13Feb/26

ZI Team Coordinates for the Completion of the Lembar Kerja Evaluasi (LKE) 2026 and Signing of the Integrity Pact

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As a follow-up to the letter from the Secretary General of the Ministry of Education and Technology regarding the implementation of the 2026 Integrity Zone, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) Integrity Zone (ZI) Working Team of the FMIPA UNEJ coordinated the completion of the 2026 Lembar Kerja Evaluasi (LKE) (12/2). They also completed the Survei Persepsi Anti Korupsi (SPAK) and the Survei Persepsi Kualitas Pelayanan (SPKP) on the INSPIRASI DIKTI website. The event began with the signing of an integrity pact between the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ and the six coordinators of the FMIPA ZI change areas. Prof. Dafik, Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, expressed his appreciation for the work of the FMIPA ZI team, which ensured the successful completion of the 2025 INSPIRASI DIKTI data collection.

“Just like in 2025, today we begin coordination for the 2026 Financial Statements (LKE). Based on the results of FMIPA activities, I hope that the process of uploading INSPIRASI DIKTI will yield even better results with early coordination and continuous discussion,” said the Dean. He reiterated that the ZI-WBK will indirectly inspire and shape the entire FMIPA UNEJ family, including lecturers, students, and educational staff, as well as all stakeholders, to comply with and adhere to the ZI-WBK provisions. The meeting was attended by all FMIPA ZI working teams, including several new members, as per the decree from the Rector of the University of Jember. Continue reading →

12Feb/26

3,201 Inauguration of Prof. Dr. Kiswara Agung Santoso, S.Si., M.Kom., Professor in the Mathematics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember

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The Chair of the University of Jember Senate, Drs. Andang Subaharianto, M.Hum., inaugurated four professors at the University of Jember Senate Meeting in the University of Jember Auditorium (February 13th). One of them is Professor Dr. Kiswara Agung Santoso, S.Si., M.Kom., from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNEJ, as Professor of Programming Algorithms in the Mathematics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Prof. Kiswara was inaugurated alongside Prof. Khoirul Anam from the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Evita Soliha Hani from the Faculty of Agriculture, and Prof. Bambang Marhaenanto from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology. The senate inauguration meeting was attended by UNEJ leadership, the Rector and Vice Rectors, senate members, and University of Jember stakeholders. In his remarks, UNEJ Rector Dr. Ir. Iwan Taruna, M.Eng., IPM., ASEAN Eng., stated that UNEJ currently has 101 professors, a significant increase compared to 51 in 2020.

“There has been a remarkable increase, almost 100 percent since 2020. However, this figure is still not ideal compared to UNEJ’s 1,500 lecturers. Hopefully, we can reach 10 percent of that figure, or 150 professors, in the future,” he said. The UNEJ Rector hopes the inaugurated professors will be able to provide innovation amidst global dynamics, technological disruption, digital transformation, and climate change. “Today’s inauguration is even more meaningful because each professor has made real contributions relevant to the challenges of our time,” he continued. Previously, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Drs. Slamin, M.Comp.Sc., Ph.D., read the biographies of the four inaugurated professors. Continue reading →

06Feb/26

Signing of the 2026 Performance Agreement at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember

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“The target achievement of the KPI for each study program is outlined in the 2026 performance agreement at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, as well as the achievements in implementing the Tridharma of Higher Education,” stated the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., at the signing of the 2026 performance agreement (February 6). The performance agreement, which aims to achieve university targets, is a collective effort that requires collaborative leadership. “The 2026 performance agreement elaborates four strategic targets: talent, research and innovation development, dedicated contribution, and governance with integrity, outlined in 11 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). I quoted these during the performance agreement signing between the Heads of Work Units and the Rector,” explained Prof. Dafik.

The Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNEJ, invited the leaders of the Faculty to carefully review the contents of the attachment to the work agreement, which is a derivative of the work agreement between the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Rector of the University of Jember. “Please carefully review the contents of the 2026 performance agreement attachment so that it can be implemented in each study program and laboratory within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at UNEJ,” continued Prof. Dafik. The Dean also hopes that the achievements of the 2026 performance agreement will also improve the achievement of the FMIPA UNEJ’s KPIs. The 2026 performance agreement was signed by the Dean, the Vice Deans, Study Program Coordinators, the Heads of Laboratories within FMIPA UNEJ, and the Head of the General Affairs Division of FMIPA. Continue reading →

05Feb/26

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) Graduation Ceremony, Jember University, Period 8, Academic Year 2025/2026

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The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Jember University held the 83rd Postgraduate (S2) and 117th Undergraduate (B2) Graduation Ceremony for the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Jember University, Period 8, Academic Year 2025/2026 (February 5). The ceremony took place in the Physics Department Auditorium, FMIPA, Jember University. In his graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., congratulated the graduates on their successful completion of their studies at FMIPA. He encouraged the graduates to prepare themselves to become competitive graduates. “Today’s world of work has changed, not only in terms of human resources but also in terms of the rise of AI, making them a significant competitor,” he began. Therefore, the graduates must increase their creativity to compete with AI, and this competition can even lead to prototypes that AI does not yet possess.

