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Leiden University Collaborates with Three Faculties at UGM in the Joint Research and Expertise Center

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Monday, 9 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 9, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology welcomed a delegation from Leiden University, the Netherlands, to follow up on the collaboration between the Faculty of Science at Leiden University and three faculties at Universitas Gadjah Mada, namely the Faculty of Biology, the Faculty of Pharmacy, and the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing. The meeting was attended by representatives from Leiden University, Dr. Gert Jan van Helden, and Daniel Mandel. From the Faculty of Biology, there were Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean; Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., theVice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, Ph.D., the Secretary of the Office of International Affairs; and Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, M.Sc. From the Faculty of Pharmacy, there were Apt. Dr. rer. nat. Nanang Fahrudin, M.Si., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Engagement, Cooperation, and Alumni; Dr. Sylvia Utami Tanjung Pratiwi, S.Si., M.Si.; and drh. Retno Muwarti, MP., Ph.D. From the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, there were Prof. dr. Yodi Mahendradhata, M.Sc., Ph.D., FRSP., the Dean, and Dr. dr. Lina Choridah, Sp.Rad(K), the Vice Dean for Research and Development.


The discussion began with welcoming remarks from Universitas Gadjah Mada, representing the faculties of Biology, Pharmacy, and Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing. Leiden University, particularly the Faculty of Science, has maintained a long-standing and fruitful collaboration. This visit marks a continuation of their research collaboration under the scope of the Joint Research and Expertise Center, particularly in relation to zebrafish research. Dr. Gert expressed that UGM is one of the most active partners in collaborating with Leiden. Several collaborations have taken place, including mutual visiting professor programs, student mobility programs for master’s and doctoral studies, and joint degree programs, including the initiation of a joint research center, which was the main topic of discussion during this meeting on Monday (10/9). The visit continued with a tour of the MSIBC Building (Moeso Suryowinoto Indonesia Biodiversity Center) at the Faculty of Biology. This new building will house various research equipment as part of the collaboration with Leiden.

The hope is that through this collaboration, it will support the enhancement of education and research at UGM, especially in the Faculty of Biology, and provide students with international learning opportunities. This collaboration is part of the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to expanding connections and partnerships with various stakeholders to improve the quality of education, in line with their support for Sustainable Development Goals for education enhancement and extended cooperation (SDG 4 and 17).

Faculty of Biology UGM Establishes Collaboration with Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Friday, 6 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 6, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology at UGM welcomed the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University, Dr. Lufsyi Mahmudin, S.Si., M.Si. The visit also marked the official establishment of collaboration between the Faculty of Biology at UGM and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University through the signing of a memorandum of understanding and a cooperation agreement, following previous discussions held on Thursday (10/5). The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Biology; Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; and Abdul Razaq Chasani, Ph.D., the Head of the Tropical Biology Department at the Faculty of Biology, UGM.


Prof. Budi, as the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, welcomed this collaboration and expressed hope that it would produce outcomes in line with the scope of the collaboration, contributing to the enhancement of education quality according to the three pillars of higher education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi). Dr. Lufsyi, as the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University, also expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome from the Faculty of Biology and the commitment to fostering collaboration between higher education institutions in Indonesia. This visit is expected to support the strong collaboration between the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University and the Faculty of Biology at UGM, aligning with the institutions’ commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inclusive quality education (SDG 4) and fostering good collaboration (SDG 17) to enhance the quality of education in Indonesia.

Benchmarking Visit from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjajaran, to the Faculty of Biology, UGM

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 5 October 2023

The Faculty of Biology at UGM received a benchmarking visit from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Padjajaran on Wednesday and Thursday, October 4-5, 2023, in the context of the ASIIN (Accreditation in Engineering Computer Sciences Natural Sciences Mathematics) accreditation. The visit was conducted in the Meeting Room of the KPTU at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and was attended by Prof. Dr. Ratu Safitri, MS; Prof. Dr. Nia Rossiana, MS; Dr. Surayana, MP; Dr.rer.nat. Tri Dewi Kusumaningrum P., M.Si; Dr. Mohamad Nurzaman, M.Si; Asri Peni Wulandari, M.Sc., Ph.D.; Rusdi, M.Si., Ph.D.; Dr. Desak Made Malini; Dr. Asep Zainal Mutaqin, M.T., from FMIPA Universitas Padjajaran. From the Faculty of Biology, UGM, there were Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean; Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Slamet Widianto, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources; Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; Zuliyati Rohmah, M.Si., Ph.D., the Head of the Quality Assurance Unit; Dr. Ardaning Nuriliani, S.Si., M.Kes, the Head of the Animal Structure and Development Laboratory; and Prof. Dr. Ratna Susandarini, the Head of the Plant Systematics Laboratory.


