UNAIR lecturer named Vice President of IUHPE South West Pacific Region
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) faculty members continue to earn international recognition. Most recently, Dr. Sri Widati, S.Sos., M.Si., a lecturer at the Faculty of Public Health (FKM), was elected Vice President of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) South West Pacific Region. She secured the post through a competitive voting […]
UNAIR students turn invasive red devil fish into biodiesel feedstock
UNAIR NEWS – Invasive species continue to pose a serious threat to Indonesia’s aquatic ecosystems, particularly in Lake Toba. The rapid proliferation of Red Devil fish has disrupted ecological balance and reduced local fishery productivity. This challenge inspired students from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) to develop an innovative, environmentally friendly solution that also promotes renewable energy. […]
LPMB revitalizes green areas by planting 200 tree saplings
UNAIR NEWS – Environmental change has drawn global attention as its impacts are increasingly felt in everyday human life. Responding to this challenge, the Universitas Airlangga’s Institute of Sustainable Community Service (LPMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to collective environmental stewardship. The initiative took the form of planting 200 tree saplings of rain trees, mahogany, and […]
UNAIR alumnus pursues environmental academia career in Malaysia
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) continues to produce graduates who carry the institution’s academic values worldwide through professional contributions and community engagement in their respective disciplines. Among them is Dr. Edza Aria Wikurendra, PhD, a graduate of UNAIR’s Master’s Program in Environmental Health, who is now a lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences, […]
Tackling water shortages in disaster areas, UNAIR installs emergency filtration facility
UNAIR NEWS – Nearly three weeks after devastating floods and landslides, several basic services in affected areas have yet to fully recover. In addition to damaged roads and collapsed bridges that continue to disrupt mobility, access to clean water remains a pressing issue. In Limo Badak Hamlet, Malalak Subdistrict, Agam Regency, residents are still struggling […]
UNAIR steps in at Malalak to restore energy and communications for disaster-hit communities
UNAIR NEWS – Against the backdrop of homes damaged by flash floods and landslides, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), through its Disaster Emergency Response Team, has delivered renewed optimism to affected residents. That effort was led by a lecturer and students from the Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline (FTMM), who on Wednesday (17/12/2025) installed solar panels […]
Rough terrain does not stop FTMM students from restoring communications in Malalak
UNAIR NEWS – For university students, taking part in community service is often a defining experience. These programs allow students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems while serving communities in need. More importantly, working directly with residents helps sharpen social awareness and sensitivity to local challenges, an essential preparation before entering professional life after […]
UNAIR Rector welcomes OIC–COMSTECH delegation, expands collaboration in education, research, and sustainable development
UNAIR NEWS – The Rector of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Madyan, SE, MSi, MFin, welcomed a delegation from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC–COMSTECH) on Tuesday (December 16, 2025). The visit followed a strategic meeting between the World University Association for Community Development (WUACD) and COMSTECH […]
RSKKA volunteers push through difficult terrain to deliver emergency care in Malalak
UNAIR NEWS – Persistent heavy rainfall continues across Sumatra, including Malalak Subdistrict, where volunteers from the Ksatria Airlangga Hospital Ship (RSKKA) are carrying out a humanitarian medical mission. With several key roads still inaccessible, conditions on the ground remain challenging. Nevertheless, the RSKKA team proceeded with healthcare services on Sunday (December 13, 2025). In coordination […]
UNAIR International Relations student Raises awareness of plastic waste crisis at Global Forums
UNAIR NEWS – Aeshnina Azzahra Aqilani, a 2025 International Relations student at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), has consistently made efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic waste on international stages. Inspired by her firsthand observations of waste problems in her local community, Aqilani has chosen advocacy as a way for the younger generation to […]
Tidal flooding expands, expert warns of long-term risks to Indonesia’s coastlines
UNAIR NEWS – Tidal flooding is expanding across Indonesia’s coastal areas. While the phenomenon is driven by natural tidal cycles, its growing impact on daily life has elevated it to a serious hazard that requires sustained attention. This warning was delivered by Dr. Eng. Sapto Andriyono, S.Pi., M.T., a lecturer at the Faculty of Fisheries […]
UNAIR retains status as national best informative public body
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has again been recognized as an Informative Public Body in the Higher Education category at the Public Information Transparency Awards, hosted by the Central Information Commission (KIP). In this year’s assessment, UNAIR was awarded the title of National Best Informative Public Body among State Universities (PTN), achieving a score […]
