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The 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family for the year 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 26 December 2023

The 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family of the Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada was held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The event was chaired by Safril, S.Si., with the theme “Fostering Consistent Organizational Spirit in Developing a Collaborative and Communicative Biology Postgraduate Student Family.” The event was conducted in a hybrid format, taking place in Lecture Rooms 1 and 2 of the Sinarmas Building, Faculty of Biology, UGM, and through the Zoom Meeting platform. The opening session was attended by supervisor of the Postgraduate Student Family, Dr. rer. Nat Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Sc. also as the Head of the Master in Biology Study Program and, and Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, M.Eng also as the Head of the Doctor in Biology Study Program. Additionally, the General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family (KMP) was also attended by the KMP resigning executive board , the KMP committee for the 2022/2023 period, as well as student representatives from the 2021-2023 period who were present both physically and virtually.


The event was opened by Emi Suhaemi,S.Si. at 08:00 AM WIB. It commenced with the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, the Universitas Gadjah Mada hymn, and the Biology March accompanied with the VOB (Voice of Biology). The event continued with speeches from the organizing chairperson, Safril, S.Si., who expressed gratitude to those who supported the realization of the 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family. Subsequently, Yusril Ihza Farhan Wijaya, S.Si., the Chairperson of the 2022/2023 KMP period, conveyed appreciation and gratitude to all KMP committees for their contributions to activities that enriched knowledge, community service, and fostered personal development. He also encouraged an evaluation of past activities for future improvements. Next, the KMP Supervisor, Dr. rer. nat Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Sc., expressed full appreciation for the KMP’s work program. Particularly, he highly praised the Voice of Biology’s involvement in the International Conference of Biological Science (ICBS). He also advised the upcoming committee to maintain the ongoing programs optimally. The event was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, M.Eng., who emphasized the importance of innovation without disregarding established practices. The opening of the 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family concluded with a prayer led by Rashif Naufal Andika, S.Si., and a group photo. The subsequent activities of the 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family included Plenary Sessions I through V.

The Plenary Session I discussed the regulations to be used during the General Assembly and the election of the Permanent Session Presidium. The outcome of Plenary Session I determined that Susanti, S.Pd., Zakaria, S.Pd., and Syeprianto Permana, S.Si, were elected as the Permanent Session Presidium. Plenary Session II focused on the accountability report of the KMP committee for the 2022/2023 period. The report was presented by the KMP chairman and each division within the 2022/2023 KMP committee. Plenary Session III deliberated on the article of association (AD), Bylaws (ART), Organizational Guidelines (GBHO), and Recommendations. Discussions revolved around modifying aspects deemed necessary for revision, in line with developments, through mutual agreement within the forum. Plenary Session IV dealt with regulations and the mechanism for selecting the KMP chairman for the 2023/2024 period. Revisions were made to the content or wording of the regulations and mechanisms considered irrelevant in determining the new KMP chairman. Plenary Session IV ratified Alexander Tage, S.Si., Wahyul Fatwatul Umam, S.Si., Rashif Naufal Andika, S.Si., and Puji Lestari, S.Pd, as candidates for the KMP Chairman for the 2023/2024 period. Plenary Session V involved the election of the KMP chairman for the 2023/2024 period. The selected candidates presented their vision and mission, engaging in discussions with the General Assembly audience. After deliberation by the forum, Wahyul Fatwatul Umam, S.Si., was confirmed as the KMP Chairman for the 2023/2024 period. The conclusion of the General Assembly was marked by the handover of duties from Yusril Ihza Farhan Wijaya, S.Si, the Chairman of the 2022/2023 KMP period, to Wahyul Fatwatul Umam, S.Si, the elected Chairman for the 2023/2024 period.

