Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia — The Z-DNA team has achieved an outstanding accomplishment at the International Essay and Research Festival (INTERVAL), an international competition organized by Idea Hub in collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
The team successfully secured three major awards: Grand Champion, Best Paper, and Second Place in the Essay Competition. This remarkable achievement highlights the team’s academic excellence, creativity, research capacity, and ability to communicate scientific ideas at the international level.
The Z-DNA team has five students, with Cut Dhinie Decita as team leader. The other members are Siti Sayanali, Naja Luthfia Nuha, Nadinda Jasmine Yovanca, and Cut Azkia Salsabila.
Throughout the competition, the team demonstrated strong collaboration and commitment in developing and presenting their research-based essay. Their Best Paper award reflects the quality and relevance of their research, while their Second Place in the Essay Competition recognizes their ability to present their ideas clearly, innovatively, and compellingly.
The team’s success in receiving the Grand Champion award further demonstrates their overall excellence across the competition. Competing at an international level alongside participants from different backgrounds, the Z-DNA team successfully showcased the potential and academic capabilities of Indonesian students on the global stage.
This achievement is expected to inspire other students to actively participate in international academic competitions and develop their research, writing, presentation, and collaborative skills. It also represents a valuable contribution to strengthening academic achievements and international engagement within the university community.
Congratulations to the Z-DNA Team on this remarkable achievement. Their success at INTERVAL serves as a testament to the power of teamwork, dedication, research, and innovation in achieving excellence at the international level.