MAKASSAR – Seven decades of Hasanuddin University (Unhas) were also celebrated through the 70th Dies Natalis gala dinner at Baruga A.P. Pettarani on Thursday, 10 September 2026. The occasion was a time to recognize the academic community members who have dedicated their time, energy, and work to the growth of Unhas.
A total of 83 lecturers were honored for their years of service at Unhas: 75 lecturers for 40 years of service and 8 lecturers for 50 years of service.
Recognition was also given to outstanding administrative and support staff who contribute to supporting the university’s services and governance. Unhas presented awards to the managers of Unhas journals that have been indexed in Scopus, as well as to the faculties leading in the development of Integrity Zones (Zona Integritas).
Unhas Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, M.Sc., expressed appreciation to the entire academic community that has played a part in Unhas’s journey to its 70th year. Appreciation was also extended to stakeholders, heads of agencies, leaders of the regional legislature (DPR), and Unhas’s strategic partners from various sectors who support the implementation of programs and the development of the university.
According to Prof. JJ, campus life needs to give students room to excel while also enjoying a pleasant experience during their time at Unhas. Activities that create a sense of togetherness, such as the gala dinner, are expected to complement students’ academic life.
“I am very happy to see my students joyful, because Unhas is the place where we are brought together: we are serious, we excel, we are serious about how to win competitions, but let us also not forget to be happy and cheerful at our beloved Hasanuddin University,” said Prof. JJ before thousands of attendees.
The celebration grew livelier with performances by national musician Idgitaf and South Sulawesi’s own pride, Ridwan Sau. Idgitaf performed several songs that drew an enthusiastic response from the audience, while Ridwan Sau brought the distinctive musical flavor of South Sulawesi. Their performances closed the Unhas 70th Dies Natalis gala dinner in a warm atmosphere full of togetherness.
Awards for the QS World University Rankings by Subject Category:
* Agriculture and Forestry (Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, and Faculty of Agricultural Technology) ranked 251–300 in the world.
* Politics (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences) ranked 351–400 in the world.
* Medicine (Faculty of Medicine) ranked 601–650 in the world.
Awards for Managers of Reputable International Journals
1. Hasanuddin Law Review (HALREV) (Q1) – Faculty of Law
2. Dento Maxillofacial Science Journal (Q3) – Faculty of Dentistry
3. Forest and Society Journal (Q1) – Faculty of Forestry
4. Canrea: Food, Technology, Nutritions, and Culinary Journal (Q3) – Faculty of Agricultural Technology
5. Wallacea Forestry Research Journal (Q4) – Faculty of Forestry
6. Indonesian Public Health Media Journal (Q4) – Faculty of Public Health
Outstanding Administrative and Support Staff Awards
– Siti Norwati, S.PI., M.Si. (Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries) — 1st Place
– Dewi Primayanti Layla, S.Si. (Faculty of Pharmacy) — 2nd Place
– Arief Rifai, S.Kom. (Directorate of Human Resources Administration and Services) — 3rd Place
– Sapril, S.PI. (Directorate of Student Affairs) — 1st Runner-Up
– Muhammad Iqbal, S.STP. (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences) — 2nd Runner-Up
– Tajudin T. (Faculty of Engineering) — 3rd Runner-Up
Outstanding Lecturer Category
– Prof. Dr. Firza Nainu, S.Si., M.Biomed.Sc., Ph.D., Apt. (Faculty of Pharmacy) — 1st Place
– Dr. Muhammad Fuad Ansuri, S.P., M.Si. (Faculty of Agriculture) — 2nd Place
– Prof. Dr. Ir. Indra Bayu, S.T., M.T., M.Bus.Sys., IPM., ASEAN Eng. (Faculty of Engineering) — 3rd Place
– Prof. Dr. Ir. Ambotuo, DEA. (Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries) — 1st Runner-Up
– Andi Masyita Irwan, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Ph.D. (Faculty of Nursing) — 2nd Runner-Up
– Prof. Dr. Akin Duli, M.A. (Faculty of Cultural Sciences) — 3rd Runner-Up
Integrity Zone Development Category
– Faculty of Cultural Sciences
– Faculty of Medicine
– Faculty of Dentistry
– Faculty of Forestry
– Faculty of Public Health
– Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.(*/rad-sv)
Editor : Ishaq Rahman
This article is an English translation of the original Indonesian report.