Hasanuddin University has officially begun the university-level Outstanding Student Selection (Pilmapres) for 2026 through a kick-off event held at the Arsjad Rasjid Lecture Theater on Monday (9 March).
The event marks the start of the Pilmapres selection process at the university level, after selection was previously held at the faculty level. A total of 88 top students from various faculties will go through the selection stages to compete for the position of Hasanuddin University representative at the national-level Pilmapres.
The kick-off was attended by the Hasanuddin University Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Muhammad Ruslin, drg., M.Kes., Ph.D., Sp.B.M.Mf., Subsp.Ortognat.D., Director of Student Affairs Abdullah Sanusi, Ph.D., and the Vice Deans for Academic and Student Affairs from various faculties.
In the report, Head of the Subdirectorate for Student Achievement and Talent Development, Prof. Dr. Suhasman, M.Hut., M.Si., explained that information about Pilmapres had been released since early February 2026 and was followed by outreach activities and the selection process at the faculty level.
Prof. Suhasman also said that there is a new scheme in Pilmapres this year. Whereas last year there were only two categories, this year one new category has been added, namely the category for students with disabilities.
“A total of 88 candidates will take part in the university-level selection this year. All faculties have representatives. We hope that from these participants will emerge the best representative of Hasanuddin University to compete at the national level,” explained Prof. Suhasman.
Meanwhile, Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Muhammad Ruslin, drg., M.Kes., Ph.D., Sp.B.M.Mf., Subsp.Ortognat.D., in the welcoming remarks stressed that the university-level Pilmapres is part of the university leadership’s efforts to facilitate the development of students’ talents and potential.
“As leaders, we strive to facilitate students’ talents. Whoever is most prepared and gives their best effort will certainly deliver maximum results. We hope this effort can be maximized so that Unhas’s Pilmapres can also show the kind of success we have achieved in various other competitions,” the Vice Rector said.
The Vice Rector also reminded participants that the competition process is an important part of shaping students’ character.
Through Pilmapres 2026, Hasanuddin University hopes to identify the best students who are not only academically outstanding, but also possess leadership character, creativity, and real contributions to society.(“/kmhs/fjr)
Editor: Ishaq Rahman
This article is an English translation of the original Indonesian report.