The University of Bengkulu (UNIB), in collaboration with Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), held the 2026 Research and Development Talent Development Workshop under the theme “Building Professional and Competitive Lecturers and Education Personnel” (Membangun Dosen dan Tenaga Kependidikan yang Profesional dan Berdaya Saing). The workshop brought together representatives from universities across Bengkulu Province, including several private higher education institutions (PTS), to strengthen the professional capacity and competitiveness of academic and educational personnel.

As the organizing institution and the only public university (PTN) invited to participate in the workshop, UNIB played a central role in facilitating the event. The workshop served as a platform for exchanging knowledge, broadening professional perspectives, and encouraging the development of research talent and human resources in higher education, in line with the demands of an increasingly competitive academic environment.

The Marine Science Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, UNIB, participated by sending five lecturers as its delegation. The representatives were Dr. Dewi Purnama, S.Pi., M.Si., who also served as the workshop moderator; Maya Angraini, S.Pi., M.Si.; Syarifudin Nur, S.Kel., M.Si.; Lita Astini, S.Kel., M.Si.; and Anggini Fuji Astuti, S.Si., M.Si. Their participation reflected the study program’s commitment to supporting professional development and strengthening the academic capacity of its lecturers.

Through the workshop, participants had the opportunity to engage with discussions on professional development, research capacity, and strategies for enhancing the quality and competitiveness of higher education personnel. Dr. Dewi Purnama’s role as moderator also highlighted the contribution of Marine Science Study Program lecturers to facilitating academic dialogue and fostering constructive discussions among participants from different higher education institutions.

The participation of the Marine Science Study Program in this collaborative initiative is expected to contribute to continuous improvements in teaching, research, and academic service at UNIB. By supporting professional development and research talent enhancement, the program remains committed to developing competent academic personnel and contributing to the advancement of higher education in Bengkulu and Indonesia.