SDGs
The University of Mataram understands that a student’s ability to learn is fundamentally tied to their basic well-being. Recognizing the silent crisis of student hunger, the university has strategically transformed its food courts from mere commercial spaces into vital hubs of food security and social equity, directly addressing the principles of SDG 2. Gone are the days when the food court was a place only for those with disposable income. Today, it operates on a multi-tiered model designed for inclusion. Alongside standard vendors, the university hosts a “Makanan Sehat Terjangkau” (Healthy, Affordable Meals) stall, subsidized to provide nutritious, balanced meals at [...]
The University of Mataram (UNRAM) recognizes that its role as an educational leader extends beyond the lecture hall. In a powerful commitment to the holistic well-being of its community, the university has implemented two landmark food security initiatives: the distribution of over 10,000 free meal packs during its annual Dies Natalis (anniversary) and the provision of daily iftar meals throughout the entire month of Ramadan. These programs are far more than acts of charity; they are strategic, impactful interventions that directly address Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger, while simultaneously fostering a culture of inclusion, solidarity, and shared humanity on campus. At [...]
The University of Mataram’s 100% graduation pledge for its most economically disadvantaged students is a bold commitment to educational equity as the bedrock for defeating poverty (SDG 1). This target acknowledges that true equity requires transforming the entire university ecosystem into a scaffold of support. The narrative here is one of proactive, wraparound care. The university understands that a student worrying about their next meal cannot focus on their studies. Thus, the “Zero Dropout” initiative is built on a foundation of unconditional financial security, ensuring no student has to choose between their education and their survival. But the support extends deeper. [...]
The University of Mataram’s ambitious target to achieve 100% graduation for its lowest-income students or below 20% income families is not merely an educational goal; it is a direct, strategic intervention in the cycle of intergenerational poverty, directly advancing SDG 1: No Poverty. This mission redefines equity. It moves beyond mere access—getting students from poor families through the gate—to a robust model of success. The university recognizes that poverty is a multidimensional barrier. Therefore, its strategy is holistic. It involves comprehensive financial aid that covers not just tuition but also accommodation, food, and books, eliminating the economic pressure to drop out. [...]