Strategies to address limited research funding in Indonesia
UNAIR NEWS – Research is a key driver of national progress, yet funding often poses a major hurdle. According to World Bank data in 2020, Indonesia allocated only 0.2 percent of its GDP to research, compared with a global average of 2.67 percent—placing the country far behind most nations. Professor Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, SE, M.Si., […]
UNAIR professor urges government caution on rising tax revenue targets
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance plans to raise its 2026 tax revenue target to Rp2,357.7 trillion, a 13.5 percent increase from the 2025 target of Rp2,076.9 trillion. Professor Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, SE, M.Si., Ph.D., from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), cautioned against the risks of this plan. “If the revenue […]
World Gold Price Prediction After United States Election Using Pulse Function Intervention Analysis
The United States (US) presidential election in November 2024 created a significant external shock to the global economy, particularly the world gold market. The appreciation of the US dollar that followed led to a sharp fall in gold prices, reaching 2,582.1 USD, after previously recording highs in early October 2024. Gold, as a safe haven […]
UNAIR alumnus makes his mark in government bureaucracy
UNAIR NEWS – Alumni of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) continue to make significant contributions across strategic fields such as academia, healthcare, and government. Many hold key roles in shaping national public policy. One of them is Andie Megantara, Ph.D., who currently serves as Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment. Career path Born in Surakarta […]
UNAIR student introduces digital mental health innovation at international forum
UNAIR NEWS – A student from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has once again earned international recognition. Raissyah Fatika, from the Faculty of Public Health (FKM), was selected as a Special Top 10 Funded Delegate at the Global Youth Innovation Summit (GYIS). The event took place in Singapore and Malaysia from Sunday, August 24, to Wednesday, August […]
Internship in Japan: UNAIR student shares his journey of adapting to Japanese work culture
UNAIR NEWS – A student from Universitas Airlangga’s Japanese Language and Literature Program at the Faculty of Humanities (FIB) has been selected to take part in an internship program in Japan. This year, Edward Natanael Salmun Daud—known as Edi—secured the opportunity through PT Japan Indonesia Program Akademik (JIPA). Since June, he has been working at […]
UNAIR mobilizes 501 students for citywide tuberculosis awareness campaign
UNAIR NEWS – Tuberculosis (TBC) continues to be a major public health concern in Indonesia, particularly in densely populated cities like Surabaya. In response, the Surabaya Health Office (Dinkes) partnered with Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) to launch the Merdeka TBC Awareness Campaign on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The initiative reached 1,361 neighborhood units (RW) across the […]
UNAIR strengthens global career pathways through partnership with CamGlobal Inc
UNAIR NEWS – Continuing its discussions with CamGlobal, Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE) of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) held a strategic meeting to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the company. The signing took place on Friday (August 29, 2025) at the Amerta Hall, 4th floor of UNAIR’s MERR-C Campus Management Office. AGE Deputy Director Dr. […]
DPR housing allowances, UNAIR expert: Policy must consider justice and morality
UNAIR NEWS – A new policy granting legislators housing allowances worth hundreds of millions of rupiah per year in place of official residences has drawn sharp criticism. The measure, introduced amid widespread economic hardship, has fueled public anger over both its financial impact and perceived injustice. Responding to the controversy, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) public policy […]
AI and Digital Media take center stage at UNAIR’s international conference
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) hosted the 11th International Conference on Contemporary Social and Political Affairs (ICoCSPA) 2025 on Wednesday, May 27, at ASEEC Tower, Dharmawangsa-B Campus. The conference brought together international experts to explore how digital media and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping modern socio-political life. AI […]
UNAIR and STIKES Mataram implement “Impact-driven Campus” program at Nurul Hakim Islamic boarding school in Lombok
UNAIR NEWS – The Disaster-Safe Education Unit (SPAB) program, initiated by the Faculty of Public Health (FKM) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) in collaboration with STIKES Mataram, was warmly received by local communities and leaders. Held at Nurul Hakim Islamic Boarding School in West and North Lombok fromWednesday to Saturday,August 20 to 23, 2025, the program wasconsidered […]
UNAIR strong foundation helps Mohammad Kurniadi Koba rise to Deputy II for Foreign Policy
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) continues to make its mark through the achievements of its alumni. Mohammad Kurniadi Koba, a graduate of International Relations at UNAIR, has been appointed Deputy II for Foreign Policy Coordination at Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs. In an interview on Saturday (August 23, 2025), he […]
