Lampung Selatan — The Study Program in Food Technology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA), carried out a Joint Opening on Saturday (21/2/26) involving the supervising Lecturers and the practical assistants as a form of strengthening friendship and academic synergy in the Study Program environment. This activity became a momentum of togetherness in the holy month of Ramadan and a means of reflection and evaluation of the implementation of lectures and practical training.
This event was attended by the supervising Lecturers of the courses and the practical assistants from several core courses, namely General Microbiology, Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, Food Processing Technology, Food Sensory Evaluation, Food Microbiology, and Post-Harvest Technology. The practical assistants had a strategic role in supporting laboratory-based learning, ensuring that the practical activities ran effectively, and helping the Students understand scientific concepts applicatively.
In his speech, the representative of the Lecturers conveyed appreciation for the dedication and responsibility of the practical assistants who had actively contributed to supporting learning. Practical training as part of the curriculum in Food Technology not only emphasized theory mastery, but also technical skills, accuracy, and application of the principles of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
This Joint Opening activity was also a forum for informal discussion to strengthen coordination between Lecturers and assistants, evaluate the implementation of practical training, and formulate strategies to improve the quality of learning 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 Study Program in Food Technology at ITERA is committed to continuing to build an academic culture that not only excels in education and research, but also upholds the values of togetherness, integrity, and collaboration. This activity is expected to further strengthen the kinship in the Study Program environment and increase enthusiasm in carrying out the Tri Dharma of the University.