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Mataram, University of Mataram — Students from the Community Empowerment Village Service Program (KKN-PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram), Lingsar 2 team, are developing a sustainable tourism masterplan for Lingsar Village, West Lombok Regency. The proposed masterplan was discussed through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) held at the Lingsar Village Office Hall on January 15, 2025. The FGD brought together representatives from the Lingsar Subdistrict Government, Lingsar Village Government, West Lombok Tourism Office, Unram academic supervisor, and village territorial heads. The involvement of various stakeholders aimed to gather input on the village’s potential, needs, and strategic areas for inclusion in ...
Mataram, University of Mataram — Tofu industry waste management in Senanggalih Village, Sambelia District, East Lombok Regency, now holds the potential to become a new source of income for local residents. A total of 51 participants—comprising PKK mothers, Youth Organization (Karang Taruna) members, farmers’ groups, and village officials—enthusiastically attended a workshop on processing solid tofu waste (ampas tahu) into tempeh gembus, initiated by the University of Mataram (Unram) Community Empowerment Village Service (KKN PMD) team for the December 2024–February 2025 period at the Senanggalih Village Office on Wednesday (15/1/2025). Through this mentorship, the community was guided to transform solid tofu waste—previously ...
Mataram, University of Mataram — For residents of Lias Hamlet in Genggelang Village, Gangga District, North Lombok Regency, agriculture is both a way of life and a vital source of livelihood. Yet the economic value of agricultural commodities does not depend solely on the quality of the harvest. The next challenge is how these products can be processed, packaged, and marketed to generate greater added value and reach wider markets. Recognizing this opportunity, students of the Community Empowerment Program (KKN PMD) at the University of Mataram (Unram) partnered with the Department of Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, and MSMEs (Disperindagkop) to strengthen community ...
Mataram, University of Mataram – The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) of the University of Mataram (Unram) again conducted the 52nd Doctor Oath Taking by inaugurating graduates of the medical profession on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Dr. Yunita Sabrina Hall, FKIK Unram. This event took place solemnly by inaugurating 10 new doctors consisting of 1 male doctor and 9 female doctors. According to the report of the Head of the FKIK Medical Department, Dr. dr. Ardiana Ekawanti, M.Kes., the total number of FKIK Unram medical graduates at the 52nd doctor’s oath-taking ceremony is currently 933 people. New ...
Mataram, University of Mataram – University of Mataram (Unram) continues to show its commitment in supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through environmentally friendly technology innovation. The implementation of cooperation with Gridwiz, a South Korea-based company, was implemented through the Solar Powered Personal Mobility Sharing Project. The memorandum of understanding was signed in September 2023, with the aim to support environmental preservation and reduce carbon emissions. Dr. Shin Seoungha, CEO of Gridwiz in an exclusive interview with the Unram Public Relations Team on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 explained the implementation details of this project. “We plan to charge this ...
Unram KKN PMD Students in Banyu Urip Village Educate Students on Organic and Inorganic Waste Sorting
Mataram, University of Mataram – Students participating in the Community Empowerment Program (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) in Banyu Urip Village provided education on organic and inorganic waste sorting to students of MTs Nurul Huda on Tuesday (January 14, 2025). The activity was part of an effort to raise environmental awareness among young people and promote responsible waste management. The activity, attended by students and teachers, combined educational materials with hands-on practice in making waste bins from recycled materials. Participants were introduced to ways of distinguishing waste by type and reusing materials that still have practical value. M. ...
Mataram, University of Mataram — In Tangga Hamlet, Selengen Village, Kayangan District, North Lombok Regency, candlenut is no longer simply an agricultural commodity sold in raw form. Together with Gatra Mandiri Women Farmers’ Group (KWT), students of the Community Empowerment Program (KKN PMD) at the University of Mataram (Unram) supported the downstream processing of candlenut into value-added products while strengthening women’s capacity to manage local enterprises. The initiative, carried out on January 14, 2025, focused on supporting the development of a candlenut oil enterprise through processing, production management, packaging, and marketing strategies. Through this process, candlenut was developed into products such ...
Mataram, University of Mataram – Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) of the University of Mataram (Unram) for the December 2024–February 2025 period promoted the utilization of fisheries potential in Embung Raja Village, East Lombok, by releasing approximately 4,000 tilapia fingerlings into Embung Raja Reservoir on Tuesday (January 14, 2025). The activity was carried out in collaboration with the Embung Raja Village Government and the village Bhabinkamtibmas, with support from the Aikmel Fish Seed Center in East Lombok. A total of 10 bags of tilapia fingerlings, equivalent to approximately 4,000 fish, were released as part of an effort to ...
Mataram, University of Mataram — Mendong mats have long been part of the creative economic potential of communities in Lenek Village, Lenek District, East Lombok Regency. Yet as consumer behaviour changes and digital commerce continues to expand, local products need new ways to reach wider markets. Recognizing this opportunity, students from the Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) supported Mendong mat entrepreneurs in strengthening their digital marketing capabilities and product identity. The initiative was carried out through a digital marketing strategy workshop on 14 January 2025 in Paok Pondong Hamlet, Lenek Village. The programme brought together ...
Mataram, University of Mataram – Students of the Community Empowerment Program (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) in Medana Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok Regency, held a socialization and training activity on converting plastic waste into ecobricks at Bintang Beach, Medana Village, on Tuesday (January 14, 2025). The activity was part of the Unram KKN PMD program for the December 2024–February 2025 period, aiming to address waste problems while encouraging the utilization of waste into useful products. The activity provided participants with information about different types of waste and their environmental impacts, followed by hands-on training on turning plastic ...
Mataram, University of Mataram — Limited space around a home does not necessarily mean limited benefits. In Pengadangan Village, Pringgesela District, East Lombok Regency, students from the Community Empowerment through Village Development Community Service Program (KKN-PMD) at the University of Mataram (Unram) encouraged residents to view home gardens as productive spaces that can be used to grow food crops, herbal plants, and economically valuable commodities. The initiative was implemented through a socialization and training session titled “Optimizing Home Gardens for Useful and Sustainable Plants,” held on Tuesday (14/1/2025) at the Pengadangan Village Office Hall. The activity featured Ir. Nurachman, M.Si., a ...
Mataram, University of Mataram — Lake Gumbang Ganang and Aik Seran Beach are among the tourism assets of Obel-obel Village, Sambelia District, East Lombok Regency. While their natural beauty is well known within the local community, these destinations have yet to reach their full potential among visitors from outside the area. One of the challenges is the limited availability of accessible information about the village’s destinations and tourism potential. Recognizing this gap, students of the Community Empowerment Program (KKN PMD) at the University of Mataram (Unram) strengthened tourism awareness while introducing digital marketing as a tool to expand the reach of ...