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05Jan/24

Good luck, Dr. Ir. Iwan Taruna, M.Eng., IPM. Rector of Jember University for the 2024-2028 period

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The election for the Chancellor of the University of Jember for the 2024–2028 period was completed on January 4, 2024. Dr. Ir. Iwan Taruna, M.Eng., IPM, was declared victorious over the other two candidates. Thus, the man who was born on October 5, 1969, continued his leadership as Chancellor of Jember University for the second time. “Congratulations and success to Mr. Iwan Taruna; hopefully he will be given smoothness and ease in leading the University of Jember for the next four years,” said Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of FMIPA Jember University.

For your information, in the election for the chancellor (pilrek) of the University of Jember this period, there were 127 votes being contested. In detail, 83 Senate votes are equivalent to 65 percent of the vote, and 44 votes by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek) of the Republic of Indonesia are equivalent to 35 percent of the vote. The event took place during a closed senate meeting at the UNEJ Rectorate Building. The regional election process was short, starting at 09.00 and ending at 11.30. Members of the UNEJ senate and from ministries or ministries’ proxies were present to convey their voices. Continue reading →

05Jan/24

Increasing Potential and Resources, FMIPA UNEJ and Geopark Ijen Collaborate

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Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D., signed a memorandum of understanding with Ijen Geopark, which was attended by Abdillah Baraas, S.T., as Chair of Ijen Geopark (5/1). “This relationship will expand the scope of cooperation that FMIPA carries out, with Ijen Geopark exchanging information and energy in various matters, especially in the environmental sector,” said the Dean of FMIPA at UNEJ. Also present at the event were two Biology Department lecturers who are also environmental activists, Dra. Hari Sulistiyowati, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Arif Mohammad Siddiq, S.Si., M.Si., who have collaborated several times with Geopark Ijen.

There is a lot of potential in the Ijen Geopark that is very possible to explore, including biosites, geosites, and culture sites. The Dean hopes that with the signed memorandum of understanding, there will be more joint activities such as community service research, especially the student MBKM program. “Students who take MBKM can join Ijen Geopark through internships, and lecturers can collaborate on research to utilize the potential of Ijen Geopark,” he continued. This received the support of Abdillah Baraas, S.T., as chairman of the Ijen Geopark, who hopes for more collaboration with FMIPA UNEJ. Continue reading →

02Jan/24

FMIPA UNEJ Biology Master’s Study Program achieved the UNGGUL Accreditation Predicate from LAMSAMA

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FMIPA UNEJ Biology Master’s Study Program achieved UNGGUL accreditation. It is stated in the decision of the Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Sains Alam dan Ilmu Formal (LAMSAMA) Number 140/SK/LAMSAMA/Akred/M/XII/2023 dated December 28, 2023. This achievement of UNGGUL accreditation is very encouraging for the Biology Masters Study Program and also for the entire FMIPA academic community. “All of us FMIPA UNEJ residents are very grateful for this achievement; hard work produced the best results at the end of 2023,” said the Dean of FMIPA, Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D. The Dean also added that by the end of this year, there had been three study programs at FMIPA that had succeeded in achieving UNGGUL accreditation from LAMSAMA.

The success of the FMIPA Biology Masters Study Program is an effort made by all parties. The Biology Masters Study Program, through its accreditation team, prepares forms, supported by lecturers, students, alumni, and stakeholders working together to achieve the title of Superior Accreditation. Jember University’s leadership also plays a role in the LAMSAMA accreditation process. During the field assessment, Vice Chancellor I of UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Slamin, M.Comp.Sc., Ph.D., was present to accompany the visitation process by delivering a presentation about the profile of Jember University. Continue reading →

28Dec/23

Farewell of UiTM Students and Evaluation of Inbound Mobility Activities for Foreign Students at the University of Jember

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After 4 months of participating in Inbound Mobility in Biology at FMIPA UNEJ, students from the Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology at Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia took part in a farewell event and activity evaluation (28/12). The event was held by LPMPP UNEJ in the 3rd floor hall of the Mas Soerachman Building. Present were the Secretary of LPMPP, Head of the International Office, Dean of FMIPA, and Vice Dean I of FMIPA, accompanied by the Head of the Biology Study Program and supervisor. There are also other foreign students who take part in the Inbound Mobility program. On this occasion, typical Malaysian nasi lemak created by Malaysian students was served. While in Jember, they attended several lectures and work practices.

