The Faculty of Science and Mathematics (FSM) of Diponegoro University (UNDIP) held an Open Senate Meeting for the Welcome Ceremony of New Students for the Academic Year 2025/2026 on August 18, 2025. The solemn event was attended by 1492 new students who are ready to join the large family of FSM UNDIP.
The ceremony was opened with a warm welcome from the Chair of the Senate of FSM UNDIP, Prof. Dr. Dra. Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati, M.App.Sc., who, on this occasion, extended her greetings to all new students. “Welcome and congratulations on joining the Faculty of Science and Mathematics of Diponegoro University. We hope that the new students this year can actively contribute to developing this faculty and themselves, while continuously working towards the advancement of education,” said the Chair of the Senate, motivating the new students.
Following this, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Dr. Ngadiwiyana, S.Si., M.Si., delivered a report on the reception of the new students and provided an overview of FSM UNDIP’s achievements in contributing to the development of science and technology at UNDIP. “The Faculty of Science and Mathematics plays a crucial role, with 45% of the flagship products at Diponegoro University being produced by FSM. We are extremely proud of this achievement and hope that the new students will contribute even more in the future,” said the Vice Dean.
The Dean of FSM UNDIP, Prof. Dr. Kusworo Adi, S.Si., M.Si., in his speech, expressed his welcome to all the new students who are now officially part of FSM UNDIP. He also introduced the faculty members who will be accompanying the students during their studies. “We are very pleased to welcome all of you and hope that you will enjoy an academic journey full of challenges and opportunities at FSM,” added the Dean.
The next speech was delivered by the Chair of the Student Association (BEM) of FSM, David Christian, a 2022 Informatics undergraduate student, who introduced the various student organizations at FSM UNDIP. On this occasion, the Chair of BEM encouraged the new students to actively engage in student activities to enrich their experience outside of academics.
The event was officially closed by the Chair of the Senate of FSM UNDIP, Prof. Dr. Dra. Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati, M.App.Sc., with the hope that all the new students would begin their academic journey with enthusiasm and dedication. This ceremony marks a historic moment for each new student, who is now officially part of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics of Diponegoro University.