Prof. Lilik was inaugurated as a professor in the field of Animal Product Technology. Her inaugural address, titled “The Potential of Omega-3 Meat and Eggs as Sustainable Functional Foods”, provided insights and recommendations for producing functional foods with optimal nutritional value.

In her speech, Prof. Lilik emphasized the critical role of functional foods in supporting Indonesia’s government policies, particularly in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She highlighted livestock products, such as meat and eggs, as essential functional food sources.

Advances in animal feed technology now enable the production of meat and eggs with enhanced nutritional profiles. These products can contain higher levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which not only improve their nutritional value but also have the potential to reduce cholesterol levels.

The Dean of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry elaborated on methods to produce omega-3-enriched eggs. She explained that such enrichment could be achieved by formulating chicken feed with ingredients rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Marine-based feed components, such as fish meal and fish oil, can boost levels of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), including EPA and DHA, in chicken eggs and meat.

However, Prof. Lilik noted that using marine-based feed ingredients often results in a “fishy” aroma and flavor. To maintain product quality and sensory appeal, she recommended limiting fish oil supplementation in poultry feed to a maximum of 1,5%.

As an alternative, she proposed plant-based omega-3 feed supplements, which preserve the sensory properties of the products. Plant sources such as flaxseed oil, chia seeds, and canola are rich in omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and can serve as sustainable feed additives. However, optimizing the ratio of linoleic acid (LA) to alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in feed formulations is crucial to maximizing omega-3 accumulation in eggs and meat.

“In broiler chickens of the Cobb strain fed with a diet containing 6% ALA, the total omega-3 PUFA in breast meat reached 338 mg per 100 grams. This finding demonstrates that chickens fed ALA-enriched diets can produce eggs and meat that meet the minimum labeling requirements for omega-3 PUFA sources, 300 mg per egg or 300 mg per 100 grams of meat. These products are also sensory-acceptable to consumers,” Prof. Lilik explained.

The development of functional foods rich in omega-3 PUFA also offers the potential to reduce cholesterol levels in eggs and meat, making it a significant strategy for improving public health. Prof. Lilik’s innovations aim to provide sustainable alternative omega-3 sources and address the nutritional needs of the community.

The Chair of the UNS Board of Professors, Prof. Drs. Suranto Tjiptowibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D., praised the focus on sustainable functional food development. “We are learning how to consume healthier foods with the role of omega-3 in lowering cholesterol levels in both eggs and meat. This is an excellent effort to achieve sustainable functional food production,” Prof. Suranto said.

With Prof. Lilik’s expertise, UNS contributes to advancing education quality while directly supporting several SDG targets, particularly Goal 4 on quality education. Humas UNS

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Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni, Prof. Ir. Doddy Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., reported that this period’s KKN includes four schemes. 260 students are participating in the Java Partnership Scheme, 231 in the Non-Java Partnership Scheme, 458 in the Faculty Partner Scheme, and 670 in the Thematic-Regular Scheme.

The KKN program will take place in various regions across Indonesia, covering seven provinces. In Java, Central Java and East Java serve as KKN locations, while areas outside Java include Bali, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Maluku, and Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra). This broad distribution reflects UNS’s commitment to serving diverse communities.

KKN activities will be conducted in 22 districts and cities. In Central Java, students will be stationed in 12 locations: Blora, Boyolali, Cilacap, Grobogan, Karanganyar, Klaten, Magelang, Sragen, Sukoharjo, Surakarta, Temanggung, and Wonogiri. In East Java, the program will take place in Madiun and Pacitan. In NTB, students will serve in Bima, North Lombok, and East Lombok. In Bali, the locations are Denpasar and Tabanan. Meanwhile, Lembata in NTT, Central Maluku in Maluku, and Wakatobi in Sultra are also designated KKN areas.

UNS has assigned 83 Field Supervisors (DPL) to guide students during the program. The supervisors are faculty members from 14 faculties and one school, including the Vocational School, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), the Faculty of Arts and Design (FSRD), the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), the Faculty of Agriculture (FP), the Faculty of Sports (FKOR), the Faculty of Medicine (FK), the Faculty of Law (FH), the Faculty of Engineering (FT), the Faculty of Animal Husbandry (Fapet), the Faculty of Psychology (Fapsi), the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), the Faculty of Cultural Studies (FIB), and the Faculty of Information Technology and Data Science (Fatisda).

UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., conveyed a message to the students, highlighting that KKN is a vital implementation of the Tridarma Perguruan Tinggi (Three Pillars of Higher Education), specifically in community service. This program is expected to provide invaluable experiences in character development, leadership, and social skills.

“Through KKN, students are not only expected to apply the knowledge they have gained in class but also to learn from the social and cultural dynamics of the communities they serve,” Prof. Hartono said.

He emphasized the importance of carrying out responsibilities with creativity, innovation, and a sense of accountability. Students were encouraged to build good relationships with local communities, respect their traditions and cultures, and become agents of positive change in their respective areas.

“They will be deployed across seven provinces, from central to eastern Indonesia, carrying programs designed to address the specific needs of the communities,” he added.