The delegation from FMIPA Universitas Padjajaran visited with the aim of benchmarking ASIIN accreditation at the Faculty of Biology to enhance the quality of education at their institution. The Faculty of Biology at UGM has been accredited by ASIIN since 2018, and in 2023, reaccreditation was successfully conducted. Furthermore, the Faculty of Biology has been elevating the quality of education and teaching on an international scale through collaborations with various world institutions for programs such as student exchange, double degree programs, and research cooperation. Prof. Budi warmly welcomed the delegation from Universitas Padjajaran. Dr. Eko then gave a brief profile of the Faculty of Biology, including its history and how it has been accredited as an educational institution at the national, ASEAN (AUN), and international (ASIIN) levels for each of its programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Discussions regarding ASIIN accreditation continued with the presence of Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Zuliyati Rohmah, Ph.D., the Head of the Quality Assurance Unit at the Faculty of Biology. On the first day, discussions were held to address ASIIN in general, as well as Outcome Based Education (OBE) and assessment, where ASIIN assessment focuses on student-centered learning processes. On the second day, discussions were held to address the preparation of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR), and visits were made to several laboratories and facilities at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, including the Animal Structure and Development Laboratory and the Plant Systematics Laboratory.

This visit is expected to support strong collaboration between FMIPA Universitas Padjajaran and the Faculty of Biology, UGM, in line with the institutions’ commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inclusive quality education (SDG 4) and fostering good collaboration (SDG 17) to enhance the quality of education in Indonesia.

Initiation of the Double Degree Program between the Faculty of Biology UGM and the University of Technology Sydney, Australia

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 5 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 5, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology UGM has initiated a collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Australia. This collaboration is part of the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to expanding connections and partnerships with various stakeholders to improve the quality of education, in line with their support for Sustainable Development Goals for education enhancement and extended cooperation (SDG 4 and 17). The meeting was conducted online and attended by representatives from the University of Technology Sydney, including Julia Shelley, the International Development Manager, Faculty of Science; Ian Menz, the Head of the School of Life Sciences; Steven Langford, the Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Alexander Solntsev, the Associate Head Research of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Valery Combes, an Associate Professor in the School of Life Sciences; Prof. Hui Chen; and Scott Chadwick, the Associate Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. From the Faculty of Biology, there were Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Head of the Undergraduate Program; and Tyas Iksan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D., the Secretary of the Office of International Affairs at the Faculty of Biology, UGM.


During the meeting, various aspects of collaboration were discussed, including student exchange, double degree programs, joint supervision, joint research, and more. Student exchange schemes and scholarships were also highlighted, both those supported by the government through the LPDP scheme and those offered by the university. Another noteworthy collaboration is the double degree program, along with a fast-track option, allowing students to complete both their undergraduate and master’s studies in a shorter period, specifically 7 years. The discussion on Wednesday (10/4) also addressed the need for curriculum mapping and further discussions regarding collaboration, especially in student exchange and double degree programs, which require discussions on accommodation and scholarship support. Follow-up discussions on curriculum alignment were conducted with Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Head of the Undergraduate Program at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, to finalize the entire collaboration plan.

This discussion serves as a significant step towards strengthening the collaboration network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, particularly the Faculty of Biology, and the University of Technology Sydney. It is hoped that through this collaboration, it will support the enhancement of education and research at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and provide students with international learning opportunities.

Discussion on Collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and James Cook University Australia

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 4, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology at UGM initiated collaboration with James Cook University (JCU), one of the universities in Australia. This meeting was a follow-up discussion after the previous discussion with James Cook University in Singapore on Thursday, August 31. The meeting was held virtually and attended by partners from James Cook University, including Cassandra Lee as the Director of Recruitment and Partnerships, Ben Ng as the Assistant Manager in International Management, Shelly Wang as the Senior Regional Manager (Europe, Central Asia & Others), and Carlie Sage as the Communications Manager, International Marketing at James Cook University Australia. From the Faculty of Biology, there were Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program; and Tyas Iksan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D., the Secretary of the Office of International Affairs at the Faculty of Biology, UGM.


