| |19 MAY 2024HIGHERReviewUNALM envisions becoming a leading institution that is internationally recognized for its academic quality due to the impact of its research & contribution to the sustainable development of society IN PERU - 2024HIGHER EDUCATIONReview TOP 10 PROMISING UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES diverse innovations, including an intelligent irrigation system, a plasmid library construction method, a semi-continuous debittering system for grains, an ergonomic manual firewood cutting device, a two-phase anaerobic digestion system for wastewater treatment and a portable cocoa fermenter. These inventions underscore UNALM's dedication to research and its mission to generate practical solutions for agricultural development.Committed to Academic ExcellenceUNALM aspires to be a leading institution that is internationally recognized for its academic quality, the impact of its research and its contribution to the sustainable development of society. UNALM hosts four distinguished research institutes: the Institute of Food Safety, the Research Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Institute of Sustainable Small Production and the Institute of Biotechnology. These institutes are dedicated to fostering knowledge, promoting technological innovation, and advancing the agricultural sector. Additionally, they strive to bring out highly qualified professionals in agricultural sciences.UNALM's mission is to cultivate an academic community dedicated to delivering top-tier professional training across sectors, including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food and economics. Emphasizing academic excellence, innovative research and social outreach, it operates within a framework grounded in ethical principles and environmental stewardship. Through the holistic education of graduates, UNALM aims to cultivate specialized professionals and foster young people gifted in research. In 2016, UNALM's Vice-Rector for Research introduced the `Regulations for the Formation and Validation of Research Circles' via Resolution No. 411-2016 CU-UNALM. This framework empowers students from diverse faculties to actively participate in research, thus fostering interest in science and technology. Presently, UNALM boasts 96 research circles. Furthermore, collaboration in research groups is encouraged, and the need for multidisciplinary approaches to address national challenges is emphasized. These groups, comprising a minimum of two experienced faculty members engaged in research projects, contribute to a spectrum of scientific outputs, including books and articles. Currently, UNALM has 91 registered research groups.With a vision to attain international recognition for the impactful nature of its research and with its contribution to sustainable development across domains that encompass education and social spheres, UNALM serves as a cornerstone for the advancement and empowerment of agriculture in Peru. With its comprehensive approach, unwavering commitment to academic excellence and research and adaptability to present and future challenges, UNALM stands as a preeminent institution in the agricultural domain on the national and international fronts.
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