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PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals (NHM) recently hosted a field lecture for students and lecturers from the Physics Study Program in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology at the University of Halmahera (UNIERA). The visit, held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, took place at the Hazardous Waste Disposal Site (TPSLB3) of NHM’s Environmental Department in Yard-2.

The session was led by Susanti Munawar, Waste Management Technician, while Widi Wijaya, Manager of the Environmental Department, conducted an on-site socialization at the incinerator area. They were joined by the Environmental team and Martha Larenggam, Supervisor of Government Relations & Permitting, representing the Government Relations & Permitting Department.

The one-day field lecture, titled “Introduction to Incinerator Technology at PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals,” aimed to bridge academic learning with practical application. It allowed students to experience firsthand the implementation of concepts and theories learned in the classroom within a professional work setting.

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NHM frequently organizes such visits for local universities in North Maluku as part of its commitment to human resource development. By transferring knowledge and technology to the region’s younger generation, NHM plays a role in fostering talent and expertise in North Maluku.

The program introduced students to the mining industry’s operations and provided valuable insights into safe waste management, particularly the handling of hazardous and toxic waste (B3). These experiences are designed to deepen students’ understanding of real-world challenges and solutions in their field of study.

A total of four lecturers and nine students participated enthusiastically in the visit. Bayu A. Sadjab, one of the accompanying lecturers, expressed gratitude to NHM for facilitating this unique learning opportunity.

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“This visit is not just a field lecture; it helps build cooperative ties with NHM. It inspires students to understand the intricacies of mining industry management while enhancing their knowledge of waste management, especially the handling of B3 waste at NHM through the Environmental Department. This experience is invaluable, not only for the students but also for us as lecturers,” Bayu remarked.

Elizabeth Pakiti, a third-semester student and group representative, echoed this sentiment, sharing her appreciation for the experience.

“This activity is incredibly beneficial for us as students. It broadens our knowledge significantly. During the field lecture at NHM, we learned about and witnessed the waste incineration process firsthand, something we had only studied theoretically on campus,” Elizabeth said.

This field lecture exemplifies the integration of academic knowledge with industry practices. It is hoped that such initiatives will help students develop problem-solving skills, gain a realistic understanding of professional environments, and better prepare for future careers in the workforce.