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2024

Biology Students Win First Place in UGM Cendekia Days Essay Competition with Innovation on Sustainable Electric Nanogenerator

AchivementsStudent Activities Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Kotimah, an undergraduate student from the 2022 cohort of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), secured a remarkable achievement by winning first place in the Essay Competition held during Cendekia Days 2024, organized by UGM’s Cendekia Teknika. Khotimah collaborated with Rahayu Murti Ayuningtyas from the 2022 cohort of the Faculty of Engineering in the ”Biochem” team.


The Cendekia Days Essay Competition is an annual event aiming to promote critical thinking and innovation among students. The 2024 competition carried the theme: “Digital Native, Green Activists: Synergy for a Better Planet.” Participants could choose from sub-themes including energy and the environment, food security, technology and digitalization, creative industries, education, and sustainable development. The event seeks to broaden students’ knowledge in science and technology, foster innovative attitudes, and cultivate their roles as agents of change in advancing green technology for a sustainable future.

The competition, including registration and essay submission, took place from September 21 to October 12, 2024. The finalists were announced on October 26, 2024, with the top eight teams advancing to the final presentation stage on November 10, 2024, followed by the awarding ceremony on November 16, 2024. Among 152 submissions, Team Biochem achieved the highest score during the initial essay evaluation. Team Biochem successfully maintained its leading position and was ultimately awarded First Place.

The Biochem team’s essay focused on the energy and environment sub-theme, presenting their innovative concept of a Sustainable Electric Nanogenerator (SENG). SENG is a groundbreaking green energy solution designed to convert wasted mechanical energy into electricity. The innovation addresses critical environmental challenges, particularly those arising from the hydrodesulfurization process in petroleum refining, which poses significant risks of releasing hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into ecosystems. These substances are associated with severe health risks, including cancer, immune system damage, and miscarriages.

The SENG innovation is polymer-based and sulfur-rich, offering three key advantages: economic feasibility, sustainability, and environmentally friendly performance. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential for transformative contributions in renewable energy technologies, aligning with global efforts to address pressing environmental issues.

Author: Kotimah

Biology Student Win Second Place in Biology Scientific Writing Competition with Innovation on Polyethylene Biodegradation Using Bacterial Enzymes

AchivementsStudent Activities Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Yogyakarta – Kotimah, an undergraduate student from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again achieved a remarkable achievement by securing Second Place in the Biology Scientific Writing Competition. The event was themed “Enhancing the Role of Students in Building a Golden Indonesia 2045 through the Synergy of Culture, Innovative Education, and Ethics to Shape a Quality and Integrity-Driven Young Generation.” with sub-themes that aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


The competition, including registration and essay submission, took place from August 12 to September 25, 2024. The finalists were announced on October 10, 2024, with the top 3 essays advancing to the final presentation stage and awards ceremony on October 17, 2024, at Universitas Siliwangi in Tasikmalaya.

Kotimah’s essays address the global issue of plastic waste, particularly non-biodegradable polyethylene, which constitutes 35% of annual plastic production. With approximately half of all plastic products being single-use items, polyethylene waste contributes significantly to environmental degradation. Its natural decomposition can take over 500 years, during which microplastics form, disrupting ecosystems and accumulating in organisms. Current disposal methods, such as incineration and chemical degradation, often release toxic substances and require costly catalysts, further complicating the issue.

To tackle this challenge, Kotimah developed a novel approach utilizing lipase enzymes from microorganisms to biodegrade polyethylene. These lipase enzymes, sourced from the anaerobic bacterium Pelosinus fermentans, demonstrated the capability to initiate polyethylene biodegradation.

This environmentally friendly solution presents numerous benefits, such as the ability to be mass-produced using renewable resources while remaining non-toxic, effective, and sustainable. By utilizing biological methods, Kotimah’s innovation provides a viable alternative for addressing the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

Author: Kotimah

Vision, Mission, Objectives, Targets, Competencies, and Learning Outcomes

Academic Monday, 30 December 2024

The Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences at the Faculty of Biology aligns with the faculty’s vision, which is to become a leading program as a center for education, research development, and community service in the field of biology, particularly tropical biology, based on Pancasila and oriented toward the interests of the nation.

The mission of the Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences at the Faculty of Biology is to:

  1. Conduct a quality Doctoral Program that meets contemporary demands to educate and empower the nation while maintaining national integration.
  2. Enhance the quality of research that supports education, scientific progress, and technological development.
    c) Increase community service based on social responsibility for the benefit of the people by producing graduates who are excellent, broad-minded, moral, resilient, possess leadership qualities, and uphold national identity.
    d) Establish continuous collaborations with educational institutions, research bodies, government agencies, business sectors, and the global community.
    e) Continuously improve transparent and quality management.