KKN is one of the ways that UNS contributes to community service. The program activities can encompass various aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), depending on the types of initiatives carried out. KKN UNS program aims to address social, economic, and environmental challenges in the participating regions, making a tangible contribution to sustainable development.

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The Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr. M.Si., officially conferred the titles upon the six professors, emphasizing the university’s ongoing commitment to excellence in education, research, and community service. He highlighted the professors’ potential to address societal, national, and global challenges through their expertise.

“This inauguration is not only a proud moment for the newly appointed professors but also for the entire UNS academic community. I encourage everyone to use this occasion as inspiration and motivation to continue improving the quality of education, research, and innovation at UNS,” Prof. Hartono stated.

UNS Professors Commit to Sustainable Development

Chairman of the UNS Professorial Council, Prof. Drs. Suranto Tjiptowibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D., noted that all six professors acknowledged the importance of sustainability in their respective areas of expertise. Their work, he said, will be eagerly awaited through future research and discoveries, particularly as some of them are still relatively young in their careers.

“There is one term that all six professors seemed to agree upon—sustainable development. We hope they will continue the research and innovations they have started,” Prof. Suranto remarked.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Joko Sutrisno, M.P., has been inaugurated as the 46th Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture (FP) and the 321st professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). His expertise lies in Agricultural Resource Economics, and his inaugural speech was titled: “The Economic Valuation of Agricultural Land Conservation to Support Sustainable Food Self-Sufficiency.”

Prof. Dr. Ir. Agung Wibowo, S.P., M.Si. has become the 47th Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture and the 322nd Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). He was officially inaugurated as a professor specializing in the field of Community Empowerment. In his inaugural speech, he presented a lecture titled “Community Empowerment as a Foundation for Integrating Agricultural Development, Creative Economy, and Ecotourism Towards Self-Reliance.”

Prof. Dr. Ir. Widyatmani Sih Dewi, M.P. has been inaugurated as the 48th Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture and the 323rd Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). She has been officially recognized as a professor specializing in Soil Biology. In her inaugural lecture, she delivered a speech titled “Earthworms: Hidden Heroes for Agricultural Sustainability Amidst the Complexities of Global Challenges.”

Prof. Ir. Lilik Retna Kartikasari, M.P., M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng. has been inaugurated as the 7th Professor in the Faculty of Animal Science (Fapet) and the 324th Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). She was officially recognized as a professor specializing in Animal Product Technology. In her inaugural speech, she presented a lecture titled “The Potential of Omega-3 Meat and Eggs as Sustainable Functional Foods.”

Prof. Dr. Ir. Wahyu Purwo Raharjo, S.T., M.T. has been inaugurated as the 28th Professor in the Faculty of Engineering (FT) and the 325th Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). He was officially recognized as a professor specializing in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. In his inaugural lecture, he delivered a speech titled “Development of Environmentally Friendly Composite Material Technology and Processing to Support Sustainable Development.”

Prof. Dr. Ir. Nurul Muhayat, S.T., M.T. has been inaugurated as the 29th Professor in the Faculty of Engineering (FT) and the 326th Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). He was officially recognized as a professor specializing in Welding and Fabrication Technology. In his inaugural lecture, he presented a speech titled “Friction Stir Welding Technology: Opportunities and Challenges.”

These professors’ commitments align closely with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those concerning sustainable development, innovative technologies, and environmental preservation. Their contributions are expected to significantly enhance UNS’s role as a leading institution in advancing sustainable and impactful solutions. Humas UNS

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In his remarks to the newly inaugurated professors, Prof. Hartono extended the highest appreciation for their dedication, commitment, and efforts in achieving the highest functional rank for a lecturer. The title of professor carries a significant responsibility to continuously contribute to the advancement of science, education, and national development. Additionally, professors hold a moral responsibility to provide contributions, participation, and work for the progress of higher education and society.

“Formally, a professor is required to produce great works in the Tridarma of higher education. In the coming years, we hope you will increase your contributions to advancing UNS and enhancing its national and international reputation,” Prof. Hartono stated.

This moment represents an extraordinary achievement, as becoming a professor is a career milestone for any academic. Prof. Suranto expressed this with pride in his remarks.

“This is the pinnacle of a lecturer’s career in higher education. Congratulations, and continue to excel. We hope our contributions will be meaningful for our beloved country,” Prof. Suranto said.

Six New Professors Inaugurated on the Second Day of Inauguration Week

During the event, Prof. Hartono officially inaugurated six new professors. Prof. Dr. Agr. Ir. Sigit Prastowo, S.Pt., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng., became the 6th professor at the Faculty of Animal Science (Fapet) and the 309th professor at UNS. He was appointed as a professor in the field of Animal Reproduction Expertise.

Prof. Dra. Y. Anni Aryani, M.Prof.Acc., Ph.D., AJG, became the 21st professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) and the 310th professor at UNS. She was inaugurated as a professor of Behavioral Accounting Expertise. Her inaugural speech was titled “Women in Corporate Governance: Ethical Behavior in Accounting Reporting.”

