Yogyakarta — The Center for Materials and Energy Research (PRME) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) received an academic visit from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Malaysia, on September 15, 2026. This activity is part of an effort to strengthen PRME UNY's international network through research discussions and guest lectures, while simultaneously opening up opportunities for academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.

During the visit, PRME UNY introduced its research center profile, member competencies, and the direction of its research development in the fields of materials, energy, sustainable materials, and manufacturing technology. The academic discussion focused on the potential for research synergy, including opportunities for joint research, scientific publications, knowledge exchange, and the involvement of lecturers and students in collaborative activities. The research discussion session provided a space to exchange perspectives regarding research developments, the leading competencies of each institution, and opportunities to develop joint research topics. This meeting is expected to serve as a foundation for formulating a research agenda that is multidisciplinary, applicable, and relevant to both industrial needs and sustainable development issues. In addition to the research discussion, the event also featured a guest lecture as a form of academic exchange between PRME UNY and UMPSA.

The session discussed the latest developments in science, technology, and current research challenges, while broadening the horizons of the academic community through the exchange of perspectives between Indonesia and Malaysia. For PRME UNY, UMPSA's visit holds strategic value in expanding its network with international universities that possess strengths in engineering and technology. This meeting also opens up opportunities for follow-up actions in the form of joint research, joint publications, visiting lecturers, student research collaborations, and joint innovation development. Through this visit, PRME UNY further solidifies its role as a research center oriented toward international collaboration and the development of material and energy-based innovations. The research discussions and guest lecture serve as an initial step in building a sustainable academic relationship between PRME UNY and UMPSA, while strengthening the research and innovation ecosystem between Indonesia and Malaysia.