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The Faculty of Biology Museum at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) receives appreciation for the preservation and conservation of Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage Sites (WBCB)

HeadlineNews Release Thursday, 2 November 2023

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Hotel Harper Malioboro Yogyakarta, The Museum of Biology receives appreciation for the preservation and conservation of Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage Sites (WBCB). The Museum of Biology is located at Jalan Sultan Agung No. 22, Yogyakarta, originally serving as a Dutch officer’s residence. The building was constructed in 1890 and was repurposed as a museum on September 20, 1969. It continues to be used as a museum, housing a collection of various biological specimens managed by the Faculty of Biology UGM Yogyakarta.


Sektiadi, S.S. M.Hum., from the TACB team, revealed that the building features the distinctive Dutch East Indies or colonial architectural style, characterized by a rectangular layout, front and rear terraces. Both terraces have round pillars with ornamental ornaments and ornate iron railings (balustrades). The roof of the building is shaped like a shield (hip roof) running north-south in line with the building’s length, covered with tiles. The walls, like other colonial buildings, are made of plastered brick with molding at the top. The doors and windows are square-shaped with wooden frames and have a transom window at the top forming an arrow-shaped lattice. This assessment was conducted with the presence of Mulyanto, ST, MM, Deputy Head of the Biology Museum, and the museum staff. The Museum of Biology is recognized for its preservation and maintenance as a Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage Site (WBCB) by the Department of Culture (Kundha Kabudayan) of Yogyakarta City, because the building is well-maintained and showcases the distinctive features of the Dutch East Indies architecture, said Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto, Head of the Museum of Biology at UGM.

Ida Suryani, the curator of the plant collection, further explained that the Museum of Biology, located in a designated heritage building, adds value not only to the museum’s collection but also to the museum building itself as one of the Cultural Heritage Sites (BCB) in Yogyakarta City. This appreciation was directly presented by the Deputy Mayor of Yogyakarta, Mr. Singgih Raharjo, to 20 conservators of WBCB and 20 artists and cultural figures as a form of recognition and gratitude to the community for their active role in preserving WBCB.

Cultivating Melons “Anak Bangsa”: Biology Student Understanding Hydroponic Melon Farming through MBKM

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Thursday, 2 November 2023

From June 7- 18, 2023, five biology students from UGM namely Rachmawati Dwi Hasanah, Vida Rahma Lathifah, Tiara Amelia Putri, Novia Noor Rachmawati, and Karso Suryo Putro – participated in the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) guided by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., and Mr. Gede Sangu Gemi. The MBKM activities were conducted online to present various types of melons and hydroponic applications. The melon used as the subject of the MBKM research was the ‘Hikapel’ cultivar. ‘Hikapel’ is a melon resulting from the crossbreeding of the ♀ ‘Sun Lady’-3 and ♂ ‘Hikadi’ cultivars. It is one of the melon cultivars developed by the Faculty of Biology UGM. Hikapel has smooth, unribbed skin and tends to be round in shape. Its striking yellow color sets it apart from other melon varieties, making it popular among melon enthusiasts.


The melon planting took place in the hydroponic greenhouse of Dusun Jamusan, Bokoharjo Village, Prambanan Subdistrict, Sleman Regency, DIY (Special Region of Yogyakarta). The ‘Hikapel’ melon cultivar was planted using cocopeat as the growing medium, and the hydroponic technique with the drip irrigation system.

Throughout the MBKM activities, the students learned about various hydroponic techniques, various of mediums that can be used, and the application of IoT (Internet of Things) in hydroponics. The activities concluded with the collection of data on phenotypic characteristics and various deviations observed in ‘Hikapel’ during the planting process, such as observing segregation and plants affected by viruses. [Author: MBKM Team]

Presenting Integration Innovation of Activated Sludge Method in the WasteWater Treatment Facility (IPAL) at TPST Piyungan, Student of Faculty Biology Win 1st Place in National Essay Competition

AchivementsHeadlineNews ReleaseWaste Management Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Biology students at Gadjah Mada University (S1) made another achievement at the national level by winning 1st place in the National Essay Competition. This achievement was achieved by Rima Arvisya Natania Putri, Reny Ras Ninta Br Tarigan, dan Gafra Favian Ratmoro, a student at the Faculty of Biology class of 2022 under guidance of Dr. Miftahul Ilmi . This national-level essay competition was organized by Department of Biology Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Student Executive Board with the Theme “Optimizing the Role of Smart, Proactive, and Innovative Young Generations in Facing the 5.0 Revolution as an Effort to Realize Indonesia Emas 2045”. The competition opened on 1 July 2023 and the winners were announced on October 24, 2023.


