by Baredi Syaifurakhman | Aug 12, 2024 | Faculty News
The PKKMB and Character Education of the Diponegoro University Faculty of Law for the year 2024 opened today, Monday, August 12, 2024, in front of the Prof. Dr. Satjipto Rahardjo, S.H. building. The purpose of the Campus Life Introduction for New Students program, sometimes referred to as PKKMB and Character Education (Pendikar), is to acquaint new students with the campus and get them ready for the academic atmosphere of a university. The Character Education activities will take place over three days, from August 14 to 16, 2024, in the Faculty of Humanities at Undip. The PKKMB will take place over two days, on August 12 and 13, 2024.
Today’s event was attended by 1,213 new students of the Faculty of Law at Undip for the year 2024 in a hybrid format. The opening ceremony of PKKMB and Pendikar was inaugurated by the Dean of the Faculty of Law at Undip, Prof. Dr. Retno Saraswati, S.H., M.Hum., by striking the gavel three times. Continuing with the PMB report by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Dr. Aditya Yuli Sulistyawan, S.H., M.H. “Welcome to all new students at the Faculty of Law, Undip, for the year 2024.” The number of new students from the undergraduate program is 870 students (regular 793 students, IUP 26 students, S1 Jepara 51 students), Master of Notary Law 181 students, Master of Law 119 students, and Doctor of Law 43 students.
“Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Undip can work anywhere and are in high demand in society.” “All programs at the Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University are accredited as Excellent. It is hoped that students from the Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University can graduate quickly and secure jobs promptly, but they must continue to uphold universal values, possess good moral integrity, and be trustworthy,” stated the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University in his speech. The Vice Deans, Chair and Secretary of the Senate, Chair and Secretary of the Study Programs, Heads of Departments, Administrative Managers, and Supervisors were also introduced by the Dean.
The ceremonial process of welcoming new students to the Faculty of Law at Undip for the 2024/2025 Academic Year, represented by students from each study program, was marked by the symbolic handing over of the alma mater jackets and the draping of co-cards by the Dean of the Faculty of Law. The symbolic opening of the PKKMB and Pendikar activities was conducted by the Dean, accompanied by the Vice Deans, the Senate Chair, and the Heads of Study Programs, who opened a scroll and planted it. The event continued with the screening of a video congratulating the new students and a video introducing Begawan Hukum FH Undip Prof. Dr. Satjipto Rahardjo, S.H. Each Head of Department introduced their respective lecturers, followed by a joint prayer led by Mr. Suhartoyo, S.H., M.H.
by Baredi Syaifurakhman | May 31, 2024 | Faculty News
On May 30, 2024, the eighth session of the Lex Proficia 2024 series of activities was successfully held online through the Zoom platform. Themed “International Fisheries and Marine Sustainability”, the event featured prominent speaker, Dr. Tamara Joan Duraisingam, LL.B., LL.M., who discussed the fishing industry in Malaysia and Australia and the relevant aspects of fisheries law. Dr. Tamara Joan Duraisingam began her presentation with “To fish or not to fish? A tale of two nations”. She outlined the challenges faced by the fishing industries in Malaysia and Australia, including overfishing, climate change, and marine pollution. Dr. Tamara explained how these two countries are implementing policies and regulations to sustainably manage their fisheries resources.
Furthermore, Dr. Tamara elaborated on the legal framework governing the fishing industry in Malaysia and Australia. She discussed the various laws and regulations implemented to protect marine ecosystems and ensure sustainable fishing practices. Case examples and field studies were also included to provide a real picture of how fisheries law is applied in practice. Dr. Tamara emphasized the need for countries to work together in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing), as well as the importance of sustainable management of marine resources for the future of our planet.
The event concluded with a productive Q&A session, where Dr. Tamara provided comprehensive and in-depth answers to every question posed. The moderator then closed the event by thanking Dr. Tamara and all participants for their active participation. The moderator also reminded about the importance of continuous discussion to achieve the desired ocean sustainability goals. The eighth session of Lex Proficia 2024 successfully opened new insights and provided a deeper understanding of the relationship between international fisheries law and ocean sustainability.
by Baredi Syaifurakhman | May 31, 2024 | Faculty News
On May 30, 2024, the seventh session of the Lex Proficia 2024 series of activities was successfully held online through the Zoom platform. This session raised an important and relevant theme, namely “Environmental and Animal Law”, by presenting two prominent speakers in their fields, namely Dr. A. Vijayalakshmi Venugopal, LL.B., LL.M., and Dr. Jane Kotzman, LL.B., LL.M..
