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The Graduate Student Association (KMP) Faculty of Biology UGM conducted an educational event at the Indonesian Children’s Cancer Foundation (YKAKI)

News ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 4 June 2024

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, The Social Community Division (SOSMAR) of the Graduate Student Association (KMP) conducted the ‘KMP Teaching,’ an annual activity held twice a year at different institutions. The activity took place at YKAKI located at Jl. Timor Tim. No.9, Purwosari, Sinduadi, Mlati District, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, with the theme “Build Spirit: Educate and Encourage the Young Generation.” The activity aimed to demonstrate the KMP’s concern for children with cancer. This year, the SOSMAR Division collaborated with the Spiritual Division to implement the “KMP Teaching” program. This activity was attended by 10 KMP members and 15 children from YKAKI.


The activity began with an opening led by Puji Lestari, S.Pd., as the Master of Ceremony (MC), followed by speeches and gratitude from the event organizers to the leaders and mentors of YKAKI. The activity proceeded with coloring sessions, followed by a 30-minute session of educational animation viewing. Before the Quran recitation session, there was singing, applause, and awarding for the best colorings. The Quran recitation was conducted by Safril, S.Si., the head of the Spiritual Division.The event concluded with group photos, certificate presentations, and a donation to the head of Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia as a gesture of concern and support for children with cancer.

It is hoped that such activities will enhance the children’s learning spirit and motivation at YKAKI Yogyakarta. The program aims to continue with more inspiring and engaging activities in the future.

The Graduate Student Association (KMP) Holds BioLens (Biology Lens) at Ledok Sambi Kaliurang, Yogyakarta.

Student Activities Tuesday, 4 June 2024

On Saturday, June 2, 2024, the Interest and Talent Development Division of the Graduate Student Association (KMP) Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized the BioLens event. The event aimed to foster graduate student interests and talents in photography, as training in photography for research purposes, and to introduce campus facilities that support research. The event took place at Ledok Sambi Kaliurang, Yogyakarta, with the theme “Capture The Beauty of Nature.”


The event consisted of two sessions: a material session and a photo-hunting session and was opened by Nadhifa Ummulhusna Dyah Wikantyasti, S.Si., and Ananda Putri Gita Natasya, S.Pd., as the MC. The material session was delivered by Rizal Muhammad Rifa’i, S.Pd, covering tools in photography, photography techniques, and photo editing, followed by a Q&A session, where participants asked about general photography challenges and steps on photography for research purposes.

The event continued with a photo-hunting session around the Ledok Sambi Kaliurang. Then, the photos uploaded to the prepared Google Drive for the judging session. During the judging session, the judges struggled to determine the winners. After intense discussion, the winners of the three best photos were announced: 1) Alfian Surya Fathoni, S. Pd., 2) Wahyul Fatwatul Umam AS, S.Si., and 3) Arfika Racmadianira, S.Si. The BioLens event concluded with awarding certificates and souvenirs to the speakers, prizes for the three best photos, and a group photo. [Writer: KMP]

The First Visit of the MBKM Research Team from the Faculty of Biology UGM to PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama (Rajaseed) for the Opening of Research Internships.

News Release Tuesday, 4 June 2024

[MBKM] – Yogyakarta, May 29, 2024 – The Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) Research Team Faculty of Biology 2024, led by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr. Sc., titled “Genetic Stability Analysis and Viability Identification of Indonesian Local Melon Seeds,”visited PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama, also known as Rajaseed. The visit was attended by Maximus Jonathan Salim, Rafferty Reyhan, Laksita Chesarina, Haris Dwi Nugroho, and Ihsanti Tsania Fajriati, along with their supervisor, Dian Sartika, M.Sc. The visit aimed to provide the MBKM research team insights into seed production procedures and quality control (QC) at PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama.


The session began with introductions and a welcome from Mr. Warsito Nurtiyasno, Head of Research and Development and representative of PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama. He explained the company profile of PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama. Next, he provided fundamental education on seed production and QC. He emphasized the importance of partnerships between seed producers and farmers to ensure sustainable production. Mr. Warsito explained that viable seeds must undergo a series of processes, such as extraction, cleaning, moisture reduction, sorting, and storage. He highlighted key quality parameters such as seed moisture content, purity percentage, and germination capacity. A lively question and answer session covered seed identification methods and optimal environmental conditions for seed storage. The session concluded with documentation.

