UNM Digital Business Student Wins Silver Medal at World Robotics Championship in Malaysia

Nabil Nusfauzan, an eighth-semester student in the Digital Business program at Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM), has achieved international recognition by winning a silver medal at the World Robotic Center International Robotics Championship (WRC) 2026. The competition took place at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Selangor, Malaysia, from August 10-13, 2026.

Nusfauzan competed in the Close Category: University/Public, specifically in the RC Robot Sumo class, representing UNM. His participation and success are notable given his background in Digital Business, demonstrating a strong interest and capability in technology and robotics that allowed him to compete effectively against students from various higher education institutions.

The silver medal is attributed to Nusfauzan's rigorous training, perseverance, mental preparedness, and courage to compete on an international stage. This accomplishment underscores the opportunity for university students to explore and excel in fields outside their primary academic discipline. Lia Mazia, Head of UNM's Digital Business program, expressed pride in Nusfauzan's achievement, emphasizing that it showcases the program's ability to foster creativity, innovation, and technological competence among its students.

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We are very proud of Nabil Nusfauzan's achievement in winning the Silver Medal at the international robotics competition. This achievement shows that Digital Business students not only learn about digital business and economics but also have the opportunity to develop their technological skills, creativity, innovation, and the courage to compete globally.

"We are very proud of Nabil Nusfauzan's achievement in winning the Silver Medal at the international robotics competition," Mazia stated. "This achievement shows that Digital Business students not only learn about digital business and economics but also have the opportunity to develop their technological skills, creativity, innovation, and the courage to compete globally."

Mazia hopes Nusfauzan's success will inspire other students to step outside their comfort zones and pursue diverse competitions. UNM, as a Digital Business Campus, actively encourages students to develop skills relevant to technological advancements and industry needs through academic learning, various activities, competitions, and international experiences. Nusfauzan's performance at the WRC 2026 is presented as proof that venturing beyond the familiar can lead to global achievements.

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We hope Nabil's achievement becomes an inspiration for other students not to limit themselves to the subjects they learn in class. Keep learning, trying, innovating, and seize various opportunities to bring the work and achievements of Universitas Nusa Mandiri to the national and international levels.