Batam, 7 February 2024 – SMA Kartini Batam warmly welcomed the arrival of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) team to hold outreach regarding the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) of the Faculty of Biology UGM. This event aims to introduce IUP programs, including the international exposure program and registration procedures to students of SMA Kartini Batam.
This socialization was guided by Mr. Sukirno, M.Sc., Ph.D., as Head of the Undergraduate Study Program, and Mrs. Nur Indah Septriani, M.Sc., Ph.D., as the IUP Coordinator of the Faculty of Biology. In this event, several alumni of the Faculty of Biology UGM who had successfully pursued their careers were also present, including Nurlita Putri Bela Nasution, S.Si. (Bio 2019), Rita Rachma Resinta, S.Si. (Bio 2019), and Sylvia, S.Si. (Bio 2018).
Principal of SMA Kartini Batam, Mr. Akmal, S.Pd., and Vice Head of Curriculum Mrs. Ani Muslimah, S.S. warmly welcomed the arrival of 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 the Faculty of Biology UGM. “We really support efforts to provide quality education to the younger generation, and we hope that some of our students can continue their studies at the Faculty of Biology UGM,” said Mr. Akmal.
This socialization is one of the concrete steps in realizing the 4th Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely quality education. By introducing study opportunities at the Faculty of Biology UGM to students at SMA Kartini Batam, it is hoped that this will open up opportunities for them to get quality education and contribute to sustainable development.