Sylff News

On September 8, 2025, at Samantha Krida Hall, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, the rector, Professor Widodo, inaugurated A. Faidlal Rahman as vice dean for academic affairs of the Faculty of Vocational Studies. The ceremony was conducted in a solemn atmosphere and attended by senior university officials.

At the inauguration ceremony, A. Faidlal Rahman signs the official document certifying his appointment as vice dean for academic affairs in the Faculty of Vocational Studies, as the rector, right, and other professors look on.

Rahman received his Sylff fellowship from Gadjah Mada University in 2008 and 2009 while working toward an MSc in tourism studies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in tourism economics and completed his doctoral degree at the Faculty of Tourism, Universitas Udayana, Bali. He is also a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE).

In his new capacity, he will be responsible for advancing vocational education at Universitas Brawijaya by shaping academic policies; designing curricula that respond to the evolving needs of industry, business, and the workforce; as well as elevating the quality of teaching, research, and scholarly publications.

He is also tasked with strengthening the contribution of lecturers and students to the university’s tridharma—teaching, research, and community service—ensuring that the Faculty of Vocational Studies consistently produces graduates who are skilled, adaptive, and globally competitive.

As vice dean, he will give priority to accelerating the faculty’s internationalization through deeper engagement with overseas universities and stronger collaboration with global industries. The faculty aims to broaden opportunities for joint research, enrich its curriculum with international perspectives, provide access to internships abroad, and expand academic exchange programs for both faculty members and students.

Rahman hopes to leverage the Sylff network of prominent professionals at leading institutions as a platform for building meaningful international collaboration. He envisions creating long-term partnerships with universities and industries worldwide, not only strengthening the faculty’s role as a leading provider of vocational education in Indonesia but also promoting its evolution into an internationally recognized center of educational excellence.