University of Brawijaya

Indonesia's first 8K uncompressed video conference inaugurates 100 Gbps network for education at UB-Universitas Brawijaya

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Universitas Brawijaya (UB), Arterial Research and Educational Network in the Asia Pacific (ARENA-PAC) and Indonesia Research and Education Network (IDREN) held a ceremony to mark the operation of a 100 Gbps high-speed network for education in Indonesia on August 9, 2023.

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  • Universitas Brawijaya (UB), Arterial Research and Educational Network in the Asia Pacific (ARENA-PAC) and Indonesia Research and Education Network (IDREN) held a ceremony to mark the operation of a 100 Gbps high-speed network for education in Indonesia on August 9, 2023.
  • The ceremony also connected to a remote venue in Keio University, Japan, using an uncompressed 8K video conference, marking the first such ultra-high resolution video conference in Indonesia, and demonstrating the high capacity and low latency of the research and education network that spans across the Pacific.
  • Rector of UB Prof Widodo said the inauguration was a follow-up to MoU signed between the three organizations in 2022.
  • In addition, the collaboration is also a big leap for Indonesia to be connected to the current global research and education network.

Brawijaya-Japan cooperate to establish Research Center of Robotic, AI

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

In terms of AI, he noted that the cooperation will be implemented in research on life sciences, especially those related to medical plants.

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  • In terms of AI, he noted that the cooperation will be implemented in research on life sciences, especially those related to medical plants.
  • With the utilization of AI, Brawijaya University is expected to conduct exploration of seven thousand medical plants.
  • In terms of robotics, Brawijaya University and Waseda University in Japan are creating a humanoid robot that will be named King of Brawijaya.
  • Earlier, Brawijaya University had collaborated with other universities in Japan, such as Nagoya University, Chukyo University, Keio University, and Waseda University.

NFA promotes healthy eating to reduce food waste

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Oct 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The National Food Agency (NFA) has started a campaign to promote eating healthy and delicious food by providing recommendations for the composition of foods on the plate in order to reduce waste.

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  • Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Oct 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The National Food Agency (NFA) has started a campaign to promote eating healthy and delicious food by providing recommendations for the composition of foods on the plate in order to reduce waste.
  • NFA Head Arief Prasetyo said on Sunday that the campaign aimed to reduce food waste from the farm to the table, was initiated as part of Gelar Pangan Nusantara to mark the 42nd World Food Day.
  • "Through this event, we want to make World Food Day a momentum to recharge our spirit in building and strengthening national food," Prasetyo said.
  • "The NFA as an institution that carries out government duties in the food sector, of course, cannot run alone," Prasetyo said.

Brawijaya University develops GIS-based IoT for disaster mitigation

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Meanwhile, a volcanology and geothermal expert at Brawijaya University, Prof. Sukir Maryanto, said that the IoT system can work via two methods: through human media and the use of sensors.

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  • Meanwhile, a volcanology and geothermal expert at Brawijaya University, Prof. Sukir Maryanto, said that the IoT system can work via two methods: through human media and the use of sensors.
  • According to the chairperson of the Independent Learning Program for the Independent Campus (MBKM), Semeru, Dr. Sujarwo, the IoT for disaster mitigation is supporting the activities of students involved in the Semeru humanitarian project.
  • In addition to the use of IoT for disaster mitigation, the MBKM Semeru has also initiated a "school and town watching" system, which is also being carried out with the help of schools and communities.
  • The disaster mitigation effort in schools or "school watching" involves identifying elements in schools that are at risk, analyzing the impact of risks, and finding solutions to problems when a disaster strikes.

Brawijaya Student Start-up makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List

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Sunday, April 3, 2022

Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Apr 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - An agricultural start-up initiated by three students from Malang's Brawijaya University whose app, Chickin, has been downloaded by a thousand farmers across Indonesia, has made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

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  • Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Apr 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - An agricultural start-up initiated by three students from Malang's Brawijaya University whose app, Chickin, has been downloaded by a thousand farmers across Indonesia, has made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
  • Universitas Brawijaya (UB) in Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
  • We built poultry coops as farmers and began our poultry business where we found a number of challenges faced by local farmers.
  • Aside from partnering with 14 poultry farms, Chickin has established cooperation with 100 poultry suppliers in the food industry.

Universitas Brawijaya developing digital halal certification system for Indonesian MSMEs

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Nov 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - University Brawijaya (UB/Unibraw) is developing a digital halal certification system for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, as part of the Reverse Linkage Project.

