UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) marked its 70th Dies Natalis, or anniversary, with an assembly on Monday, November 11, 2024, held in the Garuda Mukti Hall on the 5th floor of UNAIR’s MERR-C Campus Management Building. This event was part of a series celebrating UNAIR’s 14th Lustrum as a leading educational institution in Indonesia. The assembly served not only as a celebration but also as an opportunity to reflect on the university’s accomplishments and recent innovations.
Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, SE MT Ak, opened the event with a speech in which he expressed profound gratitude for UNAIR’s progress. “All praise to God for UNAIR’s incredible 70-year journey. Today, we are reaching remarkable heights. I never imagined that UNAIR’s progress and reach would rise to such great heights. We planned to make leaps, but never anticipated jumping this high. This is a blessing from the Almighty,” Prof. Nasih said with pride.
Honoring top scientists
A key moment in the ceremony was the recognition of UNAIR scientists included in Stanford University and Elsevier’s Top 2% Scientists list. Those honored included Ferry Efendi, S. Kep Ns M.Sc PhD; Dr. Veryl Hasan, S.Pi M.P.; Prof. Dr. Santi Martini, dr. M.Kes; Prof. Ratna Dwi Wulandari, S.K.M M.Kes; and the late Prof. Dr. Moh Yasin, M.Si.
This recognition acknowledged their dedication and contributions to research, demonstrating UNAIR’s commitment to promoting research that has both national significance and international impact.
Launching FMD vaccine
In celebration of its seven-decade journey, UNAIR also launched a new foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, developed through a collaborative research effort led by UNAIR’s research team. The vaccine is UNAIR’s contribution to Indonesian society and is expected to support government programs that promote nutritious diets. “God willing, we are ready to contribute to nutritional initiatives through this vaccine as part of our service to the nation,” said Prof. Nasih.
After the formal assembly, a reception event concluded the day as a moment of gratitude. This 70th Dies Natalis and 14th Lustrum mark a significant milestone for UNAIR, underscoring its mission to be a university that pursues “Excellence with Morality.”
As UNAIR enters this new stage of growth, it remains committed to continuous innovation, producing high-quality research, and serving the community to help build a stronger Indonesia. This event symbolizes UNAIR’s dedication not only to academic achievements but also to meaningful contributions to society and the nation.
Author: Anggun Latifatunisa
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
