Esaunggul.ac.id, In order to strengthen academic competence and broaden students’ global horizons, the Department of Nutrition at Esa Unggul University held an international public lecture entitled “Sweat, Science, and Success: Optimizing Hydration for Peak Performance” online through the Zoom platform.

This activity presented a renowned international speaker, Prof. Stavros A. Kavouras, PhD, FNAK, FACSM, FECSS, from Arizona State University, who is also the Director of the Hydration Science Lab and one of the most cited scientists in the field of sports nutrition in the world.

The event was attended by students of the Fitness Nutrition Study Program (especially the NUT 223 course), lecturers, and nutrition practitioners from various regions. This activity was guided by Evan Chandra L and Lyvly Nishina Jr Londok as moderators, while the discussion session was guided by Cerin Potoboda, an active student who has an interest in sports nutrition.

In his speech, the Rector of Esa Unggul University, Dr. Ir. Arief Kusuma A.P., ST, MBA, IPU, ASEAN Eng, said that Esa Unggul University is the only university in Indonesia that makes sports nutrition as the main focus of study. This lecture is a strategic step in introducing students to the latest global research.

“We are proud to be able to present a world-class scientist like Prof. Kavouras to our students. This is in line with the vision of Esa Unggul University to become a world-class university that is able to answer global challenges, especially in the fields of health and sports nutrition.”

Prof. Kavouras discussed the importance of hydration not only for physical performance, but also for mental and metabolic health. He emphasized that even mild dehydration can reduce cognitive and physical abilities. One of the interesting findings presented was the effectiveness of cold water in accelerating rehydration and focus recovery.

The Q&A session was interactive, with students asking questions about hydration in athletes, liquid supplement consumption, and energy drinks. Prof. Kavouras encouraged students to be active in evidence-based research in sports nutrition.

“I am delighted to be speaking to Indonesian students. Sports nutrition is an important and fast-growing field,” he said.

Esa Unggul University hopes that this activity will be the beginning of closer collaboration with international institutions such as Arizona State University to encourage the advancement of nutrition science in Indonesia.

Esa Unggul University is a World Class University

Esa Unggul University is a leading private university and one of the best private universities in Indonesia which has a VISION, which is to become a world-class university based on intellectuality, creativity and entrepreneurship that excels in the quality of management (process) and results (output) of Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi activities. And has MISSION: Organizing quality and relevant education, creating a conducive academic atmosphere, creating leaders with character and high competitiveness.

Esa Unggul University is accredited superior based on BAN PT Decree: 2041/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/PT/XI/2024. Esa Unggul University is also ranked :

  • 14 Best PTS in Jakarta
  • 43 Best PTS in Indonesia
  • 86 Best National PTN & PTS (based on Webometrics).
  • Rank 2 at the university level in Jakarta, Rank 31 Nationally and Rank 229 in the world in the UI Greenmetric 2024 ranking.

Esa Unggul University is the only campus in Indonesia that gets support and cooperation from Arizona State University (ASU), Cintana Alliance. Arizona State University (ASU), Cintana Alliance supports UEU in realizing its vision to become an international standard university, as well as providing quality education for students throughout Indonesia.

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