UNAIR NEWS – The Faculty of Nursing (FKp) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) hosted the 16th International Nursing Conference (INC), themed Advancing Global Health: Innovation and Collaborative Nursing Solutions for a Climate-Resilient Future. The event brought together experts, researchers, practitioners, and academics from across the globe. It was held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Candradimuka Hall, 9th Floor, Shared Lecture Building, MERR-C Campus.
The conference underscored UNAIR’s commitment to preparing future nurses and healthcare professionals who are skilled, adaptable, and ready to confront tomorrow’s challenges. More than a ceremonial gathering, the event laid a foundation for strengthening the nursing profession. This commitment includes improving teaching and learning, supporting academic mobility, conducting impactful research, and fostering community engagement.
Climate change and global health
Delivering opening remarks, UNAIR Vice Rector for Academic, Student, and Alumni Affairs, Prof. Mochammad Amin Alamsjah, formally inaugurated the 16th INC. He underscored the climate change has become a pressing issue with far-reaching consequences for global health—a complex challenge affecting the well-being and sustainability of communities worldwide.
“Recognizing the importance of global health, along with cross-cultural communication and innovative digital strategies, is essential to broadening health perspectives. Developing a global health mindset can be achieved by educating people about cultural differences in healthcare practices,” Prof. Alamsjah said. Such education, he added, helps reshape perceptions and encourages individuals to adopt healthier behaviors.
Inspiring solutions to professional challenges
The international conference served not only as a platform to exchange insights but also as a source of inspiration for medical and health professionals confronting evolving challenges. Participants gained valuable perspectives on the latest nursing practices and knowledge at both national and international levels.
The successful event reflected UNAIR’s strong commitment to advancing the field. Prof. Alamsjah expressed deep appreciation for the dedication and effort that made the conference possible. Over the years, the INC has proven to be a reliable forum for elevating nursing science and practice across Indonesia and beyond.
Looking ahead, UNAIR aims to sustain and strengthen collaborations established through the conference. This step, the university emphasized, is crucial to ensuring continued progress in healthcare and delivering tangible benefits for society.
“May this conference proceed smoothly and productively, driving impactful research, meaningful collaboration, and lasting contributions to global health,” Prof. Alamsjah concluded.
Author: Arifatun Nazilah
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