In this competition the team took the subtheme Ecotechnology with the title “ Integration of Activated Sludge Method in the WasteWater Treatment Facility (IPAL) at TPST Piyungan, Yogyakarta”. The team discusses water as a source of life for all living organisms on earth. Unfortunately, the water around Piyungan Wastewater Treatment Facility are contaminated by Leachate from suboptimal processing. Based on Research By Kartikasari et al. (2020), shown that after undergoing aeration treatment, the quality of leachate in the Piyungan Landfill still does not meet the established quality standards. The research results indicate the content of the leachate as follows: TSS 235 mg/L, BOD 241 mg/L, COD 3511 mg/L, TN 700 mg/L, Hg 0.1015 mg/L, Cd 0.035 mg/L, Cr 0.021 mg/L. The standard limits are TSS 100 mg/L, BOD 150 mg/L, COD 300 mg/L, TN 60 mg/L, Hg 0.005 mg/L, Cd 0.1 mg/L, Cr 0.1 mg/L. This comparison of data indicates the suboptimal performance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) applied in the Piyungan Landfill. These contents can be highly dangerous when in direct contact with living organisms.

Given this issue, there is a need for the development of the activated sludge method to treat leachate more efficiently and effectively, with the aim of removing organic contaminants and hazardous chemicals contained within it. The innovation brought by this team involves the development of the activated sludge method with the optimization of land use, utilization of flocs, provision of biomass storage tanks, and the use of PAC as a clarifying agent. Thus, it is hoped that this innovation will be able to create a Wastewater Treatment Facility that meets the standards, thereby restoring the quality of water to a better state and enhancing the self-sufficiency of the community in support of the realization of Indonesia Emas 2045. [Author: Reny Ras Ninta Br Tarigan]

Faculty of Biology’s Students Conduct Research on Cultivation of Microalgae Euglena sp. on a Semi-Mass and Mass Scale

HeadlineNews ReleaseResearch and Publication Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Ten students, members of the Microalgae Research Group in the Biotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Biology UGM, A. Najib Dhiaurhaman, Annisa Tsamara Faridah, Dwi Hardianti Luthfiana, Ghina Alyaa, Ismia Wulandari, Khalid Erlangga, Raihan, Samia Nasitatuz Zahra, Siti Mudrikah, and Tariq Akhdan Purnama has carried out research activities for Independent Students Learning for the Independent Campus (MBKM) at the Biodiversity Research Station II, Faculty of Biology, UGM for the Kedaireka Program. Under the guidance of Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, S.Si., M.App.Sc, they conducted research with the big title “Development of Flocculant Technology for Harvesting and Biorefinery Cultures of Spirulina and Euglena sp. at Nogotirto Algae Park, Sleman”.


Microalgae themselves have shown great potential in the field of biotechnology, so they are widely cultivated or cultivated. Among several microalgae that are currently widely cultivated, Euglena sp. is one of the microalgae that is very interesting to research because it produces many bioactive compounds and has a larger cell size compared to other types of microalgae, so it is hoped that it could produce large amounts of biomass and biological products. Euglena sp. used in the MBKM research this time were strains IDN22 and IDN33 which had been isolated and cultured at the Biotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, UGM.

MBKM activities begin with preparation of tools in the form of arranging cultivation tanks and land preparation, as well as making growth medium for microalgae culture. During the MBKM activity, students carried out several activities such as testing metabolites including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and pigments. Apart from that, characterization of various metabolites that were tested was also carried out, as well as harvesting of Euglena sp. using bioflocculant and chitosan. The students also extracted samples for testing amino acids, fatty acids and monosaccharides using GC-MS. It is hoped that the experience gained during this MBKM activity can increase students’ experience and skills in carrying out their final assignments as well as preparations for them after graduating from college.

The Presentation Training in Preparation for PKP2 PKM 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 30 October 2023

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 15:00 to 20:00 WIB The Presentation Training in Preparation for PKP2 PKM 2023 was conducted online via the Zoom meeting and was attended by 16 out of a total of 17 PKM-RE teams led by students from the Faculty of Biology, UGM, who will be presenting their PKP2 on Thursday, October 26, 2023, along with their supervisor. The event was divided into three sessions, beginning with an explanation of the presentation training mechanism for PKP2 PKM 2023 by a representative from the PKM Corner Biology committee as the moderator. This was followed by a session with drh. Retno Murwanti, MP, Ph.D.. She shared tips on successful strategies for assessing the progress of PKP2 implementation.


