Faculty members of the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) at the Universitas Indonesia (UI) have once again achieved remarkable success by winning the Community Service Award at the UI Community Service and Empowerment Festival 2024, held from October 2 to 4, 2024. This award is given in recognition of the significant contributions of UI faculty members in implementing community service programs that have a direct impact on improving the quality of life, particularly in the field of public health.
The five faculty members who received the Community Service Award as the Best Community Service Workers in the Health Science Cluster at FPH are:
- Abdul Kadir, S.K.M., M.Sc. – Head of the Bachelor’s Program in Occupational Safety and Health (K3)
- Dr. Asih Setiarini, M.Sc. – Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs
- Dr. Ir. Diah Mulyawati Utari, M.Kes. – Head of the Bachelor’s Program in Nutrition
- Prof. Doni Hikmat Ramdhan, S.K.M., M.K.K.K. – Manager of Research and Community Service
- Prof. Fatma Lestari, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D. – Professor in the K3 Department
This award was given for their success in running community service programs that integrate scientific research with community empowerment, as well as their efforts in addressing public health issues faced by the community.
Dr. Asih Setiarini, Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs at FPH UI and one of the awardees, expressed her gratitude and pride in receiving the recognition. “Community service is one of FPH UI’s commitments to providing a positive impact on society. This award is not only for us as lecturers but also the result of the hard work of the teams involved in the community service programs we have implemented,” said Dr. Asih.
She added that the success of the community service programs lies in the partnerships established between academics, the community, and various stakeholders. “We focus on building the capacity of communities to manage health issues in their neighborhoods, using evidence-based approaches derived from research findings.”
The UI Community Service and Empowerment Festival 2024 is an annual event organized by the University of Indonesia to honor academic staff who have made significant contributions through their community service programs. During the event, various community service programs from all faculties at UI are presented and recognized, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of community service as part of academic social responsibility.
The success of FPH UI in winning five awards at this event demonstrates the faculty’s strong commitment to providing education that not only focuses on theory but also on practical applications that directly benefit society. This aligns with FPH UI’s mission to produce graduates who are not only academically competent but also highly concerned about public health.