On Friday, March 1, 2024 at 13.00-14.30 WIB, Gentalk 1 was held. The event was held at the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory, Faculty of Biology UGM. The activity targeted towards Formasigen students and public. This activity was attended by Mrs. Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as the Formasigen supervisor lecturer. Gentalk activities are a forum for active discussion and sharing between alumni or seniors related to the topic of the undergraduate thesis being worked on with Formasigen students and the public. In the first Gentalk activity this year, there were 2 speakers. The speakers were Bernadetha Erdha and Delvira Sari. Both are students of the Faculty of Biology UGM class of 2020 and under the guidance of Dra. Tuty Arisuryanti, M.Sc., Ph.D. as their undergraduate thesis supervisor.
On Saturday-Sunday, February 24-25, 2024, Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC) organized three consecutive events: the Work Meeting, Anniversary Celebration, and the BiOSC 2024 Fellowship Night. On Saturday (24/02), the activities commenced with opening remarks from the chairperson of BiOSC 2024, Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc., as the advisor of BiOSC, and Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., as the Head of the Undergraduate Biology Program at UGM. During this momentous occasion, congratulations were extended to BiOSC, which has dedicated 18 years as a platform for students interested in developing and exploring knowledge related to orchidology. Additionally, best wishes were conveyed for the success of the new cabinet in 2024. The event continued with a joint rice (Tumpeng) cone cutting ceremony, symbolizing the 18th anniversary of BiOSC, which was established on February 1, 2006. This was followed by the screening of congratulatory videos and wishes for BiOSC from active members and demissioners.
On Saturday-Sunday, February 17-18, 2024, the Grand Launching x Makrab (Malam Keakraban or Intimacy Night) of the GenomCity 2024 Cabinet Formasigen was held. The event was hosted at Sokkyo Homestay & Resto which is located on Jl Pamungkas No.19, Koplak, Umbulmartani, Kec. Ngemplak, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region 55585. The activity targeted towards Formasigen students and was graced by lecturers from Genetics and Breeding Laboratory, including Dra. Tuty Arisuryanti, M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory as well as a supervisor focus on animal genetics, Dr. Niken Satuti Nur Handayani, M.Sc. a supervisor focus on human genetics, and Mrs. Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Formasigen supervisor focus on plant genetics. This activity was also attended by Lucia Arum Sekar Meysari also participated as a resource person, delivering a presentation during the Pre-Seminar to enhance the readiness of Formasigen students for future seminar presentations.
On Monday, January 29, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 WIB, the inauguration of the Study Group and Student Organization Board Members at the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, took place. The ceremony was conducted at the Tropical Biology Auditorium of the Faculty of Biology, UGM. The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Vice Deans, Heads of Study Programs, Academic and Student Affairs Section Heads, Student Affairs Coordinators, Advisors and Board Members of Study Group and Student Organization.
From November 26 to December 1, 2023, Universitas Padjajaran in Bandung took center stage as the host of the 36th National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS). PIMNAS, a prestigious competition involving universities across Indonesia, stands as a flagship event to assess and celebrate academic excellence, creativity, and research capabilities of students.
The PIMNAS contingent from the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) sent 15 students accompanied by Prof. Dr. Rarastoeti Pratiwi, M.Sc., Woro Anindito Sri Tunjung, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Dr. Dwi Sendi Priyono, S.Si., M.Si. In a spirit of unity and tireless effort, the UGM contingent clinched the overall champion title with a total of 29 medals, spanning both presentation and poster categories. This success reflects the high dedication, research skills, and thorough preparation undertaken by all members of the contingent.
Students of the UGM Faculty of Biology Masters Study Program conducted a thesis research proposal seminar for Class 2021 Even students on Tuesday, December 27 2022. The activity was carried out in the Auditorium room of the Faculty of Biology as the opening ceremony and will be divided into four rooms when entering the main event. The research proposal seminar was attended by the Dean, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., Head of the Master’s Study Program, Dr.rer.nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, M.Sc., and the thesis advisors. The series of events consisted of opening and core activities, namely the presentation of proposals by students. The event was opened at 08.00 by host sisters Fanny Sukma Sundari and Rizal Muhammad Rifa’i from the odd 2022 batch. Furthermore, the activity continued with remarks from the Head of the Biology Masters Study Program, Dr.rer.nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, M.Sc. This proposal seminar was taken by 47 students guided by 22 thesis supervisors. From this activity, students can get input from supervisors and other colleagues to support the research to be carried out. Furthermore, students are also expected to be able to take comprehensive exams and thesis trials immediately.
In the National Scientific Writing Competition, undergraduate Biology students once again made achievement by taking home, not only one, but three awards, including first place, best presentation, and best poster. The team consists of Umi Salamah, Maria Bening Wohingati Yarlantri Tamidiyono, and Wulan Usfi Mafiroh from Biology 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Ardaning Nuriliani, S.Si., M.Kes. This competition was held by Himpunan Mahasiswa Kimia Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), with the theme “Finding Untapped Potential of Indonesia Natural Resources for a Better Quality Life With Chemistry”. This event aims to express students’ innovations, inventions, and ideas in order to improve their capacity for scientific thinking.
On July 17th, 2022, undergraduate students from the Faculty of Biology won 1st place in the National Scientific Writing Competition organized by Universitas Brawijaya, out of eighty teams from universities across Indonesia that participated in this competition. The team consists of Umi Salamah, Maria Bening Wohingati, and Wulan Usfi Mafiroh from Biology 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Ardaning Nuriliani, S.Si., M.Kes. This competition was part of the annual KATULISTIWA 14 event, with the theme “Innovative Mindset: Let’s Build Society 5.0 for Indonesia” that aims to express students’ innovations and ideas in order to improve their scientific thinking skills.