal together in the Erasmus Room, Floor 3, UII Faculty of Law.

The agenda continued with an International Paper Presentation by registered presenters from several leading universities in Yogyakarta, such as Universitas Andalas, Universitas Kebangsaan Malaysia, Brunswick European Law, Universitas Prasetya Mulya, Universitas Gajah Mada, Universitas Katolik Atma Jaya, and Universitas Pekalongan. The presenters on this agenda were divided into 3 groups and moderated by several lecturers from the Faculty of Law UII. As for the presentation room, the first room is located in the West Satageroom, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Law UII, and is moderated by Siti Rahma Novikasari, S.H., M.H. The second room, located in the Erasmus room on the 3rd floor, Faculty of Law UII, and moderated by Catur Septiana Rakhmawati, S.H., M.H. The third room is located in CR III/10 (3rd-floor classroom, No. 10), Faculty of Law UII, and is moderated by Rahadian Diffaul Barraq Suwartono, S.H., M.H. The event went smoothly and ended with a group photo in each room. The winner of the International Paper Presentation will be announced in early December 2024.

[KALIURANG]; On Saturday, October 19th, 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) carried out International Guest Lecture activities, which took place in the Audiovisual Room on the 4th floor, Faculty of Law Building, UII. The resource person for this activity was Dr. Kimberly Bomar., an attorney from Bomar Legal, Stanford, California. The International Guest Lecture, which starts at 09.30–11.30 Indonesian Westren Time (IWT)/WIB, carries the theme, “Henrietta Lacks and the Business, Technology, and Ethics of HeLa Cells.” This event, which was held offline and online via Zoom, was moderated by Head of Undergraduate Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., and attended by more than 150 students from Undergraduate Study Program in Law.

In his explanation, Dr. Kimberly mentioned that “Henrietta Lacks (HeLa) was the Mother of Modern Medicine. Henrietta Lacks is the most important name in the field of biotechnology and medicine, which many people may not have known before. In 1950, not long after giving birth to her fifth child with David Lacks, Henrietta was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer that would change the world of medicine forever. On January 29, 1951, Henrietta Lacks attended Johns Hopkins, the only hospital in the area treating black patients. However, during her treatment, Johns Hopkins took two samples from Henrietta’s cervix without her permission or knowledge. Then Doctor Johns sent the tissue samples to a cell biologist, Dr. George Otto Gey. From samples obtained by Dr. Gey, he isolated cancer cells by applying a technique he developed. These cells can grow and divide indefinitely in culture media, so Dr. Johns and Dr. Gey provide the cells for research around the world but do not sell them. Several biotechnology companies have succeeded in making a profit from HeLa cells and have patented how to use them, one of which is Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., which is a biotechnology company with annual revenues of more than $40 billion. Meanwhile, Henrietta’s family did not receive any compensation and struggled to pay for basic medical care.

Due to the HeLa Cell business, Henrietta’s descendants believed that the cells belonged to Henrietta and never gave them or allowed anyone to use them. So they believe that as heirs they have the right to receive compensation and sue the Thermo Fisher Company. Henrietta did not consent to the collection and use of her tissue, but her consent was not legally required at the time, and although Henrietta’s treatment reflected racist experiments against black people, Thermo Fisher was not present when Henrietta’s cells were taken. Ultimately, in August 2023, the case was resolved without a legal decision on whether the Lacks family was entitled to compensation for the use of HeLa cells.” The following is Dr. Kimberly Bomar.

HeLa cells are an invaluable tool in biomedical research. However, it is important to remember the history behind this cell and appreciate the contributions of Henrietta Lacks and her family. This International Guest Lecture event closed with a friendly gathering and lunch together in the Erasmus Room, 3rd Floor, UII Faculty of Law.

The Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, UII (Universitas Islam Indonesia) again invites Fatma Al Ghussain, as Executive Director in Amna Care Fund Palestine Activists as a speaker on the Guest Lecture agenda which will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Guest Lecture which started at 15.30 and took place in the Legislative Drafting Room, 3rd floor, Faculty of Law UII, the theme raised on this occasion was “Legal Violations and the Extent of Application of International Humanitarian Law to Protect Civilians in Gaza”. This Guest Lecture activity is an effort to always remind us of the existence of humanitarian principles, as support for human rights, as well as solidarity as a developing country and also as a form of implementation of religious values. In International Humanitarian Law there are rules that regulate behavior that takes place in armed conflicts. The purpose of this law is to limit human suffering during war and establish limits on how to fight, and also provide protection to citizens or parties who do not take part in hostilities.

