Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute, FH UIR Holds Academic Discussion with Prof. Dr. Hj. Ellydar Chaidir

Participants attending the Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute event at FH UIR

Faculty of Law UIR Organizes Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute Event

Faculty of Law Universitas Islam Riau will hold a Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute event as a form of academic appreciation for the dedication and intellectual contributions of Prof. Dr. Hj. Ellydar Chaidir, S.H., M.Hum in the development of legal studies in Indonesia.

The event will feature the book entitled Substantive Democracy: Paradigms of Law, Government, and Politics and is organized in conjunction with her retirement towards becoming Professor Emeritus. This event serves as a moment of academic reflection as well as a scientific discussion forum for the academic community in understanding the development of law, governance, and politics from the perspective of substantive democracy.

The event will be held on:

Day/Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 08.30 WIB
Venue: Room 104, Faculty of Law UIR

Poster of the Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute event for Prof. Dr. Hj. Ellydar Chaidir at the Faculty of Law UIR
Poster for the book review event “Substantive Democracy: Paradigms of Law, Government, and Politics” at the Faculty of Law UIR.

A Form of Appreciation for Academic Dedication

This book review event is a collaboration among the Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Programs in Law at UIR as a tribute to Prof. Dr. Hj. Ellydar Chaidir’s long-standing dedication to higher education and the advancement of legal scholarship.

In addition to serving as an academic forum to discuss the contents of the book, this activity is also expected to inspire students, lecturers, and the entire academic community regarding the importance of scholarly contributions in building a democratic legal and governmental system.

Participants will also receive a free E-Certificate, and the event is open to all members of the Universitas Islam Riau academic community.

Opening remarks during the Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute event at the Faculty of Law UIR
Opening session atmosphere during the Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute event at the Faculty of Law UIR.
Academic discussion during the Substantive Democracy book review event at FH UIR
Academic discussion session during the “Substantive Democracy” book review event at the Faculty of Law UIR.
Prof. Dr. Hj. Ellydar Chaidir during the Book Review event at the Faculty of Law UIR
Prof. Dr. Hj. Ellydar Chaidir, S.H., M.Hum during the Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute event.
Group photo at the Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute event at FH UIR
Group photo of speakers and participants at the Book Review and Professor Retirement Tribute event at the Faculty of Law UIR.
Award presentation during the Professor Retirement Tribute event at the Faculty of Law UIR
A moment of appreciation and recognition during the Professor Retirement Tribute event at the Faculty of Law UIR.

Strengthening Academic Tradition within FH UIR

Through this event, the Faculty of Law UIR continues to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening academic culture, scientific discussion, and appreciation for academics who have dedicated their best contributions to education and legal studies.

The academic community is encouraged to attend and actively participate in the discussion, which will present various perspectives and scholarly reflections related to substantive democracy and the development of law in Indonesia.