At different times in each region, the sun is shining brightly, the moon is shining beautifully, this is the time to start a new journey for expand our knowledge and improve our understanding of the world. This summer, we are excited to announce the opening of our much-anticipated summer course has begun. The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences presents the 5th International Tropic Summer Course. ITroSCo has been established since 2019 with Dr. Tita Elfitasari as the founder. Now we proudly present international tropic summer course which bring up theme “Coral Reef: Biodiversity for Sustainable Future”.
Our summer course are designed to increase knowledge about underwater experiences especially coral reefs. By providing expert speakers from abroad, Dr. Takashi Nakamura from Japan and Maria Vanessa Baria-Rodriguez, Ph.D. from the Philippines. Then speakers from within the country, Peni Ahmadi, Ph.D. .; Dr. Frida Purwanti; Dr. Dwi Haryanti; Dr. Muhammad Helmi; Prof. Slamet Budi Prayitno; Dr. Ofri Johan and Dr. Tita Elfitasari.
This year, the committee have selected 43 students to participate in the program. These students represent nationalities and foreign universities from Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America, hailing from 16 distinct nations. They come from: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines, Japan, India, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Thailand, Kyrgyz Republic, Yaman, Trinidad and Tobago, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Afghanistan, Fiji Islands, and Indonesia.
ITroSCo 2023 has modificated their concept this year it’s held offline and online. ItroSCo Pre-Camp online has started on August 21th 2023 via zoom with both abroad and within country can participating this event. The first day went well and was led by MC who opened the event with Indonesian national anthem.
Followed by opening remarks from the chief executive Mr. Yusuf Jati Wijaya S.Kel., M.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. and remarks by Vice Dean 1 of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Diponegoro University, Mr. Agus Trianto S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. at the same time inaugurated the opening of the ItroSco 2023 event. Besides that, don’t forget there was an introduction from the committee and 10 Buddies also introduce themselves, followed by informing the group distribution for all participant.
For refreshing, there was an Ice breaking session in the form of connecting song lyrics as entertainment and suggestions to familiarize the participants and the committee. The closing has been held by orientation of the program by Mrs. Desca Estiyani Dewi, M. Pi. such as ITroSCo got talent and cultural exchange.
