Published on: Thursday, 7 August 2025
Amid growing global concerns over environmental issues, waste management, and sustainability, Primakara University, in collaboration with Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, successfully organized the BEST (Broad Exposure in Science and Technology) International Conference. The conference serves as a collaborative platform to foster academic discourse and develop concrete, solution-oriented approaches to pressing environmental challenges.
The event featured distinguished international and national speakers, including Prof. Takayuki Narushima from Tohoku University, Japan; Prof. Yenny Meliana from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia; and Prof. Erwann Guenin from UTC Compiègne, France. The discussions primarily focused on the development and application of sustainable materials as a key component in advancing environmentally responsible innovation.
Through interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange, the conference encouraged participants to explore innovative strategies for addressing environmental challenges from both scientific and technological perspectives. It also highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration in accelerating research and innovation for sustainability.
The active involvement of various stakeholders reflects a strong collective commitment to driving meaningful and impactful actions toward environmental sustainability. This collaboration underscores the shared responsibility of academia, researchers, and global institutions in contributing to a more sustainable future.
On Friday, September 4, 2026, DRPM Primakara University held a socialization session on Proposal Submission and the 2026–2027 Internal Research and Community Service (PkM) Calendar, attended by 25 lecturers. The session covered guidelines, requirements, management stages, and proposal submission timelines. It also introduced updates to the IRIS system, now integrated through the DRPM portal to support a more effective research and community service submission and management process.
The DesaNiaga System Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted as part of the Beginner Lecturer Research (PDP) – BIMA Grant at Primakara University. Held on August 29, 2026, the research team tested DesaNiaga, an e-commerce-based marketing platform designed to support the marketing ecosystem of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUM Desa).
Primakara University has established a strategic research collaboration with PT Pegadaian through the signing of a research contract entitled "Analysis of Gen Z Potential in Bali for Digital Gold-Based Financial Inclusion." This partnership reflects the university's commitment to producing impactful research that supports financial literacy, financial inclusion, and industry innovation.