UBSI Students Join 2026 West Sumatra Thematic Community Service Programme

Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI) has sent students to participate in the 2026 West Sumatra Thematic Community Service Programme (KKNT) with the theme “Bangkik Basamo, Membangun Nagari”. The activity is taking place in Salareh Aia and East Salareh Aia Districts, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, from 31 July to 13 August 2026.

The 2026 West Sumatra KKNT programme is organised by the Higher Education Service Institute (LLDIKTI) Region III together with LLDIKTI Region X. Budi Luhur University and Fort De Kock are acting as the implementing focal points in an activity involving students from various universities.

Before being deployed to their service locations, UBSI students received briefing from Field Supervising Lecturers (DPL). The briefing covered understanding the objectives of the KKNT, community ethics, mapping regional potential, and preparing work programmes.

UBSI Field Supervising Lecturer Asep Sayfulloh said the briefing was conducted to ensure students are prepared to carry out programmes that meet community needs.

“We also coordinate closely with local government, partners, and fellow DPLs so that the programmes run by students are truly well targeted,” said Asep in a statement received on Wednesday (12/8/2026).

According to Asep, the success of the KKNT programme is not only measured by the completion of work programmes, but also by the impact felt by the community.

Several indicators of concern include the achievement of activity targets, improvement in residents’ knowledge and skills, collaboration among students, and accountability of reports in accordance with LLDIKTI standards.

He hopes students will use this activity as a space to develop social awareness and leadership skills. According to him, KKNT is an opportunity for students to understand community conditions directly through service experience.

“I hope the people of Nagari Salareh Aia and East Salareh Aia can feel the direct benefits of the presence and innovations brought by UBSI students,” said Asep.

The 2026 West Sumatra KKNT involves more than 30 universities under the coordination of LLDIKTI Region III Jakarta and LLDIKTI Region X West Sumatra.

The programme has eight strategic areas: education, health, agriculture, digital marketing, environment, disaster mitigation, MSME empowerment, and the development of local Minangkabau culture.

The series of activities began with concept preparation on 9 June 2026. Subsequent stages included participant selection, briefing on 15, 17, and 20 July 2026, departure on 31 July 2026, and programme implementation in the field on 1-11 August 2026.

During the activity, students are required to prepare daily reports and produce at least one innovation product from each area undertaken. Participants also create a three-to-five-minute documentation video and a final report complete with photo documentation and village data.

After the entire series of activities is completed, the committee will conduct a final evaluation to assess programme achievements and measure the impact of student activities during their time in Agam Regency. Participants who meet all requirements will receive a national certificate from LLDIKTI.

Through involvement in the 2026 West Sumatra KKNT, UBSI as a Creative Digital Campus hopes students can make a real contribution to the community while bringing a spirit of collaboration in developing regional potential.

The spirit of “Bangkik Basamo, Membangun Nagari” is part of efforts to encourage the younger generation to continue learning, adapting, and delivering innovation for the community.