NERS NEWS — Friday, May 23, 2026 — Student inbound program participants from Naresuan University conducted an academic visit to the Institute of Tropical Disease Universitas Airlangga as part of a cross-border learning activity in the health sector.
The activity began with an opening session by the Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, which introduced the institution’s profile. In the presentation, ITD explained its strategic role as a tropical disease research center, including its contributions to scientific development, laboratory research, and efforts in controlling infectious diseases commonly found in tropical regions.
The program then continued with a profile video presentation from Naresuan University. Student representatives introduced their home university and explained the inbound student program, which aims to enhance academic experience, broaden global perspectives, and strengthen collaboration between educational institutions at the international level.
After the introduction session, all participants joined a group photo session as a form of documentation and a symbol of the strong relationship between both institutions. The atmosphere of the event appeared warm and full of enthusiasm from all participants involved.
The program continued with an ITD laboratory tour session. In this session, students were invited to visit various laboratories within the Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga. Participants had the opportunity to directly observe research facilities, become familiar with modern laboratory equipment, and understand how research processes are conducted. In addition, students also gained a real overview of research activities focused on tropical diseases, ranging from identification processes to the development of science-based solutions.
This visit is expected to provide an applicable learning experience and improve students’ understanding of the research world in the health sector. Furthermore, the activity is also expected to strengthen international cooperation and open opportunities for future collaboration.
This activity aligns with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), which emphasizes the importance of quality education through cross-cultural learning experiences, knowledge exchange, and global collaboration to enhance students’ academic competencies.
Writer: Fadilatul Azzahra
Editor: Nandyta Putri Rahmadhani (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
