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Every year, the Christian Student Fellowship (PMK) of the Faculty of Biology holds a Christmas celebration and worship service for Christian students to commemorate and reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ together. This event aimed to strengthen the bond among fellow Christian students and professors through worship, celebration, and understanding the significance of Jesus Christ’s birth. This Christmas celebration carried the theme “Knight in Shining Armor,” derived from Zephaniah 3:17. With this verse, participants were encouraged to understand the significance of Jesus’ birth, where hope comes through His presence as the Savior who brings victory. His presence renews us in love, leading us to joy.
On December 27, 2023, the Year-End Evaluation (EAT) took place, marking the conclusion of the term for the Aswattha Cabinet of the Biology Student Executive Board (BEM) and the Cakra Optima Parliament of the Biology Student Senate (SEMA) UGM. The EAT involved presentations of the accomplished work programs by both institutions. Alongside the EAT, the Supervision of Planning, Implementation, and Reporting for Biosphere #6 and PPSMB Metamorphoself 2023 occurred. The event was held virtually through the Zoom Meeting platform, commencing at 08:30 AM WIB. The event was preceded by speeches by Fathur Syahrian Ramadhani, the Chairperson of BEM Biology 2023, and Aqil Muhammad Hafiz, the Chairperson of SEMA FB UGM 2023. Subsequently, there were presentations by Biosphere #6, BEM, PPSMB Metamorphoself 2023, and SEMA, delving deeply into the executed work programs. Each presentation concluded with a discussion session to evaluate each work program.
Yogyakarta, December 30, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), represented by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc, actively participated in the nationwide tree planting initiative initiated by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) across Indonesia. The tree planting took place on Saturday, December 30, 2023, and was led by officials from KLHK at both the central and regional levels. The event was held in the area of plot 58 rph Candi BDH Karangmojo, Yogyakarta Forest Management Unit (KPH Yogyakarta).
On Saturday to Monday, December 16-18, 2023, the final series of events for the KSAT Open Recruitment, namely the Social Project, was conducted. The purpose of organizing this Social Project was the training of prospective seedlings into members of KSAT 2023. The Social Project activities took place in Tanjung Tourism Village, with the main activity being the creation of gardens on 2 designated plots.
The Grand Assembly (Musyak) of JMMB was a forum for the highest decision-making within JMMB UGM, conducted at the end of the cabinet’s leadership period. The Grand Assembly of JMMB UGM (Jamaah Mahasiswa Muslim Biologi Universitas Gadjah Mada) held from December 20th to 21st, 2023/1445H in Room 1 Building B of the Faculty of Biology UGM, successfully reached its pinnacle of success by presenting a series of constructive and meaningful activities. On the first day (December 20th, 2023), the event was warmly opened by the MC (Amila Rahima Husna), followed by the recitation of tilawah by (Thoriq Abdul Halim), creating a spiritual atmosphere that initiated the assembly with blessings. Initial speeches were delivered by the Chairperson of the Committee, Alif Arya Alfaridzi, Mas’ul of JMMB (Mahbibul Labib Aqridho), and the supervisor of JMMB, Dr. med. vet. Hendry T.S.G. Saragih, M.P. solidifying their commitment to the future development of the JMMB. The first day was focused on the main agenda, the discussion regarding articles of association /Bylaws and RUGD lead by Denianto Agung Wicaksono as the Chairperson assisted by Lanaa Naila Najiha and Salman Ali Nazar. They adeptly led discussion with precision and professionalism, achieving results acknowledged by all participants, and ensuring the smooth flow of the event. The proceedings of the first day concluded with a prayer and documentation.
On December 15, 2023, the Media and Information Department of the Biology Student Executive Board (BEM) Universitas Gadjah Mada released the latest edition of the BIOMAGZ magazine “BIOMAGZ 2023: A Nature Enthusiast’s Guide” through various social media platforms of BEM. Additionally, for the first time this year, BIOMAGZ was released as a printed media. This magazine signified a new step for the Media and Information Department of the Biology Student Executive Board in providing current and reliable sources of information for students, lecturers, staff, and all members of the Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada. As a publication produced by the Media and Information Department, BIOMAGZ 2023 aimed to provide extensive benefits and functions to its readers.
The Faculty of Biology UGM has a Cooperation agreement (PKS) with the Mount Merbabu National Park, one of the activities outlined in this PKS is the assessment of habitat suitability for releasing wildlife in Mount Merbabu National Park, particularly the Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi). This task is under the responsibility of Donan Satria Yudha, S.Si., M.Sc. from the Animal Systematics Laboratory, Faculty of Biology UGM and was assisted by Noorman Hendry Fauzy, S.Si. (an alumni of the Faculty of Biology UGM), and Eveline Wahyuningtyas Yusrina Seddi (an undergraduate student of the Faculty of Biology UGM). Eveline was working on her thesis entitled “Distribution and Density of Wreathed Hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus Shaw, 1811) in Sokokembang Forest, Pekalongan Regency, Central Java.” which also involves analyzing habitat suitability, therefore her involvement align with this activity.
The research on biodiversity and conservation status of freshwater biota, including fish and crustaceans, particularly in peat water ecosystems in East Kalimantan, is still insufficiently documented. Therefore, the Nusantara Nature Conservation Foundation (YKAN) is planning a research activity on freshwater biota in Lake Siran, located in Muara Siran Village, Muara Kaman District, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, involving lecturers, students, and alumni from the Faculty of Biology at UGM. The involved lecturers were Donan Satria Yudha, S.Si., M.Sc., and Rury Eprilurahman, S.Si., M.Sc., from the animal systematics laboratory. Engaged students in the research include Muhamad Afnisa’a Rozaqi (undergraduate student), Maula Haqul Dafa, S.Pd. (graduate student), and Hastin Ambar Asti, S.Si., M.Sc. (Faculty of Biology UGM Alumni), assisted by Mr. Susilo Irwanjasmoro from Wagleri Foundation. YKAN staff actively participating in field sampling were Eka Cahyaningrum, S.Si. (Faculty of Biology UGM alumni and serving as Biodiversity and High Conservation Value Specialist at YKAN) and Mohamad Arif Rifqi, S.Si. as Endangered Species Conservation Specialist at YKAN.
Yogyakarta, December 27, 2023 — Al Hayat Mosque, located at the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), has entered a new era with the completion of the installation of the first solar cells in December 2023. This initiative marks Al Hayat Mosque as the first mosque within the UGM community to harness solar energy as its primary source.
Field Training is a continuation of the CAD XVIII’s (prospective new member) series of Basic Training (Diksar) aimed at supporting BiOSC’s role as a study group pioneering and driving orchid conservation efforts. This activity focuses on presenting orchid exploration findings in the natural habitat as a crucial part of CAD preparation. Through this exploration practice, participants not only acquire survival skills but are also encouraged to analyze field-acquired data. Throughout the program, participants undergo basic knowledge training to support their roles in Research training, Cultivation training, and Conservation training. Therefore, this field training (diklap) not only provides direct field experience but also prepares prospective members to apply and develop their understanding within the context of natural conservation. The field training took place at Ayunan Langit and the Faculty of Biology, UGM, involving 17 participants.