BOGOR (May 17, 2023) - The Indonesian Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini delivered a scientific oration with the theme "Increasing Social Welfare through Development of Agriculture, Maritime Affairs and Tropical Biosciences" in front of 800 Graduates from Doctoral, Master, Bachelor and Diploma Programs of IPB University, located at the Graha Widya Wisuda Building IPB University.

After delivering the scientific oration, the Minister of Social Affairs Risma gave 52 Outstanding Service and Work Awards to IPB Leaders, Lecturers, and Alumni who had contributed to the implementation of the collaboration between the Ministry of Social Affairs and IPB in social welfare development for community empowerment based on agricultural, livestock, marine, and bioscience technology.

Also present were the Chancellor of IPB Arif Satria, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of IPB Tridoyo Kusumastanto, SKM for Communication and Mass Media Don Rozano Sigit Prakoeswa, SKM for Requiring Social Welfare Services and Potential Sources of Social Welfare Luhur Budijarso, SKM for Human Resource Development and Ministry Programs Suhadi Lili, Head of Data and Information Center Agus Zainal Arifin, IPB Deputy Chancellors, Management of IPB Alumni Association and IPB Academic Community.