SDG 3 Universitas Jember 2025
UNEJ’s contribution to the achievement of SDG 3, which includes collaboration with health institutions, health outreach programs, shared sports facilities, sexual and reproductive healthcare services for students, mental health support, and a smoke-free policy.
3.3.1 Current Collaboration with Health Institutions
Enhance Collaboration Jember University to Worldwide
Universitas Jember (UNEJ) continued to broaden its institutional network in 2025 by establishing partnerships with various institutions, government agencies, healthcare providers, and universities. These collaborations cover local, national, and international levels, demonstrating the university’s efforts to build stronger institutional relationships and create opportunities for cooperation in healthcare, education, research, and community development.
Fig. Collaboration with local institutions
At the local level, Universitas Jember strengthened its relationships with regional institutions and government agencies to encourage cooperation and support community development. One of these partnerships was established with the Jember Regency Health Office (Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Jember) on October 3, 2025. On 23 October 2025, In collaboration with the Jember Regency Health Office, a public health advocacy initiative entitled “Advocacy for the Establishment of a Regional Regulation on Smoke-Free Areas (Kawasan Tanpa Rokok/KTR).” As part of this initiative, UNEJ supported the local government by preparing and submitting a draft regional regulation on smoke-free areas to the Jember Regency Government. Another partnership involved Mayang District and Mayang Village in Jember, formalized on July 2, 2025. This agreement highlights UNEJ’s engagement with local administrative institutions and its commitment to building relationships with communities in the surrounding region.
Fig. Collaboration with Waluyo Jati Hospital, alongside the execution of free cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries
At the national level, Universitas Jember developed partnerships with government institutions, healthcare facilities, professional organizations, and research institutions across Indonesia. These agreements create opportunities for inter-institutional cooperation and the exchange of expertise in various fields. A significant partnership was established with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia) on August 6, 2025. This agreement represents UNEJ’s connection with the national authority responsible for public health and healthcare policy. UNEJ also formed a partnership with PT Stem Cell and Cancer Research (SCCR) Indonesia on April 21, 2025 (IA Number 2098/UN25.1.10/KS/2025), opening opportunities for cooperation with an organization working in stem cell and cancer research. In addition, the university established an agreement with Rumah Sakit Tingkat III Baladhika Husada in Jember on July 7, 2025, RS Jember Klinik (IA Number 1172/UN25.1.10/KS/2025; 27 April 2025),RSUD Abdoer Rahem Situbondo (IA Number 1752/UN25.1.10/KS/2025; 21 June 2025) Number further expanding its connections with healthcare institutions. Other partnerships included the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Airlangga, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Diponegoro (IA Number 0448/UN25.1.10/KS/2025; 3 February 2025), Med. Study Program Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (MoA Number 1646/UN25.1.10/KS/2025; 16 June 2025)and the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) Jember Commission ( IA Number 4096/UN25.1.10/KS/2025; 2 November 2025). Overall, these national partnerships broaden UNEJ’s network and provide opportunities to strengthen cooperation among universities, healthcare providers, government bodies, and research organizations.
Fig. MoU signing between Medicine Faculty UNEJ and University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
Universitas Jember also extended its institutional relationships beyond Indonesia by partnering with international institutions and universities abroad. These international agreements create opportunities to develop academic connections, exchange knowledge, and explore potential areas of cooperation across countries. One of the university’s international partners was the Department of People and Society at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden, with an agreement recorded on March 5, 2025 (IA Nomor: 0785/UN25.1.10/KS/2025). This partnership connects UNEJ with a Swedish higher education institution and creates opportunities to explore academic cooperation and knowledge sharing. Another international partner was Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, representing UNEJ’s engagement with the higher education sector in Malaysia. This relationship contributes to the university’s broader regional network and creates possibilities for collaboration between Indonesian and Malaysian academic institutions. Several institutions in Japan, including the National Institute for Minamata Disease (IA Number 2220/UN25.1.10/KS/2025, 24 July 2025), the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences at Kagoshima University (IA Number 0447/UN25.1.10/KS/2025, 3 February 2025), the Institute of Radiation Emergency Medicine at Hirosaki University (IA Number 2745/UN25.1.10/KS/2025, 19 August 2025), and the University of Occupational and Environmental Health (IA Number 2218/UN25.1.10/KS/2025, 24 July 2025), are actively collaborating with the UNEJ through the health reachout program. By establishing relationships with international universities, UNEJ continues to expand its global reach and strengthen its connections with the international academic community.
These collaborations demonstrate UNEJ’s commitment to building a wider network of institutional relationships and creating opportunities for cooperation across different sectors. Through continued engagement with its partners, the university can further explore initiatives that support academic development, research, healthcare, and community advancement.