The objectives of the Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences at the Faculty of Biology is to produce Doctorate holders in Biology who:

  1. can conduct themselves as individuals of high integrity, open-minded, and responsive to scientific and technological advancements and societal development.
  2. are distinguished and competitive at both national and international levels, with dignity and the moral values of Pancasila.
  3. possess in-depth knowledge of theories, concepts, methods, principles, and biological approaches, as demonstrated through a dissertation.
  4. are capable of communicating their ideas and work to peers and the wider community.
  5. can develop scientific concepts within their field of expertise through research.
  6. are able to apply a multidisciplinary approach in their field of expertise.

The aims of the Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, is to conduct a Doctoral program through a series of learning processes, thereby producing graduates with competencies aligned with Presidential Regulation No. 8 of 2012 concerning the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI).

The competencies of the Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences are structured based on the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI), as outlined in Presidential Regulation No. 8 of 2012 concerning the KKNI. The KKNI represents the quality and identity of the Indonesian nation in relation to its national education and training system. These competencies encompass four dimensions: Knowledge, Research, Insight, and Attitude. The detailed formulation of competencies is provided in Table bellow:

CodeAbility DimensionCompetencyCompetence Description
AKnowledgeAble to enhance community services through research and development

1.      Able to develop oneself and be innovative in seeking scientific truth through more efficient theories, concepts, and models to solve problems within their field of expertise.

2.      Able to advance knowledge and technology in their field or professional practice through research, producing creative, original, and tested work.

BResearchAble to participate in scientific development activities through research

1.      Able to apply and develop knowledge and skills in their area of expertise to find solutions or solve complex, cross-disciplinary problems.

2.      Able to manage, lead, and advance research to address scientific and technological problems in their field using interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches.

3.      Able to create new concepts in their field through research.

CInsightAble to solve problems within similar fields of knowledge

1.      Able to solve scientific and technological issues in their field using interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches.

2.      Able to transform their scientific environment with the concepts they develop.

DAttitudeAble to work independently of their scientific environment (Creative)

1.      Responsive and open to scientific and technological advancements and societal issues.

2.      Able to communicate and share ideas and results with peers and the broader community.

3.       Able to respect the ideas and work of other experts and develop science and technology beneficial to humanity, acknowledged nationally, regionally, and internationally.

PLO CODEREGULAR PATHWAYBY RESEARCH PATHWAY
ATTITUDE
Upon completing this Programme, the graduates demonstrate an attitude of being able to:
AT1contribute to improving the quality of life in society, nation and state, and the progress of civilization based on Pancasila;participate actively in the progress of society, the nation, and the state through innovative and relevant biological research, based on Pancasila.
AT2demonstrate honesty, responsibility, self-confidence, emotional maturity, ethics, and awareness of being a lifelong learner;demonstrate high scientific integrity, responsibility, self-confidence, and emotional maturity throughout every stage of research as well as recognize their role as lifelong learners who continuously develop themselves.
AT3internalize academic values, norms and ethics;internalize academic norms and ethics in depth, including matters of data ownership, copyright, and scientific collaboration.
GENERAL SKILLS
After completing this Programme, the graduates will be able to:
GS1discover or develop new scientific theories/concepts/ideas in biology;formulate, design, or develop original, new scientific theories, concepts, or ideas in the field of biology through deep and critical independent research.
GS2contribute to the development and practice of the field of biology through scientific research based on scientific principles and ethics through interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary approaches in solving problems in the field of biology;identify, integrate, and modify biological knowledge from various disciplines (interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary) to analyse and solve complex scientific problems.
GS3managing and formulating valid and accountable research data by upholding academic integrity and prioritizing anti-plagiarism;organize, interpret, and evaluate valid and accountable research data, and uphold academic integrity and anti-plagiarism in all publications and reports.
GS4communicate research results through reputable media and scientific publications to the academic community and/or directly to the wider community; andconstruct and present research findings effectively through publications in reputable scientific media (international journals, proceedings) and/or direct presentation to the academic community and the wider public.
GS5demonstrate academic leadership and increase independent learning capacity.Plan, lead, and esvaluate research progress, as well as demonstrate capabillity to do self-directed learning and continuously develop their capacity
KNOWLEDGE
After completing this Programme, the graduates will be able to:
KN1explain the scientific philosophy of biology which is related in depth to structure, function, diversity, reproduction, evolution and engineering of biological systems;explain and critique the philosophy and scientific paradigms of biology in depth, especially regarding the structure, function, diversity, reproduction, evolution, and engineering of biological systems, in order to formulate strong scientific arguments.
KN2assess substantial and leading theory in the field of biology/biological resources in order to support education for sustainable development; andassess substantial and cutting-edge theories in the field of biology to construct sustainable solutions that can be implemented.
KN3synthesize and generate new concepts in the fields of biology and applied biology.synthesize and generate new concepts in the fields of biology and applied biology that are relevant to scientific advancements and industry needs.
SPECIFIC SKILLS
After completing this Programme, the graduates will be able to:
SS1deepen and expand knowledge in the field of biology to produce models or methods or develop theories that are original, tested and innovative through research with an interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary approach;do synthesizing, organizing, and building knowledge in the field of biology to produce original, tested, and innovative models, methods, or theories through research with an interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary approach
SS2propose new solutions or recommend proposed solutions to solve biological resource problems in a sustainable manner through an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approach to fund deduction or induction; andanalyse and evaluate various solutions to solve biological resource problems sustainably through a deductive or inductive approach, then formulating the innovative and most effective solution.
SS3apply the philosophy of biological systems in developing biological concepts in the areas of food, health, bioenergy, biomaterial and/or the environmentdevelop and apply the philosophy of biological systems in organizing biological concepts in the fields of food, health, bioenergy, biomaterials, and/or the environment in an innovative and targeted manner.