To appreciate all members of the Nata Abhipraya Cabinet, the resigning executive board organized the KMP Awards. The “Most Collaborative Division/Field” award was bestowed upon the Media and Information Division, the “Most Cooperative Division/Field” award went to the Attraction Division, the “Most Consistent Division/Field” award was given to the Student Welfare Unit (KWU), the “Most Creative Division/Field” award was presented to the Human Resources and Development Division (PSDM), the “Most Administrative-Compliant Division/Field” award was attributed to the Social and Community Division (Sosmas), and the “Most Financially Compliant Division/Field” award was granted to the Finance and Asset Division (Kastrak). Additionally, there were awards for the Best Division Chair, won by Wildan Alfian Fahmi, S.Si. (PSDM), the Best Secretary, achieved by Salsabiela Praha Karima Reza, S.Pd. (Sosmas), and the Best Treasurer, earned by Windy Arensya Omadhika, S.Si. (Kastrak). Lastly, the “Most Active Staff in the Odd Semester 2022” award was given to Tamalia, S. Pd., the “Most Active Staff in the Even Semester 2022” award was bestowed upon Thesia Megi Kurniawati Rettob, S.Si.., and the “Best Intern Staff” award for the most active internship period was presented to Emi Suhaemi, S.Si. With the conclusion of the KMP Awards, the entire series of events for the 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family at Universitas Gadjah Mada(UGM) is declared finished.

The Colony Congress of Entomology Study Group

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 26 December 2023

The Colony Congress, commonly known as ‘KOKON,’ is an annual assembly regularly conducted by the Entomology Study Group (KSE) of the Faculty of Biology UGM. The purpose of KOKON is to collectively evaluate the performance of each cabinet division during a term of period and elect a new cabinet chairman. This year, KOKON was successfully held on December 18-19, 2023, at Room IV B of the Faculty of Biology UGM and was attended by all active members of KSE, both in person and semi-virtually.


On Monday, December 18, 2023, the event commenced at 08:30 AM WIB and was hosted by Ziyan Fareysa Abharani (KSE XXV) and Muhammad Fathin Setya Daffa (KSE XXIV). The program began with speeches from the KSE Supervisor, Drs. Hari Purwanto, M.P., Ph.D., and the 2023 KSE Chairperson, Cornelius Devito Deva Pramana Atmaja (KSE XXII). The presentation of the Accountability Report (LPJ) to the members’ forum was conducted by the Daily Board of KSE Entomeliora Cabinet, followed by discussions by the Organizational Advisory Council (DPO) to evaluate, assess, and consider the acceptance of the LPJ.The event continued with a congress meeting regarding KOKON’s Rules of Procedure, led by three interim Session Leaders: Chandra Rifana Arifin (KSE XXIV), Faizatun Nisa (KSE XXV), and Puti Emilia (KSE XXV). The session proceeded with deliberations on the Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART) by the permanent Session Leaders: Hafista Deas (KSE XXV), Faizatun Nisa (KSE XXV), and Puti Emilia (KSE XXV).

On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 08:30 AM the discussion session regarding the Bylaws (ART) continued with the previous permanent Session Leaders. After approval, the KOKON event sequence moved forward with the election of the 2024 KSE chairman between the candidates Sheva Rimma Dhanty (KSE XXIII) and Regina Nilamsari (KSE XXIV). Both candidates presented their visions and missions for their tenure and engaged in a Q&A session with the forum. After deliberation by the forum, Sheva Rimma Dhanty (KSE XXIII) was confirmed as the 2024 KSE Chairman. Following the handover of responsibilities from the 2023 KSE Chairman, Cornelius Devito Deva Pramana Atmaja (KSE XXII), to the newly elected chairman, Sheva Rimma Dhanty (KSE XXIII), the proceedings continued with discussions for selecting the Organizational Advisory Council (DPO). The entire sequence of the 2023 Colony Congress concluded with a documentation session.