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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tsztusEpBxc23wFnDY3gre662pP7AgpU?usp=share_link
3.3.2 Health Reachout Programmes
UNEJ’s Action to Spread Healthy Lifestyle and Healthier Life
Fig. Fun bike with thousands participants
UNEJ Regularly scheduled sports competitions and events, including the UNEJ Rector Cup, Charity Fun Walk, Fun Bike Ring The Bell, and Law Run, are organized to foster public health and are attended by thousands of participants.
Beyond campus, the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG), the UNEJ Dental Hospital, and PT Unilever Indonesia collaborated to provide free dental services on World Oral Health Day for all population groups including child, adult and disabilities. Supported by 53 dentists who were also FKG lecturers, the teledentistry programme offered consultations through WhatsApp chat, video calls, and telephone services, helping community members access dental and oral health information. The programme targeted 1,500 people, and it successfully reached the full target, providing consultations to all 1,500 intended participants.
Fig. LILY Programme collaboration with Unilever Company
Beyond providing health consultations through the collaboration between FKG UNEJ and Unilever, UNEJ also promotes direct health education and early detection programmes in the community. One example is LILY (Living In Love, Yearning for a Future Free from Breast Cancer), organised on 19, 24, and 31 October and 1 November 2025. The programme involved 50 participants, particularly middle-aged women in Jember, and was conducted in collaboration with the Love Pink community and Siloam Hospital Jember. Activities included a Pink Walk, public campaigns, educational sessions on breast cancer, and demonstrations of Breast Self-Examination (BSE/SADARI). Participants also received educational leaflets and had the opportunity to undergo free mammography screenings. Through these activities, LILY aimed to improve public awareness of breast cancer, encourage regular breast examinations, and promote early detection to support better breast health.
Fig. Dental assessment for disabled patients
Meanwhile, UNEJ students contribute to public health education through the Community Service Program (KKN) in local communities and underserved areas. In Timor-Leste, international collaborative KKN students demonstrated how to prepare complementary food for babies using locally available sweet potatoes. UNEJ also promotes public health through the 2025 National Dental Health Month (BKGN), organized by its Faculty of Dentistry and Teaching Dental Hospital. The programme provided free dental examinations and treatment to 930 patients, including children and people with disabilities. It also included toothbrushing demonstrations and oral-health education to encourage better dental hygiene. These activities demonstrate how UNEJ contributes to nutrition education, oral hygiene, and preventive health practices across communities.
Fig. Free cleft lip surgery program
On 1 February 2025, the University of Jember (UNEJ), in collaboration with Waluyo Jati Regional General Hospital (RSUD Waluyo Jati), the Probolinggo Regency Health Office, and the University of Jember Alumni Association (KAUJE), organized a free cleft lip surgery program for the community at RSUD Waluyo Jati. This collaborative healthcare initiative successfully provided surgical treatment to eight patients with cleft lip conditions, helping improve their health, physical function, and quality of life.
Through campus health screenings, group exercise, dental consultations, community education, Universitas Jember demonstrates how universities can contribute to preventive healthcare and community well-being while encouraging students and staff to take an active role in promoting healthier lives.
In 2025, the University of Jember (UNEJ) actively contributed to improving public health and community well-being through various initiatives focusing on health education, disease prevention, health promotion, and community empowerment. These initiatives included the Free Health Month Program organized by the Faculty of Public Health (FKM) over two days in November 2025 at Attafakur Orphanage and the Cemara Beach area in Puger District. The program engaged 28 student volunteers and reached children, coastal communities, members of the National Disaster Management Volunteers (RNPB), and the Nusa Barong Disaster-Resilient Community (KSB), with activities focusing on dental and community health education. On 26 July 2025, UNEJ conducted a Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) awareness program for 40 students at SDN Karang Melok 2, Bondowoso, supported by 11 student volunteers. On 24 September 2025, FKM UNEJ organized a capacity-building program for 45 community health volunteers (Posyandu cadres) in Tegalgede Village, addressing zero-dose immunization prevention, healthy Islamic boarding schools, and stunting reduction, with the participation of seven lecturers and two student volunteers. Furthermore, on 25 September 2025, FKM UNEJ, in collaboration with its Volunteer Student Association, conducted non-communicable disease (NCD) screening for 38 elderly residents at a nursing home in Jember Regency.
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https://fkm.unej.ac.id/blog/bulan-kesehatan-jember-bem-fkm-unej-2025
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3.3.3 Shared Sport Facilities
UNEJ’s Sport Facilities to Support Healthy Lifestyle
Universitas Jember (UNEJ) shares sports facilities with students and the surrounding community on a regular basis. Facilities are managed by the university and faculties and are listed in the official facilities directory. At the Tegalboto Campus, free facilities include jogging routes along the Double Way, a multi-purpose field, the football stadium, the basketball court at the Student Activity Centre, tennis courts at the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, a badminton court at the Faculty of Agriculture and a volleyball court at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. Bicycles are free at the Faculty of Agriculture. Regular use is documented on this page, free of charge and without login
Universitas Jember (UNEJ) provides various sports and recreational facilities that encourage students and the surrounding community to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. From jogging routes and sports fields to bicycle services, these facilities offer opportunities for physical activity and make the campus more than just a place for academic learning.