This discussion was a continuation of the discussion with James Cook University Australia after the Faculty of Biology at UGM had a discussion with James Cook University in Singapore. It is also a flexible follow-up to the collaboration so that students can choose programs at either the Australian or Singaporean campuses. Previously, the initiation of collaboration for student exchange, double degree, and joint supervision had been discussed, supported by the potential of Indonesian government scholarships (LPDP) for master’s and doctoral programs, as well as curriculum matching. The Faculty of Biology, in particular, aims to establish collaboration in the field of marine biology.

This discussion serves as a great opportunity to enhance the collaborative network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, especially the Faculty of Biology, and James Cook University Australia. It is hoped that through this collaboration, it will support the improvement of education and research at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and provide students with increased opportunities for international learning. This collaboration is part of the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to expanding connections and partnerships with various collaborators to enhance the quality of education, in line with its support for Sustainable Development Goals for the improvement of education and the expansion of cooperation (SDG 4 and 17).

Double Degree Initiation between Faculty of Biology with James Cook University, Australia

CooperationHeadline Friday, 1 September 2023

Yogyakarta – 31 August 2023 The Faculty of Biology held an online discussion with James Cook University. The discussion was attended by colleagues from James Cook University, Campus Singapore. There are Cassandra Lee as Director, Recruitment and Partnerships, Ben Ng as Assistant Manager in International Management, Shelly Wang as Senior Regional Manager (Europe, Central Asia and Others), and Assoc. Prof. Roberto Dillon as Academic Head for the School of Science and Technology James Cook University Singapore. From the Faculty of Biology attended by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc. as Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the Undergraduate Study Program, and Tyas Iksan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the International Affairs Office, Faculty of Biology, UGM.

Dr. Eko as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs of the Faculty of Biology, said that the discussion was a follow-up step from the previous discussion, which discussed the initiation of research collaboration and student exchange. Dr. Eko explained further about the International Undergraduate (IUP) program at the Faculty of Biology and the enthusiasm of students to be able to collaborate with James Cook University, especially their interest in marine biology. He also conveyed the initiation of double degree and joint supervision collaboration. Faculty of Biology itself has collaborated on a double degree with Australia National University and the University of Leeds and has collaborated on joint supervision with Boku University, Greifswald University, and L’Institut Agro Montpellier.

Assoc. Prof. Roberto Dillon expressed his appreciation for the collaboration initiative and explained the study programs at the James Cook University School of Science and Technology on the Singapore Campus that can be collaborated on. There are Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science programs. He added the suitability of the program, especially the Bachelor of Science program with a background in the Faculty of Biology UGM and students’s study interests in marine biology.

Cassandra Lee then conveyed the need for curriculum mapping and further discussions, especially for collaborative student exchange, double degree and joint supervision supported by potential Indonesian government scholarships (LPDP) for master’s and doctoral programs. Cassandra hopes for flexible collaboration so that students can take collaborative work programs with James Cook University on the Australian Campus and the Singapore Campus as well. Shelly Wang and Ben Ng also added follow-up on curriculum matching together with Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the UGM Faculty of Biology Undergraduate Study Program for the overall collaboration plan.

This discussion is a great bridge to increase the collaboration network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, especially the Faculty of Biology and James Cook University. In addition, this collaboration is a commitment from the Faculty of Biology UGM to support sustainable development and is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely good quality education (SDGs 4) and revitalization of global partnerships (SDGs 17).

Faculty of Biology’s Commitment to Process Market Waste with the Trade and Industry Agency, Yogyakarta

CooperationHeadlineWaste Management Friday, 25 August 2023

Yogyakarta, 25 August 2023 – The Organic Waste Management Training was again held by the Faculty of Biology. On this occasion, 50 participants consisted of groups from the Market Sector Department, Trade and Industry Agency (Disperindag), Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) as well as the Faculty of Pharmacy and Academic Hospital of Universitas Gadjah Mada. Disperindag’s participation in this training is related to waste management in 29 markets in DIY after the temporary closure of the Piyungan Final Disposal Site (TPA) months ago. At least 9 tons of waste are generated every day from the entire market which has not been managed properly.