Faculty of Biology Contingent Secured 8 Medals in PORSENIGAMA 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 18 December 2023

Porsenigama, or the Sports and Arts Week of Gadjah Mada University, is an annual competition in the fields of sports and arts for university students. The event aims to provide a platform for students to showcase their talents and interests in sports and arts. It serves as a stepping stone for outstanding athletes or artists from various faculties and schools to bring honor to the alma mater through various achievements. Porsenigama 2023 adopts the theme “Kembara Jagaddhita,” symbolizing that the event will accompany athletes and artists on their journey to express their ambitions. The 2023 Porsenigama was conducted offline from October 14 to November 25, 2023.


This year, the Faculty of Biology participated in 27 branches of competition, consisting of 14 sports disciplines and 13 art categories. The Student Family of the Faculty of Biology achieved victories in the sports categories of Archery, Pencak Silat, Judo, and Taekwondo, as well as in the art categories of Traditional Painting and Photography. In the Archery discipline, in the Men’s Team Compound Archery category, represented by Romualdus Marcel Prima Chrisandy (2022), Rafli Nur Muhammad Fahrezi (2022), and Sulthon Fatih (2023), they successfully secured a bronze medal. In the Women’s Pencak Silat Category D, represented by Maidira Marsa Rabbani (2023), she earned a gold medal. In the Men’s Judo category, represented by Adrian Pradipto Harmawan (2023), he earned a bronze medal. In the Women’s Taekwondo Kyorugi category, represented by Naely Muna Camelia (2021), she also secured a bronze medal. Furthermore, in the Traditional Painting art category, represented by Pradika Cikal Malika (2022), they achieved a bronze medal. Finally, in the Photography art category, represented by Drea Akbar Nurfallah Muslim (2020), he earned a bronze medal.

According to Rizquita Brillianti, the Head of the Talent and Interest Department of the Faculty of Biology’s Student Executive Board for the 2022-2023 term, this year’s Porsenigama was more structured compared to previous years. “Both the central committee and branch committees this year were more open-minded when receiving questions, criticisms, and suggestions. The offline nature of these competitions significantly captured the attention of students, encouraging their participation as athlete representatives, artists, or supporters. The preparations made by the officials and the contingent from the Faculty of Biology were more thorough this year, resulting in a more relaxed execution. With such meticulous preparations, we saw excellent outcomes as many athletes and artists secured medals, ranging from gold, silver, to bronze. On behalf of the Talent and Interest Department and its staff, I want to express gratitude and congratulations to all athletes and artists who successfully earned medals, ensuring that the Faculty of Biology is not underestimated by other faculties. Thanks also to all representatives of the Biology contingent, including athletes, artists, officials, the Double Helix support team, and every student who supported and enlivened Porsenigama 2023. See you at next year’s Porsenigama,” said Rizquita.

Continuing from Rizquita, the Coordinator of the Faculty of Biology’s Contingent, Asy Syifa Paras Ceria, and Chandra Rifana Arifin expressed, “We are extremely delighted and proud of the achievements of our fellow Biology athletes and artists in Porsenigama 2023. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in Porsenigama 2023. Moving forward, we will strive to gather feedback, suggestions, and evaluations regarding the preparation and execution of Porsenigama 2023 to make future editions even better. We also hope for continued participation from our Biology peers so that future Porsenigama events can run smoothly and be more vibrant.”

All the remarkable achievements deserve appreciation and hopefully serve as motivation for all students of the Faculty of Biology to strive for further accomplishments in sports and the arts. These achievements are hoped to not just mark the culmination of a struggle but also ignite greater enthusiasm and sportsmanship to compete again in future editions of Porsenigama.

The ‘KSK Mengajar’ to Enhance Children’s Understanding of Marine Life in Pengkol Village, Gunungkidul

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 18 December 2023

The ‘KSK Mengajar’ Program is a community service activity carried out by members of the Marine Study Group (KSK) at the Faculty of Biology, UGM. This program is organized under the operational division of KSK in collaboration with a village in Gunungkidul. The event took place on October 22, 2023, at the Pengkol Village Hall, Nglipar, Gunungkidul. The purpose of this activity was to provide education and information to the community, especially children, about marine life, including marine organisms, efforts to preserve and keep the oceans clean, as well as safety guidelines while at the beach. Moreover, this activity served as a platform to introduce the Marine Study Group to the community.


