Udayana University Weimana Team to Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific & the Middle East 2023 in Mandalika

Jimbaran - Rector of Udayana University Prof. I Nyoman Gde Antara accompanied by the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and the Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation and Information at Udayana University (Unud) received an audience with the Deputy Country Chair of PT. Shell Indonesia, Susi Hutapea and the Team along with the Weimana Unud Advisors and UKM at the Rectorate Building, Jimbaran Campus, Thursday (25/5/2023). This hearing is related to the participation of the Weimana Udayana Team in the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific & the Middle East 2023 at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, 4 - 9 July 2023.

Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) is a global innovation event that challenges young people to design, develop and test energy efficient vehicles. This year Indonesia was again chosen to host SEM Asia and this is an opportunity to continue to inspire the spirit of innovation and competition for Indonesia's young generation.

For the first time, Udayana University, represented by the Weimana Udayana Team, has successfully passed the qualifying round to be able to participate in the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific & the Middle East 2023. The Weimana Udayana team is expected to be able to compete with younger generations from Asia and the Middle East so can continue to foster the spirit of innovation. The winner of the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific & the Middle East 2023 will be able to take part in the qualification for the SEM global level competition which will be held at the end of 2023.

Deputy Country Chair of PT. Shell Indonesia, Susi Hutapea said that in this event Indonesia will be the host for Asia Pacific and the Middle East where the Weimana Udayana Team will compete with teams from 14 other countries. This is a pride event from Shell, where this big investment is for the innovation of the younger generation. The Shell Eco-marathon is a forum for meetings between universities and between industries in Indonesia. The Shell Eco-marathon will be in Indonesia until 2025 and everything will be in Mandalika because an international class circuit is needed.

While the Rector of Unud, Prof. I Nyoman Gde Antara appreciates PT Shell for participating in this Asia-Pacific event. His party tries to encourage students to innovate, one of which is in the automotive sector.

The audience also discussed the technical implementation of the Shell Eco-marathon at the Mandalika Circuit by the Trustees and UKM Weimana Unud with Shell.