IPB University and BRI Renew Cooperation, Rector Mentions Need for Additional Campus Buses
IPB University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) to strengthen collaborative synergy across various sectors. The agreement was signed by Rector Dr Alim Setiawan and Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) Retail Transaction and Funding BRI, Tri Lukito Singgih, at the Rector’s Meeting Room, IPB Dramaga Campus (3/11).
In his remarks, Tri Lukito Singgih expressed gratitude for the trust placed by IPB University in BRI. He emphasized that BRI is ready to support various needs of IPB University through multiple business synergies, including financial services for all staff and members of the academic community.
“BRI is ready to serve IPB with the various needs that arise. We hope this collaboration can provide tangible benefits for both parties,” he said.
He also added that BRI has an extensive network with approximately 7.400 branches across Indonesia and serves many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including farmers and fishers.
“We hope this cooperation becomes the starting point for broader synergy between BRI and IPB University. There are many solutions we can develop together with the academic community,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Rector Dr Alim explained that the partnership between IPB University and BRI has existed since 2020. The signing of this MoU represents a renewal following the expiration of the previous agreement on 31 December 2025.
According to him, the cooperation reflects the trust that has been built between the two institutions and will continue toward a more substantive stage.
“I express my highest appreciation to BRI for its trust and commitment. This cooperation is not merely written on paper but is also realized in concrete forms that are directly felt by the academic community,” he said.
He cited BRI’s contribution to strengthening campus infrastructure through the provision of four operational bus units. These buses support campus mobility and are also part of the effort to realize the Smart and Green Campus concept.
However, Dr Alim also mentioned that transportation needs within the campus environment remain considerable, and additional buses will be required in the future to support student mobility.
Furthermore, he assessed that strategic collaboration between higher education institutions and banking institutions is increasingly important amid the growing complexity of challenges in higher education.
“The synergy between academia and the banking sector, whether in research, human resource development, financial services, or technological innovation, still has very broad opportunities to be developed together,” he concluded. (dh) (IAAS/KAL)
