UMN XXIX Graduation Ceremony: Graduating Students Ready to Face Global Challenges of AI & Sustainability

Group photo of the best graduates and top UMN XXIX Graduation Ceremony scholars. (Doc. UMN)

ICE BSD, Saturday (10/11/25) – Amidst the rapid disruption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainability issues that have become global challenges, preparedness and adaptability are key for graduates. Armed with the knowledge and values instilled during their studies, graduates are expected to move forward with integrity, innovation, and social awareness. This message was emphasized by UMN Rector Dr. Andrey Andoko, M.Sc., in his address at UMN’s 29th Graduation Ceremony.

At UMN’s 29th graduation ceremony, 1,328 students officially completed their academic journey. Now, the graduates are ready to continue their journey into a new chapter by entering a challenging professional world. At this graduation ceremony, UMN conferred diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and Architect Professional Education Program (PPAr) degrees.

In his opening remarks, Andrey emphasized that human skills must be developed through project-based learning, especially amid two major global issues, namely the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that is disrupting many fields and the issue of sustainability.

Andrey delivered the opening remarks at the 29th UMN Graduation Ceremony. (Doc. UMN)

“In order for us not to be replaced by AI, we must have competencies beyond AI. These competencies are human skills, which include: Communication & Collaboration, Analytical & Critical Thinking, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Resilience & Agility, and Empathy, which cannot be replaced,” Andrey said in his opening remarks.

Furthermore, Andrey explained that to address these two main issues, UMN integrates Artificial Intelligence and sustainability into all campus activities, including academics, research, community service (PKM), student activities, and campus operations. He also added that UMN graduates can make a real contribution, not only in the world of work but also to the community and the Indonesian nation.

“If they become entrepreneurs, they have contributed to creating jobs and driving economic growth. In addition, in the world of work, when graduates perform well and their companies grow, this also contributes to Indonesia’s economic growth through the creation of new jobs,” Andrey said.

After completing their education and entering the professional world, Andrey hopes that UMN graduates can become lifelong learners. According to him, the competencies mastered today may become obsolete and irrelevant, so graduates must continue to learn to master new competencies. The 5C values possessed by UMN also remain relevant to be implemented in their work.

“Be creative and innovative in finding new breakthroughs, including creating new products or business ideas that can provide added value. Be agents of change to make Indonesia better, starting on a small scale, for example by helping to preserve the earth so that it remains a comfortable place to live through the application of the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Good character and noble morals will always be relevant wherever you are. In addition, work with high ethical standards,” Andrey concluded.

By Patricia Valencia

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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