This visit is expected to equip the MBKM Research Team with valuable knowledge and enhance collaboration with PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama. Moreover, the MBKM Research activities contribute to achieving IKU 2 (Off-Campus MBKM) for the Faculty of Biology UGM and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including goals such as No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and Partnership for the Goals.

The BIOFERMED Team Conducts Program Socialization on Utilizing Biofertilizer for Controlling Anthracnose and Bioremediation of Fungicide Residue in Chili Plants at Lumbung Mataraman, Gunungkidul.

Community Service Monday, 3 June 2024

[MBKM] On Thursday, May 23, 2024, The MBKM Research and Community Service Team “BIOFERMED (Biofertilizer and Bioremediation)” conducted a program socialization on the utilization of biofertilizer for controlling anthracnose and remediating fungicide residues in chili plants at Lumbung Mataraman, Kedungpoh, Gunungkidul. The Biofermed team consists of Fharsya Febrildha, Rindha Amarsita, Siti Muyassaroh, Ronald Wihan Pradana, and Tiffa Kusuma Dewi, under the guidance of Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc. This program was the continuation of the Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) program in 2021, 2022, and 2023 in Kedungpoh Village, Nglipar, Gunungkidul.


The community service program focuses on expanding the use of biofertilizers for controlling anthracnose in chili plants in the paddy fields and greenhouse of Lumbung Mataraman. The program was motivated by the anthracnose disease affecting chili plants at Lumbung Mataraman and the lack of organic control solutions. The MBKM research program emphasizes the use of biofertilizer as a remediation agent for inorganic fungicide residues in chili plants at Lumbung Mataraman. Research on fungicide residue bioremediation is driven by the extensive use of inorganic fungicides from various brands in Lumbung Mataraman, impacting harvest safety.

The socialization began with a program plan presentation by Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., which includes training on producing biofertilizers from cow urine and its application. ‘’Biofertilizers from cow urine containing various microbial species, expected to effectively and efficiently control anthracnose in Lumbung Mataraman and reduce inorganic fungicide residues that have been used,” said Dwi during the presentation. The program partners include ten groups of the Women Farmers Group of Kedungpoh and the managers of Lumbung Mataraman. The partners were enthusiastic about the programs presented by the team. “We have been eagerly awaiting programs from the Faculty of Biology,” said the Kedungpoh village head on behalf of the partners.

Didik Purnomo, Director of Lumbung Mataraman, mentioned that the Biofermed team would support the Women Farmers Group (KWT) from ten hamlets coordinated by Tri Wahyuni. The Women Farmers Group of Kedungpoh eagerly anticipated collaboration with the Biofermed team, the group already prepared for chili cultivation. “We are ready to plant chili using Bu Wawien’s biofertilizer formula and await further guidance,” said Tri Wahyuni, one of the agricultural leaders in Kedungpoh recognized as the Woman Initiator in Agriculture 2024 for Gunungkidul Regency.

This activity aligns with SDGs numbers 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 15 (Life on Land), and partnerships to achieve goal 17.

Implementing the Tridharma, the Faculty of Biology Visits Tunghai University in an Effort for International Collaboration

HeadlineStudent Activities Monday, 3 June 2024

From May 30 to June 1, 2024, a team from the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada had the opportunity to visit the Department of Life Science and the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Tunghai University. This visit was represented by one of the Faculty of Biology lecturers, Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., accompanied by two Fasttrack Master’s by Research students, Azizah Tyas Nugrahanty, S.Si., and Lucia Arum Sekar Meysari, S.Si.


A warm welcome was extended by Professor Shao-Lun Liu and the researchers at the Department of Life Science. A sharing session was held to exchange experiences and knowledge about the latest advancements in phylogenetic analysis of plants, and there was an opportunity to learn about the prospects of studying at Tunghai University. We were also given the chance to have a discussion session with Professor Li-Wei Wu about the diversity of butterflies in the world, particularly in Taiwan.

Additionally, the team had the opportunity to visit the Net Zero Emission area at Tunghai University, a futuristic project developed to support environmental sustainability. One of the main initiators of this project is Professor Hong-Wei Yen, who is currently developing research on the potential of microalgae in the industrial world. During the visit, Professor Yen explained the idea of utilizing biomass from microalgae as an innovative solution to support sustainable and environmentally friendly fish and hydroponic vegetable farming.

