On 9 February 2026, Department of Chemistry commenced the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year by organizing an Inaugural Lecture held in a solemn yet enthusiastic atmosphere. The event carried the theme “Understanding the Senior High School Academic Ability Test as the Foundation for Learning Chemistry in Higher Education” as a reflection of the department’s commitment to strengthening students’ academic foundations from the very beginning of the semester.
The inaugural lecture was attended by faculty members, administrative staff, and all students of the Department of Chemistry, including both new and senior students. In his remarks, the Head of the Department emphasized that understanding the Senior High School Academic Ability Test (TKA) serves as a strategic step in mapping students’ initial competencies, particularly in numerical literacy, scientific reasoning, and comprehension of fundamental science concepts that are highly relevant to chemistry learning at the university level.
The theme highlighted the importance of continuity between secondary and higher education. The Senior High School Academic Ability Test is viewed not only as a selection instrument but also as an indicator of students’ academic readiness to engage with chemistry materials that are conceptual, analytical, and application-oriented. By understanding the structure, content coverage, and competencies assessed in the TKA, lecturers can design more adaptive learning strategies tailored to students’ needs.
The speaker further explained that learning chemistry in higher education requires strong critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and mathematical understanding. Therefore, reflecting on academic achievements at the senior high school level becomes a basis for developing effective instructional approaches, including strengthening prerequisite topics such as stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and basic chemical calculations.
This event also served as a momentum to foster students’ awareness that academic success in the Department of Chemistry is determined not merely by the ability to memorize concepts, but by structured and continuous academic preparedness. Through this inaugural lecture, it is expected that the entire academic community will synergize in creating an adaptive, collaborative, and quality-oriented learning environment.
With renewed spirit in the Even Semester of 2025/2026, the Department of Chemistry remains committed to continuously improving the quality of instruction and producing competent, competitive graduates who are well-prepared to face future developments in the field of chemistry.
