PADANG, WEST SUMATRA – In a significant move to strengthen its global academic outreach, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Creative Exchange (ICE). This milestone event took place on Friday, May 23, 2025.
This signing marks the dawn of a strategic partnership between UIN Imam Bonjol Padang and ICE, a prominent international organization dedicated to fostering creativity, technology, and global educational innovation.
Pioneering Creative Collaboration in West Sumatra
During her welcoming remarks, the Rector of UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Prof. Dr. Martin Kustati, M.Pd., warmly received the ICE delegation. She expressed profound appreciation to ICE for selecting the university as its first institutional partner and the primary launch pad for collaborative programs in the West Sumatra region.
Prof. Kustati emphasized that this international partnership is a crucial step toward cultivating global engagement. It aims to bridge academic excellence with creative collaborations that directly benefit both the university community and society at large.
“International cooperation is an integral part of dynamic change. UIN Imam Bonjol Padang aspires not only to be an excellent Islamic university but also an institution that makes a tangible, positive impact on the community,” stated Prof. Kustati.
Delivering Concrete Benefits for Students
Furthermore, the Rector highlighted the necessity of sustaining this collaboration, ensuring that the UIN Imam Bonjol Padang and ICE MoU translates into real, concrete benefits for students – particularly in preparing them for the digital era.
She expressed her hope that the agreement serves as a strong foundation for future joint initiatives. She beautifully encapsulated the spirit of the partnership by quoting the philosophy, “Khairunnas anfa’uhum linnas” (The best of people are those most beneficial to others).
ICE’s Global Vision and Future Commitments
In response, ICE Chairman Atta Ul Karim expressed his deep gratitude for the exceptional hospitality provided by UIN Imam Bonjol Padang. He conveyed his strong optimism regarding the collaboration, believing it will pave the way for even broader, strategic international partnerships in the near future.
Through this powerful alliance, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang reaffirms its steadfast commitment to embracing global innovation. The collaboration is poised to accelerate institutional advancement while delivering meaningful, long-term contributions to the nation and the global ummah.
