[:id]Fakultas Peternakan UB Gelar Orientasi Pascasarjana, Dorong Pemanfaatan Artificial Intelligence[:en]Faculty of Animal Science UB Holds Postgraduate Orientation, Promotes the Use of Artificial Intelligence[:]

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Malang, 11 Februari 2025 – Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Brawijaya (UB) mengadakan Orientasi Pendidikan dan Kemahasiswaan bagi mahasiswa baru Program Magister dan Doktor Ilmu Ternak Semester Genap Tahun Akademik 2024/2025. Kegiatan yang digelar di Auditorium Pascasarjana Fakultas Peternakan UB pada Selasa (11/2) ini diikuti oleh 36 mahasiswa baru.

Acara tersebut dihadiri oleh jajaran dekanat, dosen pengampu mata kuliah, serta 30 mahasiswa Program Magister dan 6 mahasiswa Program Doktor yang berasal dari berbagai instansi.

Dekan Fakultas Peternakan UB, Prof. Halim Natsir, secara resmi membuka kegiatan tersebut. Dalam sambutannya, Prof. Halim menyampaikan keunggulan Program Pascasarjana Fakultas Peternakan UB yang telah diakui di tingkat nasional maupun internasional. Ia juga menekankan pentingnya pemanfaatan teknologi, khususnya artificial intelligence (AI), dalam mendukung inovasi di sektor peternakan.

“Saat ini, teknologi seperti artificial intelligence menjadi kebutuhan utama dalam industri peternakan. Mahasiswa diharapkan dapat memanfaatkan teknologi ini untuk mendorong inovasi serta memperkuat ketahanan pangan nasional,” ujar Prof. Halim.

Selain memberikan sambutan, Prof. Halim memperkenalkan jajaran pimpinan Fakultas Peternakan UB, para guru besar, serta dosen pengampu yang akan membimbing mahasiswa selama proses perkuliahan. Dengan pengenalan ini, mahasiswa diharapkan dapat lebih mudah beradaptasi dan menjalin komunikasi yang baik dengan tenaga pengajar.

Orientasi pendidikan ini bertujuan untuk membantu mahasiswa baru memahami sistem akademik, etika, serta budaya akademik di Fakultas Peternakan UB. Selain itu, kegiatan ini memberikan manfaat dalam mempercepat adaptasi mahasiswa terhadap lingkungan kampus, mengenalkan fasilitas dan layanan akademik, serta membangun jejaring dengan dosen dan sesama mahasiswa. Dengan orientasi ini, mahasiswa diharapkan lebih siap menjalani studi, mengembangkan potensi akademik, serta berkontribusi dalam penelitian dan pengembangan sektor peternakan.

Menurut Prof. Halim, kolaborasi antara teknologi dan ilmu peternakan menjadi kunci menghadapi tantangan masa depan, terutama di era digital yang berkembang pesat.

Kegiatan orientasi ini menjadi langkah awal penting bagi mahasiswa dalam mempersiapkan diri, baik secara akademik maupun non-akademik, guna meraih kesuksesan selama menempuh studi di Program Pascasarjana Fakultas Peternakan UB. (dfh)

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Malang, February 11, 2025 – The Faculty of Animal Science at Universitas Brawijaya (UB) held an Education and Student Orientation for new students of the Master and Doctoral Programs in Animal Science for the Even Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The event took place at the Postgraduate Auditorium of the Faculty of Animal Science UB on Tuesday (11/2), attended by 36 new students.

The orientation was attended by the faculty’s leadership, course lecturers, 30 new Master’s students, and 6 Doctoral students from various institutions.

The Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science UB, Prof. Halim Natsir, officially opened the event. In his speech, Prof. Halim highlighted the excellence of the postgraduate programs at the Faculty of Animal Science UB, which are well-recognized at both national and international levels. He also emphasized the importance of utilizing technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in supporting innovations in the livestock sector.

“Today, technology such as artificial intelligence has become a key need in the livestock industry. Students are expected to utilize this technology to drive innovation and strengthen national food security,” said Prof. Halim.

In addition to his speech, Prof. Halim introduced the leadership team of the Faculty of Animal Science UB, including professors and lecturers who will guide the students throughout their studies. This introduction aimed to help students adapt more easily and establish good communication with the academic staff.

The orientation aims to help new students understand the academic system, ethics, and academic culture at the Faculty of Animal Science UB. Additionally, it provides benefits by accelerating students’ adaptation to campus life, introducing them to academic facilities and services, and building networks with lecturers and fellow students. Through this orientation, students are expected to be better prepared for their studies, develop their academic potential, and contribute to research and development in the livestock sector.

According to Prof. Halim, collaboration between technology and animal science is essential for overcoming future challenges, especially in this rapidly evolving digital era.

This orientation serves as an important first step for students in preparing themselves academically and non-academically to achieve success during their studies in the Postgraduate Program at the Faculty of Animal Science UB. (dfh)

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