This program demonstrates the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to supporting Universitas Gadjah Mada’s efforts to strengthen its ranking in distinguished scientific fields, contributing to science and humanity. This goal aligns with SDG number 8 on education. Furthermore, this visit represents one of the implementations of the Tri Dharma of Universitas Gadjah Mada. It is expected that this visit will expand Universitas Gadjah Mada’s international collaborations with other renowned universities. We extend our gratitude to Professor Shao-Lun Liu, Professor Hong-Wei Yen, Professor Li-Wei Wu, and all the staff of Tunghai University for warmly welcoming us and providing very interesting knowledge and information.



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Highlighting the Role of Research and Development of the Palm Oil Industry in Indonesia, the BPDP KS Research and Development Committee Gives a Public Lecture at the Faculty of Biology UGM

News Release Sunday, 2 June 2024

Yogyakarta, 1 June 2024 – The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada held a Stadium Generale entitled The Role of Research in the Development of the Palm Oil Industry. The public lecture which was held in the Tropical Biology Auditorium, Faculty of Biology UGM, was attended by lecturers and students, with speaker Dr. Tony Liwang, member of Research and Development Committee of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP KS).


“Indonesia is the largest palm oil producer in the world, and we as researchers are expected to be able to contribute to the development of research and applications for managing these plantation products,” said Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM in his speech on Saturday (1/6). He added that research contributions and applications need to be continued, especially to support economic improvement and community welfare.

The public lecture was then guided by Tia Efriansi, S.Si, one of the students in the Faculty of Biology UGM doctoral study program. Tia gave an overview of how the palm oil industry in Indonesia has developed to date and its potential, before then introducing lecture speakers from the Research and Development Committee of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP KS), Dr. Tony Liwang.

Dr. Tony Liwang is a member of the Research and Development Committee of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP KS). He is the inventor of 12 varieties of oil palm, including cloned plants resulting from oil palm tissue culture with high productivity, as well as the discoverer of more than 300 genes that have been registered in GeneBank. There are at least 14 patents under Dr. Tony’s name which has been applied on a commercial scale.

“Palm oil is the largest oil and gas foreign exchange contributor in Indonesia,” said Dr. Tony in his presentation Saturday (1/6). He emphasized the huge potential of palm oil produced by Indonesia every year, and the potential for post-harvest waste management research which is still being developed.

Palm oil itself is a component that is often found in everyday life, through food products or food derivatives produced by various multinational companies. These include cooking oil, margarine, milk, vitamins and supplements, and even soap.

The Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP KS) plays a role in managing funds for the development of sustainable palm oil research in Indonesia. Dr. Tony gave a presentation on several potential research that had been supported by BPDP KS, including innovations in the production of ligninolytic enzymes, CMC edible mushrooms, and organic fertilizer from empty oil palm fruit bunches (TKKS), bioplastic production technology from empty oil palm fruit bunches (TKKS), production of calcium soap from palm oil fat (PFAD) to increase cow’s milk production, production of MDAG (emulsifier) from palm oil, production of printing ink (green varnish) from palm oil derivatives, production of thread and fabric from empty palm fruit bunch fiber (TKKS), production of biochar (propolis charcoal), and so on.

“The challenge of research development is that it often stops at the initial research stage and is difficult to reach the commercialization stage,” said Dr. Tony is next. He said that the biggest problem was in the process of scaling up research results to the industrial level. In this case, BPDP KS plays a role in bridging palm oil research and development to produce products and technology up to the commercialization stage.

The public lecture was continued with a question-and-answer session between participants and resource persons. Participants were very enthusiastic throughout the lecture and it is hoped that through the lecture presentation they can stimulate innovative and applicable ideas, especially in supporting the development of palm oil research, as well as indirectly participating in economic growth and prosperity in Indonesia.

