Unram Welcomes the Visit of the U.S. Consul General
Mataram, University of Mataram – The Consulate General of the United States in Surabaya visited the University of Mataram (Unram) for an introductory meeting between the newly appointed U.S. Consul General and the University’s leadership, while also discussing opportunities for future collaboration. The meeting took place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Rector’s Conference Room at the University Rectorate Building.
The delegation from the U.S. Consulate General was warmly received by the Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation, and Information Systems, Prof. Akmaluddin, S.T., M.Sc.(Eng.), Ph.D., along with the University leadership team. On this occasion, Prof. Akmal emphasized that the visit represents an important momentum for the University of Mataram to broaden its international networks.
“The visit from the U.S. Consulate General undoubtedly brings encouragement and strength for us in realizing our vision. We are honored to welcome the Consulate General delegation, as this signifies recognition of Unram’s efforts toward becoming a world-class university. We also stand ready to support U.S. Consulate General programs that align with the development of education, research, and community engagement,” he stated.
Furthermore, the U.S. Consul General emphasized that opportunities for collaboration could be directed toward the field of agriculture. “Collaboration with universities in Indonesia, particularly in agriculture, is highly important. We hope that this new focus in trade relations will also open up related academic partnerships, especially with the agricultural sector, given Indonesia’s vast potential,” he added.
During the discussion, the Vice Rector IV also expressed hope that the U.S. Consulate General could pave the way for Unram to gain greater recognition on the international stage. “We hope that through the Consulate General, the University of Mataram can establish broader collaboration with universities in the United States, whether in the form of student and faculty exchanges or joint research initiatives,” he concluded.