ITSRC Strengthens International Community Engagement in Satun, Thailand
Satun, Thailand — The International Tropical Seaweed Research Center, a leading research center at the University of Mataram focusing on the sustainable utilization of marine resources through a biorefinery approach, has strengthened its role in international community engagement in the marine sector. In collaboration with Yunus Thailand, Kasetsart University, Natural History Museum, Scottish Association for […]
UMCMB Participates in China-ASEAN Seaweed Forum and Chairman Symposium in Guangzhou
The University of Mataram International Tropical Seaweed Center (UMCMB) proudly took part in the China-ASEAN Seaweed Corporation Forum and Chairman-Level Symposium of Seaweed Associations, held in Guangzhou, China, from July 12 to 14, 2025. Representing UMCMB, Dr. Eka Sunarwidhi Prasedya was invited as a speaker to deliver a talk on “Strengthening Indonesia’s Seaweed Coastal Communities […]
UMCMB and Konservasi Indonesia Launch Seaweed Planting and Workshop in Waingapu
Empowering Local Farmers Through Training and Sustainable Practices Waingapu, East Sumba – The University of Mataram Center for Marine Biorefineries (UMCMB), in collaboration with Conservation Indonesia, held a seaweed planting program in the coastal area of Waingapu. The activity was part of a joint effort to restore coastal ecosystems and strengthen the economic resilience of […]
UMCMB Joins the 13th International Phycological Congress in Bohol, Philippines
The 13th International Phycological Congress (IPC) will take place from June 8–13, 2025, in Panglao, Bohol, a renowned marine biodiversity hotspot in the Philippines. This year’s congress is hosted by the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines – Diliman, and brings together global experts to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration in algal […]
Vice Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technology Visits UMCMB
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technology Visits UMCMB On May 18, 2025, Prof. Stella Christie, the Vice Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, visited the University of Mataram Center for Marine Biorefineries (UMCMB). She was accompanied by the Director General of Higher Education and representatives from the Executive Board for Priority Economic […]
UMCMB’s Contribution at the 25th International Seaweed Symposium in Victoria,Canada.
The University of Mataram Center for Marine Biorefineries (UMCMB) contributed to the 25th International Seaweed Symposium (ISS), held from May 4–9, 2025, at the Victoria Conference Centre, British Columbia, Canada. This year’s theme, “Igniting Innovation: Building On The Past To Advance The Seaweed Momentum,” brought together leading researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders in the seaweed sector. […]
UMCMB Invited to APEC Workshop 2025 in Busan, South Korea
UMCMB Invited to APEC Workshop 2025 in Busan, South KoreaHighlighting Indonesia’s Marine Innovation on the Global Stage The University of Mataram Center for Marine Biorefineries (UMCMB) participated in the APEC Workshop 2025 held in Busan, South Korea, under the theme “Strengthening Climate Resilience and Food Security via Stakeholder-Driven Sustainable Seaweed Supply Chains.” The workshop was […]
UMCMB Secures Funding from UKRI for Development of Climate-Resilient Seaweeds in Southeast Asia
Mataram, University of Mataram – The UMCMB is proud to announce a new research project to address the challenges of the Indonesian and Southeast Asian seaweed industry. ‘GLOBALSEAWEED-PROTECT’ is one of the projects funded by the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) in 2025, worth around 4 million USD. This research collaborative project is a consortium […]
UMCMB participates in Seagriculture Conference Asia Pacific 2025
The growth is insufficient, and despite its much-lauded environmental advantages—now undergoing more rigorous scrutiny—permitting, production expenses, processing infrastructure, and scalability present considerable challenges. The primary insights from Seagriculture, the inaugural international seaweed conference, were that it was held in the Asia Pacific for the second time. Conducted in March at Adelaide, Australia – The primary […]
Contribution at the launch of the International Tropical Seaweed Center (ITSRC) IN Bali
Wednesday, 22 May 2024 – Eka Sunarwidhi Prasedya, Ph.D was invited as one of the speakers at the launch of the International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC). This event is an initiative of the Indonesian government initiated through the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenkomarves). The ITSRC was established with the aim of […]
ITSRC UNRAM Researcher Invited as Delegate and Speaker at APEC Seaweed Forum in Lima, Peru
Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara — Dr. Eka S. Prasedya, a researcher from the International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC), University of Mataram, was officially invited as an Indonesian delegate and speaker at the international symposium […]
ITSRC–UNRAM Contributes to Technical Training on the Development of a National Seaweed Seed Biobank
Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia April 16, 2026 — The International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC), University of Mataram, participated as a key speaker in the Technical Workshop on Seaweed Seed Biobank Development, organized by the Directorate […]
Indonesia Launches International Seaweed Research Center in Ekas Bay, East Lombok
East Lombok — The Vice Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Stella Christie, emphasized the importance of strengthening Indonesia’s seaweed research as part of the national strategy and the transformation of the coastal […]
Indonesian and UK scientists meet in Jakarta and Lombok to ensure increased resilience of seaweed sector
An international team of scientists made the case for Indonesia to further safeguard its crucial seaweed industry during two workshops involving over 100 representatives of the country’s government, seaweed industry and NGOs last week in Jakarta and Lombok. Researchers from the GlobalSeaweed-PROTECT […]