In her explanation, Mrs. Fatma Al Ghussain stated that “The attacks carried out by the Israeli army have killed more than 60,000 civilians, including children and women, mercilessly and indiscriminately using internationally prohibited weapons. They also bombed schools and tents filled with sheltering civilians, and killed everyone inside. Not only that, the Israeli army also blocked humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, including water, food, medicine and other basic necessities. They even excavate the graves of people who have died by taking their bodies and returning them without any internal organs. The atrocities carried out were not only carried out against the Palestinian population, but also by suppressing the press by killing anyone who reported what was happening in Gaza, either through sound or images. As well as threatening social media activists, by bombing their houses and killing their families. There is continuous oppression carried out by the Israeli army by killing humanitarian workers, local and international residents, they also force civilians to repeatedly move to new areas without allowing civilians to take their personal belongings with them. This of course illustrates the irrelevance of international humanitarian law in dealing with the genocide that is taking place in Palestine to date and shows that there is a failure of the global justice system in preventing war crimes.”

This Guest Lecture with resource person Mrs. Fatma Al Ghussain was moderated directly by the Head of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., and attended by more than 70 students of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law UII. Before the Guest Lecture activity was closed by the moderator, there was a video screening session that had been prepared by Mrs. Fatma and continued with a question and answer session from several students present. It is hoped that this activity will make each other aware and be a form of support for Palestine, not only as a moral obligation, but also as an investment in the future of a more peaceful and just world.

[KALIURANG]; On Monday, 05 August 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) again demonstrated its commitment to supporting student mobility through holding a Student Release Event and a Pre-Departure Program. This program is intended for students who are selected to take part in the UII-Coventry University Joint Degree program, CTP UII-IIUM, and IISMA Co-Founding 2024. The names of these students are, Meeran Hameed (20410902) and Muhammad Davin Wicaksono (21410478) are students participating in Joint Degree-Top-up Degree/Coventry University, UK. Belvani Melitaviana (22410591) IISMA Co-Funding at University of Pécs, Hungary. Allysa Zahra Safira (21410054) IISMA Co-Funding at Korea University, South Korea. Furthermore, Ridlo Ifran Addiasar (22410090), Jihan Sri Hardiman (21410061), and Muhammad Rafi Fadhilah (22410586), are students of the CTP-Credit Transfer Program IIUM, Malaysia.

Previously, this preparation for departure program (PDP) activity lasted for 2 days, which was held on Thursday-Friday, 1-2 August 2024. This activity aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed while studying abroad. The material presented covers various aspects, starting from material (1) UII Commitment by Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., (2) Preparation for Departure (Non-Academic) and Explanation of the Joint Degree System and Credit Transfer Program, by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, SH, MH, LL.M, Ph.D. (3) Academic Commitment While Studying Abroad, by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, SH., MH, LL.M., Ph.D., and Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H. (4) Strengthening Worship and Morals during Study Abroad, by Bagya Agung Prabowo, SH., M.Hum, Ph.D. (5) Sharing Session on Studying Abroad Experiences, by Muhammad Rifqi Abiyyu and Maheswari Laksita Sari. (6) Psychological Readiness of Participants in the Joint Degree Program and Transfer Credit Program, by Dr.rer.nat. Dian Sari Utami, S.Psi., M.A. Apart from that, participants also have the opportunity to interact with alumni who have completed similar programs, so they can obtain more comprehensive information.

Next, the student release event will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the Mini Auditorium, 4 floor, Faculty of Law UII. At this release event, health kits and mementos were given, as well as a settlement allowance scholarship from the Undergraduate Study Program in Law and the Koran, by the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum. This event was attended by several leaders from both UII and the Faculty of Law UII, namely: Representative from the Islamic University of Indonesia, Nihlah Ilhami, S.Pd., as representative from KUI UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum, as Dean of Faculty of Law UII, Dr. Sri Hastuti Puspitasari, S.H., M.H., as Vice Dean for Resources Management, and Drs. Agus Triyanta, M.A., M.H., Ph.D., as Vice Dean for Religious, Student, and Alumni Affairs. Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Secretary of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, International and Regular Programs, and Secretary of the Undergraduate Study Program in Business Law. All Faculty of Law Unit and Division Officials, students participating in the program, and also parents/guardians of students participating in the program.