Admission: What Documents to be prepared?

Academic Monday, 30 December 2024

When applying for admission to the Program Doctor in Biological Sciences, prospective students are required to submit a range of essential documents to ensure their eligibility. These documents are crucial for the evaluation of the applicant’s academic background, language proficiency, and research potential. Below is a list of the required documents that must be carefully prepared and submitted as part of the application process.

  • Previous education level diploma
  • Academic transcripts of previous education levels (all pages, including GPA)
  • Certificate/proof of accreditation of previous education level study program (current accreditation)
  • Certificate of Basic Academic Potential Test (TPDA PLTI), Postgraduate Academic Potential Test (PAPs) UGM or Academic Potential Test (TPA) BAPPENAS
  • Certificate of English proficiency test results (Academic English Proficiency Test (AcEPT) from UGM, Test of English Proficiency (TOEP) from Pusat Layanan Tes Indonesia (PLTI), International English Testing System (IELTS) from institutions recognized by the British Council/IALF/IDP, Internet-Based (iBT) TOEFL from institutions recognized by IIEF, or Institutional Testing Program (ITP) TOEFL from institutions recognized by IIEF)
  • Letter of study permit or study assignment from the agency for those who are already working
  • Certificate of health, free from drugs, and certificate of freedom from color blindness
  • Valid MoU or Letter of Determination as a scholarship recipient
  • Projection of the candidate’s desire to follow the postgraduate program containing reasons, hopes, research topic plans, plans after completing college, and prospective promoters who have been contacted
  • Draft of Dissertation Research Proposal/essay writing/other special requirements required by the study program
  • Statement of Document Authenticity

For further information you can visit https://um.ugm.ac.id (Indonesian) or https://admission.ugm.ac.id (International students)

Admission Requirement for Program Doctor in Biological Sciences

Academic Monday, 30 December 2024

General Requirements for Dotoral Candidate Admission

Academic Requirements for Prospective Students for Program Doctor in Biological Sciences UGM as follow:

  1. Graduates of a Master’s program in Biology or related fields, with the following conditions:
    • GPA ≥ 3.00 for a program from an accredited A institution.
    • GPA ≥ 3.25 for a program from an accredited B institution.
    • Applicants with foreign degrees must submit an equivalency decision from the Ministry of Education and Culture (KEMDIKBUD) as a substitute for the accreditation certificate.
  2. Certificate of valid Academic Potential test results (maximum 2 years from the issuance date). The committee only accepts results from the following potential tests: PAPs UGM (≥500) or TPDA PLTI (≥500) or BAPPENAS Academic Potential Test (≥500).
  3. Valid English language proficiency test result certificate* (maximum 2 years from the date of issuance of the certificate). The committee only accepts English language proficiency test results: AcEPT UGM (≥209) or TOEP PLTI (≥40) or International English Testing System (IELTS) (≥5.0) or Internet-Based (iBT) TOEFL (≥45)

*If these requirements are not met, the person concerned, if accepted, must:

  • Improve English language skills through a special test at UGM within a maximum of 3 months starting from being registered as a doctoral student.
  • If the time in point (1) is not met, students are required to attend the Academic English Course organized by the University or other recognized institutions.

