UNAIR NEWS – The 37th National Scientific Week (PIMNAS 37) has officially commenced, with Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) hosting the opening ceremony at the Airlangga Convention Center (ACC) on its MERR-C campus. The event drew participants from 118 universities nationwide, marking the beginning of a major academic competition.
In his opening remarks, UNAIR Rector, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, SE, MT, Ak, warmly welcomed the participants of the 37th PIMNAS. He emphasized UNAIR’s pride in hosting the best and brightest students from across Indonesia.
“We are grateful and very proud to serve and support Indonesia’s top talents. It brings us great joy to help these young minds develop and continue striving for excellence,” said Prof. Nasih, who also serves as a professor at UNAIR’s Faculty of Economics and Business.
Fostering competitive spirit
37th PIMNAS provides a platform for exceptional students across Indonesia to showcase their innovations through competition. Prof. Nasih highlighted the importance of maintaining a fair and ethical competitive environment to help nurture the potential of Indonesia’s young talents.
“Without struggle and competition, we cannot achieve greatness. Therefore, we must continue to foster a healthy, ethical, and fair competitive atmosphere—one that promotes values of excellence,” he added.
As the host of this year’s PIMNAS, Prof. Nasih reaffirmed UNAIR’s commitment to organizing a fair and transparent event. ” UNAIR is committed to ensuring fairness and integrity in this event. We strive to be the best possible host, offering an environment that is just, fair, and transparent,” he said.
Golden Indonesia
Prof. Nasih also underscored the critical role students will play in achieving the vision of a Golden Indonesia by 2045. He encouraged students to use PIMNAS as an opportunity to sharpen their skills and prepare to become the nation’s future leaders.
“All of you, the students here today, are the best of your generation. You will be the leaders in the next 20 years. Believe in yourselves as ‘students today and leaders tomorrow.’ Take this moment to lay the foundation for your leadership journey, and always compete with fairness,” he advised.
The opening ceremony also featured performances by various UNAIR student arts groups, including the Art and Karawitan Group (UKTK), the Choir Group, and the Airlangga Orchestra, adding to the event’s festive atmosphere.
Author: Edwin Fatahuddin