In each session, the team was given 10 minutes to do a presentation after being introduced by the moderator, followed by a 5-minute discussion with the reviewers. The reviewers were Aries Bagus Sasongko, S.Si., M.Biotech., from Faculty Biology UGM and a drh. Retno Murwanti, MP, Ph.D. from Faculty of Pharmacy UGM.
This event was aimed to prepare the participants’ presentation skills, evaluate the completeness of the components in the files to be presented, and solidify the participants’ understanding or mastery of the planned program to be accountable for during the PKP2 PKM 2023 event. [Author: PKM Corner]

Recruitment Series for Potential new Members of the XVIII Biology Orchid Study Club: Get to Know the Enchanting Orchids, Take Concrete Actions, Conserve the Indonesian Orchids

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 30 October 2023

The Meet & Greet, Organizational Training, Research training, Cultivation training, Conservation training, and Written Evaluation of BiOSC in 2023 mark the initial phase of Basic Education conducted by the Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC) at the Faculty of Biology, UGM. The aim of the BiOSC Basic Training is to provide organizational and scientific preparation for new BiOSC members through the presentation of material and practical exercises in various areas, including organization, research, cultivation, and conservation. This initiative aims to produce enthusiasts and advocates of orchids who can preserve and advance the native orchids. The activities took place at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, with a total of 26 participants.


The basic education commenced with the Meet & Greet and Organizational Training on September 9, 2023, in Room X of the Faculty of Biology, UGM. During this event, the BiOSC Advisor, Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc., delivered a welcome address and motivation to the XVIII BiOSC potential new members (CAD). This event included an explanation of the rules and regulations during the training, a general introduction to BiOSC, the organizational structure, and an introduction to the 7 fields within BiOSC: Secretary, Treasurer, Entrepreneurship, Household Affairs (RT), HR, Public Relations and Networking (Humjar), as well as Media and Publication (Medpub). During the post-to-post session, the committee and field staff were divided into several stations to share information to the participants.

On September 17, 2023, the training continued with the Research Training. The event was held in Room IV A of the Faculty of Biology, UGM. During this session, topics such as systematics, taxonomy, basic photography techniques, sketches, and orchid identification were discussed. Following the presentations, field practice was conducted in three stations: orchid identification, photography, and sketching. Each group showed great enthusiasm during the practical exercises, and they were able to successfully identify and document orchids through photos and sketches.

The training series continued on September 23, 2023, with the Cultivation training. This session took place in Room 1 of Building B at the Faculty of Biology, UGM and covered topics related to the orchid growth environment, propagation techniques, and general orchid cultivation methods. Similar to previous sessions, practical field exercises were conducted in three stations: pollination station, splitting station, and keiki station. During the pollination station, participants were taught about the correct method of pollinating orchids by inserting pollen into the stigma cavity of the orchid flower using a toothpick. Representatives from the participants then practiced pollinating Vanda tricolor orchids near the Auditorium Biologi Tropika. Splitting and keiki separation are propagation techniques practiced in the Cultivation Training stations. Orchid clusters that have become too dense are divided into smaller clusters to promote optimal orchid growth. Meanwhile, orchids with keikis (typically from the genus Dendrobium) – new shoots on the orchid stem due to stress – should be separated from the parent plant once they are long enough and healthy. In the orchid propagation station, participants also practiced splitting techniques using Oncidium Golden Shower orchids and separating keikis from Dendrobium fimbriatum orchids near the Al-Hayat Mosque.

The Conservation Training served as the final indoor training session in the XVIII BiOSC CAD series for 2023. This session was held on October 15, 2023, in Room 1 of Building B at the Faculty of Biology, UGM. The Conservation training covered topics such as orchid ecology, orchid conservation, exploration, inventorying, and survival techniques. The field practice was divided into several stations, including tent-making training, introduction to the use of physico-chemical parameter tools, training on arranging items in a carrier bag, and familiarization with survival tools.

