UNAIR NEWS – The Faculty of Science and Technology Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) recently welcomed accreditation assessors from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as part of an international accreditation site visit for its Chemistry Undergraduate and Master’s programs. The visit, held on Monday, February 10, 2025, marks a crucial step in UNAIR’s efforts to enhance global recognition in the field of chemistry.
The assessment was attended by several key university and faculty leaders, including Vice Rector for Academic, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs Prof. Dr. Bambang Sektiari Lukiswanto, DEA, Drh; Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Community Development Prof. Dr. Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih, MSi; and Vice Rector for Resources Prof. Dr. Muhammad Madyan, SE, MSi, MFin.
Also in attendance were Prof. Sukardiman, Apt, MS (Director of Academic Affairs UNAIR), Prof. Nurul Barizah, SH, LLM, PhD (Chair of UNAIR’s Quality Assurance Board), and Prof. Miratul Khasanah, MSi (Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology).
Strengthening global academic networks
During the visit, RSC assessor Prof. Zana Binti Abdullah emphasized that the accreditation process aims to connect UNAIR’s chemistry programs with global academic networks.
“As assessors, our goal is to evaluate and strengthen the connectivity of chemistry programs worldwide. The RSC accreditation follows the UK education system, and we hope it will further establish UNAIR’s reputation within the international academic community,” she stated.
She also praised UNAIR’s thorough preparation for the accreditation process, noting that its proactive approach reflects a strong commitment to maintaining educational standards at a global level.
Accreditation visit and expectations
According to Prof. Nurul Barizah, Chair of UNAIR’s Quality Assurance Board, the RSC visit includes several key stages. “Over the next two days, assessors will engage in discussions with university and faculty representatives to verify the alignment between the submitted System Evaluation Report and actual conditions on campus. The visit will also involve inspections of laboratories and supporting facilities, along with discussion sessions with faculty members, students, and support units,” she explained.
Prof. Barizah further underscored that international accreditation is a strategic step toward strengthening UNAIR’s global academic standing.
“Our vision is to position UNAIR at the international level. If these two chemistry programs secure RSC accreditation, UNAIR’s education quality will be on par with other internationally accredited institutions, particularly those in the UK,” she added.
To meet accreditation requirements, UNAIR’s Chemistry Department has prepared extensive documentation, including curriculum restructuring based on Outcome-Based Education (OBE), a Self-Assessment Report, course syllabi, lecture modules, and laboratory guidelines.
“We are optimistic that this site visit will yield positive results, and by May, we hope to receive official accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry for both our undergraduate and graduate Chemistry programs,” she concluded.
Author: Sintya Alfafa
Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia
