Yogyakarta, 8 January 2026 — The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held the Academic and Student Affairs Workshop 2026 at the Tropical Biology Auditorium, KPTU Building, 1st Floor. The workshop was attended by all academic staff of the Faculty of Biology UGM as part of continuous efforts to strengthen the quality of higher education in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The workshop was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., who emphasized the importance of academic synergy in curriculum renewal, quality assurance, and the development of adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable learning systems. These efforts reflect the Faculty’s commitment to SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the provision of high-quality and relevant higher education.
In the main session, the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, S.Si., M.Sc., presented the 2025 Academic and Student Affairs Key Performance Targets, focusing on the enhancement of learning outcomes, the strengthening of programme recognition, and the expansion of access to higher education. These initiatives contribute to SDG 4 and support innovation in academic governance in line with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
The workshop also featured a refreshing session on the Outcome-Based Assessment Information System (SIOBA) delivered by Zuliyati Rohmah, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D.Eng., aimed at reinforcing the implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE). The OBE approach supports accountability, transparency, and continuous quality improvement in higher education, further advancing the Faculty’s contribution to SDG 4.
Subsequently, the workshop focused on monitoring, evaluation, and preparation for the upcoming semester across all academic levels. The undergraduate programme was presented by Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., followed by the master’s programme by Prof. Dr. Diah Rachmawati, S.Si., M.Sc., the professional programme by Prof. Dra. Tuty Arisuryanti, M.Sc., Ph.D., and the doctoral programme by Prof. Rina Sri Kasiamdari, S.Si., Ph.D. This cross-level academic discussion reflects strengthened internal collaboration and supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Through this workshop, the Faculty of Biology UGM reaffirms its commitment to continuous academic improvement and to making meaningful contributions to the achievement of SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) at both national and global levels.
