SGU Open House January 2025 Edition Highlights the Future of Healthcare
Swiss German University (SGU) successfully hosted an engaging Open House event on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at RS St. Carolus Summarecon Serpong. The event, themed “The Future of Healthcare,” drew an enthusiastic audience of 40 to 50 participants, including high school students from across Indonesia who were eager to explore innovations in the healthcare sector and showed great interest in pursuing their studies at SGU.
The program featured an impressive lineup of speakers, starting with Dr. Danny Kristianto Rustandi, Sp.B, a General Surgeon from RS St. Carolus Summarecon Serpong, who shared valuable insights into advancements in surgical procedures. Aulia Arif Iskandar, S.T., M.T., the Head of SGU’s Biomedical Engineering program, captivated the audience with his presentation on cutting-edge biomedical technologies. Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Maria DPT. Gunawan Puteri, M.Sc., Ph.D., an SGU Food Technology Lecturer, shed light on the intersection of food science and healthcare.
Moderated by Dr. Hery Sutanto, S.Si., M.Si., Dean of SGU’s Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology, the event provided a dynamic platform for discussing the future of healthcare and innovation.
Participants also had the opportunity to enjoy free health checks, including blood glucose tests, uric acid tests, cholesterol tests, oxygen saturation monitoring, and mini electrocardiograms (ECG). This hands-on experience allowed attendees to better understand the importance of preventive healthcare.
One of the event’s highlights was the introduction of scholarship opportunities worth up to IDR 1.2 billion, demonstrating SGU’s commitment to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.
“This event is a testament to SGU’s dedication to bridging the gap between education and industry needs,” said Dr. Hery Sutanto. “We are thrilled to see so many bright young minds exploring their potential in the healthcare field.”
Assoc. Prof. Ir. James Purnama, M.Sc., Vice Rector II for Non-Academic Affairs at SGU, also commented on the event’s success: “We are delighted to see such enthusiasm from participants. Their interest in joining SGU reflects our reputation as a leader in providing high-quality education aligned with industry demands.”
The SGU Open House continues to be a key platform for inspiring and educating future leaders, showcasing the university’s innovative programs and commitment to excellence.
Tentang Swiss German University
SWISS GERMAN UNIVERSITY (SGU) was established in 2000 as a joint effort between Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We are the pioneer in offering international curricula in Indonesia. Qualified students can graduate with a Double Degree from Indonesia and Germany, which SGU provides in cooperation with partner universities; surely a valuable tool for your future careers. Ever since its establishment, SGU has been dedicated to delivering quality education in line with international standards and aims to develop skilled professionals who meet the demands of the industry. In order to achieve its objectives, SGU offers quality-oriented learning through 17 Bachelor‘s Degree Programs and 6 Master’s Degree Programs ranging from Engineering, Information Technology, and Business to Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Furthermore, with small class sizes, and with English as the medium of instruction, you can look forward to pursuing your tertiary education and degree with full confidence.
