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Mataram, University of Mataram — Labuhan Haji Village, East Lombok Regency, has an emerging local economy rooted in its coastal resources. Yet the potential of its marine products has not been fully translated into higher-value processed goods, with innovation, packaging, branding, and knowledge of production standards remaining areas for development. Responding to this opportunity, students from the Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) encouraged local communities to develop processed seafood sambal as a food product with greater potential for further development and market access. The initiative was delivered through a packaging and branding awareness session and ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Coconut shells that have yet to be fully utilised in Sekotong Tengah Village, Sekotong District, West Lombok Regency, are being introduced as a raw material for alternative energy products with potential for community development. Through the Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram), students introduced the processing of coconut-shell charcoal into briquettes, alongside a briquette stove powered by solar energy and digital marketing strategies for local MSMEs. The programme was held on 1 August 2026 at the Sekotong Tengah Village Office Hall, bringing together more than 20 participants, including MSME owners, members ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students from the KKN-PMD program at the University of Mataram (Unram) strengthened tourism promotion in Selong Belanak Village, West Praya District, Central Lombok Regency, through a training session on the use and management of the village tourism website on July 31, 2026. Held at the Selong Belanak Village Office Hall, the activity was attended by village officials, the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis), homestay operators, local MSME actors, and youth. The website was developed as an information and promotional hub featuring tourist destinations, accommodation, culinary offerings, and local tour packages managed by the community. The KKN Unram ...

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 – Students of the Community Empowerment through Village Development Community Service Program (KKN PMD) of Universitas Mataram (Unram), together with the Mekar Sari Village Government and local residents, have collaborated to process coconut shell waste into charcoal briquettes with economic value. The program was initiated in response to the abundant coconut shell waste in Mekar Sari Village, Gunungsari District, West Lombok Regency, which had previously been underutilized. Through this initiative, KKN PMD Unram students and local residents sought to optimize local resources while creating business opportunities and additional sources of income for community members involved in the ...

Mataram, Universitas Mataram – Mahasiswa Kuliah Kerja Nyata Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa (KKN PMD) Universitas Mataram (Unram) bersama Pemerintah Desa dan masyarakat Desa Mekar Sari, Kecamatan Gunungsari, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, berkolaborasi mengolah limbah batok kelapa menjadi briket arang bernilai ekonomi. Program ini dilatarbelakangi oleh melimpahnya limbah batok kelapa yang selama ini belum dimanfaatkan secara maksimal. Melalui pengolahan tersebut, mahasiswa KKN PMD Unram bersama masyarakat berupaya mengoptimalkan potensi sumber daya lokal sekaligus membuka peluang usaha dan pendapatan tambahan bagi warga yang terlibat dalam proses produksi. Selain memberikan nilai guna terhadap limbah batok kelapa, pembuatan briket juga diarahkan sebagai alternatif bahan bakar yang dapat ...

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 ...