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The Grand Launching of the Student Senate 2024

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Sunday, 3 March 2024

On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Grand Launching of the Student Senate 2024 took place at the Tropical Biology Auditorium of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event was attended by Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, S.Si., M.Sc., as the advisor of the Student Senate, along with members of the Student Senate, representatives from Study Groups and Institutions.


The event was opened by Manika Rosalia Lysander and Salma Farah, followed by the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, the Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the Biology March. Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, S.Si., M.Sc. delivered the opening remarks, followed by a speech from Marfuah, the Chairperson of the Faculty of Biology UGM Student Senate. The event proceeded with presentations by the Student Executive Board (SEMA) regarding their planned work programs. The presentation began with an overview of SEMA’s work program for the upcoming year by Marfuah and Jovika Syifa Ananmaimuna, followed by presentations from each division. The Secretary, Irenna Sheva Zahrani, continued the presentation, followed by Naufal Irba Sahril presenting the budgetary work program. Denianto Agung Wicaksono then present the work program of Commission 1, followed by Muhammad Rafi Fairuza presenting the work program of Commission 2, and Asitya Fitri delivered the work program of Commission 3. The last two presentations were from the SEMA’s Honor Board and the Media and Networking Bureau, presented by Yunia Farkhamni and Huriyah Winda Nabillah, respectively. It hoped that the SEMA work programs will be successful throughout the 2024/2025 tenure. The event concluded at 17:30 with a closing session involving reflections, messages, and a group photo session.

The Faculty of Biology UGM Supports the Java-Wide Leopard Survey

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 29 February 2024

On Thursday, 27 February 2024, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry with SINTAS Indonesia conducted a kickoff meeting marked as the start of the Java Leopard (Panthera pardus melas) survey, known as the Java-Wide Leopard Survey (JWLS). The design and activity plans of JWLS are all developed by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in collaboration with conservation enthusiasts for Indonesia’s large carnivores. The JWLS will be carried out by UPT Direktorat KSDAE-KLHK with its local partners for about two years. The JWLS is fully funded by The Ministry of Environment and Forestry and private partners. The JWLS marked the first wild animals survey based on a community in Indonesia with the most camera traps, locations, funding, and involved parties.


As one of the academic stakeholders, the Faculty of Biology at UGM has given the opportunity to attend this event, represented by Dr. Dwi Sendi Priyono. The Faculty of Biology UGM consider this survey as an opportunity to obtain more credible scientific data on the population and distribution of leopards throughout Indonesia. The idea of genetic analysis to understand population structure, prey, and inbreeding has proposed, aiming to achieve genetic conservation in line with CBD points. Dr. Sendi, who has previously worked on a similar survey, the Sumatra Wide Tiger Survey, has provided input and is ready to contribute alongside various parties to ensure the success of this national survey. This data expected to serve as a basis for the development of more effective and sustainable conservation strategies. The kickoff event for this leopard survey hoped to be a significant initial step in conservation efforts for this species. The Faculty of Biology at UGM welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders, including the government and non-governmental organizations, to create a better biodiversity for wildlife on the island of Java.

Biology Students Achieved Three International Awards: Gold Medal, Best Computational Project, and Best Human Centered Design at the Global Open Genetic Engineering Competition 2024.

AchivementsHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 29 February 2024

The Faculty of Biology UGM students, part of iGEM UGM team, Adhelia Intan Sabhira, Sofyan Maulana, and Ulfah Nur Azizah, once again made another achievement by winning a Gold Medal, Best Computational Project, and Best Human Centered Design, at the Global Open Genetic Engineering Competition (GOGEC) 2024, held online from February 23rd to 25th, 2024. Marks the first time a team from UGM has participated in the competition since its inception in 2021. The iGEM UGM team is a multidisciplinary group comprising 16 members from various faculties at Universitas Gadjah Mada In this competition, the iGEM UGM team was represented by nine out of sixteen students, including Adhelia Intan Sabhira, Sofyan Maulana, Ulfah Nur Azizah (Faculty of Biology); Farrel Alfaza Marsetyo, Nayaka Bagus Wahyu Agung Hertanto (Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing); Afra Majida Hariono, Kayla Queenazima Santoso (Faculty of Engineering); Melodia Rezadhini (Faculty of Agriculture Alumni); and Muhammad Bagus Sajiwo (Faculty of Agricultural Technology).


