Featuring speakers from four countries, UNISA Yogyakarta holds 4th ICHST to discuss current issues

Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta successfully held the International Conference on Health and Technology (ICHST) on September 24-25, 2025. With the theme “Bridging Bioscience, Health, Digital Technology, and Society: A Pathway to Economic Growth and Sustainable Well-Being,” this biennial event featured speakers from Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Australia, and Japan.

In their presentations, most speakers highlighted current issues surrounding stem cell development, which is an important breakthrough in the field of health. This discussion sparked enthusiasm among participants, considering its broad potential for treating various diseases and improving the quality of health services in the future. Not stopping there, ICHST also discussed innovations in the fields of medicine and technology.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Warsiti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat, Rector of UNISA Yogyakarta, explained that this conference is not merely a routine agenda or a platform for publishing research results. Rather, it serves as an important forum for academics, researchers, practitioners, and students to share knowledge, research, and innovations.

“We hope this event can make a significant contribution in addressing global challenges in the fields of health, digital technology, and sustainable development,” said Warsiti.

The 4th ICHST 2025 was attended by 330 participants both offline and online. The presence of academics, researchers, health practitioners, and students made this conference a forum for knowledge and cross-border collaboration.

“This is one of the annual events that brings together many researchers, both lecturers and students, and this is a great activity for the development of research at UNISA Yogya in the coming years,” explained Luluk Rosida, S.ST., MKM., as Head of LPPM UNISA Yogya.

On the second day, an oral presentation session by ICHST participants is scheduled. This session provides an opportunity for researchers to share the latest knowledge. Moreover, the conference proceedings will be published in reputable indexed international proceedings and reputable international journals, as well as accredited national journals.

With the successful implementation of the 4th ICHST 2025, UNISA Yogyakarta reaffirms its commitment to continue supporting the development of scientific knowledge while strengthening its role on the international stage.