On March 30, 2024, thirty members of BiOSC participated in the BiOSC Cultivation Training x Labskill at the Biotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This event was a collaboration between the Research and Cultivation Divisions of BiOSC. The BiOSC Cultivation Training x Labskill focuses on subculture techniques and seed sowing training, The event included three sessions: a lecture by a postgraduate student in Biotechnology, Febri Yuda Kurniawan; a training on subculture techniques; and a final session on seed sowing techniques. This series of activities begins with a pretest for participants followed by a lecture on sterilization, in vitro culture techniques, contaminants, and culture media.

Next, participants were divided into four groups. The first two groups practiced seed-sowing techniques using a Laminar Air Flow (LAF) cabinet with Eulophia javanica and Coelogyne trinervis. Meanwhile, the other two groups carried out subculture techniques in incubators. Throughout the training, participants were guided by students mentored by Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc., Shiddharta Arya Anggoro Cen, and Nurul Istiqomah. The aseptic technique was emphasized as a critical component for the success of this activity.
“As I’m only in my second semester, I didn’t know much about orchid cultivation. This training on cultivation techniques has expanded my knowledge and feels like I’m cosplaying as a researcher,” said Golda, an active member of AD 18 who participated in the BiOSC Cultivation Training x Labskill. The event aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge of basic in vitro orchid cultivation techniques and expected to be able to apply this knowledge in the future.

On Saturday, 23 April 2024, the BIORAMA or BiOSC Sharing activity was carried out at an orphanage in Yogyakarta, the Al-Afiyah Yogyakarta Orphanage on Jl. Kopral Samiyo I, Kemasan, Sendangtirto, Kecamatan Berkah, Sleman. This activity is one of the annual work programs under the Public Relations and BiOSC Network field carried out at the time of Ramadhan. This year, BIORAMA’s agenda is distributing food aid and donations. The funds used came from opening donations on March 12 – March 20, 2024, so the total funds received were Rp. 4.700.000,-. The event started with an opening by MC, Jovika Syifa Ananmaimuna, then continued with remarks from the Head of BiOSC, Bela Marcha. This was followed by remarks by the Chairperson of the Al-Afiyah Yogyakarta Orphanage, Mr. Herli Hartanto. He was grateful for the donation provided and gave a brief explanation of the orphanage. The BIORAMA event was closed with a joint documentation session.

Saturday, March 23, 2024, the Student Senate (SEMA) Workshop was held with the Student Executive Board (BEM) of the Faculty of Biology UGM. This workshop is a meeting between SEMA and BEM, consisting of a presentation of the entire work program of each commission or department for one year of management period, namely the 2024 service period. SEMA Biology carries the parliamentary name ‘Naya Askara’ and BEM Biology carries the cabinet name ‘Padma Birawa’ in this year’s management period. This Workshop is an open activity, where representatives of Study Groups/Institutions attend the workshop.

This Workshop activity was held in Biodas Atas Timur’s room with Talitha Daris Nirwasita as the Master of Ceremony. The activity started at 08.00 WIB with the agenda including the opening and prayer, singing Indonesia Raya, Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymne, and Faculty of Biology March. The activity continued with remarks by Muhammad Nurul Fathoni Adha as chairman of the 2024 Biology BEM and continued by remarks from the chairman of the 2023 Biology SEMA namely Marfuah, then proceeded with a presentation of Biology BEM’s work programs, then a presentation by SEMA, and finally closing.

From the presentations that have been delivered, there are good suggestions from BEM to SEMA and from SEMA to BEM. These proposals can later be studied further and used as a basis if there are additions or changes to each work program that has been submitted. The workshop activity was then closed at 11.30 WIB and ended with documentation.

On Saturday, 22 March 2024, the Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) organized a small group discussion (SGD) 2: Architecture Landscape – Ecology Landscape (Arsikap-Ekoskap) in the form of teaching by the Sub-Division of Science of Ecology Landscape on plot method and ecology landscape tools, for the architecture landscape activity, the Seedling (prospective member of KSAT) presented various garden styles from the Pra-Acclimatization assignment. The SGD aimed to enhance Seedling’s knowledge and skills in determining areas using plot methods and to learn about various types and forms of garden styles.

