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Mataram, University of Mataram — KKN-PMD students from the University of Mataram (Unram) in Dara Kunci Village, East Lombok, in collaboration with SEAMEO RECFON (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Food and Nutrition), have developed bengkunis fish into fish floss as a nutritious, practical, and shelf-stable food alternative to support the nutritional needs of toddlers in disaster-prone areas. The activity, titled “Socialization and Demonstration of Bengkunis Fish Floss Processing as Nutritious Food to Support Toddler Nutrition in Disaster-Prone Areas,” was held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wana Lestari Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Dara Kunci Village, ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The Communication Studies Program of the Faculty of Law, Social and Political Sciences (FHISIP) at the University of Mataram (Unram) held a Curriculum Reconstruction Workshop at the Golden Palace Hotel on Thursday (July 30) as part of its efforts to develop a curriculum that is responsive to technological advancements, industry demands, and higher education standards. The workshop was attended by the Dean of FHISIP, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, the Curriculum Coordinator of the Indonesian Association of Communication Higher Education (ASPIKOM), Prof. Dr. Catur Suratnoaji, S.Sos., M.Si., the Dean of the Faculty of Communication Sciences, ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students from the Community Empowerment Program (KKN-PMD) of Universitas Mataram (Unram) introduced residents of Tirtanadi Village to an innovative way of processing coconut residue into coconut flour on Friday (July 31, 2026). Held at the Head of Dasan Gerung Area’s residence, the activity was attended by homemakers, Posyandu cadres, and home-based business owners. The program was developed to utilize the abundant coconut resources in Tirtanadi Village. Coconut residue left after extracting coconut milk is often discarded, even though it still contains fiber, protein, fat, and other nutrients that can be processed into value-added food products. The ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – When students engage with communities through the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN), the true measure of success extends far beyond the completion of activities. Every initiative is expected to address real challenges faced by local communities, create meaningful benefits, and generate lasting change that communities can continue to build upon. Guided by this vision, the University of Mataram (Unram) is integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the implementation of its Community Service Program. This commitment was reinforced through the online seminar, “Mainstreaming the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the Community Service Program: Advancing SDG-Oriented ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The University of Mataram (Unram) has officially entered into a strategic partnership with the Hamzanwadi Islamic Institute (IAIH) NW East Lombok through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to enhancing the quality, competitiveness, and accessibility of higher education for communities across West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). The MoU signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the Unram Rectorate Meeting Room. The event was attended by the Rector of Unram, the Rector of IAIH NW East Lombok and his delegation, Unram’s Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, the ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The University of Mataram (Unram) successfully held an Entrepreneurship Public Lecture themed “From Ideas to Action, From Action to Real Impact for an Advanced Indonesia.” The event featured one of Indonesia’s leading business figures, Anindya Bakrie, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), who delivered the keynote lecture on “Entrepreneurship and Indonesian Leadership in a Changing World.” The public lecture took place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the Unram Senate Meeting Hall and was attended by the Rector of Unram, the Chairman of KADIN Indonesia and his delegation, the Chairman of KADIN ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – As the demand for globally competitive talent continues to grow, proficiency in foreign languages has become an essential gateway to international education, research, and global engagement. Guided by this vision, the University of Mataram (Unram) and Seoul National University (SNU) are strengthening their strategic partnership to expand Korean language education, creating greater global opportunities for students while advancing the internationalization of higher education. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between University of Mataram Rector Prof. Sukardi and Seo Kyo, Director of Seoul National University Social Responsibility, on Tuesday, 29 July 2026, at the Rector’s Meeting ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, strengthening the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) requires far more than expanding production capacity. Standardization, innovation, and strategic collaboration have become essential drivers for enabling local products to compete in broader markets and create sustainable economic value. Reflecting this shared commitment, the University of Mataram (Unram) welcomed representatives from the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Office of Trade, the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN), and other key stakeholders for a strategic dialogue held at the Rector’s Meeting Room on Tuesday (28 July 2026). The discussion focused on strengthening ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students from the Community Empowerment Service Program (KKN-PMD) of University of Mataram (Unram), Pengadangan Barat Village team, held an educational session titled “The Importance of Education and Early Marriage Prevention” for ninth-grade students of SMPN 2 Peringgasela on Thursday (July 30, 2026). The activity was developed based on an initial survey conducted by the KKN team, which indicated a relatively high incidence of early marriage in Pengadangan Barat Village. The session aimed to strengthen students’ understanding of the importance of continuing their education, planning for the future, and recognizing the health, educational, social, and economic impacts ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Reading does not always have to take place in silence or follow a routine, task-oriented approach. At SDN 4 Masbagik Selatan in East Lombok Regency, students from the University of Mataram (Unram) Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) introduced a more interactive reading experience to 26 fourth-grade students through a Creative Literacy programme held from July 28 to 30, 2026. The programme responded to challenges commonly encountered in literacy learning, including limited access to engaging reading materials and a lack of interactive reading experiences. Rather than treating reading as an activity centred solely on completing assignments, the ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — A total of 84 students from three schools in Ketangga Village, Suela District, East Lombok Regency, are learning to see used paper from a different perspective. Through a Paper Recycling Workshop organized by the 2026 Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram), students were introduced not only to the importance of waste management but also to the process of turning used paper into new sheets that can be developed into useful and potentially marketable creative products. The workshop was conducted in stages at three schools: SDN 1 Ketangga on 21 July 2026, ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students from the Community Empowerment Village Development Service Program (KKN-PMD) of University of Mataram (Unram) in Gumantar Village are turning corn cob waste into charcoal briquettes with economic value. The green economy-based program was carried out in Amor-Amor and Senumpeng hamlets, Gumantar Village, Kayangan District, North Lombok, from July to August 2026. The program began with a community outreach session on July 10, 2026, introducing corn cobs as a potential source of alternative energy. The activity involved young people, residents, community leaders, traditional leaders, and hamlet heads to raise awareness of the potential of agricultural waste ...