Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) officially opened its October-November 2025 Summer Course on Monday (10/27/2025). This opening ceremony was held at the FK-KMK UGM Auditorium. The theme for the October-November 2025 period is “Promoting Resilient Workplaces and Sustainable Environments for Global Health Equity”. This theme aims to equip students with multidisciplinary understanding of occupational health risks, preventive measures, sustainable innovation, and applicable regulations.
During this period, 67 Summer Course participants came from various universities around the world, including VUMc Amsterdam Netherlands, Mahidol University Thailand, Taipei Medical University Taiwan, University Medical Center Groningen, Superior University Pakistan, University of Indonesia, International Islamic University Indonesia, State University of Malang, Pattimura University, and Gadjah Mada University. Over the course of two weeks, participants will learn about various topics, including occupational safety and health, climate change, mental health in the workplace, psychosocial risks in the construction industry, occupational accident risks, and VR and AI in occupational health.
Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs at the Faculty of Dentistry, UGM, Prof. drg. Rosa Amalia, M.Kes., Ph.D., said that currently, there are many health challenges related to physical illness and mental health crises. She said that this issue cannot be resolved by one discipline alone, but through an interprofessional approach.
“FKG also plays an important role in oral health, not only in terms of dental health, but also overall health, and contributes to a sustainable healthcare environment through innovation, infection control, material safety management, and community prevention programs,” said Prof. Rosa.
At the line with Prof. Rosa, the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni of the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. apt. Nanang Fakhrudin, M.Si., also noted that the field of pharmacy collaborates with other health professionals, such as doctors, dentists, nurses, and nutritionists, to provide the best possible care for patients and address current issues related to workplace health.
“Let us unite and tackle health issues together, not only pharmacists, but also doctors and other health professionals to make our Earth healthier,” said Prof. Nanang.
At the Closing his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing at UGM, Prof. Dr. Yodi Mahendradhata, M.Sc., Ph.D., FRSPH, stated that this Summer Course serves as a reminder that health is not confined to hospitals and clinics but also extends to the workplace and the community. “The experts participating in the Summer Course will teach how to create safer and more sustainable work systems in the workplace, as well as their real-world applications through classroom discussions and field visits,” concluded the Dean.
The first day began with a Keynote Speech Session featuring Muchamad Yusuf S.T., M.Si., Director of Occupational Safety and Health Testing, Indonesian Ministry of Manpower, to discuss the future of work and environmental resilience and its integration with health. The session continued with a Preliminary Session by Dr. Peck Thian Guan from the National University of Singapore on how to provide resilient workplaces and sustainable environments in achieving global health equity. The Preliminary Session also featured Prof. Fatma Lestari, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D. from the University of Indonesia, who discussed research and innovation in the fields of health, safety, and the environment.
On the first to third days, participants will also attended five panel sessions featuring various speakers from several universities around the world. These experts come from the University of Queensland, Melbourne University, University of Groningen, United Nations University, International Institute for Global Health, De La Salle University, Institute for Medical Research, Mahidol University, UNSW, VUMc, and Monash University Indonesia. From Indonesia, speakers from the Bandung Institute of Technology and UGM will also be present.
On the fourth day, participants will depart for Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. For a week, participants will spread out to 10 community health centers to learn about Kulon Progo’s public health issues firsthand.
Summer Course is one of FK-KMK UGM’ October-November 2025 period efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the theme of Promoting Resilient Workplaces and Sustainable Environments for Global Health Equity, FK-KMK UGM supports the achievement of SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being; SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities; SDG 13: Climate Action; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. This activity provides access to health and occupational safety education and encourages innovation and global partnerships to achieve health equity. (Author: Citra/Public Relations, Translator: Tedy).
