Batam, February 7, 2024 – SMA Kartini Batam warmly welcomed a team from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), to conduct a socialization session regarding the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) of UGM’s Faculty of Biology. This event aims to introduce the IUP programs, including international exposure programs and registration procedures, to the students of SMA Kartini Batam.
The socialization session was led by Mr. Sukirno, M.Sc., Ph.D., as the Head of the Biology Program Study (Kaprodi) and Ms. Nur Indah Septriani, M.Sc., Ph.D., as the coordinator of the IUP Faculty of Biology. Also present were several alumni of UGM’s Faculty of Biology who have successfully pursued their careers, including Nurlita Putri Bela Nasution, S.Si. (Bio 2019), Rita Rachma Resinta, S.Si. (Bio 2019), and Sylvia, S.Si. (Bio 2018).
The Headmaster of SMA Kartini Batam, Mr. Akmal, S.Pd., and the Vice Principal for Curriculum, Ms. Ani Mislimah, S.S., warmly welcomed the team from the Faculty of Biology, UGM. He expressed his hope that this socialization event could provide new insights and opportunities for students to continue their education to a higher level, especially at UGM’s Faculty of Biology. “We strongly support efforts to provide quality education to the younger generation, and hopefully some of our students can continue their studies at UGM’s Faculty of Biology,” said Mr. Akmal.
This socialization is also considered a concrete step towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 4, which is quality education. By introducing the opportunity to study at UGM’s Faculty of Biology to students of SMA Kartini Batam, it is hoped that it can open up opportunities for them to receive quality education and contribute to sustainable development.