Semarang, May 6, 2026 — The Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, through the Undip Global Classroom (UGC) program, with PIC Prof. Dr. Heri Sutanto, S.Si., M.Si., F.Med., again held an international lecture that presented experts/lecturers from abroad. On Wednesday morning (06/05/2026), this activity covered the Advanced Radiotherapy Course, with a focus on Brachytherapy, a cutting-edge technique in radiation-based cancer therapy. The activity was attended by all Master of Physics students who took Advanced Radiotherapy Courses (22 students), other S1 and S2 Physics students, and several practitioners in the field of Medical Physics (25 people).
This lecture presented the main speaker, Ass. Prof. Dr. Nurul Sabihah Binti Zakaria, an academic and radiotherapy practitioner from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The activity took place in a hybrid format, from 07.30 to 09.10 WIB, and was attended by students in the Master of Physics Study Program and health workers interested in exploring modern radiotherapy technology.
Ass. Prof. Dr. Nurul Sabihah Binti Zakaria also emphasized the importance of technological developments in improving therapeutic precision. “Advances in imaging and computer-based therapy planning have made brachytherapy increasingly safe and effective,” he explained. In addition, integrating this technique with other radiotherapy modalities, such as external beam radiotherapy, has increased the success of cancer treatment.
This activity received high enthusiasm from the participants, who actively asked questions related to clinical indications, application techniques, safety culture to the challenges of implementing brachytherapy in various health facilities. This interactive discussion shows students’ strong interest in global technological developments in medical physics.
Through this Diponegoro Global Classroom University program, Diponegoro University remains committed to providing internationally based learning that broadens students’ insights into the latest global health practices. Collaboration with foreign institutions, such as Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), is expected to enhance the quality of education and encourage cross-border exchange of knowledge and experience.
This activity not only enriches students’ academic understanding but also serves as a strategic step in preparing competent and adaptive health workers for technological developments in radiotherapy.
