SOUTH TANGERANG – The Sharia Banking Study Program at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, successfully hosted a Visiting Lecture centered on the theme "Enhancing Academic Competitiveness through Global Insights and International Collaboration". The event took place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the New FEB Building, Jalan Ibnu Sina, Ciputat.

The session was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of FEB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Dr. Sofyan Rizal, M.Si., accompanied by the Vice Dean for General Administration, Dr. Erika Amelia, M.Si. The event was attended by program study executives and faculty members from across the faculty.

In his opening speech, Dr. Sofyan Rizal, M.Si. emphasized the strategic necessity of fostering global perspectives and international partnerships within higher education institutions.

"Enhancing the academic competitiveness of both our institution and faculty members requires a continuous commitment to international insights and global collaboration. Through this visiting lecture, we aim to expand synergistic opportunities in advancing higher education's tridharma on an international scale," stated Dr. Sofyan Rizal, M.Si.

The lecture featured prominent keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Nisful Laila, S.E., M.Com., Professor of Islamic Finance and Banking at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga. In her comprehensive address, Prof. Nisful Laila explored the critical importance of academic internationalization, strategies for building a global reputation, the development of international research networks, and practical approaches for proactively seizing collaborative opportunities.

The presentation and subsequent interactive Q&A session were moderated by Dr. Riris Aishah Prasetyowati, S.E., M.M. (Faculty Member of the Sharia Banking Study Program, FEB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta). Attending faculty members actively engaged in discussions regarding avenues to elevate the international recognition of the academic community.

The Visiting Lecture concluded with a symbolic presentation of a token of appreciation to the keynote speaker by the faculty leadership, followed by a photo session with faculty members and guests. (AC)