The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held its Doctoral Research Progress Seminar on 18 December 2025 at the Faculty of Biology, UGM. This seminar is a mandatory academic activity as part of the Dissertation Research Courses in the doctoral curriculum.
The event commenced with a report delivered by the Head of the Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences, Prof. Rina Sri Kasiamdari, Ph.D., followed by a welcoming address and official opening by the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. In his remarks, the Dean highlighted the Faculty’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and to advancing biological research that addresses global challenges in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the seminar, doctoral candidates presented updates on their research progress, discussed challenges encountered, and outlined their plans for the next phases of their studies. The seminar provided an essential platform for structured academic reflection, peer engagement, and systematic evaluation of doctoral research trajectories, ensuring that students remain on track toward timely completion of their degrees. In addition to oral presentations, students showcased their research through posters, allowing fellow students and participants to engage with and learn from each other’s work. This format provided an accessible platform to highlight individual achievements and promote knowledge exchange within the academic community.
The research topics presented showcased the Faculty’s contributions to multiple SDGs, including SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). These contributions were exemplified through studies spanning health-related biology, biodiversity, ecology, and conservation biology.
Each presentation was assessed by the Promotor Team, who provided constructive feedback and academic evaluation. Assessments emphasized the alignment of research objectives with outcomes, the rigor of scientific analysis, identification of research challenges, and clarity of future research directions, particularly in relation to sustainability goals.
Through seminars such as this, the Faculty of Biology, UGM, continues to foster a rigorous and supportive doctoral research environment, ensuring that scholarly work remains both scientifically robust and globally relevant.