SDGS point tags: SDG 4, 8, 9, 12, 17

Faculty of Biology UGM Supports IKN as an Urban Biodiversity-Forest City in its Participation in the 1st International Conference on Forest City (ICFC) and INUCoST

News Release Sunday, 2 June 2024

Samarinda, 29-30 May 2024 – The Nusantara Capital Authority (IKN) collaborated with domestic and foreign institutions to organize the 1st International Conference on Forest City (ICFC) which was held at Universitas Mulawarman. At the international conference, the Faculty of Biology UGM participated, especially in discourses related to the study of biodiversity and the IKN environment through collaboration which will later be held through the INUCoST (Indonesian Netherland University Consortium on Sustainable Future) scheme. Delegates from the Faculty of Biology UGM included the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. and Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, M.S., Ph.D., as a lecturer at the Faculty of Biology and PIC of the INUCoST Program from Universitas Gadjah Mada.


The 1st International Conference on Forest City (ICFC) focuses on efforts to restore tropical forests and biodiversity in the context of developing IKN as a modern forest city. In the conference, which was attended by participants from 12 countries, discussions emphasized research and technology issues in forest and biodiversity management, environmental management laws and regulations and their implementation, as well as network collaboration between practitioners, academics, and government also stakeholders.

Through this opportunity, the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada also discussed plans for the INUCoST program together with the INUCoST team from the Faculty of Biology UGM, the School of Life Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Mulawarman University, which also collaborated with the Faculty of Science Universiteit Leiden, the Netherlands. In line with the program’s mission which supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the initiated program will focus on the topic of urban biodiversity and forest cities with the development of research related to biodiversity conservation, genetic diversity, food security, and the concept of Indonesian botanical plantations.

Also present in the discussion was the Dean of SITH ITB, Prof. Endah Sulistyowati, Chair of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) Universitas Mulawarman, Prof. Widi Sunaryo, Director Hortus Botanicus Universiteit Leiden, Prof. Paul Kessler who was also the keynote speaker at the 1st International Conference on Forest City. It is hoped that this collaboration through INUCoST can support the development of urban planning of IKN in the aspects of biodiversity, ecology, environment and land and water ecosystems in realizing a modern forest city.

Efforts to Improve Health and Family Economy Based on Local Resources and Wisdom in Kledokan Hamlet, Caturtunggal Village, Depok Sub-district, Sleman

Community Service Saturday, 1 June 2024

On May 20, 2024, the community service-partner village team of the Faculty of Biology UGM, led by Dr. Dra. RR. Upiek Ngesti WA., DAP&E, M.Biomed conducted a meeting at Kledokan Hamlet Hall. The meeting was attended by about 50 people, including the head of Kledokan Hamlet, Mr. Punjul Santoso, members of the Rejosari Women’s Farming Group (KWT), the Rejosari Livestock Group (KP), the Karang Taruna youth group, the head of the Kledokan Family Welfare Development (PKK) group, and Mr. Herman Purwadi from the LPM Catur Tunggal.


The speakers at the event were Sari Dharmasiwi, S.Si., M.Biotech., Ph.D; Nur Indah Septriani, S.Si., Ph.D; and Woro Anindito Sritunjung, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. The speakers gave brief educational sessions on food storage hygiene, dairy-based products, increasing protein intake through catfish farming in buckets (“budikdamber”), and essential oils for aromatherapy. Practical demonstrations will follow according to the meeting schedules of the PKK, Women’s Farming Group, Livestock Group, and Karang Taruna. The activity involved students from the Faculty of Biology, Nur Farah Susilowati and Ahmad Aris Budi R., and students from the Faculty of Agriculture, Irfan Putra Ramadhan and Aprilia Nur Safitri.

In Kledokan Hamlet, around 36 cows, including four dairy cows are independently raised. The availability of livestock feed is well-maintained due to the presence of fields planted for this purpose. The main issues farmers face are barn cleanliness and the suboptimal processing of manure. Although the livestock group has equipment for manure processing, it has not been used effectively. Therefore, education on barn management and assistance in manure processing is needed.

The meeting concluded with a visit to the livestock barns and demonstration plots of various vegetable plants. This activity supports the commitment of the Faculty of Biology, UGM, to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 3: “Good Health and Well-being” and Goal 17: “Partnerships for the Goals.”

