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700 students from Indonesia to study in France hybrid departure preparation seminar on June 29 2024 (Photo : France Embassy) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : The Institut français d'Indonésie (IFI) is holding a hybrid departure preparation seminar on June 29 2024, which will be attended by the French Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor Leste and ASEAN – H.E. Fabien Penone.

This event brings together Indonesian students who will continue their studies at various French higher education institutions in the 2024 academic year which will start this September.

The aim of this event is to prepare and accompany Indonesian students as best as possible in their steps as students in France, as well as providing information about professional and academic opportunities after their studies in France.

To achieve this goal, various topics will be discussed by various speakers. Campus France Indonesia, the part of the French Embassy responsible for the promotion of French higher education in Indonesia, will convey all the necessary information to students regarding not only adjustment and life in France, but also all the administrative procedures that must be followed.

Meeting and discussion sessions with Indonesian students already in France will also be held. Thanks to IFI's collaboration with PPI (Indonesian Student Association) in France, students will have the opportunity to ask questions about their departure to France.

Alumni will also be present at this event to share experiences about studying in France and show their professional experience.

Apart from that, important agencies such as the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Paris will participate via video conference with the aim of welcoming students who will depart this year and explaining what services are provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Paris.

Held every year, the departure preparation seminar is an important step for every Indonesian student who wants to continue their studies in France//VOI

Indonesian Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Jose Antonio Morato Tavares received a visit from Perpusnas delegation (Photo : Perpusnas) - 

VOInews, Moscow : The National Library (Perpusnas) delegation consisting of Plt. Director of the National Library E. Aminudin Aziz, First Secretary Joko Santoso, Head of the Legal Organization, Cooperation and Public Relations Bureau Sri Marganingsih, Chair of the Cooperation Sub-Group Chaerul Umam received directly by the Indonesian Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Jose Antonio Morato Tavares at the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow , on Thursday (27/06/2024).

Discussions were opened regarding socio-political conditions in Russia. Jose said that the perception of Russia as an atheist communist country that has existed among people in Indonesia so far is not true, because currently Russia has developed into a democratic country that frees its people from politics and religion.

Therefore, Jose views the initiation of National Library collaboration with several libraries in Russia as very appropriate and appreciates this effort.

Plt. The Director of the National Library said that cooperation with Russia was a strategic effort in order to develop the National Library's international cooperation network with one of the objectives, namely the identification and collection of Indonesian manuscripts and Indonesian publications abroad.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday (27/06/24), this step was taken through the signing of an MoU with three libraries, namely the Library for Foreign Literature and the Russian State Library in Moscow and the VV Mayakovsky Central Public Library in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg.

Apart from that, E. Aminudin Aziz also said that the visit to Russia was also to take part in Unesco's II International High-Level Conference "The World Treasury of Native Languages: To Protect and Cherish" in St Petersburg.

The delegation's visit was then followed by an invitation to have lunch together at the Indonesian Embassy and a closing ceremony for the Indonesian Language teaching program for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) in the afternoon//VOI

Cyber Law Expert Panel: Strategic Approaches to Cyber Governance—International Law Applicable in Cyberspace on June 26–27, 2024, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, (Photo : The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) -

VOInews, Jakarta : The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN, the Indonesia Cyber Security Forum (ICSF), the Communication and Information System Security Research Centre (CISSReC), and Cyber Law International successfully organized the Cyber Law Expert Panel: Strategic Approaches to Cyber Governance—International Law Applicable in Cyberspace on June 26–27, 2024, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta.

The event brought together 50 key stakeholders, including government regulators, policymakers, ministry representatives, state-owned enterprises, military and defence personnel, and members of educational institutions. The theme for this year’s event was "Bridging Regulatory, Strategic, and Operational Perspectives in Cybersecurity."

The workshop began with welcome remarks from Ardi Sutedja, Chairman of the Indonesia Cyber Security Forum. His Excellency, Adriaan Palm, delivered an opening address, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in the realm of cyber law. The official event launch was conducted by Hinsa Siburian, Kepala Badan Siber, and Sandi Negara Republik Indonesia (BSSN). 

"We believe the key to such resilience lies in close cooperation between governments, businesses, and knowledge institutions (or 'multistakeholderism’), as well as close international cooperation. Indonesia and the Netherlands are among the most digitalized countries in Asia and Europe. And with that, cyber security is an absolute precondition for keeping our countries safe and up-and-running," said Adriaan.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Wednesday (26/06/24), Cyber Law International introduced participants to its comprehensive educational programme, featuring sessions led by renowned experts like Liis Vihul, CEO and Founder of Cyber Law International, and Professor Michael Schmitt, Director of Legal Affairs at Cyber Law International. The day concluded with a networking dinner, fostering deeper discussions among attendees.

The second day commenced with opening remarks by Dr. Pratama Persadha, Chairman of CISSReC, followed by a panel discussion on "Emerging Trends in Indonesia Cyber Law" featuring Pudja Unggul Kartiman, Deputy Chairman and Co-Founder of ICSF, Liis Vihul, and Dr. Pratama Persadha. This insightful session delved into the current and future trends shaping Indonesia's cyber law landscape.

The success of this workshop would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of all participating organizations. We extend our special thanks to the speakers, panellists, and attendees whose active participation and engagement made this event a resounding success//VOI

The winners of best librarian 2024 (Photo : Perpusnas) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : National Library librarian Edi Wiyono was selected as the first best in the 2024 National Best Achievement Librarian Selection event. Second best was a librarian from the Parepare City Library Service, Hery. And the third best went to librarian Rahmawati from MAN 4 Aceh Besar.

Deputy for National Library Resource Development, Adin Bondar, on the eve of the election peak, said that the achievements achieved were not easy. A librarian is someone who has competence, both skills, expertise and attitude. A librarian's duties are very heavy, apart from being a library manager and service provider.

"Librarians must ensure that people's rights to information and knowledge are fulfilled for their life skills and the realization of inclusive development goals which are centered on improving the quality of human resources," said Adin.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday (27/0624), the progress of digitalization and artificial intelligence today has an impact on the degradation of library functions, including changes in people's behavior. Like it or not, libraries are also required to improve their service quality.

Libraries need to carry out transformations in the form of creativity and innovation to make them more dynamic, added Adin.

Acting Head of the Center for Librarian Development, Nurcahyono, said that from data on 21 thousand librarians and librarians, only around three thousand have been certified.

"We will continue to improve this because to manage a professional library there are professional people behind it, namely librarians who are equipped with professional competencies," concluded Nurcahyono//VOI