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  • Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Nov 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - University Brawijaya (UB/Unibraw) is developing a digital halal certification system for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, as part of the Reverse Linkage Project.
  • According to the head of the project team, Dr. Hagus Tarno, the system will archive documents from the processing stage through to certification.
  • "MSMEs that will apply for halal certification through Brawijaya University will be directed to a system that will assist them to check which documents must be prepared and filled out.
  • The project for developing a halal digital system received US$2.06 million funding for two years (2021-23) from Serunai Malaysia and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), he said.

Brawijaya University develops IoT-based system for melon cultivation

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

"Drip irrigation system" implemented at the Agro Techno Park in Malang, East Java

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  • "Drip irrigation system" implemented at the Agro Techno Park in Malang, East Java
    Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Oct 23, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Brawijaya University (UB) has developed an internet of things (IoT)-based system for melon cultivation, currently being implemented at the Agro Techno Park in Malang, East Java.
  • The garden was developed by a team from Brawijaya University using the modern IoT farming system.
  • The application of the drip irrigation system, he said, has turned out to give maximum results to melon plants.
  • "If melon plants are cultivated using a hydroponic system, then what the student does is aeroponic cultivation of vegetables," he said.

Brawijaya University ranks in 301-400 band according to THE Impact Rankings

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Apr 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Brawijaya University in East Java ranked in the 301-400 band among the world\'s top universities on the basis of the assessment of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021.\nThis year, the assessment of THE Impact Rankings is based on the concern and contribution of universities in the success in implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) programs, according to Brawijaya University\'s head of ranking center, Adharul Muttaqin.\nTHE measures how the academic aspects, publications, innovations, and activities of universities support the 17 goals in the SDGs.\nIn the 2021 edition, Muttaqin conveyed that Brawijaya University demonstrated its participation and success in aligning its efforts with all 17 existing goals.

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  • b'Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Apr 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Brawijaya University in East Java ranked in the 301-400 band among the world\'s top universities on the basis of the assessment of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021.\nThis year, the assessment of THE Impact Rankings is based on the concern and contribution of universities in the success in implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) programs, according to Brawijaya University\'s head of ranking center, Adharul Muttaqin.\nTHE measures how the academic aspects, publications, innovations, and activities of universities support the 17 goals in the SDGs.\nIn the 2021 edition, Muttaqin conveyed that Brawijaya University demonstrated its participation and success in aligning its efforts with all 17 existing goals.
  • The university stood in the top 200 for four out of the 17 goals -- "No Poverty" and "Zero Hunger" in addition to "Life Below Water" and "Life on Land".\n"In the criteria of \'Life on Land\', Brawijaya University is able to demonstrate its supporting capacity to maintain land ecosystems, both in academic and non-academic activities.
  • Ranking shows reputation.
  • Reputation shows quality and public trust," the university\'s rector, Prof. Dr. Nuhfil Hanani, concluded.\nUniversitas Brawijaya (UB), or Brawijaya University, welcomes you to Malang, East Java, Indonesia at https://ub.ac.id/.\n'

DETAK by Brawijaya University Researchers detects Heart Disease Early and Accurately

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Nov 27, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Researchers from the Brawijaya University (UB) Medical School in Malang, East Java have developed DETAK, a smartphone application for patients with heart disease.

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  • Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Nov 27, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Researchers from the Brawijaya University (UB) Medical School in Malang, East Java have developed DETAK, a smartphone application for patients with heart disease.
  • The app works on an AI (artificial intelligence) algorithm, to provide early and accurate detection of heart disease, or acute coronary syndrome, and prevent delays in proper diagnose and treatment.
  • Acute coronary syndrome describes a host of conditions linked to the sudden, reduced flow of blood to the heart.
  • The application also offers informative articles on heart disease and advice for maintaining a healthy heart.

Brawijaya University develops GAD65 Rapid Test Diabetes Screening Kit

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Nov 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Brawijaya University (UB) in Malang, East Java has developed an initial screening kit for diabetes.

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  • Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Nov 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Brawijaya University (UB) in Malang, East Java has developed an initial screening kit for diabetes.
  • The Bioscience Rapid Test GAD65, developed by aresearch team led by Prof. Dr. Aulanni'am, drh, DES, is ready for commercialization and use in early screening for Type I Diabetes Mellitus, before measures and treatment are determined.
  • The reverse-flow immunochromatography-based detection kit identifies the presence of autoantibodies against GAD65, which indicate damage to beta-pancreatic cells, a marker for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA).
  • The Bioscience Rapid Test GAD65 is among the downstream products developed as part of the cooperation between Brawijaya University and state-owned pharmaceutical company PT Bio Farma (Persero).