Prof. Dafik stated that the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), with its motto of “creativity,” will continue to produce alumni who are not solely focused on their GPA. Supported by this motto, creativity will enable graduates to be independent and competitive. “With the FMIPA motto of “creative and innovative,” we foster a strong mentality toward future achievements that can be achieved, and FMIPA is also committed to this through the tagline “3.5 to the power of 4,” he continued. Prof. Dafik advised the graduates to balance prayer and effort to achieve success. The Dean of FMIPA led an open meeting of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences senate, accompanied by the Vice Deans II and III of FMIPA. All members of the FMIPA senate, as well as invited representatives from the teaching and administrative staff of FMIPA UNEJ, were present. Continue reading →

03Feb/26

The Dean of the FMIPA UNEJ officially inaugurated the ORMAWA Management of FMIPA University of Jember for the 2026 period.

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The Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Jember University, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., officially inaugurated the Student Organization (ORMAWA) Management of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Jember University for the 2026 term (February 3) at the Auditorium of the Physics Department, FMIPA UNEJ. In his remarks, the Dean conveyed the message to the ORMAWA management, emulating the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). “To the new management, we must embody the example of tabligh (prophetic teaching), conveying goodness, and being trustworthy in carrying out our duties in every FMIPA student organization agenda,” stated the Dean at the event attended by the Vice Deans, Department Heads, and ORMAWA Advisors. He continued with the principle of siddiq (honesty), which can be applied when reporting, and finally, fathonah (intelligence), which is intelligent, active in student organizations, and with a high GPA.

Prof. Dafik hopes that the FMIPA slogan “Create, Innovate, and Achieve” will continue to be echoed everywhere and embraced, especially by FMIPA students. “Let’s work together to realize this slogan and achieve the FMIPA slogan of 3.5 to the power of 4,” he continued. This slogan will serve as a benchmark for the advancement of FMIPA, especially for students, and the student organization (ORMAWA) administrators can contribute. “ORMAWA administrators must have the spirit of leading by example, encouraging others, and encouraging others, all while synergizing with FMIPA,” he concluded. In closing, the Dean congratulated the new administrators for the 2026 term and expressed his gratitude to the ORMAWA administrators for the 2025 term. Continue reading →

29Jan/26

Field Assessment of LAMSAMA Accreditation for the Chemistry Master’s Program, FMIPA, University of Jember

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The Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Sains Alam dan Ilmu Formal (LAMSAMA) team conducted a field assessment of the accreditation of the Chemistry Master’s Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember. The Rector of the University of Jember, Dr. Ir. Iwan Taruna, M.Eng., IPM., ASEAN Eng., and the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Drs. Slamin, M.Comp.Sc., Ph.D., along with the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., accompanied the assessor team at the opening ceremony of the field assessment (January 28-29). The assessor team consisted of Prof. Dr. Eddy Heraldy, M.Sc. from Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, and Prof. Tri Joko Raharjo, S.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. from Gajah Mada University, Yogyakarta.

In his opening remarks, Iwan Taruna expressed his hope that the Chemistry Master’s Program would achieve good accreditation results, despite its recent launch. “The Chemistry Master’s Program is relatively new and has not yet produced any graduates. I hope the assessors can give the best possible score based on the data compiled by the task force,” he said. The Rector explained that the field visit is a process for verifying accreditation documents, and in this era, it is faster because data can be retrieved from anywhere. “The visit is a process for verifying accreditation documents, and it serves as a platform for the task force to reassure the assessors. I hope it runs smoothly from start to finish,” he continued. The Rector officially opened the field assessment for the Chemistry Master’s Program. Present at the visit were leaders and representatives from supporting institutions at the University of Jember, such as the Institute for the Development of Information Technology (LPMPP), the Institute for the Development of Student Affairs (LP2M), the ICT Unit (UPA ICT), the Postgraduate Unit (UPA Library), and the Language Unit (UPA Bahasa). Continue reading →