Garuda International Schools vs. People’s Schools: National education dilemma
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian government’s proposal to establish two distinct educational institutions—Garuda International Schools and People’s Schools—has sparked public debate over its alignment with the principles of equity and justice in education. Agie Nugroho Soegiono, a lecturer from the Department of Public Administration at FISIP UNAIR, weighed in on the issue. He noted that […]
China’s Hollywood import ban threatens U.S. presence in global film market
UNAIR NEWS – The Chinese government has officially announced new restrictions on Hollywood film imports, a move seen as retaliation against the United States’ recent tariff hikes on Chinese goods. The policy, issued by China’s National Film Administration on Thursday (April 10, 2025), marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the two […]
UNAIR student garners global recognition through cooking oil waste innovation
UNAIR NEWS – It’s not every day that household waste like used cooking oil becomes the foundation for international innovation. Yet, Mochammad Afzal Iftikharus Sadat Ramadhan, an Information Systems student at Universitas Airlangga, has demonstrated just that. Afzal, as he is known, was chosen to represent at the Global Youth Innovation Summit held across Singapore […]
Creativity and compliance: Formula for success in Student Creativity Program (PKM)
UNAIR NEWS – The Student Executive Board of Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Public Health (BEM FKM UNAIR) hosted the first session of the PKM On Training series on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The event was designed to help students prepare for the Student Creativity Program (PKM), which serves as a gateway to the prestigious National […]
UNAIR AcSES motivates students to enter business competitions
UNAIR NEWS – The Association of Sharia Economic Students (AcSES) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) held a workshop titled “Aiming Business Plan Excellence” on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. This signature program, launched by the Business Studies Division of KSEI AcSES within UNAIR’s Faculty of Economics and Business, aims to equip students with a deeper understanding of business […]
UNAIR Psychology expert highlights the role of culture in in human behavior and psychological interventions
UNAIR NEWS – The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) hosted an international guest lecture online on Tuesday, April 23, 2025. The event, titled Cross-Cultural Applications in Psychology, featured Prof. Dr. Suryanto, M.Si, a faculty member, as the keynote speaker. In his lecture, Prof. Suryanto explored how cross-cultural principles are applied within psychology. He […]
UNAIR to host indoor volleyball for East Java Provincial Student Games
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has been appointed to host the Indoor Volleyball event for the upcoming East Java Provincial Student Sports Week (POMPROV JATIM). The decision was finalized during a coordination meeting held from February 20–21, 2025. The third edition of the games is scheduled to take place from May 29 to June […]
Criticizing high school study pathway reinstatement, UNAIR professor calls for long-term education reform
UNAIR NEWS – The government’s decision to reinstate academic study pathways in Indonesian high schools—Natural Sciences (IPA), Social Sciences (IPS), and Language Studies—has prompted concern from educators and scholars. Among the critics is Professor Dr. Tuti Budirahayu, an expert in the Sociology of Education from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), […]
UNAIR welcomes 14,660 UTBK participants, ensures system integrity and security
UNAIR NEWS – The nationwide Computer-Based Written Examination (UTBK) officially launched across Indonesia, with Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) serving as one of East Java’s primary testing sites. On the first day, Wednesday (April 23, 2025), UNAIR successfully hosted the exam in an organized and efficient manner. This year, 14,660 participants are scheduled to take the UTBK […]
Norovirus emerges as new health threat, greater risk for malnourished children
UNAIR NEWS – Public health remains a serious concern in many communities, with Norovirus now emerging as a pressing threat. This virus, part of the Enterovirus family, is the second most common cause of diarrhea in Indonesia, following Rotavirus. Unlike Rotavirus, Norovirus currently has no vaccine, making it far more challenging to control. Addressing the […]
UNAIR International Relations student gains insight on global collaboration during embassy internship in Turkey
UNAIR NEWS – Internships are a key component in preparing students for the professional world. Many students from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) pursue internships not only domestically but also at international institutions. One such student is Nismara Najmasani, an International Relations student at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UNAIR, who was selected for […]
UNAIR hosts 2025 Fall Taiwan-Indonesia INTENSE Education Fair to deepen academic collaboration
UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), through its Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE) office, in partnership with Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Surabaya, and several Taiwanese universities, organized the 2025 Fall Taiwan-Indonesia INTENSE Education Fair. The event was held in conjunction with the official launch of the Taiwan Centre […]
