UNNES And Sogang University Hold International Community Service Program In Banjarmasin: Technology-Based Chemistry Learning Innovation And Local Wisdom

Banjarmasin, August 13, 2025 — Semarang State University (UNNES) and Sogang University Korea successfully implemented an international community service program through the Leading University Project for International Cooperation (LUPIC) in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. This activity involved three partner universities: Lambung Mangkurat University, UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, and the Islamic University of Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari. It was attended by lecturers, chemistry education students, and teachers from the Banjarmasin Chemistry MGMP.

The event began with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between UNNES and the three partner universities in Banjarmasin. This event also saw the handover of three 3D printers from Sogang University through UNNES, which will be used as innovative tools to support the development of laboratories and learning media at the partner universities.

Following the MoA ceremony, a series of community service activities began with inspiring presentations from experts. Prof. Dr. Edy Cahyono, M.Sc., opened the session with a presentation on the importance of reengineering chemical synthesis pathways for environmental sustainability. This was followed by a hands-on workshop by Harjito, M.Sc., who introduced the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) for innovative chemistry teaching. 

Workshop on the importance of re-engineering chemical synthesis pathways

Internet of Things (IoT) integration workshop for chemistry teaching innovation