Lampung Selatan — The Food Technology Study Program, Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA), held an Opening Together activity on Saturday (21/2/26) which involved the supervising Lecturers and the practicum assistants as a form of strengthening fellowship and academic synergy in the Study Program environment. This activity became a moment of togetherness in the holy month of Ramadan and also a means of reflection and evaluation of the implementation of lectures and practicum.
The event was attended by the supervising Lecturers of the courses and practicum assistants from several core courses, namely General Microbiology, Chemistry and Food Biochemistry, Food Processing Technology, Food Sensory Evaluation, Food Microbiology, and Postharvest Processing Technology. The practicum assistants played a strategic role in supporting laboratory-based learning processes, ensuring that the practicum activities ran effectively, and helping Students understand scientific concepts applicably.
During the event, the Lecturers’ delegation conveyed appreciation for the dedication and responsibility of the practicum assistants who had actively contributed to supporting learning. The practicum is an integral part of the Food Technology curriculum, not only emphasizing theory mastery but also technical skills, accuracy, and application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) principles.
This Opening Together activity also became an informal discussion space to strengthen coordination between Lecturers and assistants, evaluate the practicum implementation, and formulate strategies to improve learning quality in the future. Through open and collaborative communication, it is hoped that a more solid, professional, and quality-oriented academic environment will be created.
The Food Technology Study Program at ITERA is committed to continuing to build an academic culture that is not only superior in education and research but also upholds the values of togetherness, integrity, and collaboration. This activity is expected to further strengthen the familial relationship in the Study Program environment and increase the spirit in carrying out the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi.