In his speech, the Head of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan NH, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., explained that “some time ago we held socialization and selection so that the children who attended today  have gone through a series of selections carried out by the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, starting from a special socialization program for program transfer credits to the Ahmad Ibrahim Lecture of Laws at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Then there is also socialization and mentoring for students who will go to get grants through IISMA, including specifically for mentoring and also socialization to take part in the Joint Degree Program at Coventry University for approximately 1 year to study in the UK. The socialization went well, we collaborated with our international partners, and thank God, approximately 8 students participated in the outbound mobility program for the odd semester 2024-2025. Participants in the Transfer Credit Program at Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, IIUM, include students named Ridlo Ifran Addiasar, Jihan Sri Hardiman, and Muhammad Rafi Fadhilah. Then the Transfer Credit Participants (IISMA Co-Funding) to Hungary and South Korea were Belvani Melitaviana at the University of Pécs, Hungary and Allysa Zahra Safira at Korea University, South Korea. “Continued by the Joint Degree Program Participants at Coventry University, UK, there were Meeran Hameed and Muhammad Davin Wicaksono.”

“The 2024 International Mobility Student Release Activity is a series of international mobility activities organized by the Undergraduate Study Program in Law. Starting from the selection stage, then passing the selection, then being given debriefing until the release, and of course, the students who have been selected to take part in this program will leave to carry out this activity as well as possible, and hopefully they will be successful and at the same time be able to return to Indonesia well and safely . The international mobility program is actually part of a program organized by the Undergraduate Study Program in Law as an inseparable part of the Merdeka campus program,” said part of the speech by the Dean of Faculty of Law UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum.

The Faculty of Law hopes that this program can be a useful provision for students to achieve success while studying abroad. With adequate provisions, it is hoped that students can make the Faculty of Law UII proud on the international stage.

 

[KALIURANG]; On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Faculty of Law (FH) at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) hosted a General Lecture featuring human rights activist and expert, Nursyahbani Katjasungkana. As the co-founder of the Indonesian Women’s Association for Justice (APIK), Nursyahbani took time from her busy schedule in the Netherlands to deliver a virtual lecture via Zoom to the Undergraduate Study Program in Law students at UII.

The lecture, themed “Protection of Women within the Framework of Critical Legal Studies (CLS) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW),” began with remarks from the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, UII, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D. In his speech, Dodik stated, “This program is excellent, and we hope that Mrs. Nursyahbani Katjasungkana can provide in-depth insights, especially on issues related to women’s rights, which are still rarely discussed in Indonesia. We hope that the Faculty of Law at UII can be a pioneer in expanding and deepening knowledge related to women’s rights.”

Over 60 students and several faculty members from UII attended the event. This lecture is part of the General Lecture Series at the Undergraduate Law Program at FH UII, which aims to enrich students’ knowledge through insights from external experts.

During the lecture, Nursyahbani explained that women’s rights are governed by the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This convention provides detailed guidelines on how women’s rights should be granted, from processes to domestic regulations in all countries, advocating for affirmative actions concerning women’s rights. “In Indonesia, we have started to incorporate these rights into domestic legislation. However, women’s rights should not only be formalistic but should also be applicable and provide equality across all sectors of the nation,” she explained.

Nursyahbani’s lecture provided valuable insights into protecting and promoting women’s rights and highlighted the importance of practical applications in achieving gender equality.

 

[KALIURANG]; On Wednesday, July 10th, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law (PSHPS) Faculty of Law (FH), Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), organized the Collaborative Offline International Learning (COIL 2024) in collaboration with the Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya.

This event featured active participation from students of both institutions, with the theme “Spreading the Mission of Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin from UII to the World.” The delegation from the Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, included 24 members, accompanied by Senior Lecturer Dr. Mohamad Khalid Bin Bahrudin.

“The program is exceptional and one of the flagship initiatives at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia. Students gain comparative insights, especially regarding the conceptual and implementation aspects of Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is hoped that students will gain a deep understanding of defining Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin through various approaches,” stated Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., Dean of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia.