Prof. Tri Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., became the 22nd professor at FEB and the 311th professor at UNS. She was appointed as a professor of Health Economics Expertise. Her inaugural speech was titled “Malnutrition: Economic Losses and Policy Design to Improve the Nutritional Status of Children and Adolescents.”

Prof. Dr. Suryanto, S.E., M.Si., became the 23rd professor at FEB and the 312th professor at UNS. He was inaugurated as a professor in the field of Environmental Economics Expertise. His inaugural speech was “Environmental Justice in the Perspective of Development Economics.”

Prof. Dr. Hari Purwadi, S.H., M.Hum., became the 13th professor at the Faculty of Law (FH) and the 313th professor at UNS. He was appointed as a professor of Law and Judicial System Development Expertise. His inaugural speech was titled “The Competition of Legal Traditions in the Development of Trans-Systemic Judicial Systems.”

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Masykuri, M.Si., became the 83rd professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 314th professor at UNS. He was inaugurated as a professor of Physical Chemistry Expertise. His inaugural speech was titled “Polyurethane Research Based on Natural Materials for the Development of Learning and the Strengthening of Pancasila Student Profile Projects.”

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The conference adopted the theme: “The Role of Indonesian Gastronomy in Supporting Sustainable Development Through the Wealth of Nusantara Cuisine with the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.

The 1st Indonesian Gastronomy Conference (KGI) 2024 successfully served as a platform for sharing experiences, knowledge, and recommendations on implementing and transforming gastronomy to support sustainable development through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 1st Indonesian Gastronomy Conference (KGI) 2024 featured various activities, including a National Seminar, the 10th Creative Writing Competition (PKM) 2024, a Call for Papers Best Practice themed Gastronomy in Campus, and a field trip city tour.

The 1st Indonesian Gastronomy Conference (KGI) 2024 featured Prof. Ir. Lilik Retna Kartikasari, M.P., M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science at UNS, as one of the speakers. She presented a paper titled “Diversification of Animal-Based Gastronomy through the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to Support the Government’s Free Nutritious Meal Program.”

The second speaker, Dr. Asep Yudha Wirajaya, S.S., M.A., a lecturer at the Faculty of Cultural Studies (FIB) UNS and Chair of the Nusantara Manuscript Society (Manassa) Solo Raya Chapter, delivered a presentation titled “Literary Gastronomy: Cultural Diversity and Local Culinary Wisdom in Ancient Nusantara Texts.”

The third speaker, Achmad Nur Chamdi, S.Pt., M.Si., from UNS Library and Chair of Kaunsoed Solo Raya Chapter, presented a paper titled “The Potential and Role of Gastronomy in Enhancing Revenue Generation (Income Generation, Networking, Visitor Numbers, Literacy Development, and Branding Strengthening).”

The fourth speaker, Dr. Ir. Ayu Intan Sari, S.Pt., M.Sc., a lecturer at the Socio-Economic Livestock Laboratory, Faculty of Animal Science UNS, and a board member of Persepsi Solo Raya Chapter, presented a paper titled “Gastronomic Diplomacy Strategies to Enhance the Image and Promote the Diversity of Indonesian Culinary and Tourism on the Global Stage.”

The participants of the 1st Indonesian Gastronomy Conference (KGI) 2024 included representatives and invitees from various institutions such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Food Security and Agriculture Office of Surakarta, the Culture and Tourism Office of Salatiga, the Library and Archives Office of Berau Regency in East Kalimantan, Universitas Gadjah Mada, IAIN Metro Lampung, Universitas Bangka Belitung, Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Ma’had Aisyah Binti Abu Bakar Library in Bogor, Bogor Agricultural Institute, SMAN 4 Yogyakarta, SMPN 1 Tangen Sragen, as well as students, researchers, and observers of Indonesian gastronomy.

Achmad Nur Chamdi, S.Pt., M.Si., the Chairman of the organizing committee, stated that the 1st Indonesian Gastronomy Conference (KGI) 2024 resulted in several key recommendations and decisions. First, the declaration of the establishment of the Indonesian Gastronomy Forum, with leadership for the 2025-2029 term, which will be inaugurated at next year’s conference. Second, it was emphasized that gastronomy has been an integral part of Indonesian society for hundreds of years. Gastronomy, closely related to culinary arts, differs from the concept of cuisine, which refers to the art of cooking healthy and nutritious food. Gastronomy, however, encompasses a broader scope, including the arts, philosophy, culture, and the practices and studies related to the selection, preparation, production, presentation, and enjoyment of food and beverages. Indonesia boasts a rich variety of culinary and gastronomic traditions, and when well-managed, both can have a profound impact, even contributing to the welfare of the Indonesian people.

Gastronomy is a highly strategic soft power for Indonesia, supporting both the economy and food security. It can help address various national issues through culinary diplomacy and contribute to environmental preservation and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Additionally, discussions on gastronomy are part of efforts to support sustainable development, particularly in line with the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially points 2, 3, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Regarding the 2nd Indonesian Gastronomy Conference (KGI) in 2025, since no region has agreed to host the upcoming conference, the event will still be held in Surakarta, Central Java.

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