After the instruction provided in the various trainings, the Written Evaluation took place on October 21, 2023, in Room 1 of Building B at the Faculty of Biology, UGM. The Evaluation was conducted to assess the participants’ understanding of the material presented in the training. The Written Evaluation is not the final phase of the BiOSC training; there is still one more activity to anticipate – the Field Training (Diklap). Stay tuned for the XVIII BiOSC CAD Diklap in 2023 on your favorite platform. BiOSC! Grow, Develop, Sustain!! [Author: BiOSC]

Socialization of Universitas Gadjah Mada and Faculty of Biology UGM Library Services to Strengthen Digital Literacy

HeadlineNews Release Monday, 30 October 2023

On Friday, October 27, 2023, a socialization of UGM and Faculty Biology UGM library services was held. The event took place from 13:30 to 15:30 WIB and was attended by faculty members, staff, and students in Classroom 4A of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event began with the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, followed by a group photo session. The event continued with welcoming remarks from the Head of the Faculty of Biology Library, Drs. Ign. Sudaryadi, M.Kes. This event was guided by Delia Sawanda Syarifatullah.

The first presentation was given by Aris Setiawan, S.IP., a librarian from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The presentation covered the library’s service hours, the BIODIGILIB digital library application, and both physical and online library services. The Library’s service hours are from Monday to Thursday, from 07:30 to 16:00 WIB, and on Fridays from 07:30 to 15:00 WIB. The BIODIGILIB application can be accessed at any time using either Android or Windows operating systems. The physical services provided by the Faculty of Biology Library include circulation services such as borrowing, renewing, and returning books. Students can borrow a maximum of 5 books. The library also offers online services for students planning independent studies, submitting final project files, and extending book borrowing periods. Facilities such as discussion rooms and an Electronic Theses & Dissertations (ETD) room are also available. Students can request to use a discussion room, with a minimum of three participants in the discussion. The ETD room offers facilities to help students access the theses and dissertations of fellow students who have completed their final projects. However, students are only allowed to take notes on the content and are not permitted to copy the files using a flash drive or take photos of them. Other activities provided by the Faculty of Biology Library include open recruitment for library volunteers, training for library volunteers, literacy management classes for new students, book reviews, and community service.


The event continued with a presentation from a librarian from the Main Library, Mr. Sarwono, SIP., M.A. covered various rooms and services available at the Main Library of Universitas Gadjah Mada. The Central Library of Universitas Gadjah Mada, located north of the Grha Sabha Pramana Building, houses a collection of 423,979 print titles in the circulation area and 42,902 titles in the reference area. Students can visit the Central Library from Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 20:00 WIB, and on Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:00 WIB.

Several physical facilities are available for students to use, including the “Window of the World” room, the kids corner, seminar rooms, study rooms, the Gade Creative Lounge, periodicals and reference rooms, circulation and book return rooms, Hatta Corner, self-study rooms, a prayer room, a cafeteria, and a gazebo. The Central Library of Universitas Gadjah Mada allows students to borrow a maximum of 10 books. An ETD room is also available at the Central Library, where students can take photos of accessed manuscripts. However, students are still not allowed to copy the manuscripts.

Some interesting information about services provided to students includes Individual Academic Consultation (IAC) services, which assist students in seeking a second opinion on their ongoing research. These consultations can last for 30-60 minutes. In addition to IAC, there is also Individual Student Support (ISS) available. ISS assists students who want to consult on the process of publishing their academic work at the international level. The Central Library of Universitas Gadjah Mada also provides a service for checking the plagiarism level of students’ academic work using the Turnitin application.

Students from Universitas Gadjah Mada can also request copies of theses, dissertations, and final projects from the Main Library. Students are allowed to request a maximum of 5 documents during their period of study. The Main Library also offers miniclass tutorials on e-resources, reference managers, self-upload, and bibliometric analysis. These tutorial classes are open to all members of the academic community at Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The event became even more engaging with a discussion session. Five students who asked questions to the speakers also received door prizes in the form of vouchers and interesting souvenirs. The event concluded with closing remarks from the MC. It is hoped that through this dissemination activity, more students will become aware of the various facilities and services available at the Faculty of Biology Library and the Main Library of Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The 8th International Conference of Biological Science Day Two, Discussing the Contribution of Ethnobotany in Sustainable Development

HeadlineNews Release Monday, 30 October 2023

Yogyakarta, 28 October 2023 – The second day of the 8th International Conference of Biological Science (ICBS) 2023 was held, at the Grand Ballroom of the Eastparc Hotel Yogyakarta. Previously, ICBS had been successfully opened and received 150 articles from the USA, India, Australia, Mexico, Malaysia and Indonesia, and raised 7 topics including biosystematics, functional biology, biomedical, bioinformatics, genetics, bio-nanotechnology and bioengineering.