The SGD began with an opening by Nabil Putra and Samantha Sonya, followed by an opening prayer. The activity continued with presentations from the Sub-Division of the Science of Ecology Landscape on methods of garden plotting and the introduction of ecology landscape tools by Kotimah and Azra Belva. This was followed by a question and answer session. The activity proceeds with the practice of using ecology landscape tools. The seedlings then present their Pra-Acclimatization assignment for the Sub-Division of the science of Architecture Landscape. The SDG concluded with prayer and documentation. The SGD 2 Architecture Landscape – Ecology Landscape KSAT in 2024 went smoothly and on time. The hope is that this activity could enhance seedling’s knowledge and skill, in addition, it is hoped that KSAT will further establish itself as strongly rooted in penetrating civilization and thus can be a study group that is beneficial to the academic environment and the wider community.

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, the Marine Study Group (KSK) Biogama of the Faculty of Biology at UGM organized a Brainstorming session in Rooms 1 & 2 of Building B, Faculty of Biology, UGM, from 12:00 to 17:00 WIB. The event was attended by Abdul Razaq Chasani, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., KSK Biogama advisory lecturer, each Scientific class Coordinator, and KSK Biogama active members. The Brainstorming session guided by Zahwa Khoirun Nisa as the MC. The event began with an opening ceremony, followed by the singing of the KSK Biogama march, then proceeded with speeches from the advisory lecturer and the chairperson of KSK Biogama, Muhammad Ariq Alfito. The primary session of brainstorming started with an explanation of the mechanism for submitting questions through the Slido website, followed by evaluation presentations and research plans from each Scientific class, presented by the Class Coordinators and two expert members for 7 minutes each, followed by a comparative session on research from other Scientific Classes. Scientific Classes, including Algae, Crustacea, Echinodermata, Mollusca, and Pisces, actively participated in this session.

The brainstorming session continued with a Q&A session on the Slido website at 15:30 WIB after a 30-minute break. Through the Slido website the audience could anonymously submit questions to the Scientific Classes. All questions then answered by the Class Coordinators and two expert members. Numerous questions emerged from the audience, and the Scientific Classes provided comprehensive answers, with some questions that could not be addressed during the session to be answered online through WhatsApp group.

The event proceeded with a discussion session on the evaluation and future research expectations for KSK Biogama. Representatives from three generations, Junior, Intermediate, and Expert, each presented their group’s evaluation results and expectations to the audience. They each appreciated the presented evaluations and expectations.

The ultimate brainstorming activity was the announcement of internship placements for Junior D24 members by the Scientific Coordinator, Renisha Windy Puspita Sari. The Brainstorming session concluded with a group photo. Subsequently, after the Brainstorming session, the iftar gathering event began at 17:00 with bonding among KSK members. While enjoying their iftar meal, members asked to fill out a menti meter to vote for the Best dress code. Afterward, members were given time for the Maghrib prayer until 18:45. The event concluded with the announcement and awarding of the Best Dresscode, followed by a closing ceremony.

On Friday-Saturday, 15-16 March 2024, the graduate student association (KMP) organized an upgrading and work meeting at Auditorium Biologi Tropika Faculty of Biology UGM, with the theme “ Strengthening Professionalism and Solidarity of Management in Realizing Collaborative KMP “ aimed to strengthen the solidarity of the executives and provide tangible work programs for KMP. This activity also provides insights and an understanding of professionalism in the organizational world.

The upgrading activity held on 15 March 2024 began at 15.30 WIB. The activity was opened by the Master of Ceremony, Aryan Mustamin, S.Si, and continued with the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, the Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the UGM Biology March. The event continued with remarks by the chairman of KMP, Wahyulfatwatul Umam AS, S.Si, followed by a discussion session. The discussion topics revolved around the KMP organization with three speakers, namely Yusril Ihza Farhan Wijaya, S.Si as the 2022-2023 KMP chairman, Aji Sukma Iqbal Najibulloh, S.Si as the 2022-2023 KMP vice chairman, Giano Excelsis Pangemanan, S.Si as the 2022-2023 KMP secretary, and Ria Vinola Septhya Sari, S.Pd as the 2022-2023 KMP treasurer. The discussion sessions are followed by a Q&A session, and KMP members present questions and responses regarding the topics discussed. It is hoped all KMP members can become one professional and solid within the organization. The activity concluded at 6:00 PM with a photo session, closing prayer, and breaking of the fast together.

