This year, the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI) once again held the International Short Course in Engineering – UI Creates, which took place from July 19 to August 17, 2025. The program was joined by 16 students from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) under the theme “Tropical Sustainable and Renewable Energy.” Upon completion, the program is recognized as equivalent to 2 credits (2 SKS).
This year’s Short Course featured eight academic sessions covering topics such as Biomass Valorization, Sustainable Process and Product Development, Green Hydrogen, Renewable Energy, CCUS, Circular Economy in Extractive Metallurgy, Advanced Polymer Applications in Renewable Energy Technologies, Green Steel: Transforming the Steel Industry Towards Carbon Neutrality, Toward a Circular Future: Sustainable Polymers and Green Innovation, and Sustainable Roadway Illumination: Material Considerations for Solar Street Lighting in the Tropics.
The HKUST students also visited four major companies in Indonesia—PT Krakatau Posco, PT Gotion High Tech Indonesia, PT Maggot Indonesia Lestari, and PT Inoac Polytechno Indonesia. These industry visits provided valuable opportunities for students to observe firsthand how sustainable technologies are applied in industrial settings.
In addition to the academic and industrial components, participants also learned about Indonesian language and culture through activities at Citra Alam Riverside, such as batik painting and traditional angklung music workshops, as well as a visit to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). These cultural experiences enriched the students’ cross-cultural understanding and deepened their appreciation of Indonesia’s cultural diversity.
Dean of FTUI, Prof. Dr. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., emphasized the importance of this program “The International Short Course in Engineering is not merely an academic platform—it is a space to build international networks and valuable experiences for both universities to learn and share insights on sustainable energy. We hope this collaboration will nurture a young generation that is resilient in facing the challenges of sustainable energy.”
Acting Dean of Students of HKUST, King Lau Chow, added “This collaboration provides students with hands-on experience on tropical energy issues as well as cross-cultural understanding, enriching their global perspectives.”
Meanwhile, Andyka Kusuma, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., Manager of Partnership and International Education at FTUI, stated “The success of this program demonstrates that international education should be designed to integrate academics, industry, and culture in a balanced way.”
With the successful implementation of this year’s Short Course, FTUI and HKUST reaffirm their commitment to expanding collaboration in academics, research, and industrial networking to foster innovation and sustainable solutions for global energy challenges.
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Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
