Durian season in Indonesia not only brings sweet fruit but also leaves behind mountains of discarded durian rinds, often creating foul odors, attracting flies, and piling up in landfills. Responding to this environmental issue, lecturers from Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) have launched a community service program to convert durian waste into activated charcoal while introducing…
Lecturers and students from Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije), Indonesia, have carried out a community service program at UD Dulur Lanang, a local dairy farm in Curahlele Village, Balung District. The event gathered farm owners and local residents in an engaging, hands-on training session aimed at adding value to dairy products and promoting sustainable energy. UD…
Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) Campus 3 in Nganjuk, Indonesia, has officially launched SMART PKK, a mobile and web-based application designed to improve the performance of the Family Welfare Empowerment Team (TP-PKK). Developed by lecturers and students from the Informatics Engineering program, the app aims to modernize data management, recordkeeping, and activity reporting across PKK organizations….
A cross-disciplinary lecturer team from Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije), Indonesia, has launched a community engagement program that focuses on converting sheep and goat manure into organic fertilizer. The initiative, led by Huda Ahmad Hudori, S.ST., M.ST., with colleagues Luluk Dwi Cahyono, S.Sos., M.Sc., Rahmat Dhandy, S.TP., M.Tr.P., Elis Rahmawati M.S., S.ST., M.P., and Cicik Retno…
The student exchange program between Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije), Indonesia, and Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, China, has officially resumed in-person after being halted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks a new chapter in the partnership that has been ongoing since 2016. Eight students from Jiangsu—four male and four female—arrived at Polije to study for…
The Community Service Team of Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) carried out a program to empower the “MJT” onion crackers business group in Siwalan Village, Nganjuk, on September 10, 2025. The initiative introduced appropriate technology and digital marketing strategies to strengthen the competitiveness of local MSMEs in the modern era. The program addressed several challenges faced…
The INOVATIF Livestock Group in Suco Village, Mumbulsari District, Jember, is transforming sheep manure—previously considered waste and a potential environmental pollutant—into organic fertilizer with economic value. With over 100 sheep, the group produces nearly 50 kilograms of manure daily, which is now being converted into a resource to support sustainable farming. The initiative is part…
The Community Service Team from the Department of Agricultural Production at Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) has conducted a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training program with the Santoso Farmers Group in Klungkung Village, Jember Regency. The initiative aims to improve farmer welfare while enhancing the quality of mangosteen, a signature tropical fruit of the region. The…
Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije), through its Community Service Team, has partnered with the Sitara Women Farmers Group (KWT Sitara) in Tegal Besar, Kaliwates, to launch a herbal village program. The initiative seeks to empower women while strengthening community welfare by leveraging the potential of local herbal resources. The program covers training in local spice cultivation,…
Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) terus memperkuat kolaborasi dengan dunia industri untuk meningkatkan mutu pembelajaran sekaligus kesiapan profesional mahasiswa. Terbaru, Polije melakukan kunjungan ke Mitra Tani guna membahas pengembangan program magang terstruktur yang menghubungkan teori akademik dengan praktik nyata di lapangan. Kunjungan ini merupakan bagian dari komitmen Polije dalam memastikan mahasiswa memperoleh kompetensi relevan sebelum memasuki…