The Global Open Genetic Engineering Competition (GOGEC) 2024 is a prestigious international competition in Genetic Engineering, with 15 teams from 11 countries participating, comprising undergraduate students. GOGEC aims to create an easily accessible and affordable competition platform, allowing competing teams to focus on their projects. GOGEC also hosts a series of lectures on genetic engineering and synthetic biology, inviting experts.

In GOGEC 2024, the iGEM UGM team participated and presented a computational project titled “Novel Biodevice for Colorectal Cancer Screening using Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) with miRNAs as Biomarker.” The team further developed their previous project from the iGEM 2023 competition, where they engineered EcN bacteria to detect miR-92a and miR-21 as biomarkers for colorectal cancer cells and improved the sensitivity of Loop-Initiated RNA Activator (LIRA) through mathematical modeling and computer simulation. In developing their research project, the iGEM team engaged in discussions with researchers, stakeholders, and government agencies, as well as with rural communities and colorectal cancer patients. The team developed the LIRA sequence using available online datasets and implemented a kill switch as a biocontainment measure. Thus, through this research and community empowerment efforts, the team achieved the Gold Medal, the Best Computational Project and Best Human Centered Design awards. Information about the iGEM UGM team’s project can be access at: https://www.gogecconference.org/projects2024.

The achievements of the UGM-Indonesia team could not have accomplished without the support of Universitas Gadjah Mada, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Biology, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Agriculture, and the guidance provided by Dr. Yekti Asih Purwestri (Faculty of Biology) as the lead supervisor, along with Widhi Dyah Sawitri, Ph.D. (Faculty of Agriculture) and M. Saifur Rohman, Ph.D. (Faculty of Agriculture) as assistant supervisors, Setyowati Triastuti Utami, Ph.D. (Faculty of Pharmacy) as an instructor, and supported by faculty members from the Faculty of Biology: Dr. Niken Satuti Nur Handayani, Aries Bagus Sasongko, M.Biotech, Lisna Hidayati, M.Biotech, Indra Lesmana, M.Sc., and Matin Nuhamunada, M.Sc; Faculty of Medicine: Dr. Mohamad Saifudin Hakim, M.Sc., Ph.D. and Dewi Kartikawati Paramita, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D.; Faculty of Engineering: Ir. Agus Prasetya, M.Eng.Sc., Ph.D and Himawan Tri Bayu Murti Petrus, ST., M.E., D.Eng; Faculty of Agricultural Technology: Imam Bagus Nugroho, S.Si., M.Sc.; Biotechnology Study Program: Afif Pranaya Jati, S.P., M.Sc.; and alumni: Dr. Azzahra Asysyifa, Farhan Wali Bachtier, S.Si., Waffiq Maaroja, S.Kom, and Yustika Sari, S.Si., M.Res.; as well as various donors and sponsors who supported the team’s needs.

The Grand Launching of Cabinet Magnolia of the Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) 2024

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Thursday, 29 February 2024

On Sunday, 25 February 2024 was held the Grand Launching of KSAT 2024, aimed to introduce the management of KSAT of the Faculty of Biology, also the current cabinet period. This event was held at Auditorium Biologi Tropika, invited 12 study groups in the Faculty of Biology as well as 5 organizations from various faculties, including IHMT (Association of Plant Protection Student), KMIT (Soil Science Students Family), ASC (Agritech Study Club), KMTA ( Association of Architecture Technique Students) and Forestation (Family of Forest Resource Conservation).


The activity commenced with an opening by MC, Laras Ati (KSAT 2023) and Farah Adina (KSAT 2023). Following the opening, the activities proceeded with an opening prayer and the singing of the Indonesia Raya, Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymne, and Biology March. Next, there was KSAT profile video viewing. The event continued with remarks from Anggi Nada (KSAT 2021) the chairperson of KSAT and Dyah Ekawati (KSAT 2021) the chief organizer of the event.

Subsequently, the event proceeded with the introduction of the Magnolia Cabinet by Anggi Nada (KSAT 2021), followed by an explanation from the KSAT chairperson. Next, there was an explanation of the work program starting with the vice-chairperson by Dyah Ekawati (KSAT 2021), general secretary by Kotimah (KSAT 2022), general treasurer by Mashanda Zahrah (KSAT 2022), scientific division by Laksita Chesarina (KSAT 2021), media and communication division by Dewi Nindya (KSAT 2022), creative division by Nabil Putra (KSAT 2022), entrepreneurship division by Johs Carlo (KSAT 2022), Human Resources Development division by Kamilia Hana (KSAT 2022), and household division by Mirmastu Lintu (KSAT 2022), this was followed by a Q&A session. Additionally, the Grand Launching event included an Ice Breaking session through games from the quizizz platform. This was followed by the delivery of messages and impressions by the invited guests. The event concluded with a closing prayer and documentation.

