EduAsiaNews, Bangka – Universitas Bangka Belitung (UBB) held a briefing session for 441 scholarship recipients for 2026 to strengthen their motivation to study, academic responsibility and readiness to face the challenges of the job market. The event, held on Saturday (Nov. 7, 2026), at the BBK Building of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) on UBB’s Integrated Campus, also featured a scholarship alumnus who has built a career in Indonesia’s national legal sector.
The briefing was part of UBB’s efforts to support students receiving financial assistance, helping them make the most of their educational opportunities, complete their studies on time and develop the skills needed for their future careers.
The event opened with a report by Hesty, S.Si., M.Pd., head of UBB’s Bureau of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Cooperation (BAKK), on the briefing program for the 441 scholarship recipients. The initiative aimed to strengthen students’ understanding of their academic responsibilities while encouraging them to maintain their performance and actively develop their potential.
In his remarks, UBB Rector Prof. Dr. Ibrahim, M.Si., emphasized the importance of discipline and careful study planning. He reminded students that scholarships were provided for eight semesters, requiring recipients to commit to completing their degrees within four years.
“You must graduate within four years to complete your studies on time, as this scholarship is only provided for eight semesters,” Ibrahim stressed.
In addition to maintaining academic performance, Ibrahim encouraged students to participate in organizational activities and expand their social networks. He said social experiences during university could become valuable assets when entering the professional world.
“Make use of your Saturdays and Sundays to take part in activities, join organizations or visit friends. That way, when you graduate, you will already have connections that can help open up opportunities in the future,” he advised.
In line with these remarks, a presentation titled “Preparing for the Era of Disruption,” delivered as part of Ibrahim’s materials, highlighted the importance of having aspirations, setting targets, making bold decisions and initiating change through small steps. While every journey involves challenges and uncertainty, students were encouraged to remain hopeful and persevere in pursuing their goals.
The presentation also underscored the importance of being open to change, maintaining a willingness to learn and building positive relationships with others. Amid an increasingly dynamic world, students were encouraged to uphold honesty, humility, self-awareness and empathy as essential values in navigating future challenges.
The importance of embracing challenges and adapting to change was further illustrated through the experience of Andri Yanto, S.H., a 2020 graduate of UBB’s Faculty of Law who completed his studies in 2024 and previously received financial assistance through the Indonesia Smart College Card (KIP-K) program.
As a guest speaker, Andri shared his academic and professional journey in a presentation titled “UBB Rise Up: Dare to Achieve, Ready to Inspire, Real Impact.” He described how receiving a scholarship had become an important part of his journey toward building a career in the legal profession.
Andri graduated from UBB with a bachelor’s degree in law in 2024, earning a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.72. During his studies, he gained professional experience as an assistant to a special staff member at the Judicial Commission of the Republic of Indonesia in 2022.
After graduating, Andri pursued a career as a legal officer at PT Thorcon Power Indonesia, established his own business and founded the Andri Yanto & Associates law firm. He has also been pursuing a master’s degree in Southeast Asian Studies at Universitas Indonesia since 2026.
One of the achievements he shared was his success as a petitioner in a judicial review case before Indonesia’s Constitutional Court. His petition was granted in full in October 2026 through Decision No. 37/PUU-XXIV/2026, concerning the interpretation of the word “and” as “and/or” in Article 326 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP).
Drawing on his experience, Andri emphasized that one’s university background should not be a barrier to achievement. He encouraged students to develop three key qualities: drive, or a strong determination to move forward; adaptability, or the ability to adjust to changing circumstances; and continuous learning, or a commitment to lifelong development.
He also stressed the importance of integrity, reliability and excellence as the foundations for building trust and professionalism. Students were encouraged to broaden their knowledge through reading and writing, develop foreign-language proficiency, and gain organizational and professional experience from an early stage.
Through the briefing program, UBB hopes its 441 scholarship recipients for 2026 will make the most of their educational opportunities, graduate on time and develop the skills, networks and character needed to face future challenges, in line with the university’s spirit of “Excellence in Building Civilization.”
(UBB Public Relations)
