FPIPS UPI and Telkom Indonesia Strengthen Collaboration to Support SDGs Programme
BANDUNG – The Faculty of Social Sciences Education (FPIPS) at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) and PT Telkom Indonesia are strengthening their collaboration to support the SDGs programme, or sustainable development. One initial step involves PT Telkom Indonesia providing one unit of operational Hiace vehicle at the East Lobby of FPIPS UPI this week.
UPI Rector Prof Didi Sukyadi stated that the operational vehicle provided by PT Telkom Indonesia will help enhance the effectiveness of various university field activities. Therefore, he expressed appreciation for the support given.
“This vehicle is very much needed to support university mobility, particularly in developing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) programmes,” he said, quoted on Friday (8/5/2026).
Prof Didi said the Hiace operational vehicle will be used for community service activities in remote areas, mangrove planting, and monitoring student activities at UPI’s regional campuses in Serang, Purwakarta, Tasikmalaya, Sumedang, and Cibiru. He mentioned that several collaborations have been undertaken, from digital education to the development of distance learning.
Meanwhile, FPIPS UPI Dean Prof Cecep Darmawan stated that the operational vehicle will be utilised optimally to support academic activities and community service oriented towards sustainable development.
“This assistance is part of efforts to support improvements in education quality and tangible contributions to achieving sustainable development goals,” he said.
He noted that FPIPS UPI has been actively developing various sustainability programmes, such as the green campus movement, strengthening social ecology, and community empowerment based on education. Collaboration between higher education and industry is expected to further strengthen the contribution of higher education to sustainable development in society.
PT Telkom Indonesia representative Rico Junian stated that the provision of the Hiace operational vehicle to UPI is part of the company’s commitment to supporting the education sector, including through its corporate social responsibility programme.
“We see UPI as a strategic partner with an important role in education,” he said.
With this collaboration, he hopes it will continue to develop and provide benefits to society. The event was attended by university leaders, company representatives, and UPI’s academic community.