IAIKUPers – Thursday, 16 January 2025 –
IAI Khozinatul Ulum Blora made a new history in the world of higher education by successfully holding International Student Academic Forum with Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA). Forum attended by 16 IAIKU delegation, including Chancellor KH. Ahmad Zaki Fuad, M.Ag., and three Vice Chancellors, is an important step in strengthening cross-border cooperation.
In his speech, KH. Ahmad Zaki Fuad delivered, “We came to UniSZA not only to share knowledge, but also to learn. We are confident that through this collaboration, students from both institutions will further develop.”
Dean of FUPL UniSZA, Prof. Madya Dr. Abdullah bin Ibrahim, also expressed his pride in this forum. “We must take advantage of this moment to collaborate more closely in the field of education, innovation, and culture. The future of education is about global collaboration,” he said.

This forum presents inspiring presentations from academics, including Prof. Dr. Abdul Mufid, Lc., M.S.I., which discusses how innovation can be a catalyst in strengthening academic collaboration. On the other hand, IAIKU students, Fajar Miftahul Munir and Ainur Rohamah, appear confident delivering their material, received high appreciation from the audience.
“This opportunity is very valuable to hone our skills, especially in speaking at international forums," said Fajar Miftahul Munir.
UniSZA delegation, Dr. Farah Syazrah Binti Mohd Ghazalli and Dr. Muhammad Faizuddin Bin Ghani, provides an in-depth look at the Malaysian education model that focuses on developing students' character and skills.
This event is not only a place to share knowledge, but also strengthen cultural ties and friendship between the two institutions. All parties hope, this forum was the beginning of many larger academic collaborations in the future.