Semarang, 10 October 2026 – The Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro (FPH UNDIP), held its 2026 Diaspora Alumni event entitled “Public Health Voyage: Langkah Tembalang, Jejak Dunia” (From Tembalang to the World) online via Zoom Meeting. Attended by 298 participants, the event provided a platform for alumni to share their experiences while strengthening connections between the academic community and FPH UNDIP alumni pursuing academic careers internationally.
The event featured two FPH UNDIP alumni currently pursuing their academic journeys in Europe: Kamilia Tanjung, S.K.M., MHS, PhD (cand.), a Doctoral Researcher at Tampere University, Finland, and Diaz Mora Prameyllawati, MSc, PhD (cand.), who is pursuing education and research in epidemiology and health economics in the Netherlands.
Kamilia reflected on her eight-year journey since completing her studies at FPH UNDIP, sharing her experiences as a doctoral researcher, conducting doctoral research, developing research skills, teaching, and applying for research funding. Meanwhile, Diaz encouraged participants to recognise that opportunities to study abroad are open to FPH UNDIP graduates, emphasising the importance of understanding one’s personal “why” before deciding on an academic path. She also shared her journey from FPH UNDIP to UMC Groningen and subsequently to Erasmus MC/UMC Utrecht.
Through an interactive discussion, participants gained practical insights into preparing for further study, conducting research, developing professional competencies, building international networks, and navigating the various challenges of studying abroad. The event also demonstrated how an educational journey that begins in Tembalang can become a starting point for alumni to contribute and establish professional and academic networks at the global level.
Inspired by the spirit of “Langkah Tembalang, Jejak Dunia”, FPH UNDIP hopes to further strengthen the engagement of its diaspora alumni as part of its efforts to expand international networks, foster academic collaboration, and enhance the international recognition of Universitas Diponegoro.
