FIKKIA PPDH public lecture highlights the critical role of ethical standards for aspiring veterinarians
UNAIR NEWS – The Professional Veterinary Medicine Education Program (PPDH) at the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) recently hosted a public lecture. The event, titled “Professionalism, Legislation, and Veterinary Ethics,” featured the Chairman of the Indonesian Veterinary Association (PB PDHI) as the keynote speaker. The lecture was held on […]
Comfortable fasting tips for GERD sufferers
UNAIR NEWS – Fasting can be particularly challenging for individuals with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), a condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other digestive discomforts. If left untreated, GER may develop into Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a more chronic and severe condition often associated with weight loss and anemia. Consequently, […]
Beyond cleaning wound: Effective treatment for animal bites
UNAIR NEWS – Animal bites can happen at any time and in any setting—whether at home, in the surrounding environment, or while traveling. These bites are not limited to wild animals; even domesticated pets, such as cats, dogs, hamsters, otters, and other tamed species, can cause injuries. Regardless of the victim’s background—whether an ordinary individual, […]
UNAIR lecturer weighs in on 2027 single-fuel price policy
UNAIR NEWS – National Economic Council (DEN) Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has announced that the government’s plan to implement a single-fuel price policy could be realized by 2027. Speaking at the Economic Outlook 2025 forum in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb. 20, 2025), Pandjaitan confirmed that fuel subsidies will be discontinued. Instead, the government intends to […]
FISIP lecturer weighs in on Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza residents
UNAIR NEWS – U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global controversy with his proposal to relocate residents of Gaza to other regions. His assertion that Gaza should be “cleansed” and its inhabitants resettled elsewhere has been widely condemned as an early and highly contentious policy of his new administration. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism […]
Indonesia moves toward better public health with Free Nutritious Meals Program
UNAIR NEWS – The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has become a cornerstone policy under the administration of Prabowo-Gibran. With strong public support, the program aims to enhance the nutritional intake of schoolchildren across Indonesia. If implemented effectively, it could create opportunities for local businesses, optimize the use of domestic resources, and yield significant social […]
UNAIR expert weighs in on the proposal to reintroduce national exams
UNAIR NEWS – The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) has proposed reintroducing national exams (UN), with Minister Abdul Mu’ti stating that the updated system will differ significantly from its previous version. Professor of Education Sociology Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Prof. Dr. Tuti Budirahayu, Dra., M.Si., emphasized the need for a thorough assessment before implementing […]
UNAIR legal expert evaluates impact of proposed settlement fines for corrupt officials
UNAIR NEWS – A proposal suggesting settlement fines for corrupt officials has sparked public debate following President Prabowo’s statement advocating for pardoning corrupt individuals on the condition that they return stolen assets. Despite subsequent government clarification, the statement has drawn criticism due to its perceived leniency toward corruption offenders. According to Riza Alifianto Kurniawan, SH […]
Prabowo plans to form Presidents’ Club, FISIP lecturer deems it positive
UNAIR NEWS – Since the election in February, the Prabowo-Gibran pair has generated a lot of controversy. The controversies that led to political conflicts occurred both before and after Prabowo-Gibran was declared the president and vice president of Indonesia. Recently, Prabowo Subianto surprised the public again with his plan to form a Presidents’ Club. As […]
Public buzz about AstraZeneca vaccine recall, here’s how sociologist responds
UNAIR NEWS – Recently, the AstraZeneca vaccine recall has sparked pros and cons among the public. The sudden recall of the AstraZeneca vaccine has affected public confidence in the national immunization program. This incident raises doubts about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and concerns about participation in the next immunization program. In response […]
Recognizing dark personalities as toxic relationship triggers
UNAIR NEWS – People have different personalities. There are also dark personalities that can trigger a toxic relationship. Margaretha SPsi P G Dip Psych MSc said that dark personalities can be found in everyone. “This dark personality can exist in any normal person, not just people with mental disorders or criminals,” she said. This dark […]
UNAIR Islamic Economist: Manasik via Metaverse can open up new industry opportunities
UNAIR NEWS – Chairina, Head of the Innovation Team for the Development, Harmonization of Services, SPBE Applications of Directorate of Government Information Application Services (SPBE) at the Ministry of Communication and Information, mentioned that metaverse technology has various uses. It could provide the virtual Manasik of Hajj service. Manasik is a simulation for individuals before […]