Yogyakarta, 28 May 2025 — The Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has received an on-site accreditation assessment by the Independent Accreditation Institute for Natural Sciences and Formal Sciences (LAMSAMA) for the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Biology on 26–27 May 2025. This assessment is part of a strategic initiative to obtain formal recognition of academic quality achievements and to reinforce the status of these study programs as leading institutions of higher education in the biological sciences.
The assessment commenced on Monday, 26 May 2025, at the Biologi Tropika Auditorium, Faculty of Biology, UGM, with an official opening delivered by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc. In his opening remarks, Prof. Bambang extended a formal welcome to the LAMSAMA assessment team and articulated the expectation that this process would serve as a meaningful opportunity for reflection and internal evaluation.
“We hope this assessment will provide constructive feedback to enhance the quality of both programs,” stated Prof. Bambang.
The LAMSAMA assessment panel consisted of distinguished academics and experts in the field of biology representing various universities across Indonesia. The Master’s Program in Biology was assessed by Prof. Dr. Yosephine Sri Wulan Manuhara, M.Si., and Prof. Amin Setyo Leksono, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., while the Doctoral Program in Biology was evaluated by Dr. Sony Heru Sumarsono and Prof. Dr. Sri Puji Astuti Wahyuningsih, M.Si.
During the two-day evaluation, the assessors conducted a comprehensive review of multiple academic and supporting components, including curriculum structure, pedagogical processes, human resources, facilities and infrastructure, research outputs and scholarly publications, as well as tracer studies. The assessment also incorporated interviews with program leadership, faculty members, students, alumni, and stakeholders employing graduates, in order to gain an extensive understanding of the quality and relevance of the programs offered.
The Faculty of Biology at UGM aspires that the outcomes of this assessment will provide strategic and constructive guidance to strengthen academic governance and advance sustainable quality improvement. Accreditation by LAMSAMA not only serves as formal external validation of the accomplishments achieved but also as an impetus for continued innovation and contribution to the advancement of tropical biology, with significant societal and environmental impact. This aligns with UGM’s commitment to supporting the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4, which emphasizes quality education.