UNAIR students turn food waste into food self-sufficiency innovation
UNAIR NEWS — A Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) student team won Best Presentation at the 2025 Student Food Creativity Competition by showcasing an innovation that transforms small-business by-products into a pathway to food self-sufficiency. The competition was held at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) on Wednesday (Sep 3, 2025). The team, composed of three UNAIR students—Mutiara Putih […]
First aid for mental health crises
UNAIR NEWS — Mental health challenges among university students are drawing growing concern. A 2020 study by Argaheni revealed that 38.57 percent of students experience moderate stress, while 28.57 percent face severe stress. In response, the Student Executive Board (BEM) of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) hosted an educational webinar titled Nirmala Cita: One Hope Created, One […]
UNAIR and Banyuwangi government develop infant phototherapy device
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has expanded its public health outreach with a new innovation to treat infant jaundice, or hyperbilirubinemia. In partnership with the Banyuwangi Regency Government, UNAIR has developed a phototherapy device called the Airlangga Bilirubin Sun (Airbilisun). The project team includes Dr. Mahendra Tri Arif Sampurna, Sp.A (K), Ph.D.; Prof. Dr. […]
Two UNAIR students earn international recognition in chemical innovation
UNAIR NEWS — Students from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) have once again achieved international recognition. Representing the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Ir. Deny Aditya Pratama (Master of Management) and Muhammad Taufiq Hidayat (Economics Undergraduate Program) earned gold and bronze medals at the 2025 Chemical Industrial Downstream Challenge (CIDC), organized by PT Petrokimia Gresik. CIDC is […]
UNAIR expert highlights President’s response to recent protests
UNAIR NEWS— The wave of nationwide demonstrations that began on August 25, 2025, has become a turning point in Indonesia’s political climate. Thousands of protesters—including students, labor groups, and grassroots communities—criticized the House of Representatives (DPR RI) for its controversial decision to raise income allowances. What started as rallies outside the parliament soon spread to […]
UNAIR and Nanyang Polytechnic strengthen collaboration through visit to Surabaya Water Plant and Mangrove Ecotourism Site
UNAIR NEWS– Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), through its Environmental Engineering Program and Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE), welcomed a delegation from Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore, for a joint visit to Surabaya’s Water Treatment Plant (IPAM) and Mangrove Ecotourism Area on Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2025). The initiative is part of UNAIR’s broader effort to strengthen international cooperation while showcasing […]
Climate Change Challenge: Coastal Community Adaptation Towards Achieving Sustainable Community Resilience in Central Java, Indonesia
Climate change poses significant challenges for coastal communities in northern Central Java, Indonesia, particularly in the cities of Semarang and Demak. These regions are increasingly vulnerable to a multitude of environmental threats, including rising sea levels, land subsidence, coastal erosion, tidal flooding, and extreme weather events. Such phenomena not only jeopardize the livelihoods of local […]
FIB student explores Malaysia’s education system and culture through international program
UNAIR NEWS – Afrigh Abrar Brahmantya, a student from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Humanities (FIB), has been chosen to represent the university in the Student Mobility Program at INTI International University, Malaysia. The initiative is the result of a partnership between Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE) and INTI International University. The program runs from August through […]
International Nursing Conference highlights climate-resilient healthcare solutions
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, […]
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 Â
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 […]