They have completed practical work at the Pusat Penelitian Kopi dan Kakao Indonesia and PT. Mitra Tani 27 Jember. Nurul Alya bint Hamdan, Wan Nur Hafizah bint Wan Mohamad Nor, Muhamad Zarul Ikhwan bin Roslan from the Agribusiness Program, and Siti Hajar Natashah bint Samsudin from the Plant Biotechnology Program also attended lectures at the Biology Department, FMIPA UNEJ. And was visited by the Dean of the Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology (FPA), UiTM Malaysia Prof. Ts. Dr. Azhan Hashim @ Ismail, and Head of Center of Studies Dr. Zaiton Sapak last mid-November. Continue reading →

18Dec/23

LAMSAMA Accreditation Field Assessment, Biology Masters Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Jember University

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The Independent Accreditation Institute for Natural Sciences and Formal Sciences (LAMSAMA) team held a field assessment of the accreditation of the UNEJ FMIPA Biology Masters Study Program. Deputy Chancellor I University of Jember Prof. Drs. Slamin, M.Comp.Sc., Ph.D., together with the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ Drs. Achamd Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D., accompany the assessor team at the opening of the field assessment (18/12). The assessor team consists of Prof. Dr. Bambang Heru Budianto, M.S., from Jenderal Soedirman University Purwokerto, and Prof. Dr. Sri Puji Wahyuningsih, M.Si., from Airlangga University Surabaya..

Vice Chancellor I UNEJ Prof. Slamin delivered a presentation regarding the profile of Jember University. In his presentation, the vision and mission, number of faculties and postgraduates, study programs, teaching staff, education, and students active at UNEJ, UNEJ’s achievements, and the direction of UNEJ’s development from 2004 to 2028 were presented. “In recent years, the accreditation of study programs with superior achievements at UNEJ has increased, in line with several achievements at the national level,” he explained. UNEJ’s success as the organizer of the annual agenda, namely Abdidaya ORMAWA in 2023, was also touched on, along with achievements with medals in several categories contested. Continue reading →

15Dec/23

Welcoming Mother’s Day, Members of DWP FMIPA UNEJ Appeared Elegantly in Dresses at Routine Meetings

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Dressed in kebaya, all members of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty of Jember University celebrated Mother’s Day at their regular meeting (15/12). “I would like to express my gratitude for the presence of the ladies who were beautiful and elegant in kebaya at the routine meeting of DWP FMIPA members,” said Nur Sa’dijah Achmad Sjaifullah, Chair of the DWP FMIPA UNEJ Sub Unit. It was also conveyed that this regular meeting of members was the last time the management was chaired by Nur Sa’dijah Achmad Sjaifullah. There were members present, consisting of lecturers, education staff, wives of the FMIPA UNEJ academic community, and also retired employees.

The regular meeting held in the Physics Department Auditorium also presented two speakers who were also members of the DWP FMIPA UNEJ. The first is Dr. Ika Hesti Agustin, S.Si., M.Si., a mathematics lecturer who gives make-up tutorials, and Dra. Priwahyu Hartanti, M.Pd., conveys information about mammography. No less interesting at this regular meeting will be the members with the best kebaya chosen by the jury and the most favorite chosen by the meeting participants. “Like previous meetings, we will provide compassion in accordance with the DWP FMIPA UNEJ program,” concluded Nur Sa’dijah Achmad Saifullah. Continue reading →