UNAIR NEWS – In order to gain more knowledge, 东京热 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH) (UNAIR) provided an opportunity for its lecturer to study abroad.聽The activity was held for ten days, from August 28 to September 6, 2018, at Azabu University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan.
FKH UNAIR lecturer who participated in the program was Dhandy Koesoemo Wardhana, drh., M.Vet.聽The program organized by Azabu University was called聽Sakura Science Plan 2018. It was sponsored by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
“In addition to gain knowledge, this聽staff exchange聽was also held to learn about the culture there and look for possible scholarships to continue their studies,” said the lecturer born on October 15, 1990.
The staff exchange聽program was聽attended by lecturers from several countries in Asia such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan.
Dhandy Koesoemo Wardhana, drh., M.Vet.聽(in black , standing and holding the banner on the right side) with lecturers from various countries in Asia following the 2018 Sakura Science Plan organized by Azabu University, Japan, from August 28 to September 6, 2018. (Photo: By courtesy)
During the learning process, participants of聽Sakura Science Plan 2018聽conducted a practicum and received lectures from lecturers in Japan regarding the diagnosis of infectious diseases and prevention of outbreaks related to animal health.聽Participants were also asked to make several presentations such as presentations on infectious diseases in animals that occurred in each country and scientific posters.
“We also made several visits to the Visit Life Museum of Azabu University, JICA Museum in Yokohama, and Dr.聽Sugiura Museum of the First Schistosoma Japonicum in Yamanashi, “he added.
Dhandy said, after following the activities there were some knowledge that could be applied in UNAIR.聽One of them is the modern practicum method for infectious diseases in animals.聽The activity also expanded the network of lecturers from universities abroad.
“I hope UNAIR can improve its quality in terms of quality of equipment and practicum equipment so it can continue to be successful in the future, and equal to universities in developed countries,” he concluded.聽(*)
Author: M. Najib Rahman
Editor: Binti Q. Masruroh