The event, attended by 19 KSK members and 40 children from Pengkol Village, commenced with an opening speech by the Head of Pengkol Village, Mr. Agus Sunarjo. He expressed that as residents of Gunungkidul living near the coast, they haven’t received much information about marine life, especially for children. Thus, as KSK members, we hope that through this activity, we can enhance children’s understanding and awareness of the importance of preserving and maintaining sea cleanliness, encouraging them to actively engage in sustainable practices continuously.

The activity proceeded with the delivery of educational materials and a guessing game session to assess the children’s understanding of the presented content. Children who correctly answered questions were rewarded as a form of appreciation. Following this, the activities continued with a fun game session, crafting bracelets from beads, aimed at fostering creativity and interactive learning. The crafted items, as successful handiwork, were taken home by the children as keepsakes. The event concluded with presenting a plaque of appreciation to Mrs. Dewi, representing the village officials, and a group documentation session with all participants.

UGM Students Innovate Chicken Breast and Sesame Seed Cheese Sticks through Empowering Integrated Health Post (Posyandu) in Selopamioro Village to Prevent Stunting Based on Sociopreneurship

AchivementsHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 14 December 2023

The issue of stunting is considered a longstanding problem that requires a comprehensive solution addressing its root causes, primarily linked to malnutrition in toddlers. According to data from the Bantul Health Office in 2023, stunting cases in Bantul Regency are notably high, with a concentration of cases in the Imogiri District. The data, as of May 2023, reveals a total of 857 children, and 21% of them are in Selopamioro Village.To address this problem, UGM students have innovated Chicken Breast and Sesame Seed Cheese Sticks through the Empowerment of Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu) in Selopamioro Village to Prevent Stunting Based on Sociopreneurship. This innovation was developed by Adam Satria Buana (Faculty of Geography 2020) and Sekar Alya Maharani (Faculty of Biology 2021), under the guidance of Dr. Rika Harini, S.Si., MP.


The innovation was submitted to the NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH PROJECT (PHP) 2023 Scientific Paper Competition, organized by the Student Association of Public Health Sciences at Malang State University with the theme “Driving Change with innovative ideas: Generation Z’s Impact on Global Equality and a Sustainable Future through SDGs.” The Grand Final presentation took place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, conducted through Zoom Meetings and the team secured the 2nd place among a total of 10 Grand Finalist teams representing both public and private universities in Indonesia.

This research was conducted from August to September 2023 in Selopamioro Village and Universitas Gadjah Mada, covering the entire process from planning to report preparation. Following the guidelines outlined in Minister of Health Regulation Number 51 of 2016, the cheese formulation focused on protein and calcium content, specifically aiming to provide supplementary food for stunted children with a protein content of 8-12 grams and calcium content of 225-450mg. Based on test results obtained from the Food and Nutrition Study Center at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in a 100-gram sample, the protein content as a macronutrient was found to be 12.20% of the total nutritional content. Meanwhile, calcium, classified as a micronutrient required in smaller quantities, was found to be 0.45%. The nutritional content of the healthy cheese sticks meets the minimum requirements for supplementary snacks for stunted children, which is 9.38%, and aligns with Minister of Health Regulation Number 51 of 2016, which specifies a protein range of 8-12 grams and calcium range of 225-450mg. The majority of the population, accounting for 80%, is not yet aware of the importance of adding healthy supplementary food to prevent the prevalence of stunting cases in Selopamioro Village. Through the sociopreneurship training and promotion of healthy cheese sticks, 90% of the community became aware of the importance of preventing stunting, particularly by providing nutritious snacks to meet the daily nutritional needs of toddlers.