The Grand Launching of KSAT in 2024 proceeded smoothly and punctually. With the successful implementation of the Grand Launching of KSAT Biology UGM, it is hoped that external parties can deepen their understanding of KSAT Biology UGM. Furthermore, it is hoped that KSAT can take root firmly and penetrate civilization, becoming a study group that is beneficial both within the academic community and to the wider society.

Integration of the MBKM Program Building A Village Faculty of Biology UGM With KKN- PPM UGM for Kebonalas Mist and Sapen Village Manisrenggo Klaten

Headline Thursday, 29 February 2024

In order to promote local creative products through the development of KABUT KEBONALAS Manisrenggo Klaten Tourism Village, the MBKM Team Built a Village for the Faculty of Biology UGM which was coordinated by Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D together with four MBKM students from the Faculty of Biology UGM ( Darren Nicholas Rahmanto, Fadilah Rahma Julianty, Joananda Taufik Ardana, and Tamara Sugihara carried out integrated community service together with Muhammad Naufal Dzakwan Luzen and teams from several clusters through the UGM PPM KKN program. This activity began with initial coordination with the Kebonalas Village Government and POKDARWIS Management KABUT KEBONALAS. This activity aims to integrate the MBKM Building Villages service program which has been started in 2022 so that it touches more on MSMEs and local culture and arts, fosters networking opportunities, and contributes to the economic growth of the community. Kabut Kebonalas Tourism Village together with the MBKM Team, Faculty of Biology Gadjah Mada University. This survey was also carried out to gather ideas for activities in various agricultural and health techniques that are innovative and environmentally friendly.

The Kabut Kebonalas tourism awareness group team consists of Mr. Supriyanto, S.Pd. (Village Head), Mr. Robani, S.P. (Chairman of BPD), Mr. Suwadi, S.Pd. (Sekdes), Mr. Sunardi, Mr. Riyanto Wahyudi and others have been approved by the Department of Culture, Youth, Sports and Tourism of Klaten Regency through Decree Number 2 of 2023, accompanied by a lecturer from the UGM Faculty of Biology (Mr. Sukirno, S.Si., M. Sc., Ph.D.) and fruit plant cultivation practitioner, UGM Faculty of Biology (Mr. Yusuf Sulaeman, S.IP). This activity was also supported by MBKM Building Village students, namely Darren Nicholas Rahmanto, Fadilah Rahma Julianty, Joananda Taufik Ardana, and Tamara Sugihara. This activity supports the SDG’S, especially to eradicate poverty (SDG1), create inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable communities (SDG 11) and to combat climate change (SDG 13).

A survey was also carried out in Sapen Manisrenggo Village, Klaten, to explore local potential which would be used as a flagship in community empowerment based on local wisdom and potential, such as agriculture, plantations and environmental conservation, including developing the potential for cultivating mangosteen and durian fruit.

 

#SDG 1: Poverty; #SDG 11 Inclusive communities; # SDG 13: Climate change; #UGM Biology

First Fruit Harvests, Pokdarwis Management Training, And Klaten Pokdarwis Meeting At Kabut Kebonalas With Muspika Manisrenggo District Klaten

Community ServiceHeadline Thursday, 29 February 2024

KABUT KEBONALAS Manisrenggo Klaten Tourism Village, which was built starting in 2021 and began planting fruit plants together with the MBKM Team Building a Village, Faculty of Biology UGM, which was coordinated by Sukirno, S.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Since 2022, has entered the first harvest period. In November 2023, the first longan harvest was carried out together with MBKM students from the UGM Faculty of Biology together with elements of village society such as all POKDARWIS members, village government officials and PKK groups. On February 28 2024 KABUT KEBONALAS together with the MBKM team held harvest activities and socialization of tourist destination rides to all MUSPIKA Manisrenggo District. In this activity the village government invited Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Sc. as Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, Head of Manisrenggo Subdistrict Mr. Slamet, S.H., M.Si., DANRAMIL Manisrenggo Mr. Captain Inf. Sukarman, KAPOLSEK Manisrenggo AKP Fajar Damhudi, S.H., all members of POKDARWIS and elements of PEMDES Kebonalas, as well as the staff of teachers and the Manisrenggo Community Health Center. Thank God, longan, honey star fruit, avocado and crystal guava have entered their first harvest. This activity was also attended by the Coordinator of the PPM KKN team – Muhammad Naufal Dzakwan Luzen and teams from several clusters through the UGM PPM KKN program and the MBKM team Darren Nicholas Rahmanto, Fadilah Rahma Julianty, Joananda Taufik Ardana, and Tamara Sugihara.

