UNAIR expert highlights the impact of performance allowances on lecturer productivity
UNAIR NEWS – The issue of delayed performance allowances (tukin) for Civil Servant (ASN) lecturers has drawn significant public attention recently. For five years, the allowances have not been disbursed by the government, affecting only lecturers under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendikti Saintek). Prof Dr H Jusuf Irianto Drs M Com, […]
UNAIR BBK community service introduces mineral blocks and eco-enzymes to villagers
UNAIR NEWS – University students play a critical role in bridging academic knowledge with community needs. This commitment was exemplified by the Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) Community Service Program (KKN) Learning with Community (BBK) program in Karangkuten Village, Mojokerto Regency. Through this initiative, the team introduced mineral blocks and eco-enzymes, emphasizing their wide-ranging benefits to local […]
Discovering UNAIR Aquaculture Program and its career opportunities
UNAIR NEWS – In its efforts to support the development of Indonesia’s fisheries sector, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) offers a Bachelor’s degree program in Aquaculture. This program focuses on the cultivation and management of fishery resources, an important part of Indonesia’s rich natural assets, including freshwater, brackish, and marine fisheries. Putri Desi Wulan Sari, S.Pi., M.Si., […]
UNAIR expert highlights concerns over the Garuda Excellence High Schools
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendikti Saintek), has announced plans to establish a series of elite high schools aimed at preparing students for admission to top-tier universities. These schools, named Garuda Excellence High Schools, are planned to total 20 institutions, with completion targeted by 2029. […]
Awaludin Iqbal: Success in strengthening national food stability
UNAIR NEWS – A successful career does not always follow the trajectory of one’s academic background, as evidenced by Awaludin Iqbal, a graduate of the Political Science program at Universitas Airlangga’s (UNAIR) Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP). Today, the former student senate president has risen to prominence as the Regional Head of Perum […]
Identifying leading causes of maternal mortality
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga’s digital health platform, Dokter UNAIR TV, continues its weekly education segment with the topic, “What Are the Most Common Causes of Maternal Mortality?”, aired on Friday, January 18, 2025. The session featured dr. Rizki Pranandyan, SpOG, Subsp OBGINSOS, who shared insights into the primary medical and non-medical causes of maternal […]
Enhancing student skills: AGE UNAIR offers comprehensive international programs
UNAIR NEWS – The Airlangga Education Expo (AEE) is set to return in 2025, offering high school students and their peers the chance to explore everything Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has to offer. From academic programs and student activities to international initiatives, the event provides a comprehensive overview of the university’s offerings. Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE) […]
Airlangga Forum highlights threat of “Brain Rot” in digital era
UNAIR NEWS – The term “brain rot” has become a prominent concern among younger generations, particularly Generation Z. It refers to cognitive decline caused by excessive exposure to low-quality digital content. This phenomenon is increasingly viewed as a serious threat in today’s algorithm-driven digital landscape. During the 212th Airlangga Forum, Gesang Manggala Nugraha Putra, SS, […]
Insights into hearing protection and workplace safety in textile industry
The textile industry, a critical sector of the global economy, faces significant environmental and occupational health challenges, particularly from noise pollution generated by weaving machines. These machines often produce noise levels exceeding the recommended safety threshold, posing serious auditory and non-auditory health risks to workers. Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85 decibels is a […]
Survey on processed potato products manufacturer in Bangladesh
This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of food safety among potato product manufacturers in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on acrylamide, a probable human carcinogen formed during high-temperature cooking processes such as frying and baking. Acrylamide, generated through the Maillard reaction between reducing sugars and asparagine, poses public health risks including carcinogenicity […]
Enhancing safety practices for a safer learning environment
The perception of educational institutions as inherently safe environments is increasingly questioned due to rising safety incidents worldwide. The 2003 dormitory fire at the People’s Friendship University of Russia which killed 41 students and a 2015 lab explosion at China University of Mining and Technology which resulted in one fatality and several injuries are among […]
Safety Culture in managing major industrial accidents
Industrial accidents remain a major concern for businesses as they pose significant risks to humans, the environment, and the economy. Industrial accidents span across various sectors, including chemical, construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and mining, which have witnessed numerous catastrophic events. Thus, many organizations are prioritizing the inculcation of a safety culture to mitigate these […]
