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Mataram, University of Mataram — The University of Mataram (Unram) has officially awarded the 2026 Young Talent Basic Research Grant to 29 selected research teams. The award was marked by the signing of grant agreements held at the Unram Rectorate Meeting Room on Friday, 7 August 2026. A total of 29 research proposals were selected from 48 submissions through a competitive evaluation process. The grant agreements were signed by each principal investigator and the Rector of Unram, Prof. Dr. Sukardi, M.Pd., in the presence of representatives from the University’s Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM). In his remarks, the Rector ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – As international collaboration becomes increasingly essential to addressing global challenges, the University of Mataram (Unram) continues to expand its global partnerships to create richer opportunities for learning, research, and innovation that respond to the evolving needs of society. Reinforcing this commitment, Unram signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Economics and Finance (UEF), Vietnam, on Monday, 3 August 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The partnership marks a strategic step toward strengthening cooperation in education, research, and academic exchange while expanding Unram’s network with higher education institutions across Southeast Asia. It also ...

Mataram, Indonesia – The University of Mataram (Unram) warmly welcomed a delegation from Southern Cross University (SCU), Australia, for an Official Visit and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony under the New Colombo Plan (NCP) initiative On Friday, 24 July 2026, at the Rector Conference Room. The visit marked another significant milestone in strengthening academic cooperation and promoting meaningful people-to-people connections between Indonesia and Australia. The Southern Cross University delegation was led by Dr. Lachlan Yee and Dr. Owen Hogan, accompanied by nine Southern Cross University students participating in a three-month internship program at the University of Mataram. The delegation was ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable development and low-carbon mobility, the University of Mataram (Unram) supported the GEBER (Green Mobility Movement by Re:Flow) initiative, held at Klui Beach, West Lombok, on Saturday (18 July). The initiative brought together academia, industry, and the wider community to promote the adoption of electric mobility as a practical solution for reducing carbon emissions and fostering more sustainable transportation. As part of the program, participants took part in a mini tour using electric bicycles and electric motorcycles while exploring Re:Flow, a mobility service that provides electric bicycle and electric motorcycle rentals. ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The Indonesia Career Center Network (ICCN) West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Region successfully held the ICCN NTB 2026 Job Fair at State Islamic University (UIN) Mataram. The event was a collaborative initiative involving ten universities in West Nusa Tenggara: the University of Mataram (Unram), UIN Mataram, Muhammadiyah University of Mataram (UMMAT), YARSI University of Mataram, Nahdlatul Wathan University (UNW), Mandalika University of Education (UNDIKMA), Hamzanwadi University, Mataram University of Technology (UTM), Bumigora University, and Al-Azhar Islamic University, in partnership with 31 companies representing various industries. Held on July 11, 2026, the event was attended by the Head ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Three decades ago, when agarwood was widely recognized simply as one of the world’s most valuable fragrant woods, a small group of researchers began asking far more fundamental questions. Why do only certain trees produce the highly prized resin? Could the process be understood through scientific research? And more importantly, could this extraordinary natural resource be utilized in ways that support both forest conservation and community livelihoods? Those questions marked the beginning of a long scientific journey into agarwood research in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). In 1995, the late Dr. Parman initiated a discussion with the ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – As global attention continues to focus on climate change, biodiversity loss, and the urgent need for sustainable development, universities are increasingly recognized as more than centers of education and research. They also serve as strategic spaces that demonstrate how development can progress in harmony with the environment. In this context, the management of green spaces extends beyond enhancing campus aesthetics; it represents a long-term investment in environmental sustainability, the quality of learning, and the well-being of the academic community. Through its lush and well-maintained campus environment, the University of Mataram (Unram) demonstrates that sustainability is not ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – The University of Mataram (Unram) once again reaffirmed its role in advancing knowledge and fostering international collaboration through the convening of the International Seminar on Marine Biodiversity, Biotechnology, and Blue Economy Collaboration, held at the Senate Conference Room, Unram Rectorate, on Monday, June 22. Organized by the International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC), University of Mataram, the seminar formed part of the Global Seaweed PROTECT initiative, an international collaboration involving leading institutions worldwide, including the Natural History Museum, United Kingdom, the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), and Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. Highlighting the themes of seaweed ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students of the University of Mataram (Unram) have once again achieved a remarkable milestone by presenting an innovation that delivers tangible support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ArunaDry Team from Unram’s Mechanical Engineering Study Program successfully secured a place among the Top 10 Finalists of the Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solution 2025–2026. Through their innovation of a solar‑powered fish dryer, ArunaDry emerges as a practical solution for coastal communities in overcoming the challenges of traditional fish‑drying methods. The Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solution 2025–2026 is a sustainable energy entrepreneurship development program that ran from June 2025 ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – The University of Mataram (Unram) has once again achieved an outstanding international milestone. In the prestigious The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, Unram successfully secured a place among the Top 100 universities in the world in four strategic categories that symbolize the future of higher education driven by innovation, digital transformation, and real societal impact. The achievements include: Top 100 World Rank in SDG- and ESG-Based Responses to Past and Present Global Challenges Top 100 World Rank in Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management Top 100 World Rank in Industrial Application Top ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The Marine Science Study Program at the University of Mataram once again held its integrated practicum activity titled Marine Science Integrated Field Course Series XI as part of field-based learning for the even semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. The activity took place from May 1–3, 2026, in the coastal area of Sambelia, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, involving second- and fourth-semester students. The Marine Science Integrated Field Course is a regular semester program organized by the Marine Science Study Program across various coastal regions of Lombok Island. Each location is selected based on its unique ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — In an effort to accelerate the enhancement of its academic reputation and institutional development, the University of Mataram (Unram) held the 2026 Top Tier Grant Scheme Research Acceleration Program on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Senate Meeting Room, Unram Rectorate. The program is designed to support the achievement of the university’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and its vision of becoming a World-Class University (WCU). The event was attended by the Rector of Unram, Prof. Dr. Sukardi, M.Pd.; the Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Dr. Andi Chairil Ichsan, S.Hut., M.Si.; Vice ...