Special Requirements for By-Research Students admission

According to the Rector’s Decree for Doctoral by Research no. 18 year 2019, there are addition of requirements for admission of By Research Program as follows:

  • Proof of Publication of 2 manuscripts in international journals
  • Dissertation research proposal*/essay writing/other special requirements required by the study program.

Thus, the requirements for prospective new students of the Program Doctor in Biological Sciences would be:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.25 for the Masters Program
  • Minimum accreditation of the original Masters Study Program with a B
  • TPA with a minimum score of 500
  • English Proficiency Test of the AcEPT UGM test type (≥209), TOEP PLTI (≥40), IELTS (≥5.0), TOEFL IBT (≥45), TOEFL ITP (≥450)
  • Recommendations from 2 people (institutional leaders or lecturers)
  • have a study permit or study assignment letter if already working
  • have a pre-proposal document of research interest
  • submit a memorandum of understanding document or cooperation agreement with UGM or a letter of determination as a scholarship recipient for the cooperation pathway
  • submit documents of publications produced

 

For further information you can visit https://um.ugm.ac.id (Indonesian) or https://admission.ugm.ac.id (International students)

Faculty of Biology UGM Team Explores Collaboration with Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, University of Copenhagen

Cooperation Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Copenhagen, 13 December 2024 – The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has again taken strategic steps in strengthening academic and research networks in the international arena. This time, through a visit to the University of Copenhagen (KU), one of the best universities in Denmark and Europe. KU is ranked 100th in the QS World University Ranking and 40th in the fields of life sciences and medicine.
In an effort to initiate work, the The Faculty of Biology UGM team consisting of Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. (Dean), Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. (Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs), and Dr.rer.nat. Abdul Rahman Siregar, M.Biotech., visited the Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen on Friday (13/12).

 

On this occasion, the team met with Prof. Thomas Sicheritz-Ponten who is the director of the Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics (CEH). This study center studies the relationship between the host genome and the microbes that live with it. Microbes are no longer considered passive components, but play an active role in influencing the properties of the host organism. This comprehensive approach is referred to as the hologenomic approach, where the study of the genomes of host organisms and microbes is combined to understand their interactions, the role of these relationships in ecology and evolution, their influence on the development of life on earth, and also how to exploit these relationships for the benefit of humans. CEH uses advanced technology and computational methods to answer these questions through theoretical and experimental research.

 

Apart from that, the team also discussed with Assoc. Prof. Bent Petersen, who is part of the Computation Biodiscovery research group. Bent introduced one of their research projects, namely “Omics of the Rainforests”. In this research, Bent and his team integrated “omics” data with machine learning algorithms to explore the medical potential and biotechnological applications of biodiversity in the Amazon and Malaysian rainforests. It was on this occasion that the team discussed and explored opportunities to start collaborative research initiatives in Indonesia, through the Faculty of Biology UGM network and also the Indonesian Biology Consortium (KOBI). Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, Prof. Budi invited Thomas and Bent to attend the International Conference for Biological Sciences (ICBS) which will be held in October next year. This invitation also provided an opportunity for Thomas and Bent to provide a workshop related to the computational natural drug discovery project.

 

The Faculty of Biology team also had the opportunity to discuss with Maria Bollerup from Nixie Expedition regarding research collaborations and joint expeditions with the University of Copenhagen. Maria and Nixie Expedition have previously been involved in many collaborative research projects in Indonesia, one of which is the Buteng Expedition together with ROLEX. It is hoped that this will be an opportunity for the Biology Faculty to expand its research collaboration with world partners.

 

This visit is an important milestone in the Faculty of Biology’s efforts to continue to improve the quality of education and research through collaboration with international partners, especially the University of Copenhagen. This collaboration also reflects the UGM Faculty of Biology’s commitment to supporting sustainable development goals, especially inclusive quality education (SDGs 4) as well as increasing recognition of global partnerships (SDGs 17).

