From International Writing Workshop to Guest Lecture Micronutrient Deficiency, Nutrition Department UNAIR Invites Professor from Griffith University

The Department of Nutrition at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) recently held a two-day academic event featuring a workshop and a guest lecture with Professor Faruk Ahmed, a Public Health Professor from Griffith University, Australia. The event took place in a hybrid format at the Sabdoadi Hall, Faculty of Public Health, UNAIR, and via Zoom Meeting.

The event started with the Workshop on How to Write a Proposal for International Grants and Writing for a Top-Tier Journal on January 13-14, 2025, at 09:00 WIB. This workshop aimed to help participants improve their research proposal writing skills, making sure their objectives, methods, and feasibility were clear. Professor Ahmed shared his experience in developing research proposals and getting them accepted by international funding bodies. He also gave useful tips on how to publish in top-tier journals, covering manuscript structure, peer review, and common mistakes to avoid.

Documentation Session with Prof. Faruk Ahmed Day 1  (Picture by Sasha A. Ramadhan)

On January 14, 2025, at 09:00 WIB, Professor Ahmed delivered a Guest Lecture on Strategies to Combat Micronutrient Deficiency in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. He talked about the widespread issue of micronutrient deficiencies, particularly vitamin A, iodine, iron, and zinc, which are still major health problems in many countries. With more than 30 years of experience in public health nutrition research, he explained effective ways to address these issues, including food fortification, supplementation programs, and nutrition policies.
The event had a great turnout, with faculty members, researchers, and students from undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs joining both in person and online. The Q&A sessions were very interactive, with many participants asking questions about research writing and nutrition intervention strategies. Many students were especially curious about how to secure international research grants and collaborate with experts in the field.

Documentation Session with Prof. Faruk Ahmed Day 2 (Picture by Sasha A. Ramadhan)

At the end of the event, there was a session about study opportunities at Griffith University, especially for PhD programs. Many participants were interested in furthering their studies abroad, showing how UNAIR students are eager to expand their knowledge and research experience globally.
Overall, the event was very insightful and beneficial for everyone who attended. The Department of Nutrition was grateful to Professor Ahmed for sharing his knowledge and hopes to collaborate more with Griffith University in the future.

Discussion Session with Prof. Faruk Ahmed (Picture by Sasha A. Ramadhan)

For those who want to learn more about what we discussed in this event, kindly check the link below and expand your knowledge!https://bit.ly/Workshop-GuestLecture_UNAIR