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Categories: HEALTH

Undana thesis exam controversy

Entities: Universitas Nusa Cendana · Jessica Sofia Tunardjo · Prof. Jefri S. Bale · Kupang · Rudi Rohi

Overview

In late July 2026 a video from Universitas Nusa Cendana (Undana) in Kupang showed student Jessica Sofia Tunardjo collapsing in distress after a lecturer abruptly replaced her thesis examiner, following twelve prior cancellations of her proposal exam. The incident highlighted the pressure on the student and raised concerns about exam administration.

By early August 2026 university officials, including the rector and dean, visited Tunardjo in the hospital, offered support, and pledged to review examination procedures to protect students’ academic rights and mental health. The university’s response marked the first official acknowledgment of the issue and a commitment to prevent similar occurrences.

The situation underscores ongoing challenges in managing thesis examinations and student well‑being at the Indonesian university.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Jessica Tunardjo's Depression After Repeated Thesis Cancellations Prompts University Action

    A Universitas Nusa Cendana student in Kupang fell into severe depression after 12 thesis exam cancellations and a sudden examiner change, prompting the rector and officials to visit her in hospital and pledge ‑

  2. 5 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Student Jessica Sofia Tunardjo Experiences Depression After Sudden Examiner Change at Undana

    Student Jessica Sofia Tunardjo at Undana in Indonesia suffered a depressive episode before her thesis exam after being asked to change her examiner at the last minute, sparking concern over student mental‑well‑

Sources

antaranews.com · ceritaanda.viva.co.id · inponews.com