The work meeting was held on 16 March 2026 and started at 07.00 WIB. The event opened by MC, Angelina Yubiliani Ila Tha, S.Si. and Oktafina Mone, S.Pd, continued with the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, the Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the UGM Biology March. The event continued with a remark from Dr. rer. nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Si, KMP advisory lecture and a prayer. The subsequent activities of the KMP Work Meeting included Plenary Sessions I through III. The Plenary Session I was led by temporary presidium, namely Aryo Seto Pandu Wiranto, S.Si., M.Sc as Presidium 1, Ni Kadek Dewi Permatasari, S.Pd as Presidium 2 and Puji Lestari, S.Pd. as Presidium 3. Plenary session 1 discussed the meeting agenda, regulations during the work meeting, presentation and approval of KMP’s work programs, and the election of the Permanent Session Presidium.

The Plenary Session II was led by the permanent presidium, namely Aryo Seto Pandu Wiranto, S.Si., M.Sc as Presidium 1, Ni Kadek Dewi Permatasari, S.Pd as Presidium 2 and Mita Anggraini, S.Si as Presidium 3. The plenary session II focused on the presentation of work programs by the Internal division (Human resource and Ekstrakurikuler Activity), Spiritual, and External Division (Media and Information, Social Media, and Public Relations), followed by a Q&A session. The subsequent activity consisted of viewpoints from the BPH (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer).

Plenary Session III involved presentations on BPH materials (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer) and the budget alignment of the KMP Work Program by the treasurer, followed by a Q&A session. With this Work Meeting, it is hoped that KMP can become an organization that synergizes well and the work programs can proceed in a structured manner for one period.

On Saturday, 6 March 2024, the Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) organized a small group discussion (SGD) 1: Plant Diversity (Ketam) as a series of academic activities for Seedling KSAT in the form of teaching by the Sub-Division of science of plant diversity aimed to enhance the seedling KSAT knowledge. The SGD began with an opening by Mirmastu Lintu, followed by prayer and discussion. The material presented was about the basics of plant systematics delivered by Rafli Nur Muhammad Fahrezi and herbarium-making by Safina Suci Samara. The activity proceeds with a herbarium-making session guided by Johs Carlo, Muhammad Meshal, and Awanda Nurvi Adifa to deepen understanding of the Seedling about the herbarium-making process. The Seedling was assigned to create herbariums to implement the knowledge they acquired. The SDG concluded with prayer and documentation. The SGD 1 Plant Diversity KSAT in 2024 went smoothly and on time. The hope is that this activity can provide a fundamental understanding of plant systematics and herbarium making to Seedling KSAT. Additionally, it is hoped that KSAT will further establish itself as strongly rooted in penetrating civilization and thus can be a study group that is beneficial to the academic environment and the wider community.

On Tuesday, 27 February 2024, the Marine Study Group (KSK) Faculty of Biology UGM organized socialization on work programs of the new cabinet at the Biologi Tropika Auditorium Faculty of Biology UGM. The event was attended by Abdul Razaq Chasani, Ph.D. as KSK advisory lecturer, representatives from study groups/institutions in the Faculty of Biology, representatives from Universitas Gadjah Mada Diving Society, and KSK members.

The event commenced at 16.15 WIB, guided by Asy Syifa Paras Ceria and Jagad Wenang Suryoaji. The event began with opening and prayer, followed by singing Indonesia Raya, Universitas Gadjah Mada hymn, and KSK March, and continued with remarks from Abdul Razaq Chasani, Ph.D., KSK advisory lecturer.

The series of main events started with the reading pledge and inauguration of 2024 KSK daily management by Ariq Alfito as 2024 KSK chairperson, continued with a presentation of accountability report and resignation requirements of 2023 KSK cabinet by A. Najib Dhiaurahman as 2023 KSK chairperson. The event proceeds with the introduction of the new cabinet, namely the Vimudha Darshaka cabinet, and its work programs to be implemented for one-year management. The event was closed by MC at 17.30 and concluded with documentation.