Fig. Free Walking and Running Facilities in UNEJ
Across the Tegalboto Campus, people can enjoy jogging, running, and walking along several routes. The Double Way, a main road running through the campus, is a popular place for outdoor exercise. Field multi-purpose, an open area in the campus, also attracts people seeking space for physical activities. In addition, campus roads and routes around different faculties allow visitors to exercise while enjoying the university’s green surroundings. Rather than relying on a single designated track, people can choose routes throughout the campus.
Fig. Free sports facilities such as Tennis courts, Soccer, Basket Ball, Archery, Volley Ball, and Wushu
Beyond jogging, UNEJ offers free sports facilities at several locations across its campus. The basketball court at the Student Activity Center (PKM) provides space for basketball activities, while the tennis courts at the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP) accommodate tennis players. The Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta) has a badminton court, and field multi-purpose serves as a facility for martial arts activities, including archery and wushu. It also provides an open space for martial arts training and practice. Meanwhile, the university’s football stadium accommodates football activities, and the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) provides a volleyball court. These facilities support a variety of sporting interests and create opportunities for students to participate in individual and team sports. UNEJ’s official facilities directory also lists its basketball and tennis courts at Jalan Kalimantan, Tegalboto Campus.
Fig. Free bicycle for commuting and exercise
In addition to its sports facilities, UNEJ supports environmentally friendly transportation through bicycle services at Faperta. Students can travel between locations while reducing reliance on motorized vehicles. This service offers a practical alternative for short-distance journeys and encourages more sustainable mobility within the university environment.
Through its jogging routes, sports facilities, and bicycle services, Universitas Jember provides opportunities for physical activity and more environmentally conscious travel. By making use of these facilities, students and other campus visitors can incorporate exercise into their daily routines while contributing to a more active and connected campus community.
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3.3.4 Sexual and reproductive health care services for students
UNEJ’s Awareness of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Services
Universitas Jember (UNEJ) promotes sexual and reproductive health awareness through educational campaigns, seminars, and initiatives designed to create a safer and more informed campus environment. Through the Faculty of Public Health (FKM), student organizations, and the university’s Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (Satgas PPKS), UNEJ provides opportunities for students to learn about reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and protection against sexual violence. Since 2022, the University of Jember (UNEJ), through its UNEJ Medical Center (UMC), has provided healthcare facilities dedicated to sexual and reproductive health services, equipped with a four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound machine. This facility supports access to reproductive health examinations, maternal and fetal health monitoring, and early assessment through advanced ultrasound technology.
UNEJ also promotes health awareness through student-led educational activities. On 15 March 2025, CIMSA UNEJ organised SPARK (Supporting People's Awareness of Responsible Family Planning and Knowledge), involving 19 CIMSA UNEJ members at the Faculty of Medicine. The programme included seminars on family planning and basic peer education, film discussions, roleplay, and practical workshops on contraceptive methods such as condoms and IUDs. Participants also completed pre-tests and post-tests to evaluate their understanding. Through these activities, SPARK aimed to improve awareness of family planning and sexual and reproductive health rights while encouraging informed and responsible decisions about reproductive health.
Fig. National Seminar with sexual violence and unhealthy relationships topics
Furthermore, UNEJ addresses sexual violence and unhealthy relationships through seminars and awareness campaigns. In October 2025, FKM UNEJ organized a national seminar titled “Menyingkap Luka Tak Kasat Mata”, which examined intimate partner violence and its various impacts. The seminar provided an academic platform for discussing an issue that can affect personal safety, psychological well-being, and relationships.
Fig. Education and Awareness of Sexual Violence through Social Media
In addition to educational events, UNEJ raises awareness of sexual violence through the Satgas PPKS. The task force conducts outreach activities involving lecturers, administrative staff, and students, using seminars, banners, and other communication channels to share information about prevention and reporting procedures. These initiatives help students recognize inappropriate behavior, understand their rights, and learn where to seek assistance if they experience or witness sexual violence.
Through these programs, Universitas Jember demonstrates its commitment to improving reproductive health awareness and strengthening campus safety. By combining student-led education, academic discussions, and sexual-violence prevention initiatives, UNEJ creates opportunities for students to access reliable information, recognize potential risks, and understand available support mechanisms.
