Visit of Bengkulu Provincial Statistics Office and Statistics Corner Team to FMIPA Welcomed by the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Alumni, and Cooperation/ Kunjungan Badan Pusat Statistika Provinsi Bengkulu dan Tim Pojok Statistik ke FMIPA Disambut Wakil Dekan Bidang Kemahasiswaan Alumni dan Kerja Sama

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Bengkulu, welcomed a visit from the Bengkulu Provincial Statistics Office (BPS) together with the Statistics Corner Team on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen synergy and develop collaboration in the fields of education, research, and the utilization of statistical data. The visit was formally received by the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Alumni, and Cooperation of FMIPA, Prof. Dr. Arif Ismul Hadi, M.Si.

The visit was attended by representatives of BPS, namely Yosep Oktavianus Sitohang, S.S.T., M.Stat., and Naga Tondi Hasibuan, S.IKom, who engaged in discussions with faculty leadership regarding various strategic collaboration opportunities planned for 2026. Also present at the meeting were the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program, Dr. Pepi Novianti, and the Coordinator of the Universitas Bengkulu Statistics Corner, Firdaus, S.Si., M.Stat., who actively participated in discussions with the faculty leadership on potential areas of cooperation. The meeting aimed to strengthen institutional relations while expanding the implementation of collaborative programs between BPS and FMIPA.

During the discussion, both parties addressed the strengthening of cooperation in education through practitioner-led teaching activities and student internship programs, as well as collaboration in research and community service. These initiatives are particularly intended to support students of the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program and other study programs within FMIPA. Such programs are expected to enhance students’ competencies through direct engagement with practitioners and hands-on experience within government institutions.

In addition, the meeting discussed plans to extend the existing Cooperation Agreement (Perjanjian Kerja Sama/PKS) between BPS and FMIPA, which is currently scheduled to expire in August 2026. Both parties agreed on the importance of maintaining the continuity of the partnership to ensure that ongoing collaborative programs can be further developed and expanded.

The Vice Dean for Cooperation of FMIPA expressed appreciation for BPS’s commitment to supporting the strengthening of a data-driven academic ecosystem. This collaboration is considered strategic in enhancing the quality of learning, research, and community service activities that utilize official and reliable statistical data.

The visit concluded with a follow-up discussion session and a review of the Statistics Corner facilities. It is expected that the synergy between FMIPA and BPS will continue to grow stronger and generate initiatives with tangible impacts on student competency development and the improvement of the university’s tridharma performance.

Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA) Universitas Bengkulu menerima kunjungan dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) bersama Tim Pojok Statistik pada Selasa, 03 Februari 2026, dalam rangka penguatan sinergi dan pengembangan kerja sama di bidang pendidikan, penelitian, dan pemanfaatan data statistik. Kegiatan ini disambut langsung oleh Wakil Dekan Bidang Kemahasiswaan Alumni dan Kerja Sama FMIPA, Prof. Dr. Arif Ismul Hadi, M.Si.

Kunjungan tersebut dihadiri oleh perwakilan BPS, yaitu Yosep Oktavianus Sitohang, S.S.T., M.Stat dan Naga Tondi Hasibuan, S.IKom, yang berdiskusi bersama pimpinan fakultas mengenai berbagai peluang kolaborasi strategis di Tahun 2026. Turut hadir dalam pertemuan ini adalah Koordinator Program Studi S1 Statistika, Dr. Pepi Novianti serta Koordinator Pojok Statistik Universitas Bengkulu, Firdaus, S.Si., M.Stat. yang berperan aktif dalam diskusi bersama pimpinan fakultas mengenai berbagai peluang kolaborasi strategis. Pertemuan ini bertujuan untuk mempererat hubungan kelembagaan sekaligus memperluas implementasi kerja sama antara BPS dan FMIPA.

Dalam diskusi, kedua belah pihak membicarakan penguatan kerja sama di bidang pendidikan melalui kegiatan praktisi mengajar dan program magang mahasiswa serta kerjasama bidang penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada masyarakat, khususnya bagi mahasiswa Program Studi S1 Statistika dan program studi lain di lingkungan FMIPA. Program tersebut diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kompetensi mahasiswa melalui keterlibatan langsung dengan praktisi serta pengalaman kerja di lingkungan instansi pemerintah.

Selain itu, pertemuan ini juga membahas rencana perpanjangan Perjanjian Kerja Sama (PKS) antara BPS dan FMIPA yang saat ini dijadwalkan akan berakhir pada Agustus 2026. Kedua pihak menyepakati pentingnya menjaga kesinambungan kerja sama agar berbagai program kolaboratif yang telah berjalan dapat terus dikembangkan dan diperluas.

Wakil Dekan Bidang Kerja Sama FMIPA menyampaikan apresiasi atas komitmen BPS dalam mendukung penguatan ekosistem akademik berbasis data. Kerja sama ini dinilai strategis dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran, penelitian, serta pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang memanfaatkan data resmi dan terpercaya.

Kegiatan kunjungan diakhiri dengan sesi diskusi lanjutan dan peninjauan Pojok Statistik. Diharapkan, sinergi antara FMIPA dan BPS semakin solid dan mampu menghasilkan berbagai inisiatif yang berdampak nyata bagi pengembangan kompetensi mahasiswa dan peningkatan kualitas tridarma perguruan tinggi.