The research results indicate that out of 91 toddlers and children given cheese sticks, 89.01% (81 children) experienced an increase in height, while 93.41% (85 children) showed weight gain. These findings demonstrate the success rate of providing cheese sticks as supplementary food in fulfilling the daily protein and calcium needs of stunted toddlers and children.

UGM Student Innovate Mental Health Consultation Platform as a Self-Diagnosis Solution for Generation Z with a Group Mentoring Approach

AchivementsHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 14 December 2023

Mental health has now become a widely discussed issue among Generation Z. With the widespread circulation of these issues, many from Generation Z are self-diagnosing based on the prevalent signs of mental disorders. In an effort to address this issue, UGM students innovated a Mental Health Consultation Platform with a Group Mentoring Approach. This platform was innovated by Adam Satria Buana (Faculty of Geography 2020) and Sekar Alya Maharani (Faculty of Biology 2021).

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This innovation was submitted to the Next Gen Entrepreneur Competition (NGEC) 2023 held by the Faculty of Industrial Technology at Ahmad Dahlan University on July 22, 2023 with the theme “Stand Out With Your Innovative Business Plan as a Future Entrepreneur” prompted both students to innovate and present a creative idea involving the development of a mental health consultation application using a group mentoring approach. The team successfully secured 3rd place among a total of 10 Grand Finalist teams representing both public and private universities in Indonesia.

Mental health issues are increasingly being discussed by the public, especially among Generation Z teenagers. According to Annury et al. in 2021, it was found that 24.80% of a total of 100 high school Generation Z teenagers across Indonesia engaged in self-diagnosis. One of the indicators is the Generation Z’s inclination toward trending topics, leading to a Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) particularly regarding current mental health discussions. Self-diagnosis is a situation where an individual assumes health issues and self-identifies as having a mental disorder without professional assistance (Kaligis, 2021). This can impact an increasing level of anxiety within the individual.

The created platform is a web application named TEMU GEN-Z, which stands for Teman CeritaMU Generasi Z (Your Generation Z Story Buddy). This name was formulated because addressing mental health issues can begin with consultations involving storytelling about the challenges one faces. TEMU GEN-Z provides a personalized touch through monitoring within discussion groups. This web application serves as a mental health support system, featuring consultation services, psychological tests, discussion groups, medication services, and #Let’sTalk content. TEMU GEN-Z has a logo symbolizing a liberated soul without internal disturbances.

Initiation of Collaboration between the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University and Ankara University, Türkiye

CooperationHeadline Thursday, 14 December 2023

The Faculty of Biology UGM plays an active role in realizing sustainable development goals (SDG’s). To support and realize SDG’s 7 concerning about quality education, and SDG’s 17 to strengthen global cooperation, the Faculty of Biology UGM delegations consisting of Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. (Dean), Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. (Vice Dean for Research, Service, Collaboration and Alumni), and Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Chair of the Undergraduate Study Program) made a collaborative visit to Ankara University Türkiye in order to develop cooperation and collaboration in the fields of academics and research, training, publications, student mobility and community service. This activity is the initiation of the first formal collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and university in Türkiye.

This visit was held on 11 – 12 December 2023 at Ankara University. Ankara University was founded on 13 June 1946 and consists of 19 Faculties and 1 College. On December 12th, 2023, the delegation was received by The Head of Department of Field Crops Prof. Dr. Hayrettin Kendir and Biotechnology Section Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Khawar. This visiting session began with an introduction to the profile and facilities at the UGM Faculty of Biology and two public lectures entitled The Dynamics and Evolution of Melon-Infecting Virus in Indonesia Influenced by Climate Change, and Integration of Biorefinery Concept in Biofuel Production from Microalgae, each delivered individually. -each by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono. This lecture was attended by lecturers, researchers and postgraduate students at the Faculty of Agriculture Ankara University.