Key speakers included Dr. Drs. Yusdani, M.Ag., Director of the Center for Siyasah and Community Empowerment Studies (PS2PM) Yogyakarta, who spoke on “Articulating Islam Rahmatan lil ‘Alamin for Z Generation,” Drs. Agus Triyanta, M.A., M.H., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Religion, Student Affairs, and Alumni Faculty of Law UII, who discussed “The Prophetic Law Approach,” and Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law Faculty of Law UII UII, who presented “Between Islamic Law and Positive Law in USPIL Faculty of Law UII.” The session was moderated by Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H., Secretary of the International Study Program in Law Faculty of Law UII.

The event attracted over 130 students, including those from the International Program Faculty of Law UII and students from Malaysia. “We hope that through this program, Universiti Malaya students not only learn but also enjoy the learning facilities at the Faculty of Law UII. This will help expand their networks and connections with the Speaker Lecturers and fellow students attending the general lecture. This general lecture is just the beginning, paving the way for future activities supporting COIL,” said Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law Faculty of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia.

The event commenced with welcoming remarks from representatives of UII and UM, followed by a traditional Acehnese saman dance performed by Xaviera from UII students. The activities concluded with an environmental conservation effort, where participants picked up trash around the slopes of Mount Merapi using Jeeps. Students expressed great enthusiasm, joy, and pride in visiting the Faculty of Law UII and participating in the COIL 2024 activities.

 

 

 

Learning English doesn’t always have to be in the classroom, a variety of learning activities can be carried out in the form of practical activities outside the classroom, as was done by 33 students of the International Program Faculty of Law (IP FH) of Universitas Islam Indonesia Class of 2023, who visited the Sonobudoyo Museum Yogyakarta on Friday, July 12 2024. This activity is an enhancement activity session which is part of the learning program for the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in the Even semester of T.A. 2023/2024, taught by Cilacs UII (UII Language Center).

This activity is an opportunity for students to practice their English language skills both orally and in writing. According to the teacher who teaches the EAP course, Ardinia Pravinta, M.Pd., in this activity students are guided by the museum to tour, gain insight into culture, the spread of Islam, traditional arts, and technological modernization, all of which are explained in English. “Students are asked to choose their favorite spot and then explain this in the form of writing and a short video. From the results of this activity, students are expected to be able to express ideas and develop them in the form of writing paragraphs or essays, as well as briefly explaining the contents of the writing results through videos or directly during the discussion,” she said.

Furthermore, Head of Division Marketing of Cilacs UII, Aditya Suci, S.Pt., explained that variations in the Cilacs UII learning model through enhancement activity sessions were carried out so that participants did not feel bored, as well as adding new insights with a fun learning concept approach.

Meanwhile, Head of the Undergraduate Study Program In Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., said that this program was formed to directly shape the English language skills of IP FH UII students. So it is easy to adapt to the global environment. “The interactive and applicable learning pattern makes students enjoy learning English at IP FH UII,” he explained.

The EAP program itself is part of the English Development Program, which is a series of English language learning for IP FH UII students in semesters 1, 2, 4 and 6 covering basic English learning material up to test preparation such as CEPTTM and IELTSTM. (adt)

On Friday and Saturday, to coincide with 07 and 08 June 2024, the Guest Lecture activity by Dr. Mohd. Iqbal bin Abdul Wahab from IIUM Malaysia again held at the UII Faculty of Law. The Guest Lecture which was held for 2 days was held at different times and with 2 different topics, but both were held in a hybrid manner. On the first day the Guest Lecture took place at the Mini Auditorium lt. 4 UII Faculty of Law Building with the discussion topic “Islamic Criminal Law: The Enforcement in Malaysia”. Meanwhile, for the second day, the Guest Lecture took place in the West Stage Room, lt. 3 UII Faculty of Law Building with the topic “Criminal Law in Malaysia”. 

