Learning in higher education is not confined to the classroom. The Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health (FPH), Universitas Indonesia (UI), demonstrated this through the Environmental Health Festival, which marked the culmination of the Institution-Based Field Learning Experience (Pengalaman Belajar Lapangan/PBL) program carried out by students in collaboration with dozens of partner institutions supporting the learning process.
The Environmental Health Festival served as a platform to showcase students’ PBL outcomes and to strengthen collaboration between the academic institution and 22 partner organizations involved, namely the DKI Jakarta Provincial Health Office, East Jakarta City Health Office, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Depok City Health Office, Bogor City Health Office, DKI Jakarta Provincial Environmental Agency, PT Sucofindo, PDAM Tirta Asasta Perseroda, Soekarno-Hatta Port Health Office, Universitas Indonesia Hospital, PT XLSMART, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, the East Java Provincial Manpower and Transmigration Office, Jakarta Public Health Laboratory Center, St. Regis Jakarta, UI Research and Development Laboratory, PT Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia, Tangerang City Health Office, PT Central Proteina Prima, and PT Essence Indonesia. Held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Doctoral Promotion Room, Building G, FPH UI, the event also provided valuable feedback for future curriculum development.
In her opening remarks, Dr. Laila Fitria, S.K.M., M.Kes., Education Manager of FPH UI, enthusiastically emphasized the significant outcomes of students’ internship experiences as a bridge connecting classroom learning with real-world conditions. She also expressed her appreciation to all students and partner institutions.
“This event brings together students’ ideas, work, and experiences after completing internships at various institutions. Internships are an essential part of the student learning process, as they allow students to observe and face real conditions in the field, ranging from sanitation and environmental management issues, public health, air quality, water quality, to environmental health education. Through presentations and exhibitions, this festival not only showcases achievements, but also shares learning experiences, innovations, and educational insights,” said Dr. Laila in her remarks.
In line with this, Dr. Zakianis, S.K.M., M.K.M., Head of the Department of Environmental Health, FPH UI, conveyed his appreciation and motivation to the students and partners involved. “Congratulations to the students. The experience you have gained is not merely material for a final report, but an important provision for your professional journey. Use this field experience as a process of deep reflection and a strong impetus for your future professional path—it is an invaluable investment that complements your academic foundation,” Dr. Zakianis remarked.
The PBL program is a mandatory activity for FPH UI students, serving as a means to apply academic knowledge directly within the community. The program aims to equip students with understanding and practical skills to address health-related issues, while also building strong collaboration with relevant local government agencies.
The Environmental Health Festival showcased students’ work through poster exhibitions and final presentations delivered by 10 selected students. The students and their presentation titles were as follows:
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Muatmainnah, “Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Disorders among Communities in Bogor City, 2025”
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M. Nanda Putra Pratama, “Overview and Evaluation of the Implementation of Technical Guidance for the Climate-Healthy Village/Subdistrict Program (Deksi) in Five Administrative Cities of DKI Jakarta Province, 2025”
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Jeany Anggraini Putri, “Identification of Inorganic Domestic Waste Management Flow through Waste Banks at the Environmental Agency, Implementation Unit X, August 2025”
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Pratiwi Haryani, “Overview of the Implementation Process of Water Quality Surveillance at Household Drinking Water Sources (Point of Access) for Microbiological, Physical, and Chemical Parameters in the Working Area of UPTD Puskesmas X, 2025”
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Bonyca Verlina, “Implementation of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS)”
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Dyla Kinar Yuspita, “Monitoring Ambient Air Quality in East Java Province Based on Testing Conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Unit (UPT K2), East Java Manpower and Transmigration Office”
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Shakila Aulia, “Overview of Wastewater Treatment Plant Installation in the Pharmaceutical Industry PT X, 2025”
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Johanna Hasian Beatrice, “Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia”
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Farras Qurota Ayun Darmawan, “Overview of Vector and Disease Carrier Control in Hospital X, 2025”
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Berlianida Shabrina, “Analysis of the Implementation of ISO 45001:2018, Clause 9, in the Evaluation of Occupational Environmental Compliance at PT X, 2025”
Through the Environmental Health Festival, the Department of Environmental Health, FPH UI, reaffirmed its commitment to producing graduates who not only master theoretical knowledge, but are also agile, innovative, and ready to collaborate—supported by hands-on experience under the guidance of professional partners. (ITM)