The plenary session on the second day of ICBS was filled by Prof. Dr. Ratna Susandarini, M.Sc. from the Plant Systematics Laboratory, Faculty of Biology UGM. Prof. Ratna presented material entitled “Contribution of Ethnobotanical Research in Supporting the Green Economy and Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia”. Prof. Ratna highlighted that Indonesia, with its high plant diversity and ethnic, geographic and cultural diversity, makes Indonesia contribute more to the green economy through ethnobotany. Ethnobotany research has contributed to uncovering resource utilization practices without over-exploitation and providing more social and economic benefits.

The Best Presenter and Best Poster awards were given after all parallel sessions and poster voting took place. Best presenter was awarded to the 5 best presenter representatives from each parallel room. The award was given directly by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs Faculty of Biology UGM.

At the end of the conference, Dr. Eko also gave a closing speech and closed the 8th International Conference of Biological Science (ICBS) 2023. “We hope that the insights and knowledge gained during ICBS can be a catalyst for positive change,” said Dr. Eko in his speech, Saturday (28/10). Dr. Eko also invited participants to commit to preserving biodiversity in support of the green economy and climate resilience, in line with the goals of ICBS this year.

The 8th International Conference of Biological Science is expected to become a forum for communication and sharing for researchers to collaborate and innovate to develop biodiversity-based sustainable development. This is in line with contributions to increasing science and inclusive education (SDG 4), especially in developing biodiversity conservation (SDG 14 and 15) and handling climate change (SDG 13) through sustainable partnerships (SDG 17).

The 8th International Conference of Biological Science (ICBS) Highlights Contributions in Biodiversity and Climate Change Resilience

HeadlineNews ReleaseWaste Management Saturday, 28 October 2023

Yogyakarta, 27 October 2023 – The 8th International Conference of Biological Science (ICBS) Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada was held again via hybrid after the previous successful event in 2021. With the theme “Leveraging Biodiversity to Support Green Economy and Climate Resilience”, ICBS was held in collaboration with Tun Hussein Onn University Malaysia (UTHM) and the Indonesian Biology Consortium (KOBI) for two days, 27 and 28 October 2023, at the Grand Ballroom of the Eastparc Hotel Yogyakarta. This conference is part of the Faculty of Biology UGM commitment to its contribution to sustainable development goals (SDGs).

The biennial conference began with a traditional dance performance “Lintang Kemukus” performed by five female students from the Faculty of Biology UGM Executive Board of Postgraduate Student. The Lintang Kemukus Dance is a traditional dance from Banyuwangi, East Java which expresses the charm of women that radiates from the beauty of their souls and is not susceptible to being weathered and lost by changing times.

“This year’s ICBS accomodated 7 topics and received more than 150 articles from the USA, India, Australia, Mexico, Malaysia, and Indonesia which were presented offline and online,” said Dr. Miftahul Ilmi, M.Si., Chair of the Committee for the 8th International Conference of Biological Science in his speech Friday (27/10). The topics include biosystematics, functional biology, biomedical, bioinformatics, genetics, bio-nanotechnology and bioengineering. Dr. Ilmi also said that the selected articles will be published in proceedings and partner journals including BIO Web of Conferences, Journal of Tropical Biodiversity and Biotechnology (JTBB), and Indonesian Journal of Biotechnology (IJBioTech) which have been indexed by Scopus and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

Prof. Dr. Mirwan Ushada, STP., M.App.Life.Sc., Director of Research at UGM was also present at the opening of ICBS 2023. He conveyed the urgency of preserving biodiversity and how it is closely related to food security and the medical world. In his speech, Prof. Mirwan also revealed the contribution of technology in the development of science through Artificial Intelligence (AI). He hopes that this conference can become a forum for gathering and sharing knowledge and ideas to create a sustainable future.

“This conference aims to be a gathering place for scientists, policy makers and academics to share various information and experiences in the realization of sustainable science, especially understanding biodiversity conservation and resilience to current climate change,” Prof. Dr. Ir. Sri Suning Kusumawardani, S.T., M.T., Director of Learning and Student Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, then gave his welcoming speech for ICBS 2023.