This activity opened with a performance of the Gatotkaca Dance by Dik Dhimas and then continued with training for POKDARWIS KABUT KEBONALAS which was attended by resource persons from FK POKDARWIS KLATEN. This activity aims to strengthen POKDARWIS management and explore the village’s potential to be more integrated in MSME tourism villages, local culture and arts, grow networking opportunities, and contribute to the community’s economic growth. Kabut Kebonalas Tourism Village together with the MBKM Team, Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University.

The Kabut Kebonalas tourism awareness group team consists of Mr. Supriyanto, S.Pd. (Village Head), Mr. Robani, S.P. (Chairman of BPD), Mr. Suwadi, S.Pd. (Sekdes), Mr. Sunardi, Mr. Riyanto Wahyudi and others have been approved by the Department of Culture, Youth, Sports and Tourism of Klaten Regency through Decree Number 2 of 2023, accompanied by a lecturer from the UGM Faculty of Biology (Mr. Sukirno, S.Si., M. Sc., Ph.D.) and fruit plant cultivation practitioner, UGM Faculty of Biology (Mr. Yusuf Sulaeman, S.IP).

This activity supports the SDG’S, especially to eradicate poverty (SDG1), create inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable communities (SDG 11) and to combat climate change (SDG 13).

 

#SDG 1: Poverty; #SDG 11 Inclusive communities; # SDG 13: Climate change; #UGM Biology

The Gathering of the Faculty of Biology UGM: Fostering Companionship and Sense of Family in Academic Environment

HeadlineNews Release Thursday, 29 February 2024

The Faculty of Biology UGM held a gathering on Wednesday, 28 February 2024, at Auditorium Biologi Tropika from 11.00-13.00 WIB, aimed to strengthen the companionship and a sense of family among civitas Faculty of Biology UGM, especially staff and lecturers.


The gathering commenced with an opening by MC Faya Nur Annisa Damantya, A.Md.Sek., followed by a welcome address from the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc, who provided guidance and motivation to all attendees. The activity proceeded with a socialization from Bank Muamalat, delivered by Heni Lestari, S.E., as Branch Manager of Bank Muamalat UGM Branch.

Next on the agenda was the introduction of the new study program at the Faculty of Biology UGM, The Profession of Curator on Biodiversity Study Program (PKKH) by Rina Sri Kasiamdari, S.Si., Ph.D. The PKKH Study program has been prepared by the team since 2021, with support from various parties, both internal and external UGM and international support. This study program is scheduled to commence enrollment in the odd semesters of the academic year 2024/2025 with a quota of 30 students. It hoped that through this introduction, the civitas of the Faculty of Biology UGM can understand the history, vision, and mission of the program’s establishment and help promote the PKKH study program to the community.

This event was enlivened by a Line dance performance titled “Taman Pung Kisah” presented by Bio Line Dance Group. The gathering concluded with a shared lunch. This event reflects the support of the Faculty of Biology in its commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 17, which is Partnership for the Goals, and SDG No. 16, which is Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. This is reflected in promotion collaboration among various parties, such as Bank Muammalat, to achieve common goals.

The Work Meeting of The KSE Cabinet Entoanantara 024

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Yogyakarta, on Saturday, 24 February 2024 Entomology Study Group (KSE) held a work meeting of the KSE cabinet entoanantara 2024 as well as launching of the new cabinet, aimed to introduce the new cabinet and discuss the work program of each division for one year administration. The event was held at room IV B, The Faculty of Biology UGM, took place from 08.00 WIB – 11.00 WIB and guided by Muhammad Syahrul Firdaus (KSE XXIV) and Fadhilla Eka Diannova (KSE XXV), and was attended by active members of KSE and representatives of the study groups in the Faculty of Biology UGM.


The event commenced with remarks from Sheva Rimma Dhanty, as KSE chairperson, and Drs. Hari Purwanto, M.P., Ph.D. as KSE advisor. Following that, all attendees sang Indonesia Raya, Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymne, Faculty of Biology Mars, and KSE Mars. The activity continued with presentation of work program of each division within KSE by each division head, namely research division, knowledge division, curriculum division, media and information division, network division, human resource division, entrepreneurship division, secretary division, treasurer division, and the last was the chairman who also explained the vision and mission, the philosophy of cabinet name and cabinet logo. The presentation of the work program was followed by a question and answer session for each division. The activity concluded with a documentation.

