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 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
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
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,
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 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
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 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
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 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
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