The First IbuCare@UMK Program

5 February 2026 - The Edited Book Workshop “Wellbeing and Health of Late-Life Marriage” was successfully conducted on 5 February 2026 as the first program under IbuCare@UMK since its official establishment on 1 February 2026. This pilot initiative marks an initial step in strengthening the wellbeing agenda for mothers, families, and the community through knowledge-based approaches, research, and knowledge transfer.

The workshop focused on refining a book manuscript that discusses late-life marriage from the perspectives of physical, emotional, mental, and social health, in line with contemporary societal realities. The book is targeted for publication in 2026 as a reference for both academic and community audiences, and as an income-generation platform through book and e-book publishing as well as training modules under IbuCare@UMK.