ITB Rector: Bosscha Observatory's Contribution to Modern Astronomy

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id - Bosscha Observatory, which was handed over by NISV to the Indonesian government a century ago, is now a cultural heritage and the driving force of modern astronomy.The Rector of ITB, Prof. Reini Wirahadikusumah, Ph.D., stated that astrology as a traditional discipline had been relied on by various people in terms of...

January 30, 2023

Chief Astrophysicist of East Asia Observatory Delivers Remarks at Bosscha’s 100th Anniversary

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—The 100th anniversary of Bosscha Observatory was held on Monday, January 30, 2023. Various academic and government figures attended the event. Prof. Paul T. P. Ho, General Director of the East Asia Observatory, joined the event to deliver a speech about Indonesia's modern astronomy.In his speech titled "How Indonesia can be...

January 30, 2023

The Journey of Bosscha Observatory

LEMBANG, itb.ac.id – In the centennial commemoration of Bosscha Laboratory, Prof. Karel A. van der Hucht, a Dutch astronomer who served as the Secretary General of the International Astronomical Union in the 2006-2009 period, in his presentation titled "The Early History of The Bosscha Observatory 1921-1939" explained the early years of Bosscha...

January 30, 2023

ITB Commemorated 100 Years of Bosscha Observatory

LEMBANG, itb.ac.id – 2023 is a special moment for astronomy in Indonesia. This year, Bosscha Observatory Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) turned 100 years old. As an education and research institution in the field of astronomy, Bosscha Observatory has contributed massively to the development of astronomy and science in Indonesia and even...

January 30, 2023

ITB Studium Generale: Educating the Dangers of Sexual Violence in Institutions

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Universities should be safe havens for everyone seeking to study and build supportive communities. Unfortunately, recent cases of sexual assault and harassment on campus have become a much-talked topic, raising fear and uneasiness among people. Not only do victims of these crimes find it difficult to search for support from...

January 26, 2023

ITB HMM Creates Wind Power Plants to Elevate Livelihoods of Communities

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—ITB HMM (Mechanical Engineering Student Association) from the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering believes in the importance of study, society, and solidarity. By practicing its values, they strive to make an impact on society."We aspire to use the knowledge we gained to help the communities in need," Agung...

January 25, 2023

Prof. Tatacipta Dirgantara's Story on Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Prosthetic Foot Design

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—Interdisciplinary collaboration has seen many implementations in Institut Teknologi Bandung. The results are diverse, and in addition to producing research, it also creates products that answer societal needs.One of the outputs of the collaboration between engineering, science, and art is a prosthetic leg (artificial leg)...

January 20, 2023

Combining Art and Engineering in Design Planning

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — ITB constantly strives to bridge its many disciplines to produce innovation after innovation. One of the multidisciplinary collaborations often carried out is those between art and engineering.ITB LPPM highlighted this collaboration in their Arts and Technology Dialogue titled "Aesthetics and Biomechanics" on Wednesday...

January 20, 2023

ITB's Excellent Research Culture: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow's Challenges

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Excellent Research Culture emphasizes a character based on scientific spirit, truth, integrity, and ethos to create excellent work. And so was explained by Dr. Ir. Grandprix Thomryes Marth Kadja, M.Si., during the inaugural Studium Generale KU-4078 course in the second semester of the 2022-2023 academic year.This Studium...

January 18, 2023