Universitas Jember is hosting the Pekan Seni Mahasiswa Nasional (PEKSIMINAS) XVIII in 2026, taking place from September 7 to 11, 2026. This national event brings together top talent from 34 provinces to compete across 15 competition categories. The theme for PEKSIMINAS 2026 is “PEKSIMINAS Bergerak, Seni Berdampak” PEKSIMINAS is a recurring event organized by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology) in collaboration with the Badan Pembina Seni Mahasiswa Indonesia (BPSMI). The FMIPA UNEJ has been entrusted to host the Playwriting competition category.

The series of activities began with a technical meeting on September 8, 2026, led directly by the three-member panel of judges. This meeting served as a forum to align understanding regarding competition mechanics, rules, and judging criteria, ensuring all participants shared a common understanding before the competition commenced. Participants and accompanying personnel had the opportunity to interact with the judges and the organizing committee to ensure the event would be conducted in an orderly and professional manner. The first day concluded with a site visit to BIN CIGAR Jember, a manufacturer of premium handmade cigars. Continue reading →