Undergraduate Statistics Students of Universitas Bengkulu Successfully Complete the Impactful Internship Program at BPS Kota Bengkulu. / Mahasiswa Prodi S1 Statistika UNIB Selesaikan Program Magang Berdampak di BPS Kota Bengkulu

Bengkulu, October 17, 2025 – The Undergraduate Statistics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Bengkulu, successfully implemented the 2025 ‘Magang Berdampak’ Program at the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Bengkulu City. This internship activity was part of the implementation of this year’s overarching theme, “Sectoral Statistics for Regional Development: Data Synergy, Real Action, and Real Impact.”

The ‘Magang Berdampak’ at BPS Bengkulu City was conducted over a period of 11 weeks, during which students were directly involved in the Urban Village Statistics Love Movement Program (Gerakan Kelurahan Cinta Statistik/Gelatik), carried out by BPS in collaboration with the Bengkulu City Government. This program aims to strengthen data literacy at the urban village level and to ensure the availability of accurate data to support more effective and well-targeted decision-making.

Prior to field deployment, students received intensive training on the development of “statistical villages” (Kelurahan Cantik), statistical business processes, questionnaire design, infographic creation, and the management of urban village websites, Prodeskel, and Epdeskel systems. This preparatory training was intended to enhance students’ understanding of sectoral statistics concepts and practices, as well as their application in supporting regional development. In addition, the training equipped students with the ability to adapt to the needs of partner institutions and to produce relevant and useful outputs.

Throughout the internship period, students contributed to various activities, including sectoral data collection and processing, data visualization, and the development of statistical infographics for regional data publications. Through these activities, students not only sharpened their technical skills but also gained real-world experience in applying statistical knowledge to support data-driven regional development.

As the concluding stage of the internship, students were required to present the results and outputs of their ‘Magang Berdampak’ on Thursday, October 16, 2025, before representatives of BPS Bengkulu City and supervising lecturers, both online and in person. During this session, students presented their internship activities, analyses, outputs, and data-based recommendations generated throughout the internship.

The program officially concluded with the formal withdrawal of internship students by the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program, Dr. Pepi Novianti, S.Si., M.Si., along with the internship supervisors, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the BPS Bengkulu City office. On this occasion, the Study Program Coordinator expressed her appreciation to BPS Bengkulu City for its cooperation and guidance throughout the internship. As a token of gratitude, the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program of Universitas Bengkulu presented an award plaque to BPS Bengkulu City as a strategic partner in the implementation of the 2025 ‘Magang Berdampak’ Program. The event also included the symbolic presentation of certificates to the participating students as recognition of their successful completion of the entire internship program.

The Head of BPS Bengkulu City, represented by Ms. Tina Wahyufitri, S.Si., M.Si., a Senior Statistician at BPS Bengkulu City, also expressed her appreciation for the students’ performance during the internship, noting that they demonstrated strong work ethics, discipline, and adaptability to the demands of sectoral statistical activities in the field.

With the completion of this internship program, students will proceed to the stage of preparing final reports and impactful outputs, which are expected to serve as tangible contributions of the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program of Universitas Bengkulu in supporting data-driven regional development and strengthening academic collaboration with government institutions.

Bengkulu, 17 Oktober 2025 – Program Studi S1 Statistika Fakultas MIPA Universitas Bengkulu sukses melaksanakan kegiatan Magang Berdampak 2025 di Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Kota Bengkulu. Kegiatan magang ini merupakan bagian dari implementasi tema besar tahun ini, yaitu “Statistik Sektoral untuk Pembangunan Daerah: Sinergi Data, Aksi Nyata, dan Dampak Nyata.”

Pelaksanaan magang berdampak di BPS Kota Bengkulu berlangsung selama 11 minggu, di mana mahasiswa terlibat langsung dalam Program Gerakan Kelurahan Cinta Statistik (Gelatik) yang dilaksanakan oleh BPS bersama Pemerintah Kota Bengkulu. Program ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat literasi data di tingkat kelurahan dan memastikan data yang akurat untuk mendukung pengambilan keputusan yang lebih efektif dan tepat sasaran. 

Sebelum diterjunkan ke lapangan, mahasiswa dibekali pelatihan intensif mengenai Pembinaan kelurahan cantik, Pelatihan Proses bisnis statistic, Pembuatan kuesioner, Pembuatam infografis, Pembinaan website, prodeskel dan epdeskel kelurahan.  statistika sektoral, desain infografis, serta pengelolaan website. Pembekalan tersebut bertujuan meningkatkan pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap konsep dan praktik statistika sektoral, serta penerapannya dalam mendukung pembangunan daerah. Selain itu pelatihan juga dimaksudkan agar mahasiswa mampu beradaptasi dengan kebutuhan instansi mitra dan mampu menghasilkan luaran yang relevan dan bermanfaat.

Selama magang, mahasiswa berkontribusi dalam berbagai aktivitas seperti pengumpulan dan pengolahan data sektoral, pembuatan visualisasi data, serta penyusunan infografis publikasi statistik daerah. Melalui kegiatan ini, mahasiswa tidak hanya mengasah kemampuan teknis, tetapi juga memperoleh pengalaman nyata dalam menerapkan ilmu statistika untuk mendukung pembangunan daerah berbasis data.

Sebagai penutup kegiatan magang, mahasiswa diminta untuk mempresentasikan hasil kegiatan dan luaran magang berdampak pada Kamis, 16 Oktober 2025 di hadapan pihak BPS Kota Bengkulu dan dosen pembimbing secara daring dan luring. Dalam sesi tersebut, mahasiswa memaparkan hasil kegiatan magang, analisis, luaran kegiatan, serta rekomendasi berbasis data yang dihasilkan selama magang.

Kegiatan diakhiri dengan penarikan resmi mahasiswa magang oleh Koordinator Prodi S1 Statistika, Dr. Pepi Novianti, S.Si., M.Si., dan dosen pembimbing magang, yang dilaksanakan pada Jumat, 17 Oktober 2025 di kantor BPS Kota Bengkulu. Dalam kesempatan tersebut, Koordinator Prodi menyampaikan apresiasi kepada BPS Kota Bengkulu atas kerja sama dan pendampingan yang telah diberikan. Sebagai bentuk ungkapan terima kasih, Prodi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu menyerahkan plakat penghargaan kepada BPS Kota Bengkulu sebagai mitra strategis dalam pelaksanaan program Magang Berdampak 2025. Selain itu, kegiatan juga diisi dengan penyerahan sertifikat secara simbolis kepada mahasiswa peserta magang sebagai tanda telah menyelesaikan seluruh rangkaian kegiatan magang berdampak dengan baik.

Kepala BPS Kota Bengkulu yang diwakili oleh Ibu Tina Wahyufitri S.Si., M.Si. selaku Statistisi Ahli Madya BPS Kota Bengkulu juga memberikan apresiasi atas kinerja mahasiswa selama magang, yang dinilai mampu bekerja dengan baik, disiplin, dan adaptif terhadap kebutuhan kegiatan statistik sektoral di lapangan.

Dengan selesainya kegiatan magang ini, mahasiswa akan melanjutkan ke tahap penyusunan laporan dan luaran berdampak, yang diharapkan dapat menjadi hasil nyata kontribusi Prodi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu dalam mendukung pembangunan daerah berbasis data dan kolaborasi akademik dengan instansi pemerintah.