The Department of Chemistry at the FMIPA UNEJ, hosted a hybrid guest lecture on October 16, creating a space for the exchange of scientific knowledge with an international academic. Titled “Synthetic Chemistry: Driving Innovation in Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development,” the event part of the Diaspora Berdampak 2026 featured ChM Dr. Agustono Wibowo from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, as the guest speaker. Participants, particularly students from the Department of Chemistry, had the opportunity to gain the latest insights into the role of synthetic chemistry in drug discovery and the pharmaceutical industry.
The guest lecture was opened by the Vice Dean I of the FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Dra. Hari Sulistiyowati, M.Sc., Ph.D. In her remarks, she noted that international guest lectures offer a valuable opportunity for participants to learn directly from academics with global experience and a proven track record in research. “Make the most of this event by engaging in active discussion, drawing on the speakers’ experiences, and broadening your perspective on developments in the field of chemistry a discipline increasingly focused on innovation and international collaboration,” she said, accompanied by the Head of the Chemistry Department at FMIPA, Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Istri Ratnadewi, S.Si., M.Si. Continue reading
The Biology Department at FMIPA UNEJ, fostered an international-standard academic atmosphere by hosting a guest lecture featuring Dr. rer. nat. Dominik Harms, a researcher from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Dominik discussed research developments regarding Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis D Virus (HDV), and Hepatitis E Virus (HEV), covering topics ranging from epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and virus-host cell interactions to disease management and control strategies. Centered on the theme “Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Management of HBV, HDV, and HEV” the event provided participants with insights into these viral hepatitis infections, which are matters of global concern.
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.
