US imposes 32% tariff on indonesian exports: UNAIR expert highlights flaws in trade diplomacy
UNAIR NEWS – The United States has officially announced a flat 32 percent tariff on all Indonesian exports entering the American market. The policy was conveyed directly by President Donald Trump to President Prabowo Subianto through an open letter that went viral in early July 2025. The tariff is scheduled to take effect on August […]
UNAIR, National Development Planning Ministry, and BPS showcase commitment to advancing national development
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) recently hosted an official visit from the Minister of National Development Planning and the Head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS), accompanied by their teams. The delegation was received in the Plenary Room of the Rectorate Building, 4th floor, MERR-C Campus Management Office, on Saturday (July 12, 2025). The visit reflects […]
UNAIR SDGs event finalists compete to represent university at national level
UNAIR NEWS – As part of the Airlangga Movement for SDGsAwareness (AMORA), a program aimed at raising awareness of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the SDGs Center atUniversitas Airlangga (UNAIR) hosted the SDGs Ambassador Final. The event was held in the Candradimuka Room on the 9th floor of the GKB Building, MERR-C Campus, on Friday (July […]
BBK 6 Community Service Team launches smart synergy program to support Posyandu in Lamongrejo Village
UNAIR NEWS – Students participating in Universitas Airlangga’s Community Service Program (KKN), BBK 6, initiated a project titled SIMPONI—short for Sinergi Mahasiswa untuk Posyandu dan Nutrisi Ibu-anak (Student Synergy for Posyandu and Maternal-Child Nutrition). The two-day program took place on Thursday and Friday (July 10–11, 2025) in Lamongrejo Village, Ngimbang Sub-district, Lamongan Regency. On the […]
Indonesia’s Global Competitiveness Ranking drops; UNAIR expert urges comprehensive reform
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia is once again grappling with a significant challenge in the global economic arena. In the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, the nation dropped 13 positions—from 34th to 47th—signaling that structural reforms remain insufficiently implemented. According to Professor Dr. Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, a senior economist at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and […]
Medical inflation reaches 13.6 percent; UNAIR expert urges strengthening of domestic pharmaceutical industry
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia’s projected medical inflation of 13.6 percent in 2024 is a clear warning that the nation’s healthcare sector is under mounting pressure. Behind the escalating costs of medical services lies a deeper problem: Indonesia remains heavily reliant on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which make up 90 percent of the country’s supply. […]
Fare hike for ride-hailing services could lead to new poverty, warns UNAIR economist
UNAIR NEWS – The government is currently considering a fare increase for online motorcycle taxis (ojol), claiming the move would improve the welfare of driver-partners. However, the policy has drawn scrutiny. Professor Dr. Rossanto Dwi Handoyo of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Airlangga urges a more cautious approach, noting that the decision […]
WHO regional shift could improve public health outcomes, says UNAIR lecturer
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia has officially transitioned from the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region (SEARO) to the Western Pacific Region (WPRO). This strategic move aims to better equip the country to address a growing range of public health challenges. Dr. Ernawaty, drg., M.Kes, a lecturer at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Public Health (FKM), welcomed […]
UNAIR students explore urban tourism in Tunjungan to support SDGs
UNAIR NEWS – As Surabaya continues to position itself as a global city, tourism has emerged as a key sector for development. Recognizing this potential, a group of students from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) conducted a study examining the impact of urban tourism in Tunjungan area on the local economy […]
From Bimas to BBK: Evolution of UNAIR Community Service Program
Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN), or the Community Service Program, is one of Universitas Airlangga’s (UNAIR) core academic initiatives designed to provide students with hands-on learning experiences through community engagement beyond the campus. More than just fieldwork, KKN helps bridge academia and society by promoting the application of knowledge, technology, and the arts in response to […]
UNAIR expert cites systemic failures behind Bali Strait ferry tragedy
UNAIR NEWS – The recent sinking of a ferry in the Bali Strait is more than just a weather-related maritime incident. According to Universitas Airlangga Occupational Health And Safety (OHS) expert Neffrety Nilamsari, SKM, M.Kes, the disaster exposes deeper systemic flaws in Indonesia’s maritime safety protocols. “While weather conditions are beyond human control, even with […]
6th BBK Program in Banyuwangi promotes innovation and literacy
UNAIR NEWS – In line with its commitment to the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has once again mobilized students to engage in Community Service Program: Learning with Community (KKN-BBK). For the 6th cycle of BBK, Banyuwangi Regency was selected as one of the host locations. On Tuesday (July 8, 2025), 371 […]
