News Release
From November 26 to December 1, 2023, Universitas Padjajaran in Bandung took center stage as the host of the 36th National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS). PIMNAS, a prestigious competition involving universities across Indonesia, stands as a flagship event to assess and celebrate academic excellence, creativity, and research capabilities of students.
The PIMNAS contingent from the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) sent 15 students accompanied by Prof. Dr. Rarastoeti Pratiwi, M.Sc., Woro Anindito Sri Tunjung, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Dr. Dwi Sendi Priyono, S.Si., M.Si. In a spirit of unity and tireless effort, the UGM contingent clinched the overall champion title with a total of 29 medals, spanning both presentation and poster categories. This success reflects the high dedication, research skills, and thorough preparation undertaken by all members of the contingent.
The Faculty of Biology contingent notably brought home 1 bronze medal, 1 silver medal, and 3 gold medals. Akmal Bunyamin and his team secured a bronze medal in the presentation category, while Mia Fadilah and her team earned a silver medal in the same category. This triumph extends beyond presentations and is evident in the poster category as well. Two teams from the Faculty of Biology, led by Mia Fadilah and Fauzela Azira Ainaya respectively, clinched gold medals. Furthermore, Zahira Shofa and her team achieved a commendable feat by securing a gold medal in the presentation category.
This outstanding achievement not only reflects the academic excellence of UGM’s Biology students but also crafts an inspiring story on the national stage. Beyond bringing honor to the Faculty of Biology at UGM, this success is hoped to inspire the entire academic community to continue growing, innovating, and contributing positively to society. In the context of PIMNAS, this triumph is not just about winning a competition. PIMNAS also serves as an exceptional learning platform that allows Biology students to hone their communication, research, and teamwork skills. Through this competition, Biology students can experience the atmosphere of healthy competition and learn from their peers at various universities.
Heartfelt appreciation is extended to all members of the contingent, students, and accompanying faculty who have shown dedication, fighting spirit, and extraordinary capabilities in facing and competing at the national level. May this achievement mark the beginning of a brilliant academic journey in the future. [Author: PKM Corner]
Yogyakarta, 30 November 2023 – The Research Days 2023 were successfully held involving dozens of researchs, publications and community service titles as well as downstream products from the academic community of Faculty of Biology UGM. The annual agenda of the Faculty of Biology UGM was closed by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs located in the hallway of Building B, Faculty of Biology.
Research Days will be held for 2 days, 29 and 30 November 2023 in the form of a poster exhibition of research results, publications, community service, and downstream products from collaboration between lecturers and students of the Faculty of Biology. This activity also serves as a forum for sharing between lecturers and students to increase collaboration and partnerships. During the two days of the exhibition, visitors can participate in voting for the best poster of their choice. Downstream products that were exhibited and sold also invited appreciation from visitors, including terrariums, microalgae research products, orchid culture seeds, and so on.
“Through these Research Days, it is hoped that new ideas and collaboration will emerge between students and lecturers,” said Dr. Eko in his speech at the closing of Research Days 2023, Thursday (30/11) afternoon. He also added his appreciation to the students who were enthusiastic during Research Days with comments about the very diverse student interest in research at the Faculty of Biology.
At the end of the event, the winner of the best poster in the Research Poster and Community Service Poster categories was also announced. In the research poster category, achieved by poster form Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi M.Sc.St., Dr.med.vet. drh. Hendry T.S.S.G. Saragih, M.P., and Dr. Ardaning Nuriliani, S.Si., M.Kes. Meanwhile, for the community service category were achieved by posters from Laksmindra Fitria, S.Si., M.Si., Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., and Dr. Dwi Sendi Priyono, S.Si., M.Si. Dr. Eko as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs gave his appreciation for the prizes to the winners.
It is hoped that Research Days will trigger the enthusiasm of the Biology Faculty academic community in increasing research, publications and community service activities, in accordance with the commitment to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in improving inclusive education (SDG 4) through sustainable collaboration (SDG 17).See you at Research Days 2024!