UNDIP, Semarang (3/11) – The 39th National Student Scientific Week (Pekan Ilmiah Mahasiswa Nasional / PIMNAS) 2026 was officially opened at the Prof. Sudarto, S.H. Building, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) Tembalang Campus, Semarang, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The national-level student scientific competition is being participated in by 420 teams from 99 universities across Indonesia, involving more than 2,000 students and 62 national judges.
The 39th PIMNAS carries the theme “Realizing an Advanced, Sustainable, and Noble Indonesia through Adaptive and Impactful Student Innovation.” The theme emphasizes PIMNAS’ role as a platform for students to develop innovative ideas and works that not only possess academic value but also address various societal challenges.
Chair of the 39th PIMNAS Organizing Committee, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., stated that this year’s event is an honor for UNDIP, which has once again been entrusted to host a national-level scientific competition for students.
In his remarks, Prof. Heru emphasized that PIMNAS is not merely a competition for medals, but also a celebration of students’ creativity, perseverance, and scientific spirit. According to him, reaching the national stage is already an achievement worthy of pride after going through a long process, from formulating ideas and conducting research to scientifically defending the results of their work.
“In a scientific competition, victory is a source of pride, but honesty, sportsmanship, and academic integrity are matters of honor,” he said.
He also reminded all participants to uphold honesty, sportsmanship, and academic integrity throughout the competition. According to him, successfully reaching PIMNAS is itself an achievement to be proud of after a long process of developing ideas, carrying out research, and scientifically accounting for the results.
Meanwhile, UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., expressed his appreciation to students who successfully advanced to the national stage of the 39th PIMNAS. He described the participants as a generation capable of observing various phenomena, developing critical thinking, and transforming their ideas into scientific works.
Prof. Suharnomo revealed that approximately 89,000 proposals from across Indonesia went through a selection process before university delegations were chosen to compete at PIMNAS. According to him, the ability to produce scientific work must be accompanied by a strong orientation toward benefiting society.
“Do not only excel in the laboratory; there must also be a connection with benefits for society,” he said.
He added that universities need to provide tangible contributions through innovation and research outcomes. This is in line with UNDIP’s commitment to becoming a university that is academically distinguished and benefits society. This commitment is realized through various programs, including the development of clean water treatment technologies and sustainable waste management.
On the same occasion, Secretary of the Directorate General of Science and Technology at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), Dr. H. M. Samsuri, S.Pd., M.T., IPU, reminded participants that PIMNAS is not merely a competition, but also a platform for testing quality and gaining recognition for scientific work. Therefore, all participants were urged to uphold academic integrity as stipulated in Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation Number 39 of 2021 concerning Academic Integrity in the Production of Scientific Works.
He emphasized that honesty and data accuracy are the fundamental foundations of scientific work. Students were also reminded to avoid academic misconduct, particularly data fabrication and falsification.
“Every scientific work must be based on scientific data. Your scientific work must be founded on scientific truth, not on data falsification,” Dr. Samsuri emphasized.
He further expressed hope that students would continue developing their work and innovations even after PIMNAS concludes. According to him, works that do not receive awards still have value as long as they continue to be developed and provide benefits to society.
As part of the opening ceremony, the Adikarta Kertawidya Trophy was presented as a symbol of the succession of PIMNAS hosts. The trophy was presented by a representative of Universitas Hasanuddin, the host of the 38th PIMNAS, to Kemdiktisaintek. It was then passed on to the UNDIP Rector, the host of the 39th PIMNAS. With the handover, the Adikarta Kertawidya Trophy is once again being contested in this year’s event.
The atmosphere grew even more festive with a parade of student delegations in traditional attire from various regions across Indonesia. Following the parade, all participants and guests sang the song “Gebyar-Gebyar” together. The official theme song of the 39th PIMNAS, “Nyalakan Karya,” was also performed during the event.
The 39th PIMNAS will continue with poster judging on November 3 and scientific presentation sessions on November 4–5, 2026. The event will conclude on November 6, 2026, with a gathering of university leaders responsible for student affairs, followed by the closing ceremony and awards presentation for the winners.
The organization of the 39th PIMNAS at UNDIP is expected to provide a space for students to develop creativity, expand collaboration, and build networks among universities. More than simply a competition, PIMNAS is expected to generate adaptive student innovations, uphold integrity, and make tangible contributions to society. (Public Communication/UNDIP/Hng)