The first session was presented by Dr. A. Vijayalakshmi Venugopal, a lecturer from Taylor’s University Malaysia who discussed the topic “Animal Stereotypes”. Dr. Vijayalakshmi elaborated on how animal stereotypes can affect legal decision-making and policies implemented. She highlighted various cases where these stereotypes have negatively impacted animal protection and advocated for a more fair and scientifically based approach to the law.
Dr. Jane Kotzman of Deakin University in Australia presented on the topic of animals and the triple planetary crisis in the second session of the Lex Proficia 2024 event. She discussed the interrelated crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and emphasized the role of animals in ecosystems and the impact of these crises on them. Dr. Kotzman urged participants to recognize the connection between global environmental issues and animal welfare and stressed the need for comprehensive legal action to address these crises. Over 70 participants from various backgrounds and neighboring countries engaged in an interactive discussion, demonstrating a high level of interest and concern. The session concluded with a moderator thanking the speakers and participants and expressing hopes that the discussion would inspire ongoing efforts to advocate for improved laws for the environment and animals. Lex Proficia 2024 remains committed to organizing meaningful and impactful discussions on important topics.
by Baredi Syaifurakhman | May 31, 2024 | Faculty News
Semarang, May 30, 2024 – The Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University (UNDIP) continued the series of Lex Proficia 2024 summer courses with the sixth session with the theme “International Investment Law, Trade, and Environmental.” This event was held online and presented Dr. Ivana Damjanovic, LL.B., LL.M., from the University of Canberra, Australia as the main speaker. This session was hosted by Rahandy Rizki Prananda, S.H., M.H., lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University.
Dr. Ivana Damjanovic, gave an insightful presentation on “International Investment Law, and Climate Action.” She explained the basic concepts of international investment law and investment dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms, and how they can be used to support climate action. “International investment law and ISDS are often perceived as barriers to climate action, but can actually be effective tools to encourage green investment and ensure the environmental responsibility of investors,” said Dr. Damjanovic. The moderator facilitated an interactive Q&A session, giving participants the opportunity to have a direct dialogue with Dr. Damjanovic and ask questions related to international investment law issues and climate action.
The session was attended by more than 70 participants from various backgrounds, including students, and academics from several countries such as malaysia, and australia. The sixth session of the Lex Proficia 2024 summer course provided valuable insights and encouraged participants to continue championing greener investment and trade.
by Baredi Syaifurakhman | May 29, 2024 | Faculty News
Semarang, May 29, 2024 – The Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University (UNDIP) continued the Lex Proficia 2024 summer course series with the theme “Ocean Justice and Maritime Security”. This session was held online and presented H.E. Laurentius Amrih Jinangkung, S.H., LL.M., as the main speaker, with moderator Fachry Hasani Habib, S.H., M.H. The discussion this time focused on Indonesia’s geographical characteristics and current climate change, as well as Indonesia’s efforts in facing these challenges.
The keynote speaker, H.E. Laurentius Amrih Jinangkung, discussed Indonesia’s geographical characteristics and the climate change challenges it faces, highlighting its vulnerability to natural disasters such as rising sea levels and storms. He emphasized that Indonesia is at the forefront of climate change, and the impacts on coastal areas and ocean-dependent communities are significant. H.E. Jinangkung also outlined Indonesia’s efforts in facing these challenges through international cooperation and the implementation of national policies focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
The session moderator, Fachry Hasani Habib, guided the discussion and facilitated an interactive Q&A session where participants had the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the keynote speaker. The session drew a diverse audience, including students and academics from various countries, demonstrating a strong interest and concern for maritime issues in today’s global context.
The fifth session of the Lex Proficia 2024 summer course provided valuable insights and motivated participants to continue fighting for marine justice and maritime security. For more information about the next session, participants can visit the official website of the Faculty of Law UNDIP or follow the official social media accounts of this event.
