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Four new buildings were inaugurated at the Institut Pertanian Bogor on 14 February 2011. These four buildings are the Faculty of Forestry, Agriculture Media Center, Public Electronic Agrimedia (Green TV) and Development Incubator Production.
Inauguration ceremonies took place at the Electronic Agrimedia (Green TV) building, which was built to serve as the development center for creativity in the production of information packages and also serve as a center for practical works of students.
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The Research Center for Biological Resources and Biotechnology of IPB and the Research Centre of Wageningen University, the Netherlands conducted a research partnership on the “Growth, Development and Production of Jatropha curcas in Indonesia”. The research partnership studied the interaction of the genotype, environment and management of the productivity of Jatropha.
Jatropha curcas is a deciduous shrub that grows in any type of soil, preferably well drained soil with good aeration. It is drought resistant and can withstand light frost. The oil extracted from the toxic Jatropha seed can be processed and refined into an alternative source of biofuel, which would greatly reduce dependency on coal or oil.
The research is part of the interdisciplinary umbrella research program “ JATROBA: The commoditization of an alternative biofuel crop in Indonesia” funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research under the program “Agriculture Beyond Food”.
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Three Industrial Engineering students of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) won first place at the Make and Sell competition held at Ten November Surabaya Institute of Technology on 25-27 February 2011. The students' winning idea, a pillow made from discarded coconut fiber pillow bested 83 other equally good entries from dozens of universities. The competition emphasizes creativity in creating product innovations that are environmentally friendly.
Ismiati, Annisa Dewi Akbari and Irfan Anshori came up with the idea after Irfan observed that much of the coconut fiber waste generated by industries are just sold cheaply, burned or simply thrown away. Realizing the potential of turning the waste into a useful and environment-friendly product, the three students put their heads together and came up with the design and the procedure of making the cocopillow, their entry for the competition.
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The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the University of South East Asia (USEA) in Cambodia on 28 February 2011 for academic collaboration. The two universities shall undertake the exchange of faculty, researchers, research and administrative staff, and students as well conduct lectures, symposia and research projects. The signing ceremony took place at the Office of the Chancellor of UP Los Baños. Dr. Florinia Merca, director of the Office of Institutional Linkages, and Dr. Dina dela Cruz, USEA director for research and development and international relations, witnessed the MOA signing between UPLB Chancellor Luis Rey Velasco and USEA Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Rous Bunthy. Dr. dela Cruz is a former staff of the UPLB Graduate School and a SEARCA alumna.
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Kasetsart University (KU) in Thailand conferred, on 8 March 2011, the Degree of Doctor of Science (Animal Science) honoris causa to His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino of Japan for his tireless devotion and unique contribution to research in animal science. Associate Professor Vudtechai Kapilakanchana, President of KU and Dr. Kamphol Adulavidhaya, Chair of the KU Council welcomed His Imperial Highness upon his arrival at the university.
Members of the Kasetsart University Council, members of Council of the Deans, faculty members and staff, guests and students witnessed the conferment ceremony, which took place at KU's Sutham Areekul Auditorium.
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