Expanding Research and Collaboration Networks in the Field of Biotechnology, the UGM Faculty of Biology Team Visits the Technical University of Denmark in Copenhagen

Cooperation Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Copenhagen, 13 December 2024 – The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has again taken strategic steps in strengthening academic and research networks in the international level. This time, through a visit to the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), one of the best technical universities in Denmark and Europe. DTU is ranked 109th in the QS World University Ranking and 5th in the field of Biotechnology based on the Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking).


DTU Biosustain, a flagship research center under the Novo Nordisk Foundation, was one of the focuses of this visit. This department plays a major role in creating sustainable solutions through the development of microbial cell factories. Since its founding in 2011, this department has given birth to more than 30 start-up companies in the field of biotechnology. This visit was made possible through a connection from one of the Faculty of Biology UGM teaching staff, Matin Nuhamunada, who has just completed his doctoral studies at DTU Biosustain.

In an effort to initiate further collaboration, the Faculty of Biology UGM team consisting of Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. (Dean), Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. (Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs), and Dr.rer.nat. Abdul Rahman Siregar, M.Biotech., visited DTU Biosustain on Friday (13/12).

The visit began with a discussion with two group leaders from DTU Biosustain, namely Dr. Pablo Cruz Morales and Dr. Sheila Ingemann Jensen. Dr. Pablo leads research in the field of Yeast Natural Products, with a focus on the exploration and modification of chemicals produced by fungi to develop new molecules such as medicines, sustainable fuels and polymers, in an effort to create a new era of environmentally friendly biochemical industries. Meanwhile, Dr. Sheila leads the Sustainable Microbial Applications group, which focuses on developing molecular tools for bacterial engineering to create efficient microbial cell factories for the production of chemicals from renewable resources such as lignocellulosic waste and CO2 derivatives. This discussion discusses the potential for research collaboration, especially to accelerate bioprospecting of biological resources in Indonesia in a sustainable manner. This discussion also opened up opportunities for lecturers and students at the Faculty of Biology UGM to carry out research visits at DTU Biosustain.

Apart from that, the Faculty of Biology UGM team also met with Dr. Kai Blin, co-principal investigator from the Natural Products Genome Mining research group led by Prof. Tilmann Weber. On this occasion, the team gained insight into the importance of information technology (IT) infrastructure to support the development of bioinformatics research. For example, the antiSMASH analysis service, an antibiotic search software developed by this group, is supported by computing facilities in the form of 8 servers at DTU with a capacity of 784 CPUs and 3 TB RAM. AntiSMASH itself has been used more than 1 million times by various researchers from all over the world and has more than 6,500 scientific citations.

This visit is an important milestone in the Faculty of Biology’s efforts to continue to improve the quality of education and research through collaboration with international partners, especially the Technical University of Denmark. This collaboration also reflects the UGM Faculty of Biology’s commitment to supporting sustainable development goals, especially inclusive quality education (SDGs 4) as well as increasing recognition of global partnerships (SDGs 17).

Farewell of Student Exchange Students for Odd Semester of Academic Year 2024/2025 Faculty of Biology UGM

News ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Yogyakarta, December 13, 2024 – Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a farewell event for Student Exchange Program students on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Bong O Bong Grill, Gejayan. The event was attended by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., Head of Undergraduate Study Program Sukirno, M.Sc., Ph.D., Head of International Undergraduate Program, Nur Indah Septriani, M.Sc., Ph.D., Manager of Office of International Affairs, Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, M.S., Ph.D., several representatives of lecturers, namely Mrs. Rina Sri Kasiamdari, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., Dr. Miftahul Ilmi, M.Sc., and Mukhlish Jamal Musa Holle M.Env.Sc, D.Phil., and some academic staff.


The event was opened by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., who in his speech expressed his high appreciation to the students who had participated in this exchange program. He emphasized the importance of international experience as a strategic step for academic and personal development, as well as broadening students’ global horizons.

The Head of the Undergraduate Study Program Sukirno, M.Sc., Ph.D., on this occasion hoped that this student exchange program could continue to be implemented in the future, providing greater benefits for students and strengthening academic relations between universities in various countries.

The event took place in a warm and lively atmosphere, where one of the representatives of the exchange students, Nur Asma’ binti Mohd Asri, expressed her gratitude in Javanese for the opportunity given through this program.