On Sunday, 3 March 2024, the Grand Launching of Biology Student Executive Board, Universitas Gadjah Mada was held from 12.00-17.00 WIB at the Tropical Biology Auditorium, Faculty of Biology UGM. This activity was attended by two representatives of each study group and organization of the Faculty of Biology UGM, 61 student representatives from various student executive boards, student associations, or institutions of Universitas Gadjah Mada. This activity was also attended by representatives from the biology student association of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, the biology student association of Universitas Islam Sunan Kalijaga, and the biology student association of Yogyakarta State University.

The Grand Launching was guided by the MCs, namely Syarifathunnisa Iryanti and Muhammad Haidar Ali. This activity began with an opening and prayer, then continued with singing Indonesia Raya, the Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the Faculty of Biology March. The activity continued with a series of remarks from Thasya Arini Salsabila as field coordinator of the Grand Launching, and Muhammad Nurul Fathoni Adha as chairperson of the 2024 Biology Student executive board UGM. The activity proceeded to the main event, which was the symbolic representation of BEM Biologi UGM, led by the chairperson of BEM Biologi UGM 2024, Muhammad Nurul Fathoni Adha, followed by a presentation from each department in BEM Biologi. These presentations introduced the objectives of each department, its organizational structure, and its work programs. The Department presentations were divided into three sessions: Session 1 was General Administration, Session 2 was Household Affairs and Student Potential Development (KP2M), and Session 3 was External Affairs Movement and Community Service (EP2M).

Starting with Session 1, General Administration included the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Treasurer, followed by Session 2, Household Affairs and Student Potential Development (KP2M), which consisted of the Department of Human Resources Development, Department of Organizational Development, Department of Interests and Talents, Department of Scientific Development, and Department of Creative Economy. This was followed by Session 3, External Affairs Movement and Community Service (EP2M), which included the Department of Public Relations and Networking, Department of Media and Information, Department of Social and Community, Department of Public Opinion Management, and finally, the Department of Advocacy and Student Welfare.

The Grand Launching event also featured performances by Biotimbre and Syrinx, as well as games facilitated by the MCs. The Grand Launching event concluded at 17.00 WIB with conveying the message from the forum, documentation, and closing from the MC.

Saturday, 2 March 2024, from 08.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. the Biology Student Family Grand Launching of the Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada was held. The Grand Launching was held offline at the Tropical Biology Auditorium, Faculty of Biology UGM, and was attended by Dr. Fajar Sofyantoro, S.Si., M.Sc. as Biology Student Executive Board Advisory Lecturer, several Advisory Lecturers of Study Groups and Organizations namely Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc. as advisory lecturer of Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC); Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo, S.Si. as advisory lecturer of Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT; Donan Satria Yudha, S.Si., M.Sc. as advisory lecturer of Herpetology Study Group (KSH), as well as 31 students from representatives of Study Groups and Organization of the Faculty of Biology UGM.

The Grand Launching was guided by Syarifathunnisa Iryanti dan Muhammad Haidar Alii as the Master of Ceremony. This activity began with an opening and prayer, then continued with singing Indonesia Raya, the Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the Faculty of Biology March. The activity was followed by a series of remarks that began with remarks from Thasya Arini Salsabila as field coordinator of the event, Muhammad Nurul Fathoni Adha as the head of the 2024 Biology Student Executive Board, and Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti as advisory lecturer of Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC). Then proceed to the main event of the Grand Launching with presentations by each Study Group and Organizations. The event was attended by representatives of 12 study groups and organizations, including the Biology Orchid Study Club, Garden Architecture Study Group, Matalabiogama, Entomology Study Group, Herpetology Study Group, Marine Study Group, Genetic Research Student Forum, Congregation of Biology Muslim Group, Catholic Student Association, Christian Student Fellowship, Graduate Student Association, Student Senate and Biology Student Executive Board. The presentation covered an introduction to the names and meanings of the new cabinet, its vision, and mission, direction of movement, the new cabinet’s organizational structure, as well as various work programs to be implemented by each Study Group and Institution. The Grand Launching event of KMFB also features several performances by Biotimbre and Syrinx, as well as games facilitated by the MC. The Grand Launching event concluded at 1:00 PM WIB and ended with conveying the message from the forum, documentation, and closing from the MC.