Postgraduate Student Gathering (TAKSA) Even Semester 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 26 February 2024

On February 24 2024, the Postgraduate Student Society KMP) of the Faculty of Biology UGM held a Postgraduate Student Gathering (TAKSA) at the Tropical Biology Auditorium, Faculty of Biology UGM. The event aimed to strengthen the bond between postgraduate students, alumni, and lecturers at the Faculty of Biology UGM. Furthermore, this activity also serves to broaden perspectives and understand the continuity between the Master’s and Doctoral academic realms, and their continuation into the professional world after graduating from the graduate program at the Faculty of Biology, UGM.


The event started at 08.00 WIB, opened by the MCs Zakaria S.Pd. and Ni Kadek Dewi Permata Sari S.Pd. The offline remark was given by Alexander Tage S.Si. representing the chairman of the Biology KMP. Followed by online remarks by the Head of The Master in Biology Study Program, Dr. rer. Nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si. M.Si.

Subsequently, the event continued with a Talk Show guided by the moderator, Puji Lestari, S.Pd. The Talk Show featured inspiring speaker Basith Kuncoro Adji, S.Si., M.Sc., an alumnus of the Faculty of Biology UGM, who conveyed the balancing focus between academic and non-academic activities. He also shared insights into opportunities and challenges as a postgraduate student and his ongoing projects.

Next, there was a sharing session, where new postgraduate students were divided into groups based on their study interests and guided by KMP members. The sharing session provided a platform for new students to inquire about academic and non-academic activities in the postgraduate program. One participant, Nurul Hidayah S.Pd., said that during the discussion, there was a sense of camaraderie among students from different cohorts and study interest groups, gained valuable information about the academic activities, thus getting to know the academic community of the Postgraduate Program of The Faculty of Biology UGM better.

Following that, there was a laboratory tour activity, where participants toured Buildings A and B to get acquainted with the laboratories and the research areas covered in each laboratory. New postgraduate students were divided into groups, each accompanied by KMP members. During the laboratory tour, participants were also introduced to the library facilities in Building B, such as the Book Collection Room, Study Room, and Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Room. After returning from the laboratory tour, participants were directed back to the Auditorium for a Q&A session regarding the tour activities. One participant, Ainun Mardiah S.Pd., asked about the differences between the Seminar Proposal course and the Comprehensive Exam.

The activities continued with intergroup games using the Quizizz ,a spin game, and a biology quiz game. The winner of the entire game round ends with the awarding of prizes. The closing of TAKSA ended with a prayer by Safril S.Si. and photo documentation.

Guest Lecture Two Professors from the University of Technology Sydney Discuss Research on Emphysema to Microbiome and Chlamydia Disease

CooperationHeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Saturday, 24 February 2024

Yogyakarta, 23 February 2024 – Faculty of Biology UGM held a guest lecture featuring two professors from the Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Australia, they are Professor Wilhelmina Huston and Distinguished Professor Alaina Ammit. The lecture took place in the Auditorium of Tropical Biology, Faculty of Biology UGM and was attended by more than 200 students and lecturers from the Faculty of Biology UGM.


The public lecture was opened by Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, M.S., Ph.D. and continued with an opening speech by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM. He stated that the implementation of the guest lecture was part of the collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and the Faculty of Science UTS. He also added that the double degree program collaboration with UTS will be realized in the near future so that students who are interested in pursuing study opportunities in Australia can prepare themselves.

Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, who acted as guest lecture moderator, invited Prof. Wilia and Prof. Alaina to present their research.

Prof. Alaina gave a lecture entitled “Combating inflammation in chronic lung disease”. She introduced the Woolcock Emphysema Center where she works together with other researchers in overcoming Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) through early diagnosis, and better treatment.

Prof. Wilia then explained her research with the title “The reproductive tract microbiome and chlamydial disease”. She began her lecture with an explanation of Chlamydia trachomatis and its transmission. She also explained the role of each microbiome in the female organs in protecting the organs from infections including Chlamydia bacteria, as well as his research studying each microbiome using next generation sequencing.

The lecture closed with a question and answer session guided by Dr, Eko. Prof. Alaina and Prof. Willa showed the important role of a biologist in the medical field so that they can expand the potential output of biological research in improving the quality of health.

This public lecture was part of a collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and the Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney. This collaboration also shows the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to expanding connections and collaboration with various partners to improve the quality of education, in line with its support for the Sustainable Development Goals for improving education and expanding cooperation (SDG 4 and 17), and of course improving community health and welfare better through renewable research (SDG 3).