The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Jember University held the 83rd Postgraduate (S2) and 117th Undergraduate (B2) Graduation Ceremony for the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Jember University, Period 8, Academic Year 2025/2026 (February 5). The ceremony took place in the Physics Department Auditorium, FMIPA, Jember University. In his graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., congratulated the graduates on their successful completion of their studies at FMIPA. He encouraged the graduates to prepare themselves to become competitive graduates. “Today’s world of work has changed, not only in terms of human resources but also in terms of the rise of AI, making them a significant competitor,” he began. Therefore, the graduates must increase their creativity to compete with AI, and this competition can even lead to prototypes that AI does not yet possess.

Prof. Dafik stated that the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), with its motto of “creativity,” will continue to produce alumni who are not solely focused on their GPA. Supported by this motto, creativity will enable graduates to be independent and competitive. “With the FMIPA motto of “creative and innovative,” we foster a strong mentality toward future achievements that can be achieved, and FMIPA is also committed to this through the tagline “3.5 to the power of 4,” he continued. Prof. Dafik advised the graduates to balance prayer and effort to achieve success. The Dean of FMIPA led an open meeting of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences senate, accompanied by the Vice Deans II and III of FMIPA. All members of the FMIPA senate, as well as invited representatives from the teaching and administrative staff of FMIPA UNEJ, were present. Continue reading →

FMIPA UNEJ held the 80th and 81st Postgraduate (S2) Graduation as well as the 112th and 113th Undergraduate Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, Period 3 and 4 of the 2025/2026 Academic Year (16/10). Held in the newly renovated Physics Department Auditorium of FMIPA, University of Jember. In the graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D. conveyed congratulations and success in completing their studies at FMIPA, especially during their thesis or dissertation. “The graduates have been able to complete the difficult task by completing their thesis or dissertation with a strong spirit,” he said. This is the initial foundation for preparing to enter the real world, looking for job opportunities or further studies.

Prof. Dafik said that high enthusiasm is needed by holding four main keys to achieve success in the future. “Four keys are needed, namely Critical Thinking, Creativity Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication, if these are held by the judiciary, they will always be ready to enter the community,” he continued. It was also emphasized to continue exploring skills to achieve success in work or further studies, which will also make the institution proud. It will also certainly increase the interest of new students to study at FMIPA. The Dean of FMIPA led the open meeting of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences senate accompanied by the Vice Deans I, II, and III of FMIPA. Present were all members of the FMIPA senate, as well as invitees from representatives of the teaching and educational staff of FMIPA, University of Jember. Continue reading →

FMIPA UNEJ held the 79th Postgraduate (S2) and 111th Undergraduate (S2) Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, Period 2, Academic Year 2025/2026 (19/9). Held at the Auditorium of the Entrepreneurship Building, University of Jember. In the graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D. invited the graduation to immediately prepare to compete with job seekers. “You all have to be ready, because there are so many competitors, so it’s not just GPA, but creativity is needed as a determinant of the future,” he said. With creativity, you can create opportunities to open your own business, become an entrepreneur without having to depend on job vacancies.

Prof. Dafik stated that with the new curriculum, students are taught about entrepreneurship so they can become self-sufficient. “The new curriculum has added entrepreneurship, so that they can create their own jobs through entrepreneurship,” he continued. He also emphasized lifelong education, so that continuous learning can be achieved in the future. The Dean led an open meeting of the FMIPA senate, accompanied by the Vice Deans I and III of FMIPA. In attendance were all members of the FMIPA senate, as well as invited guests from representatives of the FMIPA UNEJ teaching and administrative staff. Continue reading →

FMIPA UNEJ held the 78th Postgraduate (S2) and 110th Undergraduate Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, period I, Academic Year 2025/2026 (24/7). Held at the Auditorium of the Entrepreneurship Building, University of Jember. In the graduation speech, Deputy Dean I of FMIPA UNEJ Prof. Dra. Hari Sulistiyowati, M.Sc., Ph.D. said that graduation is not the end of a journey. “Graduation is a gateway to a greater world that will be traversed, namely the world of work, community service and further self-development,” she said. It is said that an academic degree is not a symbol but an internal, intellectual and moral responsibility that must be maintained.

Prof. Hari invited the graduates to become graduates who are not only intelligent but also have integrity. “Bring the good name of the FMIPA UNEJ alma mater wherever you go and become agents of change in society,” she continued. He also congratulated and congratulated all the graduates and invited them to prepare for the future after the graduation ceremony next weekend. The Vice Dean I was accompanied by the Vice Dean II and Vice Dean III of FMIPA representing the Chair of the Senate, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ who was unable to attend the graduation ceremony this period. Present were all members of the FMIPA senate as well as invitees from representatives of the teaching and educational staff of FMIPA UNEJ. Continue reading →

FMIPA UNEJ held the 77th Postgraduate (S2) and 109th Undergraduate Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, Period IX, Academic Year 2024/2025 (16/5). Held in the Auditorium of the Entrepreneurship Building, University of Jember. In the graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D. conveyed a message to foster creativity independently. “After graduating tomorrow, you will be faced with the challenge of working, apart from working in government or the private sector, currently remote workers are in demand, of course with high creativity,” he said. It was also said that undergraduate graduates enter level 6 according to KKNI and to move up a level, additional education is needed.

To level 7 requires certification and to go higher requires further study, FMIPA has four master’s study programs available. Prof. Dafik said that becoming a bachelor is not the end, to be successful requires knowledge and meeting good colleagues. “When trying to work independently, knowledge and a good network of colleagues are needed so that you can achieve fortune and success in the future,” he said. With the provisions above, the judiciary is no longer dependent on employment from the government or private sector, but can be independent. “The era of Decentralized finance with its blockchain technology, I hope you can participate with the provision of knowledge from FMIPA UNEJ,” he concluded. Continue reading →

FMIPA UNEJ held the 76th Postgraduate (S2) and 108th Undergraduate Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, Period VIII, Academic Year 2024/2025 (16/4). Held in the Auditorium of the Entrepreneurship Building, University of Jember. In the graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., congratulated the graduates on graduating and preparing to enter the real world, namely the world of work. “Congratulations, you have graduated and are now ready to enter society through the world of work or continue your studies,” said Prof. Dafik. Current job prospects include becoming teachers; it is said that the world of Indonesian education still needs many educators, and opportunities for FMIPA alumni can follow that with the PPG program.

Graduation is also about trying all fields of work because FMIPA alumni have the provisions. There are many job vacancies available through the internet pages that are widely spread. “You can start hunting for work through job vacancies on the internet; there are many opportunities spread across various fields and places,” he continued. Not only around the Jember area, Prof. Dafik also challenged the graduates to spread their wings to get job opportunities. It was also conveyed that for those who want to continue their studies, the master’s program at FMIPA has accommodated four fields of undergraduate alumni. At the end of his speech, the dean advised the graduates to be able to contribute after achieving their dreams. “Return to the alma mater to contribute in the form of sharing experiences and filling in tracer studies for alumni,” he concluded. Continue reading →