The Community Service – Partner Village Team at Lumbung Mataraman, Kedungpoh Gunungkidul Holds Program Plotting

Community Service Friday, 31 May 2024

[PkM – Partner Village] On Thursday, 23 May 2024, The PkM – Partner Village Team for Lumbung Mataraman, Kedungpoh Gunungkidul, visited Lumbung Mataraman. The visit was welcomed by the village head of Kedungpoh (Dwiyono) and Director of Lumbung Mataraman (Didik Purnomo) along with their team. The PkM – Partner Village team consists of Drs. Hari Purwanto, MP., Ph.D.; Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto, S.Si., M.Kes.; Ludmilla Fitri Untari, S.Si., M.Si.; Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., and Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc. who was represented by his students.


The event began with a presentation on each member’s program plans. Drs. Hari Purwanto started with plans for beekeeping and training on klanceng bees cultivation; Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto, S.Si., M.Kes presented plans for vermicompost and enhanced animal feed with the addition of POC-2023; Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc. planned training on production biofertilizers and their application to handle anthracnose in chili plants; Ludmilla Fitri Untari, S.Si., M.Si. outlined plans to plant rare plants in Lumbung Mataraman and document the ethnobotany data of the Kedungpoh community; and Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc. would provide training on wader fish cultivation.

The partners consist of ten Kedungpoh Women Farmers Group and the managers of Lumbung Mataraman. The partners were enthusiastic about the programs presented by the PkM – Partner Village Team Faculty of Biology UGM for Lumbung Mataraman. “We have been eagerly awaiting programs from the Faculty of Biology,” said the Kedungpoh village head on behalf of the farmer partners. Didik Purnomo, as Director of Lumbung Mataraman, responded optimistically, believing that the program would further legitimize Lumbung Mataraman as a notable Edu-Agrotourism destination in Gunungkidul. Kedungpoh has been bustling with many study visits from various farming groups from Central and East Java. In April, one of Kedungpoh’s agricultural activists, Tri Wahyuni, was awarded the 2024 Women’s Agriculture Initiator by the Gunungkidul Regent. “Hopefully, with the program from the Faculty of Biology UGM, we will progress further and have a wider impact,” said Didik.

Next, the program proposers meet and discuss the agenda with their respective program PIC. This discussion resulted in an agreement on the timeline and the preparation of the necessary infrastructure. The event concluded with snacks (godhokan) and a group photo. This activity embodies SDGs number 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). (TIM-LM)

EXPANDING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, THE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY AT UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA COLLABORATES WITH NATIONAL CHENG CHI UNIVERSITY TAIWAN IN THE JOINT SUPERVISOR PROGRAM 2024

News Release Friday, 31 May 2024

In an effort to enhance the quality of human resources and strengthen the Tridharma of Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2024, one of the faculty members of the Faculty of Biology, Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., received funding to participate in a Professor Exchange Program between Universitas Gadjah Mada and the National Chengchi University (NCCU) College of Science, Taiwan. On this occasion, Dr. Ganies was accompanied by two Fast-track Master’s students, Lucia Arum Sekar Meysari, S.Si., and Azizah Tyas Nugrahanty, S.Si. This program is funded by the Directorate of Partnerships and Global Relations. The activity is supported by a proposal entitled “Increasing the Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) as a Biodegradable Biopolymer Plastic through Recombinant Plasmid Transformation.”

The Joint Supervisor visit to NCCU Taiwan took place from May 27th to June 1st, 2024. This program is one of the collaborations between Universitas Gadjah Mada and National Chengchi University in the form of professor exchanges. The activity began with an introduction session by the dean of the College of Science (Professor Hsing Luh) followed by introductions and research topic presentations by the representatives from UGM’s Biology department, Dr. Ganies. The results of this visit included the establishment of short-term and long-term collaboration agreements, including the signing of a memorandum of agreement, mentoring, research development collaboration and publication, also the creation of an international community.

With this program, it is evident that the Faculty of Biology is committed to supporting efforts to strengthen Universitas Gadjah Mada’s ranking in the field of outstanding sciences related to UGM’s contributions to knowledge and humanity. This goal is related to SDG number 8 on education. By providing easier international access, this program can also expand Universitas Gadjah Mada’s international cooperation and future orientation. Our gratitude goes to Professor Hsing Luh, Professor Chih-Kai Yang, Professor Ming-Huan Chan, Professor Shau-Kwaun Chen, and all the staff of the College of Science NCCU, who have provided us with the opportunity to collaborate in the 2024 Joint Supervisor activity.

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