UNIB Agroecotechnology Students Selected for International Organic Agriculture Internship in Thailand

Bengkulu, 2026 — Two students from the Agroecotechnology Study Program, Department of Crop Production, University of Bengkulu (UNIB), have been selected to participate in an international research internship in organic agriculture in Bangkok, Thailand.

The students, Irvani (E1J023052) and Gideon Palarenius Lumban Batu (E1J023033), will undergo a three-month internship from March to July 2026, focusing on research training in organic agriculture innovation.

Strengthening International Research Experience

The internship is hosted by the Research Institute of Modern Organic Agriculture and supervised by Prof. Kasem Soytong and Dr. Jiaojiao Song. During the program, the students will engage in both laboratory and field-based research activities, supported by facilities and funding from the Association of Agricultural Technology in Southeast Asia.

This program is part of an international collaboration designed to strengthen students’ competencies in modern organic agriculture, while expanding their exposure to global research environments.

Integrating Research into Academic Achievement

The outcomes of the internship will be directly integrated into the students’ academic journey. Both participants are expected to develop their undergraduate theses based on the research conducted during the program, under the supervision of lecturers from the Department of Crop Production at UNIB.

This initiative reflects the commitment of the Agroecotechnology Study Program to combine international research experience with academic completion, preparing students to become competitive graduates in the field of sustainable agriculture.

Expanding UNIB’s Global Academic Presence

The participation of UNIB students in this international internship highlights the university’s growing engagement in global academic collaboration, particularly in the development of organic and sustainable agriculture systems.

Through programs like this, UNIB continues to support the development of students who are not only academically competent but also globally competitive and ready to contribute to agricultural innovation.