Universitas Negeri Malang Partners with Kusuma Academy to Launch UMagazine as a Research Commercialization Platform

Malang, 2025 – Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) has officially strengthened its commitment to research commercialization by launching UMagazine, an innovative digital media platform developed through a strategic collaboration with Kusuma Academy. The launch of UMagazine underscores the shared mission of both institutions to bridge the academic world with the broader community and the industrial sector.

UMagazine is presented in three formats—interactive web, mobile application, and e-magazine—enabling knowledge dissemination in a more inclusive and engaging manner. The platform showcases research outcomes, innovations, and academic works of UM’s scholarly community, translated into popular and accessible language tailored for the general public, professionals, and industry stakeholders.

The collaboration with Kusuma Academy plays a pivotal role in shaping UMagazine as an effective vehicle for research dissemination. Kusuma Academy contributes its expertise in strategic communication, ensuring that UM’s research publications are not only academically valuable but also socially relevant and commercially appealing.

“This partnership represents a significant step in connecting academia with industry. Through UMagazine, the research conducted by UM’s scholars can be more widely recognized, appreciated by the public, and adopted by businesses,” stated a representative of Universitas Negeri Malang.

In addition to serving as a knowledge-sharing platform, UMagazine also provides strategic opportunities for industry players to engage as sponsors and advertisers. By combining UM’s academic credibility with Kusuma Academy’s communication expertise, this collaboration establishes a trusted platform for businesses to enhance brand awareness while actively supporting the national research ecosystem.

The joint initiative between UM and Kusuma Academy through UMagazine is expected to become a sustainable model of research commercialization—uniting academia, industry, and society in fostering innovations that are not only applicable but also impactful for national development.