Mataram, University of Mataram – In the 2024 PKM Award event held on August 19, 2024 by Belmawa and Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta as the host, students of the University of Mataram (Unram) won two prestigious awards. The competition was attended by various universities from all over Indonesia, emphasizing the quality and competitiveness of the participants.

With an accompanying lecturer, Supriadi, S.Pd., M.Pd., Unram’s PKM team consisting of Naya Mahdiyya Sari (Chemistry Education), Leny Widayanti (Chemistry Education), Kamilaeni Fajri (Biology), and Muh Jibril Madhani (Mathematics Education) won the Most Creative PKM-K category Cluster II.

They brought a PKM-K topic entitled “Innovation of Hair Serum Combination of Gletang Plant Extract (Tridax Procumbent) and Candlenut Oil (Pyrus Malus L.) to Stimulate Hair Growth”.

The Cluster II was participated by several universities such as University of Indonesia, Syiah Kuala University, State University of Yogyakarta, Bandung Institute of Technology, University of Lampung, UPNV East Java, UPNV Yogyakarta, and 34 other universities in Indonesia.

This award is given to teams that show outstanding creativity and innovation in student creativity projects. This success is the result of the hard work and high dedication of the Unram PKM team in developing new ideas and creative solutions.

In addition, the PKM Unram team also won 3rd place in the category of Most Interesting Social Media. This award recognizes the PKM Unram team’s expertise in utilizing social media platforms to disseminate information and build positive interactions. Effective use of social media has been one of the key factors in achieving this award, reflecting the team’s ability to communicate and influence audiences effectively.

PKM Unram team leader, Naya Mahdiyya Sari, expressed her gratitude and pride for the achievement.

“We are very grateful and proud of the award we received. This is the result of the hard work and dedication of all team members who were tireless in preparing every detail of our project. This victory is not only a personal achievement, but also brings Unram’s good name on the national stage. We hope to continue to innovate and contribute more in the future,” said Naya.

Dr. Jacksoon Siahaan, as the Chief Supervisor of the Unram PKM team, also gave an appreciative comment regarding this achievement, “I am very proud of the achievements made by the Unram student team. Their success in winning the most creative PKM-K category in Cluster II and 3rd place in the Most Interesting Social Media category is the result of their hard work, creativity, and dedication. This award is also a reflection of the support and guidance we provided throughout the process. Hopefully this achievement will motivate other teams and continue to inspire innovation and achievement in the campus environment.”

The PKM Award 2024 event is a platform for students from various universities to show their talent and creativity in various categories. With these two awards, Unram students have proven that they not only excel in academics, but also in innovation and communication.

This achievement not only elevates the good name of Unram at the national level, but also provides inspiration for other students to continue to innovate and work.