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3.3.5 Mental Health Support
Universitas Jember Provides Mental Health Care for Students
Fig. SISKA mobile and web based application
Fig. Service hours and attending counselors
Universitas Jember (UNEJ) provides students with access to mental health support and actively promotes good mental health. The Counselling and Disability Service Centre (PLKD) of the Institute for Quality Assurance and Educational Development (LPMPP) operates the Academic Counselling Information System (SISKA) application, which offers free counselling's, self-assessment of mental health and counsellor selection. Counselling services are supported by 119 active counsellors and are available from Monday to Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Services outside regular working hours, including weekends, can also be arranged through a prior appointment. This arrangement ensures flexible and accessible support for individuals seeking mental health information, guidance, and counselling. By September 2025, SISKA had served up to 206 students, of whom 8 were referred to healthcare facilities and anxiety was among the most common concerns. On 23–25 July 2025, LPMPP trained 30 academic advisors from 13 faculties in basic counselling's, mental health literacy and Psychological First Aid, so that advisors act as the first point of support and referral.
Fig. Health education by SPARK
Besides mental health services and academic support, Through SISKA, trained academic advisors, mental health screening, and educational initiatives Universitas Jember continues to develop a more supportive learning environment. By making psychological assistance more accessible and encouraging students to seek help, UNEJ recognizes that student success involves not only academic achievement but also emotional well-being and the ability to navigate university life.
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3.3.6 Smoke-free Policy
UNEJ Initiative to Create Healthier Environment
Fig. The No Smoking Sign Placed in The Footer of All UNEJ Banners.
Universitas Jember (UNEJ), through policy number 5745/DST/UN25/HK.04.00/2025 that issued on 14 October 2025, supports efforts to create healthier environments through smoke-free policies and public education. Point 2 of the policy explicitly states that all teaching and learning areas, sports facilities, student dormitories, and other facilities within the university campus are designated as smoke-free Areas. Some faculty at UNEJ has been actively promoting the implementation of Kawasan Tanpa Rokok (KTR), or Smoke-Free Areas, to protect the community from exposure to cigarette smoke. These efforts include policy advocacy, public education, and collaboration with community groups to encourage healthier habits both on campus and in public spaces.
Fig. Policy No.5745/DST/UN25/HK.04.00/2025 about Smoke Free Area in UNEJ
FKM UNEJ is the first faculty who has established a smoke-free commitment since 2013 (Policy number 1153/UN.25.1.12/KL/2012, 16 May 2013). The faculty’s initiative demonstrates its commitment to creating a healthier academic environment and encouraging students, lecturers, staff, and visitors to avoid smoking in designated smoke-free areas. FKM UNEJ has also promoted broader awareness through an educational webinar on smoke-free areas based on seven settings: healthcare facilities, children’s playgrounds, workplaces, places of worship, public transportation, educational settings, and public places or other designated areas. The initiative highlights that smoke-free policies are not limited to universities but are also important in everyday environments where people study, work, travel, and gather. By providing accessible information about these settings, the faculty seeks to help the public understand the purpose of KTR and the importance of protecting others from secondhand smoke.
Fig. Collaboration activity on Smoke Free Area Education
In addition to the initiatives carried out by the Faculty of Public Health (FKM), the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Jember also contributes to creating a healthier academic environment by implementing a smoke-free area. This commitment reflects the importance of protecting students, lecturers, staff, and visitors from exposure to cigarette smoke within the faculty. By promoting smoke-free practices in its academic environment, FMIPA demonstrates how individual faculties can support UNEJ’s broader health-promotion goals and encourage the university community to adopt healthier habits. On November 4th, 2025, a collaboration between UNEJ, Regent of Jember, Dr.Soebandi Hospital, Indonesian Psychologist Association, and Indonesia University held an online seminar on Smoke-Free Area (Kawasan Tanpa Rokok) Education for the public.
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SE Rektor Universitas Jember no.5745/DST/UN25/HK.04.00/2025 tentang Himbauan Tidak Merokok Di Lingkungan Kampus
3.3.7 Mental Health Support for Staff
Universitas Jember (UNEJ) provides staff with access to mental health support and promotes good mental health at work. Support is coordinated by The Counselling and Disability Service Centre (PLKD) of the Institute for Quality Assurance and Educational Development (LPMPP). In 2025, staff could access free counselling or psychological consultation using Academic Counselling Information System (SISKA) application. Counselling services are supported by 119 active counsellors and are available from Monday to Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Services outside regular working hours, including weekends, can also be arranged through a prior appointment. This arrangement ensures flexible and accessible support for staffs seeking mental health information, guidance, and counselling. The Health Promoting University team organised the Harmoni Pagi gatherings, which combined group exercise and health screening for staff from different units. Academic advisors were also trained in basic counselling and Psychological First Aid (On 23–25 July 2025), strengthening support across faculties.