“There needs to be an effort downstream with education and upstream by sorting and selecting the waste that is disposed of,” said the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., in his speech to the training participants, Friday (25/8). Prof. Budi also said that if people at the household level were disciplined in sorting waste based on its category (organic-inorganic) it would be enough to reduce waste problems.

The Faculty of Biology has held Organic Waste Management Training activities which are attended by at least 25 Hospitals, 17 Islamic Boarding Schools, and 30 Waste Management Communities in DIY. On this occasion, as many as 40 participants from the Trade and Industry Agency, especially the Market Sector Department, attended training in the framework of solving waste problems in DIY markets, especially market organic waste in the form of fruit and vegetable waste. The training took place guided by Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto, S.Si., M.Kes. and Suharjita.

Susilo, Operational Service Manager for the DIY Disperindag People’s Market who also attended the training said that there were at least 29 markets involved and planned to work with the Faculty of Biology in waste management. He stated that the waste collected in each market usually does not only come from traders but also from the surrounding community with the largest amount of waste found in Giwangan Market and Beringharjo Market. Efforts that can be made by the Market Management since the closing of the TPA include limiting the amount of waste that the community disposes of at the market. Susilo also revealed the lack of public education regarding waste sorting and processing.

Faculty of Biology is committed to solving organic waste problems in DIY. In managing waste from DIY markets, Faculty of Biology can collect at least 3 tons of waste every day from these markets and process it. With the waste management technology applied at the Faculty of Biology including vermicomposting and Black Soldier Fly, Eco Enzyme, Bioferlilizer, Eco Lindi and others, the waste degradation process can last at least one week.

The commitment of the Faculty of Biology in waste management which also targets the people and communities in DIY emphasizes their commitment as an environmentally friendly campus and supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Support for the SDGs includes increasing a healthier life (SDGs 3), having an impact on the availability of clean water in the environment (SDGs 6), and contributing to tackling climate change due to the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste piles (SDGs 13).

Initiation of Research Collaboration between the Faculty of Biology and the University of Leeds

CooperationHeadline Thursday, 24 August 2023

Yogakarta, 23 August 2023 – The Faculty of Biology received a visit from Dr. Josie South from University of Leeds, United Kingdom. The visit was welcomed at the KPTU Meeting Room of Faculty of Biology and was attended by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc. as Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D. and Nur Indah Septriani, M.Sc., Ph.D. from the Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Biology, Dr. Dwi Sendi Priyono, M.Si. from the Animal Systematics Laboratory, Dra. Tuty Arisuryanti, M.Sc., Ph.D. from the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory, and Zuliyati Rohmah, M.Si., Ph.D. from the Animal Development Structure Laboratory, Faculty of Biology.

During the visit, Dr. Eko as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni Affairs presented the profile of the Faculty of Biology, study programs, facilities, to the collaborations that have been forged by the Faculty of Biology both with domestic and foreign partners.

Dr. Josie South is an ecologist, especially aquatic ecology, invasion and fish conservation from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. His research focuses on aquatic ecology and fisheries, invasive species, effects of climate change on fisheries and marine ecology, resource management, conservation, and food security. She expressed her interest in collaborating on research with researcher from Faculty of Biology, especially research related to aquatic ecology and fisheries in Indonesia.

The collaboration between the Faculty of Biology and the University of Leeds has been initiated in the scope of student exchange and double degrees. At this meeting, research collaboration was initiated, especially joint research and joint publications on the topic of aquatic ecology, especially fisheries through the Newtown Grant scheme. Newton Grant is a research funding scheme that collaborates between researchers from the United Kingdom and various countries, one of which is Indonesia. Previously, the Faculty of Biology had collaborated with other universities in the United Kingdom, namely the University of Warwick with the same research scheme.

The discussion is a step by the Faculty of Biology to improve the quality of education by collaborating with partners at the international level while building good relations, especially with the University of Leeds. This collaborative effort is the commitment of the Faculty of Biology UGM to support sustainable development and in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs), namely good quality education (SDGs 4) and revitalization of global partnerships (SDGs 17).

