Blue Moon on May 31, 2026: ITB Astronomer Explains the Moon Will Not Actually Turn Blue

Documentation of Evan Irawan Akbar, S.Si., M.Si., while explaining astronomical objects to students during an academic discussion at the Astronomy Study Program, ITB.BANDUNG, itb.ac.id - The Blue Moon phenomenon occurring on May 31, 2026, has attracted public attention, as its name is often associated with the Moon appearing blue. In response,...

May 31, 2026

ITB Cultural Day 2026: Celebrating Diversity Through Exploration of Nusantara

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – The Directorate of Partnerships ITB held its annual ITB Cultural Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Hosted at the International Relations Office (IRO), the event served as a platform for cultural exchange and assisted international students in their adaptation to life at ITThe event opened with a welcoming speech from the Vice...

May 18, 2026

ITB Students’ Innovation: Turning Coal Waste into Eco-Friendly Battery Materials, Winning First Place in National Competition

ITB students of Team SULE celebrating 1st place and Best Presenter award at I-CHALLENGE 2026, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Sunday (May 10, 2026). (Doc. Team SULE)MALANG, itb.ac.id – Three students from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) achieved a remarkable feat by winning 1st place in the Industry Case Analysis Competition (I-CAC) category at...

May 18, 2026

ITB Launches Solar-Based Seaweed Drying Technology on the Coast of Cirebon, Encouraging a Blue Economy for the Community

The ITB Oceanography Study Program team, along with Muara Village residents, in front of the Solar-Based Seaweed Drying Technology Installation in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah. (ITB/Team Documentation)CIREBON, itb.ac.id — Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) through the program “Community Development Equity 2025” In...

May 06, 2026

Touching the Skies of Ramadan: ITB’s Bosscha Observatory Hosts Virtual Total Lunar Eclipse Observation 2026

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Amidst the solemn atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan, a breathtaking natural phenomenon graced the Indonesian skies. On Tuesday night (3/3/2026), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), through the Bosscha Observatory, hosted a virtual observation event titled "Virtual Night Sky Observation (PVLM): Total Lunar Eclipse."The...

March 04, 2026

International Students Celebrate Ramadan at ITB, Promoting Campus Diversity and Global Dialogue

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – A warm atmosphere of togetherness filled the International Relations Office (IRO) of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) on Friday, February 27, 2026. Approximately 140 international students from across the globe gathered to observe Ramadan at the "International Students’ Grand Ifthar 2026".The event aimed to introduce...

February 27, 2026

The Impact of the First Annular Solar Eclipse of 2026, According to an ITB Astronomy Lecturer

Source: earthsky.org, photo by Alan Howell of Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023. BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — On February 17, 2026, Earth will experience an annular solar eclipse, marking the first solar eclipse of 2026. Unlike a total solar eclipse, which brings complete darkness, this phenomenon will...

February 19, 2026

Supporting the Forest City Vision, ITB to Manage 125 Hectares of Urban Forest in Indonesia's New Capital as a Research and Education Hub

IBU KOTA NEGARA, itb.ac.id -Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is strengthening its contribution to the development of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara (IKN), through a strategic partnership with the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN). The two institutions are currently finalizing a collaboration to manage the Urban Forest (Rimba Kota) zone within...

February 10, 2026

Community Service Collaboration between HIMAFI-ITB and KMKL-ITB: Mangrove Planting to Strengthen Coastal Protection in Karawang from Abrasion

Mangrove planting action by the collaboration of the Physics Student Association (HIMAFI) and the Marine Engineering Student Association (KMKL) together with residents of Cemarajaya Village, Saturday (6/12/2025). (Doc. Community Service HIMAFI x KMKL)KARAWANG, itb.ac.id – Coastal abrasion in the Karawang region has inspired the Physics Student...

January 19, 2026