Foreword from The Rector of IULI University
IULI University was established along with the awareness of the Indonesian nation, that Indonesia is a great nation. Indonesia’s advantageous geographical conditions, with an area of 1.905 million km², at 6o North Latitude to 11o South Latitude and longitude or meridian lines that limit Indonesia’s astronomical location between 95o East Longitude- 141o East Longitude, in addition to geographical conditions, its social and political roles have become a solution to the political bloc that separates various differences and world conflicts by becoming a pioneer of the non-aligned movement. Soekarno or known as Bung Karno, the First President of Indonesia, is included in the ranks of World Political figures, if Bung Karno is a respected political figure in socio-politics, then B.J. Habibie is a respected figure in the field of technological progress at the world level.
International University Liaison Indonesia (IULI) is a university initiated and pioneered by the late B.J. Habibie, the third president of the Republic of Indonesia, as one of his steps to realize his ideals of making Indonesia a developed country, especially in the field of technology, therefore the jargon of the existence of IULI University is “The Spirit on Science”.
In 1997, Indonesia also experienced a deep global economic downturn, with his above average intelligence, there was the intervention of BJ. Habibie, so that Indonesia avoided failure as a country. From there BJ Habibie got the idea that only by becoming an industrial country with technological excellence, Indonesia would advance and soar. IULI is here to make this country strong, but when IULI began to be able to present itself in the form of recognition of the quality of graduates on the international stage, the world disaster of the Covid19 epidemic devastated the world economy, so that IULI University together with almost all private universities experienced a slowdown in the implementation of education in Indonesia.
Nevertheless, the spirit of making IULI as The Spirit of Science did not fade into the hands of BJ. Habibie’s eldest son, Dr.Ing. Ilham Habibie. IULI University is currently preparing to welcome a new era, namely Industry 5.0, which is based on technological advances that increase digitalization and automation in the manufacturing and business sectors, to produce a better future, this concept prioritizes cooperation between humans and machines, as is currently known, one of which is AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, while Industry 5.0 in education emphasizes character education, morals, and exemplary behavior.
I am proud to be trusted to be the highest leader in the implementation of education at IULI University, even though tough challenges lie ahead, where the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education is determined to make education in Indonesia equal to developed countries in the world, so I am ready to open my hands to work together with anyone who cares to continue to advance quality education that is ready to compete in the international world.
On this occasion, I convey to the young people around the world, IULI University invites you all to join the IULI University campus and I welcome you to the campus of “The Spirit of Science”. (red:afw)