NERS NEWS – Surabaya – The Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga (FKp UNAIR) hosted a Guest Lecture entitled “Community-Based Nursing Research in Japan: Lessons for Indonesia and Japan Collaboration” on Tuesday (21 July 2026). Held at the OSCE Briefing Room, 2nd Floor, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, the event featured Professor Ayumi Igarashi from Chiba University, Japan, as the keynote speaker.
The Guest Lecture provided an academic platform for faculty members and doctoral students to broaden their understanding of the development of community-based nursing research in Japan while exploring opportunities for future research collaboration between Indonesia and Japan. The event was attended by lecturers and doctoral students from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, who share a strong interest in advancing community nursing research.
During her presentation, Professor Igarashi highlighted the evolution of community-based nursing research in Japan, emphasizing research approaches that address community health needs, the translation of research findings into community healthcare practice, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in tackling public health challenges, particularly those related to the ageing population. She also shared her experiences in establishing international research networks that have fostered innovation and promoted evidence-based nursing.
The lecture was highly interactive, featuring an engaging discussion and question-and-answer session. Participants actively exchanged ideas with the speaker, raising questions on the implementation of community-based research models in Japan, opportunities for pursuing advanced studies, and strategies for developing international research partnerships that could be adapted to the Indonesian healthcare context.
Through this Guest Lecture, the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening academic excellence and research capacity through global collaboration. Knowledge exchange with international scholars is expected to enhance the quality of education, expand international research networks, and stimulate innovative nursing research that contributes to improving healthcare outcomes at both the national and global levels.
Author: Neisya Pratiwindya Sudarsiwi
