ULM Records National Achievement with the Best Research Performance in the Kalimantan Region
Banjarmasin, January 2025 – Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM) has again recorded a proud achievement at the national level with an increase in research performance as measured by the Science and Technology Index (SINTA). Based on the latest data, ULM has successfully risen to 24th place nationally in the research performance category, even though it is currently in the middle cluster.
SINTA is a portal used to measure the performance of science and technology in Indonesia, including the performance of researchers, authors, journals, and higher education institutions.
In SINTA performance, ULM has shown significant improvement. Previously, ULM was ranked 37th nationally in the superior research cluster. Now, even though it is in the middle cluster, ULM’s ranking in research performance has risen to 24th place.
“This proves that the sanction of reducing clustering does not reflect actual research performance. ULM remains the best in the Kalimantan region and is recognized nationally,” said ULM Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmad, S.E., M.Si.
In addition to research recognition, ULM together with Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) received a mandate from the government to support the national food security program, especially in Kalimantan. This task shows the government’s trust in the institution’s ability to manage national strategic programs.
As part of efforts to ease the burden on students, ULM also initiated a Single Tuition Fee (UKT) subsidy program for groups 1 and 2, which covers around 20% of the total students. Through collaboration with various stakeholders, ULM strives to provide this subsidy so that students from underprivileged families can enjoy higher education for free.
Support from all parties, including local governments, strategic partners, and the community, is needed to realize ULM’s vision.
“We want to ensure that access to quality higher education can be enjoyed by all people, including the underprivileged,” added the Rector.
With increased research performance and an important role in supporting national strategic programs, ULM continues to be committed to becoming a leading university that has a real impact on Kalimantan and Indonesia. “This achievement is not only for ULM, but also for the entire Kalimantan community who are part of our journey towards advancing education and research,” he concluded.