“The Federal Constitution is the highest legal document in the federation. The Constitution defines the structure and authority of the federal government, as well as the rights and obligations of citizens. The federal constitution also implements the basic principles governing the country, such as the supremacy of law, separation of powers, and federalism. The Federal Constitution of Malaysia is an important document that plays a fundamental role in the governance of the country. This constitution protects the rights of citizens, ensures the supremacy of law, and defines the structure of government. The Constitution is also a source of inspiration for other laws and regulations in Malaysia. In Malaysia, the Federal Constitution is known as the Malaysian Royal Federation Institution. This constitution was promulgated in 1957 and has been amended several times since then. The Federal Constitution of Malaysia is a comprehensive document covering a wide range of topics, including Religion,” explained Dr. Iqbal.

Dr. Iqbal in his explanation stated that “in the Federal Constitution, specifically in the Religion of the Federation section 3. (1) Islam is the religion of the Federation, but other religions can be adhered to in peace and harmony in any region of the Federation. (2) In every State other than a State which does not have a Ruler, the position of the Ruler as Leader of the Islamic religion in his State in the manner and to the extent recognized and declared by the Constitution of that State, and, in accordance with that Constitution, all rights, privileges, prerogatives and powers which he enjoyed as Head of that religion, unaffected and undisturbed; but in any act, the performance of ceremonies relating to the Conference of Rulers it was agreed that such matters should extend to the Federation as a whole, each other Ruler, in his capacity as Head of the Islamic religion, authorizing the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to represent him, etc.” 

The Guest Lecture which was held for 2 days was moderated by a lecturer at the UII Faculty of Law, namely Mrs. Ayu Izza Elvany, S.H., M.H., and attended by the students from Undergraduate Study Program both who joined via Zoom meeting and students who came directly to the Guest Lecture room. Apart the students from the Undergraduate Study Program, there were several FH UII lecturers who participated in this Guest Lecture, including Prof. Dra. Sri Wartini, S.H., M.H., Ph.D., Frances Duffy, LL.M., Grad Dip Ed, BA., CEL., and Ahmad Saad Ahmad Al Dafrawi, Ph.D., MD., B.Sc. Then the Guest Lecture event continued with a question and answer session and giving souvenirs and souvenirs from the UII Faculty of Law to Dr. Iqbal.

On Friday 07 June 2024, at 12.00 WIB, the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia received a visit from Dr. Nadia Naim from Aston University, Birmingham UK. This collaborative exploratory visit is a strategic step to improve the quality of education and research, expand access and opportunities for students, strengthen resources and networks, improve the image and reputation of higher education, and contribute to community development. With commitment, openness, trust and adequate resources, collaboration between universities can achieve the expected goals. Apart from Dr. Nadia, there are also other visits, such as Dr. Mohd. Iqbal bin Abdul Wahab from Malaysia IIUM, Shambhu Prasad, and Prof. Mas Rahmah from UNAIR Surabaya.

The reception for this visit was carried out at Wanawatu Resto, Kec. Prambanan, Kab. Sleman, Yogyakarta and was welcomed by several leaders, professors and several lecturers and staff of FH UII. Namely, the Dean of FH UII Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., The Head of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., The Head of Masters Study Program in Law, Prof. Dr. Sefriani, S.H., M.Hum., The Head of Doctoral Study Program in Law, Prof. Dr. M. Syamsudin, S.H., M.H., Secretary of Regular Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Bagya Agung Prabowo, S.H., M.Hum, Ph.D., Secretary of International Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H. Furthermore, the lecturers who attended included, Prof. Dra. Sri Wartini, S.H., M.H., Ph.D., Christopher M Cason, JD., LL.M., Frances Duffy, LL.M., Grad Dip Ed, BA., CEL., Ayu Izza Elvany, S.H., M.H., Rahadian D.B. Suwartono, S.H. M.H., and Galih Dwi Ramadhan, S.H., M.H., LL.M. The activity began with a friendly meeting, followed by exploring cooperation and discussions between the UII Faculty of Law and Dr. Nadia Naim from Aston University, then continued with lunch together and taking photos together at Wanawatu Resto.

“Collaboration between the UII Faculty of Law and Aston University will provide many benefits both in the academic and non-academic fields. Such as the opportunity to open CTP (Credit Transfer Program), Summer Course, Joint Degree Program, student exchange, and HTCP (Hybrid Teaching Collaboration Program). Apart from what has been mentioned above, another collaboration that can be carried out is joint research and curriculum development between the UII Faculty of Law and Aston University,” explained the Head of Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D.