This year, the Faculty of Biology UGM accepted 11 exchange students from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, and Toyo University. This program is a real proof of the efforts of the Faculty of Biology UGM in strengthening international networks and opening wider learning opportunities for students. The Faculty of Biology UGM hopes that cooperation with international universities will continue and grow, providing benefits for all parties involved. [Aulia]

Year-End Evaluation and Member Deliberation of Formasigen 2024

Student Activities Monday, 16 December 2024

On Friday, December 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM WIB, the Year-End Evaluation and Member Deliberation of Formasigen were held at the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, UGM. The activity was attended by Mrs. Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Formasigen supervisor, the 2024 Formasigen team, and prospective members of the 2025 Formasigen team. This event served as a platform to review the Formasigen Bylaws and Articles of Association (AD/ART), evaluate the performance over the past year, and conduct a member deliberation to elect the 2025 Formasigen Chair. The objectives included updating the AD/ART based on recent agreements, monitoring the work programs carried out by the GenomCity Cabinet, identifying challenges encountered throughout the management period, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for program improvement, enhancing the quality of future work programs, and determining the next Formasigen Chair.


The event began with an opening by the MC, Enjang Sekaryati Prasetyaningrum, who served as the Head of the Public Relations and Networking Division of the 2024 GenomCity Cabinet. This was followed by a review of the AD/ART led by the first presidium, Muhammad Sena Budiman, and the second presidium, Ihsanti Tsania Fajriati. During this session, articles in the AD/ART were reviewed and updated to align with current conditions and ensure relevance for future management periods. After this session, there was a break for prayer, lunch, and rest.

The activity continued with the Year-End Evaluation and Member Deliberation. Before starting this session, remarks were delivered by Mrs. Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., who expressed gratitude to the 2024 Formasigen management team for fulfilling their responsibilities well. She also emphasized that the evaluations presented during this session should serve as valuable lessons for the next management team. Furthermore, she extended her encouragement and congratulations to the candidates for the 2025 Formasigen Chair and management team. Following the remarks, presentations were conducted by the heads of each division to report on the work programs implemented throughout the year, along with evaluations and suggestions for improvement. The presentation began with the Chair, followed by the Secretary and Treasurer, and continued with the heads of the PSDM (Human Resources Development), Scientific, Household, Public Relations and Networking, and Media and Information Divisions.

The event then proceeded with the 2024 Member Deliberation. This session included the introduction and presentation of visions and missions by the candidates for the 2025 Formasigen Chair, Denianto Agung Wicaksono, Muhammad Meshal Ramdhayesa, and Muhammad Rafi Fairuza. A question-and-answer session was held with the 2024 Formasigen team and the prospective 2025 team. Subsequently, a deliberation was conducted to elect the chair. The announcement of the elected 2025 Formasigen Chair, Denianto Agung Wicaksono, followed, along with the handover of responsibilities from the 2024 Chair to the 2025 Chair. The event concluded with a documentation session and a closing. [Author: Formasigen]

Faculty of Biology Expands Academic Collaboration and International Exposure with Leipzig University, Germany

Cooperation Friday, 13 December 2024

Leipzig, 10 December 2024 – The UGM Faculty of Biology team consisting of Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, and Dr.rer.nat. Abdul Rahman Siregar, M. Biotech. carried out a visit to Leipzig University, Germany last Tuesday (10/12). The visit was an effort to strengthen the recognition and collaboration of the Faculty of Biology UGM with various of the world’s best universities.


Leipzig University is one of the oldest universities in the world and the second oldest in Germany. Founded in 1409, this university has successfully produced tens of thousands of alumni spread throughout the world. The Faculty of Biology UGM has collaborated, especially in research, with the Institute for Animal Hygiene and Public Veterinary, Leipzig University. Collaboration with Prof. Uwe Truyen and Dr. Ahmed Abd El Wahed’s research activities and visiting professor at the Faculty of Biology have been implemented since 2023. This collaboration emphasizes the One Health approach which involves the integration of human, animal and environmental health to answer global challenges such as zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

The visit was welcomed by Prof. Uwe Truyen and Dr. Ahmed Abd El Wahed and colleagues from Leipzig University. The results of the discussion focused on double degree, international exposure and post-doctoral opportunities. Leipzig opens up double degree opportunities with various faculties for doctoral level, as well as joint research and publications. Another collaboration is international exposure through the International Workshop on One Health Leipzig University in August 2025 and at Badr University, Egypt in November 2025 which is open to undergraduate to doctoral students.

The visit was a step by the Faculty of Biology to improve the quality of education by collaborating with partners at the international level, especially Leipzig University, Germany. This collaboration is also a commitment of the Faculty of Biology UGM to support sustainable development and in accordance with sustainable development targets (SDGs), namely inclusive quality education (SDGs 4) and increased recognition of global partnerships (SDGs 17).