After the lecture, the next visitation agenda was an orientation to research facilities and laboratories within the Field Crops Departments and the initiation of collaboration with the Biotechnology Institute of Ankara University. In this meeting, the delegation was received by Chief Technology Officer Dr. Esra Mine Unal and team. In this meeting, discussions were discussed about exploring research collaboration and student mobility/double degree programs, especially for postgraduate programs. The laboratories in this institute are ISO certified and are a national reference centre in Türkiye.

The visit then closed with a discussion of cooperation in the field of exchange for students, professors and researchers; research collaboration, joint lectures, collaborative conferences, seminars, symposia and joint degree programs between the Faculty of Biology UGM and the Faculty of Agriculture Ankara University. In this collaboration meeting, the MoU was signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM and the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Prof. Dr. Hasan Huseyin Atar. In the discussion on this collaboration, it was also stated that this MoU is as a starting point for collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and Ankara University and will subsequently be expanded with collaboration with the Faculty of Science and Biotechnology of the Institute of Ankara University. The implementation of this collaboration is expected to begin in 2024.

Collaborative Visits and Scientific Lectures from the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University and Cairo University, Egypt

CooperationHeadline Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The delegation from the Faculty of Biology UGM consisting of Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. (Dean), Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. (Vice Dean for Research, Service, Collaboration and Alumni), and Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Chair of the Undergraduate Study Program) made a collaborative visit to Cairo University in Egypt in order to build cooperation and collaboration in the fields of academics and research, training, publications, student mobility and community service. This activity is one of the programs to support and realize sustainable development goals (SDG’s 7) regarding quality education, and SDG’s 17 to strengthen global cooperation.

This visit was held for 3 days from 8 – 10 December 2023. After visiting several programs on 8 and 9 December 2023, on 10 December the delegation was received by The Dean of Faculty of Agriculture Prof. Dr. Sameh Abdelfattah, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Fatima Samir, The Head of Department of Entomology and Pesticides Prof. Dr. Hamdy  Elshabrawy, Editor in Chief of Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Sciences Prof. Dr. Said Elsalamouny from the Department of Entomology, The Head of International Relations Office Associate Prof. Dr. Mostafa Helal and International Relations Office Prof. Dr. Mohamed Foad Elmanyalawy. In this meeting, collaboration programs for student mobility/student exchange, training and seminars/workshops, research and publication collaboration, initiation of double degrees for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs, as well as international summer courses and visiting professors as implementation of collaboration at the UGM Faculty of Biology were discussed with Cairo University.

After holding collaborative discussions, the delegation had the opportunity to deliver a public lecture at the Faculty of Agriculture. The lecture was held in the Library Main Hall Faculty of Agriculture and was attended by lecturers, staff and bachelor and postgraduate students. In this lecture, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono delivered a lecture on The Dynamics and Evolution of Melon-Infecting Virus in Indonesia Influenced by Climate Change, while Dr. Eko Agus Suyono delivered a lecture on Integration of Biorefinery Concept in Biofuel Production from Microalgae. In this public lecture, Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. conveying the topic Is Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier presents in Indonesia?

The series of activities then continued with a visit to the Cairo University Research Park which has obtained certification for a seed testing centre, food safety (microbiology, soil science, aflatoxin lab) and GMO’s, a laboratory at the Faculty of Agriculture and a dairy and wheat product downstream unit. It is hoped that this collaboration can be implemented in 2024.

 

 

The Faculty of Biology UGM, in collaboration with KOBI, participated in a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the Implementation Instruments of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023 Specifically for Doctoral Study Program with the Accreditation Council of LAMSAMA

