Unsera and Curtin University Malaysia Seal New Partnership at Globecores 2025

Unsera has established a partnership with Curtin University Malaysia. (IST)

JAKARTA – Serang Raya University (Unsera) has entered a formal partnership with Curtin University Malaysia through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during Globecores 2025, an international forum recognized this year for its strong focus on sustainability, climate action, and cross-border academic collaboration.

Unsera’s Rector, Associate Professor Dr. Abdul Malik, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to addressing global challenges through education and research.

“Globecores has been an inspiring platform. This collaboration with Curtin Malaysia strengthens Unsera’s role in advancing sustainability and climate action at the regional and global levels,” he said in a written statement received by VOI.

Throughout the event, Unsera showcased community-rooted programs from Banten, including climate literacy initiatives, environmental risk communication, and community-based resource management. These research-driven and locally grounded initiatives drew significant attention from international delegates, positioning Unsera as a rising contributor to climate action discourse in Southeast Asia.

Unsera’s Head of LPPM, Dr. Ing. Farid Wajdi, emphasized the strategic value of the MoU. “Our programs are built on real community needs and rigorous research. This collaboration connects Unsera with global academic networks, ensuring wider impact and stronger knowledge exchange,” he said.

Professor Roy Rillera Marzo, Chair of Globecores 2025, acknowledged the partnership as a timely and forward-looking initiative. “This year’s Globecores brought innovative thinking and meaningful cooperation. Unsera’s contribution stood out, particularly its commitment to community-centered climate action. The partnership with Curtin Malaysia is an important step toward strengthening regional collaboration,” he stated.

Under the partnership, both institutions will work together through the Climate Action Centre (CAC) on joint research, faculty and student development, and cross-country community engagement initiatives addressing climate-related challenges in the near future.