Collaborative research conducted by faculty members at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) involves joint research efforts among lecturers from various fields or disciplines within UMM, and may also include partnerships with other institutions, both domestically and internationally. The purpose of this collaborative research is to leverage diverse expertise and perspectives in addressing complex research problems, broadening the scope of the research, and enhancing the quality and impact of the research outcomes.

Key aspects of collaborative research at UMM include:

• Interdisciplinary Cooperation: Collaborative research often involves cooperation between lecturers from different disciplines, allowing for the integration of diverse knowledge and methods to tackle broad and complex research topics.
• Synergy and Innovation: By combining expertise from various fields, collaborative research can lead to new innovations and more effective solutions to existing problems, as well as enrich scientific insights.
• Improvement in Research Quality: Collaboration can improve the quality of research by utilizing a variety of resources, skills, and methodologies. It also extends the reach and relevance of the research findings.
• Development of Academic Networks: Collaborative research helps to build and strengthen academic networks both locally and internationally, opening opportunities for further research projects and knowledge exchange.
• Support and Resources: UMM provides support in the form of research facilities, funding, and opportunities to collaborate with academics from other institutions, to facilitate the implementation of collaborative research.
• Publication and Recognition: The results of collaborative research are typically published in scientific journals, presented at conferences, or shared in other academic forums, which enhances UMM’s reputation and its contributions to the global scientific community.

Collaborative research at UMM aims to strengthen the quality and impact of research, while promoting the development of more comprehensive scientific knowledge through synergy and cooperation among faculty members and participating institutions.