HeadlineNews Release Tuesday, 12 December 2023

The Faculty of Biology at UGM, in collaboration with KOBI (Consortium of Indonesian Biology), participated in a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the Implementation Instruments of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023 with the Accreditation Council of LAMSAMA (Independent Accreditation Agency for Natural Sciences and Formal Sciences).The event, held at Hotel Ciputra Jakarta from December 7th to December 8th, 2023, aimed to discuss the Implementation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023, with a specific focus on accreditation for doctoral study programs. For this FGD, LAMSAMA invited the Consortium of Indonesian Biology, the Indonesian Chemical Society, Physics Society Indonesia, Indo MS, Indonesian Astronomical Society, Indonesian Geophysics Society, and MIPA Net. Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr. Sc., as the Chairman of KOBI, assigned Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, M.Eng, and Zuliyati Rohmah, M.Si., Ph.D.Eng from Faculty of Biology UGM. This activity is in line with the commitment of the Faculty of Biology UGM to support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on inclusive education quality (SDGs 4) and fostering strong collaborations (SDGs 17) to contribute to the improvement of education quality in Indonesia.


The event commenced with an opening address by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Drs. Ir. Mitra Djamal, IPU, the Director of the Executive Board of LAMSAMA, followed by a session led by Prof. Drs. Roto, M.Eng., Ph.D., to align perceptions regarding the Implementation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023. On the second day, Prof. Dr. L. Hartanto, M.Si., and Setyo Pertiwi, Dr. Ir. M.Agr., presented insights regarding the Implementation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023 for Doctoral Program Accreditation. These presentations were held in two sessions, each concluding with a discussion. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding and detailed explanations about the accreditation process for Doctoral study programs in line with the provisions of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023.

The event proceeded with discussions on accreditation automation instruments led by Prof. Dr. Muktiningsih, M.Sc., and discussions on accreditation automation supplements conducted by Prof. Drs. Roto, M.Eng., Ph.D. In the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023, Article 81 explains that the accreditation status from BAN-PT and LAM is extended through an automation mechanism. This automation mechanism involves re-accreditation without assessment by assessors, monitoring, and evaluating the quality of study programs and higher education institutions based on data and information from PD Dikti (Directorate General of Higher Education).During this session, participants engaged in discussions and exchanged information regarding accreditation automation, aiming to understand the necessary preparations for the accreditation automation process. The aim of this FGD activity is to provide an understanding of the Implementation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023, thereby contributing to the enhancement of Higher Education quality in Indonesia.

Conducting Conservation Effort for Indonesian Native Plants, The ‘Kedaireka for Native Plants’ Team from Faculty of Biology UGM Strengthens Collaboration with Woody Park Borneo and Zwageri Orchid Garden

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Monday, 11 December 2023

The ‘Kedaireka Matching Fund for Native Plants’ team from the Faculty of Biology UGM, led by Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc., conducted a visit to East Kalimantan, specifically to Woody Park Borneo, alongside Director Drs. Lalu Fauzul Idhi, from December 7th to 9th, 2023, for the purpose of conserving indigenous plants. This collaboration primarily focuses on the cultivation development of the black orchid (Coelogyne pandurata), Ulin wood (Eusideroxylon zwageri), and pitcher plants (Nephentes spp.). The team engaged in discussions related to orchid conservation, particularly the endemic orchids of Kalimantan, which are set to be carried out in the Woody Park Borneo’s greenhouse. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 15 and 17, namely Land Ecosystems and Partnerships to Achieve Goals. Additionally, the Kedaireka team handed over 10 bottles of black orchid seedlings (C. pandurata), each containing 30 seedlings ready for acclimatization. They also received Ulin wood seedlings intended for planting in the Karanggayam greenhouse at the Faculty of Biology UGM.


In addition, the team also held discussions with Mr. Hari Purwito, the owner of Zwageri Orchid Garden, and his farming team regarding efforts to develop cultivation and conservation of pitcher plants and black orchids. They also visited the Orchid House located in the Balikpapan Botanical Garden, East Kalimantan.The strong and continuous collaboration between the Kedaireka for Native Plants Team UGM, Woody Park Borneo as an industry entity, and Zwageri Orchid Garden as local farmers/community, aimed at developing the breeding of local plants, holds significant potential in supporting the conservation of East Kalimantan’s native flora in their natural habitats.