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01Oct/26

International Guest Lecture 2026 Features NTU Singapore Expert, Strengthening International Collaboration and Chemical Research Innovation

FMIPA UNEJ, in collaboration with LPMPP UNEJ, hosted the “International Guest Lecture 2026” in a hybrid format at the FMIPA Physics Department Auditorium as part of efforts to strengthen the academic atmosphere and international cooperation networks (October 1). The event opened with remarks from the Head of LPMPP, Prof. Dr. Ermanto Fahamsyah, S.H., M.H., who emphasized the importance of university internationalization through academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the enhancement of teaching and research quality. “Academic forums featuring international experts serve as one of the University of Jember’s strategies to improve the quality of higher education and global competitiveness,” he stated.

The International Guest Lecture was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D. In his remarks, Prof. Dafik noted that this event serves as a significant opportunity for the FMIPA UNEJ academic community to broaden their scientific horizons and establish research collaborations with academics from various countries. “I hope this will inspire the lecturers Continue reading →

30Sep/26

The Department of Chemistry at FMIPA UNEJ Hosts NTU Singapore Expert to Discuss AI-Driven Adaptive Learning Transformation via EDUARA

The Department of Chemistry at the FMIPA, UNEJ, hosted a discussion session titled “EDUARA: Building an AI-Powered, Adaptive, and Evidence-Informed Learning Ecosystem,” featuring Assoc. Prof. Zaher M.A. Judeh from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, as the speaker (September 30). The event served as a platform for sharing insights on the transformation of higher education in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and was attended by lecturers from FMIPA and FKIP, as well as high school teachers from Jember. The session was opened by the Head of the Department of Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Istri Ratnadewi, S.Si., M.Si. In his presentation, Assoc. Prof. Zaher began the discussion by addressing “Forecast 2030: Lecturer’s Role in the Age of AI.”

“The role of the lecturer is shifting from a mere deliverer of material to a learning facilitator capable of leveraging AI to create a more personalized, adaptive, and evidence-informed learning experience,” he explained. Furthermore, participants were introduced to the EDUARA concept, covering everything from competency mapping and difficulty levels to the setting of competitive learning outcome targets. “EDUARA will support lecturers in developing course materials, automatically generating questions and assessments, and utilizing AI for faster, more objective grading processes,” he added. 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 →

06Mar/26

FMIPA UNEJ Holds Chemistry Guest Webinar Series #1 Discussing Biomass Biotechnology and Prebiotics

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at the University of Jember, through the Department of Chemistry, held Chemistry Guest Webinar Series #1 (6/3). The theme was the development of plant biomass biotechnology and prebiotic development. The event featured Prof. Dr. Sehanat Prasongsuk from the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. In his opening remarks, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, stated that plant biomass utilization and biorefinery development are important topics in supporting sustainable resource management. He believes that research in this area plays a significant role in driving the development of bioeconomy-based industries in the future.

“Plant biomass utilization and biorefinery development are highly relevant to global efforts to develop environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable resources to support future industries,” he said. The Dean hopes that FMIPA can broaden the academic horizons of its academic community while strengthening international research collaboration networks, particularly in the fields of plant biomass biotechnology and the development of prebiotic-based health products. “We hope this activity will not only enrich academic perspectives but also serve as the first step in realizing research collaborations that will have a real impact on society,” he concluded. Continue reading →

29Jan/26

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

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 →

21Sep/25

UNEJ Students Participate in the ONMIPA-PT 2025 Regional Selection at the FMIPA, University of Jember

The regional selection for the Olimpiade Nasional Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Perguruan Tinggi  (ONMIPA-PT) 2025 was held in the Mathematics Laboratory 1 and 2 of the Mathematics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember (UNEJ), on September 21-22. “University of Jember students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, and Faculty of Medicine are competing to secure a spot at the national level at Padjadjaran University, Bandung, in November 2025,” said Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si., PIC of ONMIPA-PT UNEJ and Vice Dean III of the Faculty. The UNEJ delegation participated in the online selection process, which covers mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry. “To ensure readiness, a system test and online tryout were conducted on September 16, 2025,” he continued.

According to Abduh Riski, S.Si., M.Si., the mentor of the UNEJ ONMIPA-PT delegation, the participants who took part in the regional selection were the result of coaching and university selection held from July 7-11, 2025. “Participants in this regional selection are the result of five days of coaching and a university-level selection on the final day,” he explained. All participants received 14 face-to-face meetings with competent supervising lecturers. Riski said that after the coaching, the top five students were selected to participate in the regional ONMIPA-PT selection. Support is provided by the UNEJ student affairs department by procuring equipment, as well as a Mathematics Laboratory with computers and a reliable internet network for selection activities.. Continue reading →