Yogyakarta, July 24, 2023 – Delegates from the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, conducted a visit to the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the fields of academics and research. The delegation from Kasetsart University, consisting of Professor Kornsorn Srikulnath, Ph.D., and Thitipong Panthum, M.Sc., Ph.D. (cand.), was warmly welcomed by officials and lecturers of UGM’s Faculty of Biology at the KPTU meeting room.
On Monday, 24 July 2023 Faculty of Biology received a visit from Dr. Ahmed Abd El Wahed and Prof. Uwe Truyen from The Institute of Animal Hygiene and Veterinary Public Health, University of Leipzig, Germany. The visit was received at the Leadership Meeting Room, Faculty of Biology, by the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation and Alumni, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, S.Sc., M.Sc., Head of Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Biology, Dr.rer.nat. Abdul Rahman Siregar, S.Sc., M.Biotech, and Nur Indah Septriani, S.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia – July 24, 2023: The Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly inaugurates the 6th International Summer Course on Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, a platform aimed at promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration among experts and students from around the world. The series of lectures commenced on Monday, July 24, 2023, in a hybrid format, featuring eminent speakers from the Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies and Leipzig University.
Friday, July 21st 2023, Universitas Gadjah Mada held a Workshop on SDGs for Internal Capacity Development: UGM Towards a Sustainable Campus at the Lotus Ballroom, Artotel Suites Bianti, Yogyakarta. The event was attended by representatives from various UGM working units including from Faculty of Biology represented by Mukhlis Jamal Musa Holle, S.Sc., M.Env.Sc., D.Phil. The event began with remarks by the Vice Chancellor for Education and Teaching Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Dr. Wening Udasmoro, S.S., M. Hum., DEA. Prof. Wening explained the importance of the contribution of universities and their academic community in realizing the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) which have been promoted by the United Nations since 2015. Anticipation needs to be done to ensure that life in the future will avoid crises including the food crisis, extreme climate change and so on. UGM in the management of the SDGs is also got 2nd ranked in Indonesia and will continue to be developed. Prof. Wening also explained the importance of active data collection and publication to media so that activities carried out at UGM can be exposed to the wider community.
On 12-15 July 2022, Lecturer at the Faculty of Biology UGM Akbar Reza, M.Sc and Puji Lestari, S. Hut, M.Sc lecturers at the Department of Biology and Veterinary Technology at the UGM Vocational School carried out research and community service activities in Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, particularly Hilir Muara Village and Gedambaan Village. The activity which is a cross-sectoral collaboration between the Social Development Studies Center (SODEC) UGM, Faculty of Biology UGM, PT. Mubadala Energy, Kotabaru Polytechnic and the local government have been implementing this since 2020. Activities in Hilir Muara Village focus on empowering coastal communities with main assistance to Pokdarlis (Environmental Awareness Group), UMKM (Hilir Muara Cinta Bumi), and Waste Bank. Some of the programs initiated include greenhouses establishment for plants with economic value and native of Kalimantan, optimizing composters, including initiating collaboration with BUMDES and assisting BPOM’s licensing process for UMKM. These programs were initiated out of concern for the sustainability of coastal ecosystems which actually provide high ecosystem services, especially in the face of the climate crisis. Furthermore, the waste problem is also a problem for coastal areas which, apart from reducing aesthetics, also has the potential to cause long-term health problems.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) through UNODC’s Global Program on Crimes that Affect the Environment in collaboration with TRACE Wildlife Forensics Network will conduct an analysis for Wildlife Forensics where the team invites Laos, Indonesia and Malaysia to assess forensic capacity in the area. The results will be used to support the improvement of Wildlife forensic capabilities and the improvement of these wildlife forensic services. On Monday, 17 July 2023, at the KPTU Meeting Room of Faculty of Biology UGM, UNODC and TRACE representatives visited Faculty of Biology UGM to discuss condition and potential for Wildlife Forensics in Indonesia. The meeting was attended by Vice Dean of Faculty of Biology UGM for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., Head of Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Biology UGM, Dr.rer.nat. Abdul Rahman Siregar, S.Si., M.Biotech, and Lecturer from the Animal Systematics Laboratory, Donan Satria Yudha, S.Si., M.Sc., and Dr. Dwi Sendi Priyono, S.Si., Kelly Morgan as TRACE Manager for Southeast Asia Program, Amanda Lightson as UNODC Technical Officer in Sabah, Malaysia, and Dwi W. Adhiasto, Consultant for Wildlife Conservation and Criminal Justice.
On Friday, 14 July 2023 at 13.00-15.00, Faculty of Biology UGM received a visit from the Country Director of Conservation International Timor-Leste (CI-TL), Manuel Mendes. His daughter, Sonya Clara Alstonia Winokan Mendes, is an IUP Biology UGM student Class 2022. Manuel Mendes himself is also an alumnus of Faculty of Forestry UGM. The visit was accompanied by Dr. Dwiko Budi Permadi, S.Hut., M.Sc. (Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Faculty of Forestry UGM), who was a classmate of Sonya’s father during his undergraduate studies at Faculty of Forestry UGM in 1995. The visit, which took place in KPTU Meeting Room of Faculty of Biology UGM, was also attended by the Dean of the UGM Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Faculty of Biology UGM, Dr. Bambang Retno Aji, M.Sc., and Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc.
[Yogyakarta, Indonesia, July 18, 2023] — The Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) proudly announced the successful virtual opening of the 6th International Summer Course in Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, held on Monday, July 17, 2023. The esteemed event was inaugurated by Vice Dean Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. and Chairwoman Dr. Nur Indah Septriani, M.Sc., showcasing the commitment and dedication of UGM towards advancing knowledge in the field of biodiversity and sustainability.
Yogyakarta, July 11, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) received a cooperative visit from members of the Indonesian Army (TNI AD) on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The visit was conducted to discuss coordination and synchronization in strengthening Science and Technology for Indonesia’s defense. The TNI AD delegation, consisting of high-ranking officers and officials, including 1. Expert Staff (Dislitbangad) Parawita Agus Setyaningtyas; Colonel Inf, 2. Head of Laboratory (Dislitbangad) Saptarendra Prasada; Colonel Arh, 3. Army Engineer Center (Pusziad) Aji Setyawan, S.H., M.I.P; Mayor Czi, 4. (Pusterad) Restu Petrus Simbolon; Lieutenant Colonel, 5. Cavalry Center (Pusskerkav) Colonel Edward Sitorus, was welcomed by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni.
On Monday, 10 July 2023, Faculty of Biology UGM participated in online discussions on a collaboration plan with Singapore Management University (SMU) together with the UGM Faculty of Economics and Business. The discussion was attended by Dean of Faculty of Biology, Prof. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation and Alumni, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., Gumilang Arya Sadewo, S.E., M.A., Ph.D. and colleagues from Faculty of Economics and Business UGM. From Singapore Management University was attended by Lip Pin Yeo as Associate Director, School of Computing and Information Systems, Postgraduate Professional Program, SMU, and Joshua SIM as Senior Manager of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU, as well as colleagues from other high schools.