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Mataram, University of Mataram — A greener environment and new economic potential are set to flourish in Darmasari Village, Sikur District, East Lombok Regency. Local residents, youth, and village officials joined forces with the University of Mataram (Unram) Community Empowerment Village Service (KKN PMD) team for the December 2024–February 2025 period to plant 300 fruit tree seedlings across strategic points in the village on Saturday (4/1/2025). The planted seedlings included avocado and jackfruit—chosen for their high commercial value to support long-term community welfare—as well as bay leaf (daun salam), which offers both culinary and medicinal benefits. Beyond planting, the Unram team, ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — In Lebah Sempage Village, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency, bananas are among the community’s abundant agricultural commodities. Yet much of the harvest has traditionally been sold as raw produce, leaving opportunities to create greater added value largely untapped. Recognizing this potential, students from the Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) supported the development of banana chips as a value-added product with greater market potential. The initiative was delivered through hands-on assistance for banana chip MSMEs in improving packaging, developing flavour variations, and strengthening marketing strategies. The activities took place on 11–12 ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students participating in the Kuliah Kerja Nyata Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa (KKN-PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram) collaborated with students from the Community Service Program of Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Malang to introduce local culture and traditions to children through a cultural festival in Sembalun Bumbung Village, East Lombok. Held at the Sembalun Bumbung Traditional Hall, the festival, titled “Our Art, Our Heritage: Together Preserving Village Culture,” involved approximately 50 elementary school students from Grades 1–3. The event was also attended by the Head of Sembalun Bumbung Village, traditional leaders, youth representatives, accompanying teachers, and ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — A total of 1,223 tree seedlings were distributed to support greening efforts in Darek Village, Praya Barat Daya District, Central Lombok Regency, through the “Darek Asri” program initiated by students participating in the Community Empowerment through Village Development (KKN PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram). A total of 200 seedlings were planted at Panji Public Cemetery in Joet Hamlet and Kecial Public Cemetery in Jempong Hamlet. The remaining seedlings were distributed to the subdistrict office, village office, Islamic boarding schools, and local residents to expand the impact of the greening initiative. Head of the ...

Mataram, University of Mataram (Unram) – Students of the Community Empowerment through Village Development (KKN PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram) held an outreach session on stunting prevention and management in Rarang Village, East Lombok. The activity took place at the Rarang Village Office Hall and featured a speaker from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Mataram. The session was attended by local residents, including posyandu cadres, breastfeeding mothers, nutrition specialists from Rarang Community Health Center, and village officials. The activity aimed to strengthen public understanding of the importance of preventing stunting, starting from pregnancy through early childhood. In ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students of the Community Empowerment through Village Development (KKN PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram) conducted a socialization and training session on producing coconut residue flour at the Korleko Village Office Hall, Labuhan Haji District, East Lombok Regency, on January 2, 2025. The activity aimed to provide local residents with knowledge and practical skills to process coconut residue into a value-added product. Coconut residue flour also contains nutrients such as protein and crude fiber, making it a potential product for further development. The activity was attended by the Acting Head of Korleko Village, the ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Amid rising agricultural input costs and the need to maintain soil fertility, organic waste available within villages can become part of the solution. In Mertak Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, students from the University of Mataram (Unram) are helping farmer groups turn organic materials into liquid organic fertilizer (POC), providing an environmentally responsible alternative for agricultural inputs. The initiative was delivered through an outreach and training session on liquid organic fertilizer production on 2 January 2025, involving around 25 members of local farmer groups. In addition to introducing the benefits of POC, the students equipped ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment through Village Development (KKN PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram) collaborated with farmer groups in Mareje Village, Lembar District, West Lombok Regency, to plant 500 coconut seedlings on Thursday (January 2, 2025). The initiative aimed to promote productive land use while supporting food security and the local economy. Coconut was chosen for its potential as a food source and raw material for various processed products. In the long term, coconut harvests could provide an additional source of income for local communities while supporting greening efforts and sustainable land ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – On November 5, 2024, the Rector of University of Mataram (Unram), Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D., conducted a working visit to Central Queensland University (CQUniversity), Rockhampton, Australia in order to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two institutions. The visit resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering collaboration in research, education, and cultural experiences, and marks an important milestone in the international relationship between Unram and CQUniversity. Together with the Head of Unram’s Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM), Prof. Dr. Ir. Sukartono, M.Agr. and the Head of Unram’s Office of ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – In order to strengthen international relations and academic collaboration, the Rector of the University of Mataram (Unram), Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D., made a working visit to the University of New England (UNE), Armidale, Australia on November 1, 2024. The visit was warmly welcomed by Prof. Chris Armstrong, UNE Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research in a warm and enthusiastic welcome ceremony. Extension of Memorandum of Understanding The main agenda of this visit was the signing of the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Unram and UNE. This MoU is an important foundation in strengthening ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, a delegation from the University of Mataram (Unram) led by Rector Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D., made an official visit to Curtin University (CU), Perth, Australia. This visit aims to initiate, strengthen, and implement international cooperation, especially with universities in Western Australia. The Unram delegation was received directly by Prof. Xiaotian Zhang, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Global CU, along with faculty leaders in the Rector’s Meeting Room, CU. In his speech, Prof. Bambang conveyed Unram’s commitment to increase global networking and responded to the enthusiasm shown by CU. This activity ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – University of Mataram (Unram) once again showed its commitment to international cooperation by conducting an official visit to Murdoch University (MU), Perth, Australia, on October 30, 2024. This activity aims to strengthen academic partnerships, explore new collaboration opportunities, and evaluate ongoing initiatives. The Rector of Unram, Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D., and the delegation were received by the Vice Rector of MU, Prof. Andrew Deeks, in a friendly atmosphere at a luncheon. Prof. Kelly Smith, MU Pro Vice Chancellor International, also delivered a speech and explained the university’s strategic vision for global cooperation. Prof. ...