Integrating AI into the Three Pillars of Higher Education: Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga Lecturers Participate in Gemini Certified Faculty Certification

NERS NEWS — Surabaya — In an effort to promote digital transformation and academic innovation, the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga organized the “Gemini Certified Faculty Certification” program on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Held in the Carol A. Miller Room, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, the program was specifically designed for faculty members to enhance their competence in utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The training focused on optimizing the implementation of the university’s three core missions, education, research, and community service through the effective use of AI.

The program, which ran from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., was officially opened with welcoming remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga. Following the opening ceremony, participants attended a series of presentations delivered by the TIM PINTAR team. The training consisted of two comprehensive sessions: the first from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a second, more advanced session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The curriculum was designed to provide faculty members with both practical and strategic insights into integrating AI tools into their academic activities.

This certification initiative aligns closely with the Faculty of Nursing‘s vision of responding proactively to global technological advancements while supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. Through AI-based training and certification such as Gemini, faculty members are expected to develop more adaptive teaching methods, produce more efficient and innovative research, and continue preparing highly competent, technology-literate nursing graduates.

Writer: Ahmad Haryan Kencana

Editor: Nandyta Putri Rahmadhani (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)