Yogyakarta, 14–22 January 2026, Over the course of a week, the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted its Monitoring of Academic Progress for Doctoral Students in Biological Sciences, bringing together students from all doctoral cohorts as part of an ongoing evaluation of their academic progress.
A total of 136 doctoral students participated in the monitoring. The monitoring began on 14 January 2026 with 9 students from the 2019–2020 cohorts, followed by 10 students from the 2021 cohort on 15 January 2026. On 19 January 2026, 19 students from the 2022 cohort participated, followed by 28 students from the 2023 cohort on 20 January 2026. On Wednesday, 21 January 2026, the monitoring included 15 students from the 2024 cohort. On the final day, 22 January 2026, the sessions were attended by 15 students from the 2024 cohort and 39 students from the 2025 cohort. Monitoring for the 2025 cohort was carried out in group sessions, while students from the other cohorts participated in individual meetings with program management and their supervisory teams. In each session, students discussed the progress of their research, the challenges they had encountered, and the strategies they planned to overcome these obstacles. The sessions fostered open, meaningful dialogue, providing each student with guidance tailored to their individual needs.
The activity aimed to ensure that students’ academic progress aligns with university regulations, while also supporting timely completion of studies without compromising the quality of academic output and research. Beyond its evaluative purpose, the monitoring served as an academic dialogue to strengthen guidance and institutional support for doctoral students. During the sessions, the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., emphasized that students must remain focused on prioritizing their studies, approach every stage of the academic process with full commitment and seriousness, and successfully complete their academic journey on time.
The program also reflects the Faculty of Biology UGM’s alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), emphasizing responsible academic governance and excellence in research.
