25May/26

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

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

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

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

07May/26

20 UNEJ Students Participate in the 2026 ONMIPA-PT Regional Selection at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember

The regional selection for the 2026 National Olympiad of Mathematics and Natural Sciences for Higher Education (ONMIPA-PT) was held at the Mathematics Laboratory 1, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember (UNEJ) (May 5-6). “Twenty UNEJ students, consisting of 13 from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, 6 from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, and 1 from the Faculty of Medicine, participated in the OMIPA-PT regional selection to secure a ticket to the national level at UNAIR Surabaya in June 2026,” said Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si. The Vice Dean III of FMIPA UNEJ, who was in attendance, provided direct support. The UNEJ delegation participated in the online selection according to the fields of competition: mathematics and chemistry in the morning session, and biology and physics in the afternoon session

Nindha Ayu Berlianti, S.Pd., S.Si., M.Si., one of the mentors for the ONMIPA-PT UNEJ delegation, stated that the participants participating in the regional selection were selected from the university-level selection process several weeks ago. “This year, we conducted the university-level selection process first, then provided coaching to the 20 students who passed to participate in the regional selection process,” she explained. The successful participants then received intensive coaching at the C-RiSSH UNEJ Building. “Before the regional selection process, system testing and tryouts were conducted. This year’s competition is different from previous years, as we use the SEB application, access keys for both mathematics and physics, and we have our own proctors,” she continued. Continue reading

30Apr/26

FMIPA UNEJ Opens Undergraduate Data Science Program, Preparing Superior Data Talent for the Future Agroindustry

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at the University of Jember officially opened the Undergraduate Data Science Program for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Based on Decree No. 453/B/O/2026 from the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, the introduction of this new study program is a strategic step by FMIPA UNEJ to address the needs of the era of rapid development of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making. Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, stated that the opening of the Undergraduate Data Science Program is not simply the addition of a new study program, but rather FMIPA UNEJ’s commitment to preparing a superior generation capable of addressing global challenges.

“Today’s world is moving very quickly, with data as the primary foundation for decision-making. Therefore, FMIPA UNEJ presents the Undergraduate Data Science Program to prepare young talents who not only master theory but also are able to process data into real solutions for society and industry,” he said. According to him, the Data Science Undergraduate Program is designed with a core strength in the foundations of mathematics, statistics, and modern computing, which are the hallmarks of the FMIPA. This combination is crucial in producing graduates capable of working adaptively in the digital age. Continue reading

17Apr/26

FMIPA UNEJ and KPPU-RI Establish a Self-Managed Study Partnership and Institutional Synergy

FMIPA UNEJ and Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha Republik Indonesia (KPPU-RI) established a partnership on a self-managed study and institutional synergy (April 17). Present were KPPU-RI Commissioner Dr. Eugenia Mardanugraha, S.Si., M.E., accompanied by the Director of Economics, the KPPU’s Public Relations Officer (PPK), the Head of the Surabaya Regional Office’s Research Division, and several staff members. The KPPU team was welcomed by Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si., the Vice Dean III representing the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, accompanied by Dr. Alfian Futuhulhadi, S.Si., M.Si., and members of KeRis Data Science. The signing of the Cooperation Agreement was initiated by the KeRis Data Science Department of Mathematics, FMIPA, in the form of a Study on Refining Sample Design and Respondent Composition for the Business Competition Index.

In her remarks, KPPU-RI Commissioner Dr. Eugenia stated that this collaboration is a cross-disciplinary collaboration that supports the KPPU’s work program. “Law No. 5 of 1999 serves as the KPPU’s basis for preventing monopolistic practices, cartels, and unfair market dominance. Therefore, collaboration is needed to support economic transformation,” she said. She stated that the KPPU continues its fight to eradicate cartels, as evidenced by the recent fines imposed on 97 online lending companies. This collaboration is part of the data-driven business competition oversight effort. Continue reading