Centre for Medicine Information and Pharmaceutical Care (PIOLK)

UBAYA’s Centre for Medicine Information and Pharmaceutical Care (PIOLK) was established in 1999, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, and with support from the British Council Higher Education Link (HEL). The goal of the centre is to become a resource and training outpost that promotes active and passive provision of pharmaceutical information, and a research facility that serves the health industry, the general public and other educational institutions.

The centre provides the latest information on recently developed pharmaceutical drugs, their mechanism of action, and their relevance to therapy via journals, articles and editorial pieces contributed to by leading experts within the health industry. The research programme initiated by the centre focuses on key areas of pharmacology such as; pharmaceutical science-technology, industrial pharmacy, cosmetology and the correct use of medicines. As Indonesians’ accessibility to modern medicine increases, there is ever greater potential for Research and Development on drug formulation, as well as misuse, in the form of over- prescriptions and overdoses deeming such research vital.

The facilities at the PIOLK  caters to seminars with leading pharmaceutical experts to present invaluable knowledge on the most up-to-date topics that affect Indonesia’s health sector. The centre also focuses on the training and development of pharmaceutical services in the form of clinical and community pharmacy. This enables pharmacists to better serve patients in hard to access locations, meeting the urgent needs of their communities as well as having a greater focus on patient care.

UBAYA’s PIOLK is focused on adapting to regional developments to meet the new challenges in Indonesia’s rapidly advancing pharmaceutical and healthcare sector. The centre shifts towards better quality standards in its publications and research and a greater emphasis on patient care. This demonstrates UBAYA’s commitment to implementing initiatives that will produce a new breed of pharmacists in Indonesia.

Centre for Environmental Studies (PSL)

UBAYA’s Centre for Environmental Studies (PSL) was initiated in 1996 as part of the university’s Institute for Research and Community Service Department. The PSL centre’s objective is to address Indonesia’s environmental issues through research, education and the importance of innovative technology for efficient environmental management. By means of partnerships with industries, NGO’s, academia and government institutions, the centre aims to improve the country’s ability to tackle pressing environmental problems.

The PSL centre offers training and consultation on the disposal of toxic waste, environmental and waste control. The state-of-the-art facilities include fully equipped laboratories containing high end analytical equipment such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC) and Spectrophotometer. Environmental samples can be tested for traces of hazardous, complex chemicals. Through the laboratory analysis, the identification of pollutants from the samples can be made and inspected. The PSL centre’s vital work informs business owners and the general public about the hazards and implications of inefficient waste disposal.

The PSL’s efforts towards public awareness are an essential part of addressing Indonesia’s environmental problems. The PSL centre is continuously working towards promoting green sustainability across the archipelago, especially in rural areas where education towards conservation can ensure a more environmentally responsible society.

Centre for Psychological Consultation and Services (PKLP)

The Centre for Psychological Consultation and Services (PKLP) at UBAYA was established to offer various psychological services to the general public and private institutions. The centre also provides a special needs programme for children with learning difficulties, a child care centre, creativity centre, counselling and psychotherapy, training for psychologists, consultation and organisational developments and psychological research. Through the PKLP, individuals, families and businesses are offered tests and assessments as part of the psychological evaluation. Psychologists will then use these tools to assess personalities, capabilities and behaviour.

UBAYA’s PKLP’s mission is being one of mental health promotion as well as the treatment of mental health problems. The centre plays an integral role in creating a psychological, intellectual and interpersonal growth around the campus and the surrounding communities. The PKLP develops its training and research by incorporating the use of the latest technological advances within the industry. This is integral to improving the clinical work and social service in the centre.

The centre promotes a healthy university and community environment through its activities and programmes. The PKLP supports students and individuals of all identities, and in doing so, the PKLP centre caters to fostering the psychological well-being and holistic development of communities and businesses in Surabaya and Indonesia. With the country’s composition of diverse cultures and ethnicities, it is essential for communities in Indonesia to have a healthy mind-set in order to work mutually and enhance the country’s global competitiveness.

The services provided by UBAYA showcases the university’s commitment to a sustainable community. The interdisciplinary approach of the centre is catered towards a people-centred concept of development, which will continue to be an important area of emphasis for UBAYA going forward.