On May 13 to 16, 2024, the National Mathematics and Natural Sciences Olympiad (ON-MIPA) brought together participants from across the country at Universitas Hasanuddin in Makassar. This prestigious event served as a platform for students to showcase their abilities in mathematics and natural sciences. At this event, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) achieved remarkable success, securing the title of overall third-place, with a total of 12 medals and 3 honorable mentions across the four competing fields. Notably, the Biology field contributed significantly to UGM’s success, earning 4 prestigious awards, including 1 silver medal, 1 bronze medal, and 2 honorable mentions. Of the four awards, two were won by the Faculty of Biology UGM students, namely Tsaqifa Zuhayra Emery Bagus (2023), who won a silver medal, and Syafira Nurul Aisya (2021), received an honorable mention.
This accomplishment proves that the dedication and hard work of the Faculty of Biology UGM students have not been in vain. Their fighting spirit has brought honor to their alma mater at the national level, inspiring other students to continue achieving in the future. It is hoped that this success will serve as a stepping stone to even greater achievements in the years to come.