08 December 2025
Jayapura, December 8, 2025 – President Director of PT Freeport Indonesia Tony Wenas officially handed over the Science and Partnership Center Building of Cenderawasih University (UNCEN) to UNCEN Rector Dr. Oscar O. Wambrauw SE., M.Sc.Agr., in Jayapura, Papua Province.
"Papua's progress must begin with strengthening educational and research facilities. We dedicate this building to support Papua's young generation in learning and developing knowledge based on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM so that they have global competence, strong character, and are able to compete at the international level," said PTFI President Director Tony Wenas.
Tony explained that this tangible commitment is also evident in the collaboration between PTFI and UNCEN in preparing Papuan talent. Currently, there are 332 UNCEN alumni working at PTFI, and the number continues to grow. "There are 255 UNCEN scholarship recipients from Freeport, and currently 51 students are still active, and of course, in the future we can increase both the quantity and quality," said Tony.
Meanwhile, UNCEN Rector Dr. Oscar O. Wambrauw SE., M.Sc.Agr. said that the UNCEN Science and Partnership Center Building facility will become the main driver for strengthening STEM, a center for collaboration between universities and industry, and expand inclusive education access for Papua's young people.
"Hopefully, with the existence of this PT Freeport Indonesia Science and Partnership building, the spirit of togetherness between PTFI and UNCEN will grow stronger, and this building will become a means to create the best works for the nation and country, especially in Papua, to achieve a Healthy Papua, Smart Papua, and Productive Papua," said the UNCEN Rector.
The UNCEN Science and Partnership Center Building is designed as a modern, environmentally friendly lecture facility. Built on 4,800 m² of land with a building area of 2,800 m², this three-story building uses solar panels that not only save energy but also serve as a direct learning tool for students studying Renewable Energy electrical systems.
There are 18 lecture rooms with a capacity of 40 people each, equipped with air conditioning, projectors, and laptops capable of facilitating online lectures. Each room is named after chemical elements of PTFI's mineral products: Cuprum (copper), Argentum (silver), and Aurum (gold).
As a center for academic activities, this building is also equipped with an auditorium room with a capacity of 170 seats and a 6 x 3-meter videotron. The interior of the auditorium features copper material as a visualization of PTFI's products, combined with Papua's natural motifs and Cenderawasih and Kamoro carvings that give a distinctive and harmonious touch.
In the same room, there is a wall statue of Papuan Land depicting how natural resources are managed in an integrated manner for the welfare of the community. All facilities in the auditorium are supported by a two-way online interaction system, complete with internet network throughout all floors.
Connecting the floor areas, in the stairway void area illuminated by natural light from the building's glass, a mural artwork themed 'Copper for Life' is displayed, depicting the positive contribution of PTFI's operations to the community and all stakeholders.
The building's facilities also include a garden and plaza as well as a 1,300 m² parking area, disability-friendly toilets, and a fire suppression system for security. Specifically on the third floor, part of the roof frame is left exposed as a real construction example for Civil Engineering students, making it an applicative and inspirational learning space.
PTFI hopes this facility can strengthen UNCEN's position as a leading university in Eastern Indonesia.
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President Director of PT Freeport Indonesia, Tony Wenas (third right), symbolically hands over the Science and Partnership Center Building facility of Cenderawasih University (UNCEN) to UNCEN Rector Dr. Oscar O. Wambrauw SE., M.Sc.Agr. (third left), in Jayapura, Papua Province, December 8, 2025. |
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Cenderawasih University Rector Dr. Oscar O. Wambrauw SE., M.Sc.Agr., (second left) accompanied by UNCEN Senate Chairman Prof. Dr. Balthasar Kambuaya, MBA (left), together with PT Freeport Indonesia President Director Tony Wenas, tour the lecture rooms in the UNCEN Science and Partnership Building. |
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On the third floor of the Cenderawasih University (UNCEN) Science and Partnership Center Building, part of the roof |
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The UNCEN Science and Partnership Center Building in Abepura, Jayapura, built by PTFI on 4,800 m² of land with a building area of 2,800 m², equipped with a garden and plaza as well as a 1,300 m² parking area. |
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The UNCEN Science and Partnership Center Building is designed as a modern, environmentally friendly lecture facility, using solar panels that not only save energy but also serve as a direct learning tool for students studying electrical systems. |
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Copper material wall decorations as a visualization of PTFI's products with Papua's natural motifs and Cenderawasih and Kamoro carvings that give a distinctive and harmonious touch. |
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About PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI)
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is a mineral mining company affiliated with Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID). PTFI mines and processes ore to produce copper minerals containing gold and silver.
PTFI markets concentrate worldwide, particularly to domestic copper smelters, PT Smelting. PTFI's mining operations are located in the Grasberg mineral district, Papua - Indonesia. PTFI currently operates the world's largest underground mine using the block caving method. In carrying out its operational activities, PTFI prioritizes responsible business practices.
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