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04Jun/26

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) Graduation Ceremony, Term X, Academic Year 2025/2026

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FMIPA of Jember University held its 85th Postgraduate (S2) and 119th Undergraduate (B2) Graduation Ceremony for the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Jember University for Term X, Academic Year 2025/2026 (June 4). 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 independent graduates. “FMIPA is dedicated to providing useful knowledge so that alumni can be independent in facing the future,” he began. After graduation, alumni are expected to no longer be dependent on their parents.

Prof. Dafik stated that FMIPA alumni have the advantage of being able to enter all fields of work. “The broad scope of the science and technology field is a valuable asset for alumni, such as now, when they can enter public schools to teach and become nutritionists in national government programs,” he continued. Prof. Dafik advised the graduates to embrace lifelong learning, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning, learning through anything, anywhere, and any medium. The Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences led an open meeting of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences senate, accompanied by the Vice Deans II and III of the Faculty. All members of the FMIPA senate, as well as invited guests representing the teaching and administrative staff of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Jember University, were also present. Continue reading →

01Jun/26

FMIPA Delegation Participates in the University of Jember’s Nusantara Cultural Parade on Pancasila Day

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Led directly by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences delegation participated in the University of Jember’s Nusantara Cultural Parade (6/1). The parade was part of the Pancasila Month Celebrations, which this year adopted the theme “Kampus Berdampak Berlandaskan Nilai Pancasila untuk Kemajuan Bangsa” The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences sent seven pairs of representatives, consisting of lecturers and staff, dressed in traditional Indonesian attire. Following the Pancasila Day flag-raising ceremony, a cultural parade took place along the courtyard of the University of Jember’s Rectorate Building. Representatives from every faculty, institution, and technical unit (UPA) within the University of Jember participated in the parade.

FMIPA UNEJ placed eighth in the parade, with Dean Prof. Dafik displaying a graceful stride toward the stage of honor. The cheers were presented with a unified theme of the archipelago, including the FMIPA slogan: “Create, Innovate, and Achieve.” “We have appointed representatives from the lecturers and staff to participate in the parade, dressed in traditional Indonesian attire and prepared cheers and dance movements to participate in the 2026 Pancasila Birth Day celebrations,” said the Dean of FMIPA. Support also came from the FMIPA community, who eagerly awaited the FMIPA delegation’s performance amidst the blazing sun. Continue reading →

28May/26

Slaughter of Sacrificial Animals for 1447 H by the Baitul Ilmi Mosque Management Team, FMIPA UNEJ

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The Baitul Ilmi Mosque Management Team, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, held a sacrificial animal slaughter for Eid al-Adha 1447 H (May 28). Together with the academic community of the FMIPA, the mosque management slaughtered one cow and four goats. The Dean of the FMIPA, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., separately expressed his gratitude for the year 1447 H. The mosque management and the FMIPA community jointly slaughtered the sacrificial animals at the Faculty. “This year, the FMIPA community, along with the Baitul Ilmi Mosque management, slaughtered the sacrificial animals in the mosque courtyard. I express my gratitude for the trust of the sacrificers and also the committee for preparing the event,” he said. After breakfast, the committee prepared for the slaughtering, sorting, and distribution of the meat.

The reading of the sacrificers by Dr. Bambang Piluharto, a representative of the Baitul Ilmi Mosque committee, was also present. Several sacrificers were also present to witness the slaughtering process. A location was set up in the mosque’s foyer for slaughtering, sorting, and distributing the sacrificial meat. Four goats were slaughtered first by professionals brought in by the mosque committee. Then, the cows, which required several people, were slaughtered. In one fell swoop, the professional slaughterers completed their task in accordance with Islamic law. The committee, having prepared the equipment, immediately got to work, coordinated by Miftahul Ulum, S.KM., from the general sub-section of the FMIPA, UNEJ. Continue reading →

25May/26

FMIPA UNEJ Holds “Match Fitness” Managerial Practice, Equipping Participants to Face Work Challenges in the Artificial Intelligence Era

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FMIPA UNEJ held a “Leadership Practice” training to accelerate performance achievement within the Faculty at the UNEJ Jubung Campus (June 22-23). ​​Led by Agung Prajoko, President Director of PT. Care & Share Indonesia, the training was designed to strengthen human resource readiness to face the challenges of the workplace and technological transformation in the artificial intelligence era. The training, themed “MATCH FITNESS” Management Practice: Building Thinking, Connection, and Readiness in the AI ​​Era, focused on developing self-awareness, thinking skills, and impactful communication skills. Participants, comprising the leadership of the Faculty, including the Vice Dean, Head of Study Programs (KPS), Head of Laboratory, and Vice Coordinator, were invited to participate interactively, reflect on self-development, and develop a self-improvement grid to enhance personal and professional competencies.

In his remarks, Dean Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D. emphasized that universities must be able to prepare graduates and educators who are adaptive to changing times, particularly the increasingly rapid development of artificial intelligence. “The era of artificial intelligence is not to be feared, but must be understood and utilized wisely. The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at UNEJ continues to encourage its academic community to develop critical thinking skills, strong communication skills, Continue reading →

19May/26

FMIPA UNEJ Establishes Partnership with PT Autore Pearl Culture to Strengthen the Tri Dharma and the Pearl Cultivation Industry

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FMIPA UNEJ officially established a partnership with PT Autore Pearl Culture to strengthen the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Three Pillars of Higher Education) on May 19. The agreement is outlined in a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) signed by the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., and the Head of Operations of PT Autore Pearl Culture, Moch. Ichwan Dwi Cahya, S.Kel. This collaboration is a strategic step to strengthen the synergy between higher education and the industry, particularly in the marine pearl cultivation sector. This collaboration aims to improve the quality of the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education and strengthen human resource competencies through various activities relevant to the needs of dunia usaha dan dunia industri (DUDI).

Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., stated that this collaboration demonstrates the university’s commitment to providing FMIPA UNEJ students with an education that adapts to industry needs. “Collaboration with industry, such as PT Autore Pearl Culture, provides a significant opportunity for students and lecturers to be directly involved in developing applied research and innovations that have a real impact on society and the industrial sector,” he said. All Coordinating Study Programs within the FMIPA University of Jember were present at the signing ceremony. Continue reading →

11May/26

Through Interactive Dialogue at RRI Jember, FMIPA, University of Jember Introduces Data Science Study Program

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The development of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, to industrial needs for data processing is now increasing rapidly. Responding to the challenge, the University of Jember officially opened the Bachelor of Studies Program in Data Science under the auspices of the Faculty of MIPA for the intake of new students in 2026. The presence of this new study program marks a strategic step in preparing superior, adaptive, and competitively ready human resources in the era of global digital transformation. In an interactive dialogue with RRI Jember, the Bachelor of Data Science Course was peeled along with UNEJ Vice-Chancellor I, Dean of FMIPA, Head of the Department of Mathematics and teaching Lecturer of the Data Science Bachelor of Studies Programme.

Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs University of Jember, Prof. Slamin emphasized that the opening of the Data Science Faculty was not a sudden decision, but rather a result of the real needs of the industrial world and technological developments. “Data science is currently needed in almost all sectors of life.FMIPA becomes the most prepared faculty because it has resources in mathematics, statistics, and computer science,” he explained. According to him, UNEJ also has its own characteristics compared to other colleges, namely focusing on the development of agroindustry-based data analytics as per the vision of the university. Continue reading →