Science that feeds
From shrimp ponds in Jeneponto to nutmeg farms in Fakfak, Universitas Hasanuddin puts research to work where food is grown, raised, and harvested.
From campus to the table
60 tonnes of vannamei shrimp from 11 ponds
Since August, the Unhas aquaculture ponds in Tamalate Village, Jeneponto, have yielded about 60 tonnes of vannamei shrimp through partial harvests that began in June. “From an academic standpoint, the Unhas aquaculture ponds in Jeneponto also serve as a space for applying and developing knowledge in fisheries,” said Rector Prof. Jamaluddin Jompa.
Alope chickens for families in Barru
In the first stage of a poverty-reduction program, 31 families from nine villages received chicks, ducks, and seedlings.
Urban farming with people with disabilities
The Faculty of Animal Science uses the Alope Unhas-1 chicken in integrated urban farming that offers productive daily work matched to each participant’s abilities.
A solar nutmeg dryer
Farmers in Weri-Saharey, Fakfak, trained on an IoT solar-biomass dryer that keeps nutmeg at 50–60°C.
Campus leftovers become feed
Between 24 August and 18 September 2026, the Faculty of Animal Science turned 2,830 kilograms of food scraps from Unhas Hotel & Convention, the Unhas SPPG, and Hadin F&B into a growing medium for black soldier fly larvae — about 134 kilograms a day. The larvae’s biomass could become alternative feed for livestock and poultry.
Food research with partners worldwide
Garlic with Chinese partners
Unhas’s Faculties of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology are supporting new garlic production centres with PT Firmansyah Khatulistiwa Group and China-based Jingxin Agricultural Group in Bantaeng and Sinjai.
Climate-resilient smart farming
With the University of Newcastle (Australia) and the Sidrap Regency Government, Harvesting the Future 2026 trained around 300 farmers and agricultural extension officers in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and sensors.
Seaweed with Sea6 Energy
Unhas seaweed researchers explored research and innovation collaboration with Sea6 Energy (India) on 18 August 2026.
Cold chains for island fisheries
The Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries discussed cold-chain development with SAKIGAKE (Japan) to improve the handling and distribution of fisheries products in the Spermonde Islands.
Food colorants from plants
Prof. Heidi Halbwirth (TU Wien, Austria) lectured on anthocyanins as natural food colorants at the Unhas Faculty of Agricultural Technology.
Students in the field
1,449 appropriate-technology products from KKN 116
The 5,062 students of community service wave 116 designed solutions with local communities: 1,817 business and industry products, 1,449 appropriate-technology products, and 428 arts and culture works.
1,121 funded student projects
In 2026, 1,121 Unhas Student Creativity Program (PKM) proposals were funded, and Unhas won three awards at the 2026 PKM Award.
Learning solar energy in East Fakfak
Patriot Expedition Team VII introduced a mini solar dryer for nutmeg and a solar learning kit to residents, teachers, and public-service staff in Weri–Saharey.
