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Sun-Powered Farming: UPH Departments Team Up for Sustainable Rooftop Farm
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) has taken a major step forward in urban agriculture by successfully powering its campus rooftop farm through renewable energy. In a brilliant cross-departmental collaboration, the Department of Electrical Engineering and …
From Waste to Rewards: ‘Trash2Points’ Student Project to Increase Waste Awareness in Campus
One important aspect of sustainability in higher education means turning knowledge into community action. At UPH, the Biology Study Program is taking part in sustainability through a course focused entirely on environmental problem-solving, called sustainability …
Designing a Greener Tomorrow: UPH Electrical Engineering Professor Launches Free Web Tools to Simplify Solar Power Design
Designing an independent solar power system just became a lot easier, thanks to an innovation by Professor Henri Uranus from the Electrical Engineering Department, Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH). He has developed a pair of user-friendly, web-based calculators designed to …
Grown to Build: UPH Architecture Department Develops “Mycelium Blocks” for Sustainable Design
When we think of building materials, we usually think of concrete, steel, or plastic. However, Universitas Pelita Harapan’s (UPH) Department of Architecture is looking to nature for the future of construction. The department has successfully developed an innovative …
From Waste to Foundations: UPH Civil Engineering Develops Eco-Friendly Green Concrete Using Palm Oil Waste
In a major breakthrough for sustainable construction, Universitas Pelita Harapan’s (UPH) Department of Civil Engineering has developed an innovative, eco-friendly concrete prototype. Traditional concrete production is notorious for its heavy carbon footprint …
Eco-Friendly Solution for Textile Waste Pollution: A Research by Biology Study Program
Universitas Pelita Harapan Biology Study Program continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to environmental sustainability through innovative research led by its lecturers and students. In response to the growing problem of textile wastewater pollution …
Cleaning the Air: UPH Industrial Engineering Turns Styrofoam Waste into Innovative Air Purifier
Styrofoam is one of the most non-degradable forms of plastic, taking centuries to break down in landfills. To help solve this problem, Universitas Pelita Harapan’s (UPH) Department of Industrial Engineering has developed a prototype that recycle discarded styrofoam …
PeLaut Goes to PIMNAS with Innovative Coral Reef Conservation Video Project
A talented group of UPH students, called Pemantau Permata Laut (PeLaut), has officially qualified for the prestigious Pekan Ilmiah Nasional (PIMNAS) 2025 competition. This incredible milestone was achieved after their innovative proposal received funding from …
UPH Students, Staffs, and Lecturers Join LESTARI Summit 2025
On October 2, 2025, UPH students, staffs, and lecturers took part in LESTARI Summit 2025. The event was held in South Jakarta and organized by Kompas …
UPH Students’ Coral Conservation Proposal Wins Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM) Funding
A group of biology, visual design communication, electronical engineering, and communication science students from Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) has successfully secured funding from Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM) .....
Powering the Future: UPH Students’ Algae-Based Energy Idea Wins Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM) Funding
A team of biology and law students from Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) has earned funding from Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM) …
Empowering Waste Management: Industrial Engineering Lecturers Community Service
UPH industrial engineering lecturers conducted a community service program in collaboration with SampahQu application on September 17th 2025. The event brought …
Exploring Marine Life and Building Connections: Biology Students and Alumni Visit Pulau Pramuka
UPH Biology students and alumni embarked on a meaningful outing to Pulau Pramuka on 14 – 16 July 2025, combining exploration, education, and …
Bioplastic Innovation Takes Center Stage in Civil Engineering Guest Lecture
On May 28th, 2025, UPH civil engineering students had the opportunity to explore the future of sustainable materials in a guest lecture titled “Bioplastic: The Missing Link …
Engineering a Greener Future: Civil Engineering Students Visit Bioplastic Factory
UPH civil engineering students recently took part in an insightful factory visit to PT Harapan Interaksi Swadaya (Greenhope), a bioplastic production facility …
Workshop on Solar Energy as A Green Energy to Combat Global Warming for Students of SMAK Tunas Bangsa, Cakung, Jakarta
Global warming is an important issue that already started to affect the quality of life in Indonesia. However, such issue is not well understood by young people yet …
Bringing Ocean Science to Life: Biology UPH Students and Lecturers Inspire Young Minds Through Community Service
In October 2024, Biology lecturers and students from Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) teamed up with Klub Ilmuwan Cilik (KILIK) to deliver an exciting community ….
Exploring Marine Biotechnology: Biology UPH Students Dive into Real-World Learning at Tanjung Lesung
Fourth-year biology UPH students recently took their learning beyond the classroom with a two-day field trip to Tanjung Lesung. This trip is done to ….
Light for Electricity: Educating Youth to Combat Electricity Shortage for People in Sumba, Indonesia
Sumba Island in Indonesia is renowned for its abundant solar irradiation throughout the year. According to data from the Global Solar Atlas, Weepangali Village, located in the …
Smart, Sustainable, and Healthy: Campus Team Develops Solar-Powered Garden Bench
Lecturers, electrical engineering students, and design students have successfully developed a solar-powered garden bench prototype …
“Design of Rooftop Solar Power System” Workshop by Dr. Henri P. Uranus
Dr. Henri P. Uranus, a lecturer of UPH gave a workshop on “Design of Rooftop Solar Power System” to students and staffs of SMK Don Bosco and SMK 2, Waingapu, Sumba …
Solar Panel Constructed and Installed by Electrical Engineering Department UPH
Department of Electrical Engineering UPH offers course on Solar Energy. Besides theory in classroom, students also perform lab works on configuration of solar power system, …
Using Microorganism to Fight Textile Dye Pollution
Jonathan Suciono, Hans Victor, Dikson, Melanie Cornelia, Reinhard Pinontoan, a team of researchers from Universitas Pelita Harapan has identified a microorganism with the ability to decolorize the harmful synthetic dye, …
“Bioenergy Industry Challenges” Seminar by Aprobi
Students and lecturers from the Faculty of Science and Technology UPH, participate in “Bioenergy Industry Challenge” seminar held by Asosiasi Produsen Bioenergi (Aprobi) …
UPH Collaborates with WWF and Bank Sampah Induk Rumah Harum to Educate about Plastic Waste
Service Learning Community (SLC), an organization in Universitas Pelita Harapan, held an event called Organization Visit 2024 …
Sports Competition during Internal Sports League (ISL)
Internal Sports League (ISL) is an annual event held by Universitas Pelita Harapan where faculties can compete against each other at various sports …
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