Proud Moment: TRKI SV UNDIP Lecturer Gives Guest Lecture on Circular Economy at RWTH Aachen, Germany

Anggun Puspitarini Siswanto, S.T., Ph.D., a lecturer from the Chemical Engineering Technology Program, Vocational School of Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), recently delivered a guest lecture at RWTH Aachen, Germany, on Friday, April 4, 2025. This event is part of the Theodore von Kármán Fellowship program and took place at IME – Metallurgical Process Technology and Metal Recycling, Institute and Chair of RWTH Aachen.

In her guest lecture, Anggun presented the topic “Circular Economy Opportunity for Indonesia and How Universitas Diponegoro Takes Part in It.” Her presentation was warmly received by the RWTH Aachen academic community, followed by an interactive discussion session.

Anggun explained the development of circular economy practices in Indonesia and the active contribution of Universitas Diponegoro in supporting this initiative. She also emphasized that the principles of circular economy align with the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The discussion was dynamic, with participants showing interest not only in the topic of the circular economy in Indonesia but also in various academic activities at UNDIP.

As a result of this discussion, the participants expressed interest in establishing academic collaborations with UNDIP. They were interested in participating in summer courses, visiting as guest professors, and engaging in research collaborations with related faculties. Additionally, the potential for developing a Centre of Excellence between RWTH Aachen and UNDIP was also discussed.

Anggun, who also serves as the Deputy Director of Cooperation at the Directorate of Innovation, Commercialization, and Cooperation at UNDIP, welcomed these collaboration opportunities. The next step will be to further explore international cooperation, which will be coordinated with the Directorate of Reputation, Partnerships, and Global Connectivity at UNDIP, under the guidance of the Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, Cooperation, and Public Communication, Bapak Wijayanto, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D.

As part of UNDIP’s vision to be among the Top 500 World Universities, various international cooperation opportunities will continue to be enhanced, both in academic fields and the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The guest lecture concluded with discussions on the preparations for implementing an International Community Service program, which will be carried out jointly by IME RWTH Aachen and UNDIP. “UNDIP with Dignity, UNDIP is Beneficial, UNDIP is Triumphant!”