SDGs

Mataram, University of Mataram — The slopes of Mount Rinjani in Sajang Daya Hamlet, Sajang Village, Sembalun District, have long been known as one of the centers of high-quality local coffee production in West Nusa Tenggara. However, this fertile landscape faces serious challenges from conventional farming practices. The extensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has gradually degraded the organic content of the soil. At the same time, the value of coffee commodities has yet to be fully realized due to limited product diversification and the lack of educational nature-based tourism packages (ecotourism packaging). In response to these challenges across the ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Amid the growing forces of globalization, higher education institutions play an important role in preserving cultural diversity by strengthening education rooted in local wisdom. The University of Mataram (Unram) is demonstrating its commitment through a community service program that introduces Sasak-language poetry texts as learning resources for local Sasak language instruction. The program, titled “Introducing Sasak-Language Poetry Texts and Their Use as Teaching Materials for Local Sasak Language Content for the Cluster II Teachers Working Group (KKG) in Selong District,” serves as a strategic effort to bridge academic research with the practical needs of teachers in ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Amid the growing forces of globalization, the sustainability of local culture faces significant challenges. Traditions that were once an integral part of community life must now contend with changing preferences among younger generations, the rapid development of digital technology, and increasingly limited opportunities for the regeneration of cultural practitioners. In response to these challenges, the University of Mataram (Unram), through a community service program, introduced a culture-based educational approach that places Lombok’s traditional performing arts as a learning space for younger generations. The program, titled “Building Cultural Awareness: A Workshop on Traditional Performing Arts for Students ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Amid changing educational paradigms in the 21st century, the University of Mataram (Unram) is taking a strategic role in strengthening teacher capacity through an innovative learning-based community service program. Through the “Workshop on Introducing Deep Learning Strategies for Teaching Procedural Texts in English at Junior High Schools and Islamic Junior High Schools in West Lombok,” Unram introduced a new approach to help teachers respond to increasingly complex learning challenges. The program targeted English teachers from junior high schools and Islamic junior high schools across West Lombok, with the aim of strengthening pedagogical competencies, introducing the concept ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Amid growing challenges in coastal ecosystem management, the University of Mataram (Unram) has introduced an educational approach that connects biology, marine conservation, and sustainable development through a community service program titled “Introducing Microalgae Communities to Strengthen Marine Literacy among Students of SMA Negeri 1 Sekotong, West Lombok”.   Marine Education Begins in the Classroom The program was developed in response to the need to strengthen young people’s understanding of coastal ecosystems. The Bagek Kembar Sekotong Essential Ecosystem Area (KEE) has significant marine resource potential, but human activities can place pressure on the sustainability of its ecosystems. ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The University of Mataram (Unram) is strengthening its contribution to sustainable education development through a community service program focused on building the capacity of English for Young Learners (EYL) teachers in Southwest Praya, Central Lombok. The program, titled “Assisting English for Young Learners Teachers in Developing and Using Teaching Media in Southwest Praya,” represents a strategic effort to address elementary school teachers’ need for innovative, interactive, and contextual English learning media.   Turning Learning Challenges into Educational Innovation The program was initiated in response to the real challenges faced by EYL teachers in Southwest Praya, who ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — A small step in a school laboratory can open up significant opportunities to transform genetics education in Central Lombok. Through a community service program, the University of Mataram (Unram) introduced a hands-on approach by providing biology teachers with training in the microtechnique of meiosis chromosome preparation and crossing-over analysis. The program, titled “Microtechniques for Meiosis Chromosome Preparation and Crossing-Over Analysis for Biology Teachers in Central Lombok,” was conducted in response to challenges in genetics education, which has often remained abstract due to teachers’ limited laboratory experience. Community service program documentation noted that teachers’ laboratory skills remain ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The University of Mataram (Unram) continues to demonstrate the strategic role of higher education institutions in creating meaningful community impact through an educational innovation-based community service program. Through the program “Implementing Lesson Study for Learning Community (LSLC) in English Language Learning with the Flipped Learning Model for English Teachers in Mataram,” Unram is promoting a transformation in English language teaching practices from conventional approaches toward learning that is collaborative, digital, and student-centered. The program addresses two major challenges in English language learning in schools: pedagogical gaps resulting from the dominance of teacher-centered instruction and professional gaps ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The University of Mataram (Unram) continues to demonstrate the role of higher education institutions as agents of social change through a community service program titled “Anti-Bullying Movement: Education and Prevention Strategies for Students of SMA Negeri 2 Jonggat.” The program responds to the challenges of modern education, where schools are expected not only to foster academic achievement but also to create safe, inclusive learning environments that support students’ social and emotional well-being. The community service program, carried out by a Unram team through the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), was developed in response to ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The University of Mataram (Unram) continues to demonstrate the strategic role of higher education institutions in providing science-based solutions for communities through a community service program titled “Community Assistance in Processing Livestock Manure into Bokashi to Improve Vegetable Crop Growth.” The program demonstrates how simple innovations based on local resources can address environmental challenges while strengthening agricultural productivity in local communities. The program, carried out in Ketangga Timur Hamlet, Ketangga Jeraeng Village, Keruak District, East Lombok Regency, was initiated in response to two major community challenges: the increasing accumulation of livestock manure, which has negatively affected ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Gili Gede Indah Tourism Village in Sekotong District is one of the leading tourist destinations in the southwestern waters of Lombok Island, offering pristine coastal landscapes and private white-sand beaches. The majority of visitors to the island are international tourists from Europe. However, the high number of tourist arrivals has not yet been matched by adequate supporting elements, particularly locally distinctive, non-food souvenirs that provide visitors with something to buy. To date, crafts made from shell waste and marine-based materials have been produced on a limited scale, packaged without a distinct brand identity, and marketed independently ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have proven to be a backbone of the national economy, contributing up to 60% of Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and serving as a major source of employment. However, many MSE owners in rural areas still believe that business licensing and legality documents are intended only for large-scale companies. This perception limits their access to bank financing, government support programs, and adequate legal protection for their businesses. In response to this knowledge gap, a team of academics from the Corporate and Business Law Research Group at the Faculty of Law, Social ...