UNAIR Professor develops innovative model to improve quality of life for children with cancer
UNAIR NEWS — Childhood cancer remains a major health challenge worldwide, with mortality rates among young cancer patients still alarmingly high. Globally, more than 105,000 children and adolescents die from cancer each year. Addressing the care needs of pediatric cancer patients thus presents significant challenges. Prof. Dr. Hj. Yuni Sufyanti Arief, S.Kp., M.Kes., a newly […]
Prof. Yunitasari sheds light on gender inequality behind high maternal mortality rates
UNAIR NEWS — Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) inaugurated six new professors on Thursday (April 24, 2025), including Prof. Dr. Esti Yunitasari, S.Kp., M.Kes., who was inaugurated as Professor of Maternal Nursing. In her inaugural oration, she presented a lecture titled “Challenges and Solutions for Achieving Gender Equality to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rates in Indonesia Through Antenatal […]
UNAIR professor outlines strategies to prevent public health challenges
UNAIR NEWS — Prof. Dr. Hari Basuki Notobroto, dr., M.Kes., has been formally inaugurated as a professor at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR). The ceremony was held at the Garuda Mukti Hall, located at the UNAIR Management Office on the MERR-C Campus, Thursday (April 24, 2025). In his inaugural speech, Prof. Notobroto focused on the need to […]
UNAIR professor highlights red ginger’s potential for pediatric dental health
UNAIR NEWS – Pediatric dentistry faces a range of complex challenges—from children’s fear of dental procedures to limited access to care caused by a shortage of dental specialists. Common issues such as tooth decay, jaw irregularities, and unhealthy habits like frequent sugar consumption demand effective and safe solutions. These challenges were the focus of Prof. […]
UNAIR professor highlights microplastics threat to human health
UNAIR NEWS – Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as a growing global concern, both environmentally and in terms of public health. This issue was at the forefront of the inaugural address delivered by Prof. Dr. Lilis Sulistyorini, Ir., M.Kes during her inauguration as a professor at Universitas Airlangga on Thursday (April 24, 2025). Prof. Sulistyorini was […]
UNAIR professor highlights the role of animal histology in in exploring local sea cucumber potential
UNAIR NEWS – Histology, a sub-discipline of biology focused on the microscopic study of tissues in living organisms, has seen significant advancements in recent years. These technological developments have notably enhanced the efficiency, accuracy, and breadth of tissue analysis. This was the central theme of Prof. Dr. Dwi Winarni, M.Si’s scientific oration during her inauguration […]
UNAIR Psychology and Batangas State University Engage in dialogue on mental health and healing practices
UNAIR NEWS – The Faculty of Psychology Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) hosted the 2025 Psychological Talk Series titled Mental Health and Healing Practices on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, held virtually via Zoom. This event marked a meaningful international academic collaboration between UNAIR and Batangas State University in the Philippines. In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Suryanto, […]
UNAIR inaugurates six professors, rector emphasizes lasting societal contributions
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) formally inaugurated six new professors on Thursday, April 24, 2025. UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, M.T., Ak., C.A. emphasized that attaining the title of professor represents the highest academic honor, making the inauguration a significant scholarly milestone. He also urged the academic community to reflect on and draw […]
Garuda International Schools vs. People’s Schools: National education dilemma
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian government’s proposal to establish two distinct educational institutions—Garuda International Schools and People’s Schools—has sparked public debate over its alignment with the principles of equity and justice in education. Agie Nugroho Soegiono, a lecturer from the Department of Public Administration at FISIP UNAIR, weighed in on the issue. He noted that […]
China’s Hollywood import ban threatens U.S. presence in global film market
UNAIR NEWS – The Chinese government has officially announced new restrictions on Hollywood film imports, a move seen as retaliation against the United States’ recent tariff hikes on Chinese goods. The policy, issued by China’s National Film Administration on Thursday (April 10, 2025), marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the two […]
UNAIR student garners global recognition through cooking oil waste innovation
UNAIR NEWS – It’s not every day that household waste like used cooking oil becomes the foundation for international innovation. Yet, Mochammad Afzal Iftikharus Sadat Ramadhan, an Information Systems student at Universitas Airlangga, has demonstrated just that. Afzal, as he is known, was chosen to represent at the Global Youth Innovation Summit held across Singapore […]
Creativity and compliance: Formula for success in Student Creativity Program (PKM)
UNAIR NEWS – The Student Executive Board of Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Public Health (BEM FKM UNAIR) hosted the first session of the PKM On Training series on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The event was designed to help students prepare for the Student Creativity Program (PKM), which serves as a gateway to the prestigious National […]
