Singaraja- The international-level achievements made by the students of the University of Education of Ganesha (Undiksha) in 2021 did not stop at the World Science, Environment and Engineering Competition (WSEEC). Another positive achievement was achieved. This time from the E-NNOVATE International Invention & Innovation Show Poland. The team consisted of I Ketut Andika Pradnyana from the Educational Technology Study Program (S2), Ni Putu Ayu Pirdayanti from the English Education Study Program (S1), Putu Pipit Pricellia Eka Putri from the Law Study Program (S1), Putu Diah Pradnya Paramitha from the Accounting Study Program (S1) ), I Gede Engga Suandita from the Law Study Program (S1), and I Made Bagus Alviantara from the Information Systems Study Program (S1). This team won a bronze medal thanks to an innovation called “Intra HerdiC: Indonesian Traditional Herbal Medicine Stop Covid-19”.
The Team Leader, Ketut Andika Pradnyana, explained that the teams participating in this competition came from 16 countries with 183 innovations. This event takes place from 22 to 24 June 2021. He gave a brief review regarding Intra HerdiC innovation. He said this innovation is the manufacture of traditional herbal medicine which is packaged in a modern way and formulated according to the wishes of millennials. Jamu Intra HerdiC made does not taste bitter because it is mixed with quality original honey. “With this innovation, many people can drink herbal medicine,” he explained.
The creation of this innovation reflects the ongoing cases of the spread of Covid-19. He wants to consume herbal medicine regularly, so people’s immune systems will increase and be free from attacks by the global virus. “To increase the body’s immunity, we make traditional herbal medicine which is believed to have properties for healing various diseases. Besides that, the aim of developing this herbal medicine is to preserve traditional Indonesian drinks and spices,” he explained.
It took a month of preparation to participate in this event. He and the team, under the guidance of Dr. Ketut Agustini, S.Si., M.Si tries to present the best work, and in the end, it pays off with a proud achievement. “We are very grateful for the results obtained. From the long preparations to the sudden presentation stage when we were at the airport. We are in a state of urgency. With this result, we are grateful and grateful to all those who have supported us,” he added.
This achievement was appreciated by the Deputy Chancellor for Student Affairs, Alumni, and Public Relations of Undiksha, Prof. Dr. I Wayan Suastra, M.Pd., for being able to contribute points to university rankings. He also invited students to continue to push for achievements. “What is achieved is also very useful when later after graduation,” he said.
Delivered further, the university is ready to assist product development and product design that has been produced by students, especially those who have excelled. This will be coordinated with the Institute for Research and Community Service. “We will help with certified products, such as Intellectual Property Rights and patents. The proof is that we have someone to help take care of it,” he concluded. (hms)