“Through this conference, we hope to be able to explore deeply how to use biodiversity to build a sustainable economy and build resilience to climate change. We also hope that all participants can contribute to discussions, collaboration and share insights in understanding related to biodiversity conservation and utilization,” said Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. in his speech. Together with Prof. Dr. Satyawan Pudyatmoko from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Mirwan, and Dr. Eko as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Prof. Budi opened the conference by striking the gong three times.

The keynote speaker at the 8th International Conference of Biological Science this time was delivered by Prof. Dr. Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation, Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia. Prof. Satyawan conveyed how humans contribute significantly to the earth’s climate conditions and anthropogenic climate change also affects the structure and function of ecosystems which indirectly causes a decline in human welfare. He highlighted the importance of establishing conservation areas and land protection as well as biodiversity management as important steps to address climate change.

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Abdul Latiff from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, was also invited to be a speaker at ICBS this time. He gave a presentation entitled “Primate-Based Tourism: Fostering Biodiversity Conservation and Empowering local Communities through Green Economy”. He highlighted the importance of synergy between primate-based tourism and community-based conservation (CBC), which is an effort to increase conservation as well as empower local communities for sustainable development.

The next keynote speaker is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Michael Sauer, Head of Department of Biotechnology OMV AG from the University of Natural Resources and Life Science, BOKU, Austria. Dr. Michael presented on microbial culture for sustainable chemical production. Dr. Michael highlighted the limitations in fuel and chemical production due to limited resources and climate change. A microbial fermentation process that converts plant biomass and waste as a source of chemical production.

The 8th International Conference of Biological Science is expected to become a forum for communication and sharing for researchers to collaborate and innovate to develop biodiversity-based sustainable development. This is in line with contributions to increasing science and inclusive education (SDG 4), especially in developing biodiversity conservation (SDG 14 and 15) and handling climate change (SDG 13) through sustainable partnerships (SDG 17).

Student of Faculty of Biology UGM Wins Best Participant in the International Conference “ICoBioSe 2023”

HeadlineNews Release Friday, 27 October 2023

One of the students at the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Nata Dwi Annisa Nizma, has participated in The 5th International Conference on Biology, Science, and Education (ICoBioSe) 2023 which was organized by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) with the theme “Heading to SDGs 2045 through Bio-Technological Studies and Learning Based Approach”.

This activity was carried out on Thursday, 26 October 2023 online via zoom meeting platform. The event started at around 08.00 WIB with the singing of the national anthem and several opening speeches. This international conference presented several extraordinary keynote speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including Prof. Seiki Yamane from Kagoshima University Museum (Japan), Prof. Ari Widodo, Ph.D. from the University of Education Indonesia (Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Syakirah Binti Samsudin from Sultan Idris Education University (Malaysia), Dr. Yuni Ahda, S.Si., M.Si. from Universitas Negeri Padang (Indonesia), and Prof. Christophe Eizaguirre from Queen Mary University of London (UK). This activity was attended by almost 200 participants from various domestic and foreign institutions. Meanwhile, there were 62 presenters at this event.

Parallel sessions were held in the middle of the event in several breakout rooms. Nata Dwi Annisa Nizma explained her presentation with the title “Association of Chicken Growth Hormone (cGH) Gene Polymorphism with the Growth of F5 Golden Kamper Hybrid Chicken”. This presentation is the result of thesis research that she completed together with her supervisor, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. Nata was very enthusiastic and contributed actively throughout the event, both in the main session and parallel sessions. She stated that the topics presented by the presenters were very interesting, especially the topic about Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics which was explained by Prof. Christophe because genetics is a field of science and attracts her attention for discussion. From this discussion, Nata learned how genetics could be a potential solution in sea turtle conservation efforts using a sex determination approach.

The event ended at around 16.00 WIB. Before closing, there was a closing ceremony session and awards were given to ICoBioSe 2023 participants. With her activeness and participation, Nata managed to get an award as best participant. He is grateful for the opportunity to take part in this international conference and hopes to gain knowledge and develop wider experience in future opportunities.

The “ICoBioSe 2023” activity discusses many of the latest innovations and research related to preserving life on land and sea in line with SDG 14 and 15. The active involvement of students in this international conference activity is a good bridge to increase insight in a broad spectrum. The Faculty of Biology UGM really supports their students to gain knowledge from various activities, especially conferences, because activities like this are a real implementation of efforts to improve the quality of education in line with SDG 4.