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SDG6
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
6.5  Water in the community
6.5.4  Sustainable water extraction on campus

Where water is extracted (for example from aquifers, lakes or rivers) utilise sustainable water extraction technologies on associated university grounds on and off campus.
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From January 15th to 19th, 2023, Assistant Professor Dr. Wong Kuo Hong from Kanazawa University, Japan, visited UNIMAS for a collaborative research and Teaching & Learning (T&L) initiative with the Aquatic Resource Science and Management Programme at the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology (FRST). The research focused on trace metals, organic carbon (specifically Blue Carbon), and the impact of metal stress on plankton in coastal estuarine areas.
The collaboration included a mini-expedition to the Sungai Samunsam mangrove-Telok Serabang coastal area, led by Dr. Farah Akmal Idrus. The expedition team consisted of Dr. Wong, two exchange students from Kanazawa University, three final-year students from UNIMAS, and several lecturers from the Aquatic Science department. The team collected data on coastal water quality and its ecological effects, particularly regarding trace metals.
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On 20 December 2023, FENG with Nature 2023 continued its journey at Libiki Bamboo Resort in Bau, offering a refreshing escape into nature. The trip, which included stops at Abba Paradise, Koloyan River Cottage, and Adis Buan, brought participants to a picturesque setting of bamboo bridges, huts, and lush greenery. Nearly 200 participants, including students from the KNS4193 Water Resources Engineering and KNS3611 Hydrology Lab courses, as well as members of the FENG Club and UNIMAS Water Center (UWC), took part in the event. Students conducted fieldwork experiments on streamflow measurement and river water quantity determination for their Y2 Hydrology Laboratory.