Mataram, 26 November 2025 – The University of Mataram (University of Mataram / UNRAM), through its Office of International Affairs (Office of International Affairs UNRAM), officially welcomed 22 Australian students and 9 UNRAM students participating in the Environmental Internship Program.
This program is supported by the New Colombo Plan grant from the Australian Government and is a collaborative initiative between UNRAM, International Internships and the Australian Technology Network (ATN) of universities: University of Technology Sydney (UTS); Deakin University; RMIT University; Curtin University; Newcastle University; and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The opening ceremony was held on Tuesday, 26 November 2025, at the Rectorate Meeting Room.
The opening event was attended by the Vice Rector for Cooperation, Planning, and Information Systems, Prof. Akmaluddin, ST., MSc(Eng)., Ph.D.; the Coordinator of Global Mobility at OIA, Apt. Mahacita Andanalusia, S.Farm., M.Farm.; the Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Alumni of the Faculty of Agriculture, Mahardika Rizqi Himawan, S.I.K., M.Si.; lecturers from the Marine Science Study Program; and the Program Manager of International Internships, Darmadi Veterando. Their presence highlighted UNRAM’s support and commitment to strengthening international academic collaboration.
Before the official opening, the participants joined a pre-departure orientation on 24 November 2025, designed to prepare them for their one-month internship in Lombok. The session introduced Indonesian cultural values, do’s and don’ts, basic language skills, and practical guidelines for engaging with local communities. This orientation was attended by the Vice Head of OIA, Dr. Dewi Satria Elmiana, and conducted at the Auditorium, Building A, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) UNRAM.
Throughout the program, all participants will be assigned to four research teams, including one working closely with the Marine Science Study Program of the Faculty of Agriculture. Their activities will focus on field-based studies related to environmental issues, such as coastal ecosystems and marine conservation, carried out collaboratively between Australian and UNRAM students.
The nine UNRAM students participating in this internship program are:
1. Nurul Faradila – Economics and Business, Management
2. Fathurrahman Yazid Tabrani – Food Technology and Agroindustry, Agricultural Engineering
3. Ratu Agung Satya Dharma – Law, Social Science, and Political Science, International Relations
4. Muhammad Haikal Bassam – Law, Social Science, and Political Science, Law
5. Sriatul Adawiah – Law, Social Science, and Political Science, International Relations
6. Dinda Humairah – Teacher Training and Education, Mathematics Education
7. Moh. Wahyu Al Malik – Marine Science
8. Mahben Subhan Azizun Hakim – Law, Social Science, and Political Science, Law
9. Muhammad Arif Izas Putrawan – Marine Science
In his remarks, Prof. Akmaluddin expressed his appreciation for the program’s implementation at UNRAM and shared his hope that this collaboration will continue to grow in the coming years. Darmadi Veterando also conveyed his gratitude to UNRAM and OIA for their strong support and cooperation in hosting the Environmental Internship Program.
