SAVE Archives - SDGs Center https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/tag/save/ Universitas Airlangga Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:57:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-Logo-SDGs-UNAIR-Colour-Wheel-with-UNAIR-Branding-32x32.png SAVE Archives - SDGs Center https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/tag/save/ 32 32 UNAIR DEPLOYS DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM TO SUMATRA: RECTOR ATTENDS DEPLOYMENT CEREMONY, STRENGTHENS ACADEMIC SYNERGY FOR EMERGENCY ACTION https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/unair-deploys-disaster-response-team-to-sumatra-rector-attends-deployment-ceremony-strengthens-academic-synergy-for-emergency-action/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:35:45 +0000 https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/?p=10034 The post UNAIR DEPLOYS DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM TO SUMATRA: RECTOR ATTENDS DEPLOYMENT CEREMONY, STRENGTHENS ACADEMIC SYNERGY FOR EMERGENCY ACTION appeared first on SDGs Center.

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SDGs News — As part of its rapid response to natural disasters in Sumatra, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has once again mobilized a Disaster Emergency Response Team, sending volunteers to assist communities in crisis. The symbolic deployment ceremony was held on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) at Balai RUA, 4th Floor, Management Office, UNAIR MERR-C Campus, and was attended directly by UNAIR Rector, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Madyan, S.E., M.Si., M.Fin.

The team consists of a multidisciplinary group of volunteers from various sectors of the university, including the Ksatria Airlangga Floating Hospital (RSKKA), the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), the Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidisciplinary Studies (FTMM), and the Airlangga Institute for Community Development, Impact, and Sustainability (LPMB). The Faculty of Medicine (FK) team joined earlier UNAIR volunteers already stationed in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra on Thursday (December 4, 2025).

In his remarks, Prof. Madyan emphasized that as a higher education institution, UNAIR plays a vital role in alleviating the suffering of disaster victims, aligned with the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, which mandates engagement in education, research, and community service.

“Our presence in disaster-affected areas is not merely symbolic; it represents the university’s real responsibility to be part of the solution. We are proud that our medical teams, faculty, and students are actively contributing to recovery efforts in Sumatra,” he said.

He also shared that the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek) had expressed appreciation for the active role of universities in responding to the recent landslides and flash floods in Sumatra.

 

“The Ministry strongly encourages universities to extend a helping hand. We are grateful that UNAIR began its mission last Thursday and has already treated hundreds of patients in the field,” said Prof. Madyan.

Prof. Madyan took the opportunity to deliver a personal message to all departing volunteers. He reminded them to maintain their health, uphold the university's good name, and be culturally sensitive while serving in the field.

“Aceh and Sumatra have cultural norms that differ from ours. I urge you to uphold proper ethics and conduct throughout your duties. This, too, is a form of service,” he advised.

The Rector also stressed the importance of carrying out the mission with sincerity and humility—reminding all volunteers not to view their task through a material lens but as a noble act of service.

“Once again, I wish you a safe journey. May your presence bring comfort to the victims and please do not see this as merely a duty, it is an act of devotion,” he concluded.

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Head of Airlangga Institute for Community Development, Impact, and Sustainability (LPMB) UNAIR, Prof. Hery Purnobasuki, M.Si., Ph.D., added that disaster response requires an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, leveraging academic, technological, medical, and social knowledge to deliver comprehensive and sustainable aid.

 

The deployed team will engage in a wide range of relief efforts including medical assistance, public health outreach, disaster education, and basic infrastructure recovery, strengthened by students and faculty from UNAIR's Graduate Program in Disaster Management, who bring professional expertise in risk mitigation and recovery planning.



Author: Saharani Buamonabot

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