The Physiotherapy Undergraduate and Professional Study Program at the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Hasanuddin (Unhas), held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Faculty of Nursing Senate Room, to evaluate and update its research and community service roadmap. The event was inaugurated by the Faculty of Nursing’s Vice Dean for Partnerships, Research, Innovation, and Alumni, Dr. Takdir Tahir, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes. It served as a pivotal moment to refine the research and community service direction for Unhas physiotherapy academics, ensuring greater adaptability to advancements in health technology and the evolving needs of modern society.
During the forum, the Physiotherapy Study Program showcased its impressive achievements from 2022–2026, having successfully executed 61 initiatives—comprising 29 research projects and 32 community service programs—with total funding reaching IDR 1.34 billion. Furthermore, the program’s academic track record is highly commendable, with 150 documented outputs, including numerous international journal publications and 35 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). This evaluation of significant milestones serves as a foundation for sharpening the future roadmap, ensuring that the impact of research is further optimized.
This roadmap update reinforces the commitment of the Unhas Physiotherapy Study Program to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically in the areas of good health and well-being (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), and strategic partnerships (SDG 17). Through this alignment, the Faculty of Nursing at Unhas remains dedicated to delivering innovations and evidence-based scholarly work that provide tangible benefits at both the national and international levels. (*/sm)
