FMIPA UI Holds Refreshment Awareness Ahead of ISO 9001:2015 Recertification

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), held an ISO 9001:2015 Refreshment Awareness event as part of its preparation for the quality management system recertification process. The event took place on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) at the Auditorium of the Pertamina Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory Building, FMIPA UI, at the UI Depok Campus.

This step was taken following the expiration period of the ISO 9001:2015 certification obtained by the FMIPA UI Administrative Center from DQS Certification Indonesia, with registration number 50200185 QM15, which will expire on September 10, 2025. In preparation, FMIPA UI is set to undergo an internal audit from August 5–8, followed by an external audit on August 26–27, as part of the recertification process.

The Dean of FMIPA UI, Prof. Dede Djuhana, Ph.D., in his opening remarks, emphasized that this event is important to reinforce the understanding of all work units regarding the principles of quality management, especially in responding to organizational dynamics and the need for service improvement.

“Over the past four years, there have been many changes, both in organizational structure and service standards. ISO is not merely about procedures, but also about encouraging us to maintain what is already good and improve areas that are not yet optimal. Collaboration between units is the key,” he said.

Prof. Dede emphasized the importance of FMIPA UI aligning with university policies, in light of the changes in organizational structure and unit naming at UI following the appointment of the new rector. These changes have impacted coordination, task distribution, and reporting systems, all of which need to be adjusted to fit the new structure.

“We need to be more in line with the programs at the rectorate. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for continuous improvement,” he added.

A similar view was expressed by the Vice Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration of FMIPA UI, Prof. Dr. Tito Latif Indra, S.Si., M.Si. He stated that the ISO 9001:2015 standard implemented at FMIPA UI is not merely a formality, but a tangible manifestation of the faculty’s commitment to providing high-quality, efficient services that are oriented toward the needs of stakeholders.

“This refreshment activity is important to align our understanding and update our knowledge of the latest version of ISO. Beyond that, it is also part of our efforts to strengthen the quality culture in our work environment,” explained Prof. Tito.

The refreshment activity consisted of two sessions: a session on the principles of quality management and a training and simulation session on internal quality audits. Its main objective was to equip participants with practical understanding of how to plan, conduct, and follow up on internal audits effectively and in accordance with the standards.

Dr. Ir. Muhammad Habiburrahman, M.T., an ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 practitioner in educational organizations, was present as a guest speaker. In his presentation, he explained various crucial aspects of ISO 9001:2015, ranging from the clause structure and the PDCA cycle to the risk-based approach.

He emphasized that the purpose of an audit is not to find faults, but to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with the quality management system and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

“The opportunities referred to are opportunities to improve service quality — not merely corrections, but transformations toward better governance,” said the researcher and lecturer from the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia.

The ISO 9001:2015 recertification is considered highly important for FMIPA UI in maintaining the trust of the academic community, partners, and the broader public. Moreover, it is also part of the faculty’s ongoing efforts to instill quality values across all aspects of education, research, and administrative services.