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14Sep/23

FMIPA Biology Holds The 5th ICOLIB 2023 for 2 Days, Presenting Expert Researchers Across Continents

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The Department of Biology, FMIPA, University of Jember held the 5th International Conference on Life Sciences and Biotechnology (ICOLIB) 2023 on a hybrid basis (12–13/9). ICOLIB is an international seminar scheduled every two years. The first ICOLIB was held in 2015, and in 2023, this will be the fifth event. Taking the theme “Global Insights and Innovations of Life Sciences Research in the Post-COVID-19 Era,” the topic is applied sciences, basic sciences, biodiversity and bio-conservation, and health and medicine. Keynote speakers were presented from several countries, including Indonesia as the host.

The 5th ICOLIB 2023 was officially opened online by Iwan Taruna, Rector of University of Jember. In his message, Rector invited researchers involved in ICOLIB to exchange information on research results after being hampered by the pandemic for some time. “ICOLIB is a place to share the research results of researchers, and this is very relevant to the vision of the University of Jember, namely to make the university superior in the development of environmentally friendly science, technology, and arts, business, and industrial agriculture,” he said. At the end of the Rector’s speech, he hoped that UNEJ would continue to carry out scientific research through international seminars as one of its means. Continue reading →

28Aug/23

Improve Practicum Services, Mathematics Laboratory, and Biology Laboratory FMIPA Holds Short Training

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To improve services to students, especially practicums, Mathematics Laboratory and Biology Laboratory of FMIPA UNEJ held short training. The Mathematics Laboratory has theme Peningkatan Kompetensi Asisten Praktikum Kalkulus (25/8). “We equate the perception of delivering practicum material because we serve students in all majors, from introductions, preparation to output from practicum,” said Dr. Agustina Pradjaningsih, S.Si., M.Si. Head of the Mathematics Laboratory. Followed by 23 calculus practicum assistants, the material was delivered by Abduh Riski, S.Si., M.Si. discuss the achievements of each meeting during the practicum implementation.

Separately, the Biology Laboratory plans to develop staff for educational laboratory institutions with the aim of improving practicum services for compulsory subjects in supporting the learning outcomes of graduate students. “The training was held in the sub lab, all PLP are expected to be able to transfer knowledge and expertise so they are able to provide a variety of laboratory services,” said Dra. Hari Sulistiyowati, M.Sc., Ph.D. Head of the Biology Laboratory. The event took place August 7-11 in the microbiology sub-lab, followed by August 14 in the botany sub-lab and August 21-22 in the zoology sub-lab. Continue reading →

07Aug/23

20 Biology Students from FMIPA Participated in Student Exchange, Study Visit and Community Service in Germany

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The Head of the Biology Department, FMIPA UNEJ, together with the Academic Advisor Lecturer, released 20 Biology Undergraduate Study Program students who would take part in the Student Exchange in Germany. 5 7th semester students will take part in the 2023 Summer School program and 15 students consisting of 5th and 7th semester students will take part in the 2023 Study Visit program in Germany. ” Summer School activities will be carried out by students for 1 full month, from 1 to 31 August 2023,” said Dr. Retno Wimbaningrum, Head of the Biology Department, FMIPA..

While the Study Visit activities will last for more than two weeks, from 11 to 27 August 2023. These two activities are supported by two different funding sources, the Summer School is funded by the KA171 Erasmus+ Program Project while the Study Visit is funded by the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Project through project IDE: 37686067. “This Summer School and Study Visit activity will later be integrated with MBKM activities abroad with a credit transfer scheme ,” he continued. Continue reading →

01Aug/23

FMIPA Biology Masters Study Program Prepares LAMSAMA Accreditation Forms and National Standards

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The Biology Masters Study Program FMIPA UNEJ held a FGD for Preparation of Accreditation Forms (LKPS and LED) for the LAMSAMA-Based National Standard Biology Masters Study Program (SN-Dikti) at Kalibaru Cottages Banyuwangi (28-30/7). The agenda includes the presentation of speakers related to LAMSAMA accreditation as well as discussing the preparation and filling out of the LKPS and LEDPS documents. “Hopefully in the next few days we can produce the best with the formation of a task force for compiling accreditation documents,” said Dr. Asmoro Lelono as Coordinator of the Biology Masters Study Program FMIPA on the sidelines of the FGD.

Present at the FGD Dean of FMIPA UNEJ Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D. who delivered a presentation on the Strategic Plan and Business Plan of FMIPA University of Jember. “By seeing the enthusiasm of the task force team, hopefully the wish of the Biology Masters Study Program to achieve superior accreditation from LAMSAMA can be achieved, moreover there is an injection of news that the Bachelor of Biology Study Program has been accredited internationally by ASIIN in June 2023, Congratulations and success for the team,” said the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ. Accompanying the Deputy Dean II of FMIPA as well as Deputy Dean III of FMIPA with the UNEJ FMIPA GPM Team..

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28Jul/23

Department of Biology FMIPA UNEJ won ASIIN International Accreditation

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After going through the assessment process since it was submitted in December 2022, the Undergraduate Program in Biology FMIPA UNEJ won International Accreditation from the Accrediterungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik or ASIIN. “We express our gratitude for the achievement of accreditation from ASIIN, after preparing and waiting for this happy news to finally come,” said Dr. Retno Wimbaningrum Head of Biology Study Program FMIPA..

ASIIN Accreditation for Biology Study Program FMIPA conforms to Level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework for Life-long Learning (EQF LLL) . Accreditation Letter signed by Dr. Iring Wasser as the Managing Director who was present at ASIIN’s visitation some time ago. The Head of the Biology Study Program hopes that ASIIN’s accreditation achievements can spread to all FMIPA study programs and also become an encouragement for the Biology Masters Study Program which is in the process of being re-accredited. “The ASIIN accreditation obtained will increase our enthusiasm and the re-accreditation team for the master of biology study program to achieve superior accreditation, hopefully,” he hoped. Continue reading →

17Jul/23

The Role of Academics and Biology Students at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in Releasing Wildlife at the Nusa Barong Wildlife Sanctuary, Jember

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The release of wild species, namely long-tailed monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) and pythons (Python sp.), at the Nusa Barong Jember Animal Sanctuary was organized by the Indonesian Animal Network (JSI) in collaboration with the Java Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA). East (15/7). “This agenda involves several parties, such as local fishermen, the Indonesian Navy, and academics, namely lecturers and students of the Biology Department, FMIPA UNEJ,” said Hari Sulistiyowati, Ph.D. Biology lecturers who are active in the agenda.

Hari also said that three lecturers from the K-Biotrop Research Group, along with 2 students from the Masters Program in Biology and 2 students from the Biology Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, were involved for the first time in this release activity as a form of collaboration with BKSDA Region III Jember. “This activity provides insight and experience, as well as raising biology students’ concern for animal preservation,” she continued.. Continue reading →