The need for nutrients in plants is an important factor for agricultural productivity, especially in Indonesia. Potassium (K) deficiency in oil palm plantations, for example, is specifically known to hamper its productivity which eventually has the potential to hinder national economic growth and the lives of small farmers. These findings were put forward in The...Read More

Recently, the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenag RI) proposed an increase in the hajj cost in 2023 for each pilgrim to Rp 69 million. This proposal has caught a lot of public attention because the proposed cost is almost double that of last year. In response to the proposed increase...Read More

The positive impact of development efforts is the increase in life expectancy. Meanwhile, fertility rates tend to decline. Both of these have an impact on the occurrence of a demographic transition in which the proportion of older people is increasing (ageing population). Therefore, the number of residents aged 60 years and over or elderly will...Read More

In developing programs to prevent and deal with sexual violence on campus, Universitas Indonesia (UI) received a visit from Universitas Riau (UNRI), on Wednesday (15/2). During the visit, the Chairperson of the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (Satgas PPKS) UI Prof. Manneke Budiman, S.S., M.A., Ph.D. welcomed Satgas PPKS UNRI...Read More

Universitas Indonesia (UI) received a visit from a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at UI Rectorate Building on Thursday (16/02). The meeting discussed the exploration of potential collaboration between universities in Saudi Arabia and UI. This visit is part of the recommendations from the policy of the central government of the Kingdom of...Read More

In expanding opportunities and enhancing international relations, Universitas Indonesia (UI) welcomed back the visit of the delegation of King’s College of London and Singhasari at the University Administration Center Building, UI Campus, Depok, on Tuesday (14/02). At the meeting, the two parties resumed a discussion regarding the development of digital business and digital economy program...Read More

Launching Smart Classroom and Remote-Virtual Lab UI on the 73rd Anniversary, UI Also Appreciates the Best Academics “In this modern era, everything has to be smart. Even classes and blackboards must be smart. However, as humans, especially in the academic world, we must be smarter than tools and instruments. That’s the key. This innovation helps...Read More

The Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia (FKM UI) inaugurated the Occupational Safety and Health Center of Excellence (OSH CoE), on Tuesday (14/2), at Health Sciences Cluster (RIK) UI Building, Depok Campus. OSH CoE is the result of a collaboration between FKM UI and the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Forum of State-Owned Enterprises...Read More

FEB UI RESEARCH: INCREASING CIGARETTE EXCISE TAX IS ONE OF THE SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT STUNTING In early 2023, the Indonesian government has officially set a 10 to 15 percent increase in cigarette excise tax. This is stated in the Regulation of the Minister of Finance Number 191 of 2022 on Excise Tariffs on Tobacco Products...Read More

Cold Water Immersion (CWI) or cryotherapy, which has been believed to be able to help athletes reduce muscle pain after sports or competitions, is also useful as first aid for hyperthermia sufferers. This fact was conveyed by the students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (FKUI) at International East Asian Medical Students’ Conference...Read More