Delegation of the University of Groningen Visit The Faculty of Biology, Strengthen Academic and Research Collaboration

CooperationHeadline Tuesday, 22 August 2023

On Monday, 21 August 2023, Faculty of Biology received a visit from the University of Groningen, Netherlands attended Drs. Tim Zwaagstra, M.A. as Senior Policy Advisor Southeast Asia and Japan and Mervin Bakker, M.Sc. as Director of International Strategy & Relations University of Groningen. The visit was received at the KPTU Meeting Room of the Faculty of Biology and was attended by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Slamet Widiyanto, S.Si., M.Sc. as Vice Dean for Asset Finance and HR, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc. as Vice Dean of Academic and Student Affairs Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., as Head of the Undergraduate Study Program, Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D. from the Office of International Affairs of the Faculty of Biology and Dr. Miftahul Ilmi, M.Si. from the Microbiology Laboratory.

During the visit, Dr. Eko as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni Affairs presented the profile of the Faculty of Biology, study programs, facilities, and collaborations that have been forged by the Faculty of Biology both with domestic and overseas partners. On that occasion, Prof. Budi as the Dean of the Faculty of Biology also added about the collaboration established by the Faculty of Biology, with vital parties in Indonesia such as BUMN and the government, which hopes to reach and provide more benefits to the wider community.

The collaboration with the University of Groningen had previously been initiated by the Faculty of Biology regarding student exchange and at this meeting it was discussed again as a follow-up to the previous discussion. Tim and Mervin also appreciated the collaboration plans that will be implemented as well as the potential for further collaboration such as double degrees, joint publications, participation in the International Summer Course also student mobility. This collaboration is also potentially supported by a scholarship from the Indonesian government, namely the LPDP Program which is currently able to support double degree programs up to joint publication. There is also a need for further discussion, especially plans for specific programs such as double degrees which require curriculum alignment and so on.

The visit was a step by the Faculty of Biology to improve the quality of education by collaborating with partners at the international level as well as building good relations, especially with the University of Groningen. In addition, this collaboration is a commitment from the Faculty of Biology UGM to supporting sustainable development and is in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely quality education (SDGs 4) and partnership for the goals (SDGs 17).

ASEAN Ecological Education Research, Collaboration between Faculty of Biology and Antioch College, Ohio

CooperationHeadline Monday, 21 August 2023

Friday, August 18th 2023, Associate Professor from Antioch College, Ohio, United States, Assoc. Prof. Richard Kraince conducted a discussion on initiating research collaboration with the Faculty of Biology via online. The discussion was attended by the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc, Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Nur Indah Septriani, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. from the Office of International Affairs of the Faculty of Biology and Mukhlish Jamal Musa Holle, S.Si., M.Env.Sc., D.Phil. from the Ecology Laboratory of the Faculty of Biology.

Assoc. Prof. Richard is an Associate Professor of Cooperative and International Education from Antioch College, Ohio, United States of America. His research is mostly related to religious movements, environmental conservation campaigns and progressive international education networks, as well as many studies that focus on Southeast Asia and Africa. In a discussion with Faculty of Biology UGM, he expressed his desire to collaborate in an Ecology Education Research project in the Southeast Asian Region and work with Malaysia (Department of Science Studies, Universiti Malaya) and Philippines (Atendeo de Manila University Institute of Sustainability). Apart from that, Richard also explained about Antioch College and his last visit to Indonesia and his collaborative project with LIPI (now BRIN).

Dr. Eko then made a presentation regarding the profile of the Faculty of Biology UGM, study programs and potential collaborations. Dr. Eko really opens up opportunities for collaboration with Faculty of Biology. On this occasion, an expert lecturer from the Ecology Laboratory, Mukhlish Jamal Musa Holle, S.Sc., M.Env.Sc., D.Phil. who can collaborate in the ASEAN Ecological Education Research Project.

The discussion was a great bridge to increase the collaboration network of the Faculty of Biology. Richard also hopes to establish good research collaborations and looks forward to his planned visit to Faculty of Biology next year. In addition, this collaboration is a commitment from the Faculty of Biology in supporting sustainable development and in accordance with the sustainable development goals (SDGs), namely quality education (SDGs 4) and partnerships for the goals (SDGs 17).