The Faculty of Engineering of Udayana University held an audience with the Tirta Mangutama Badung Regional Drinking Water Company to discuss the implementation of the MBKM program.

The Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, hosted an audience with the Tirta Mangutama Drinking Water Company (PERUMDA Air Minum Tirta Mangutama, Badung Regency) to discuss the implementation of the Cooperation Agreement (PKS) regarding the Independent Learning Campus (MBKM) Internship Program, Internship, and Research. The event took place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM WITA, in Meeting Room I, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Engineering Building, Udayana University.

This audience is a strategic step in strengthening the synergy between higher education and industry, particularly in supporting student competency development through experiential learning activities in the field. Through this collaboration, students of the Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, are expected to gain broader opportunities to develop their knowledge and practical skills through internships, internships, and research activities relevant to industry needs.

During the meeting, both parties discussed various technical aspects of the collaboration, including student placement mechanisms, the scope of internships and internships, opportunities for research collaboration, and efforts to improve the quality of human resources that can benefit both institutions.

The Faculty of Engineering of Udayana University expressed its appreciation for the commitment of the Tirta Mangutama Drinking Water Company (Perumda Air Minum Tirta Mangutama, Badung Regency) to supporting the implementation of the MBKM program. This collaboration is expected to provide a platform for students to gain real-world work experience, understand the challenges of the professional world, and enhance their preparedness for the workforce after graduation.

Meanwhile, the Tirta Mangutama Drinking Water Company (PERUMDA Air Minum Tirta Mangutama, Badung Regency) welcomed the established collaboration and expressed its readiness to continue supporting various academic activities involving students and lecturers at the Faculty of Engineering of Udayana University. In addition to providing internship and internship opportunities, the company also opens up opportunities for research collaborations that can contribute to the development of innovation and improved drinking water supply services for the community.

Through this audience, it is hoped that the agreed-upon Cooperation Agreement will be implemented optimally and provide tangible benefits for the development of education, research, and improving the quality of graduates from the Faculty of Engineering of Udayana University. Collaboration between universities and industry partners, such as the Tirta Mangutama Drinking Water Company (PERUMDA Air Minum Tirta Mangutama, Badung Regency), is a crucial part of supporting the creation of an adaptive, collaborative education ecosystem that is oriented towards the needs of the workforce and regional development.