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Grand Launching and Gathering for Formasigen 2024

Student Activities Monday, 19 February 2024

On Saturday-Sunday, February 17-18, 2024, the Grand Launching x Makrab (Malam Keakraban or Intimacy Night) of the GenomCity 2024 Cabinet Formasigen was held. The event was hosted at Sokkyo Homestay & Resto which is located on Jl Pamungkas No.19, Koplak, Umbulmartani, Kec. Ngemplak, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region 55585. The activity targeted towards Formasigen students and was graced by lecturers from Genetics and Breeding Laboratory, including Dra. Tuty Arisuryanti, M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory as well as a supervisor focus on animal genetics, Dr. Niken Satuti Nur Handayani, M.Sc. a supervisor focus on human genetics, and Mrs. Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Formasigen supervisor focus on plant genetics. This activity was also attended by Lucia Arum Sekar Meysari also participated as a resource person, delivering a presentation during the Pre-Seminar to enhance the readiness of Formasigen students for future seminar presentations.

The event began on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 with a discussion between lecturers at the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory on the topic of  ranging from Formasigen’s history to its flagship programs.  Following this, Pre-Seminar presentation was conducted by Lucia who guided students through the preparation stages for seminar proposals. This included creating seminar proposals, preparing PowerPoint presentations, handling administrative tasks before and after registration for seminar presentations, managing proceedings during seminars, and conducting question-and-answer sessions. Additionally, a work meeting of the GenomCity 2024 Cabinet Formasigen was convened, featuring presentations by the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Division Heads, outlining the upcoming year’s work program. The day concluded with an evening of camaraderie, featuring games and a barbecue. The activity resumed on Sunday, February 18th, 2024. The second day of activities was carrying out game sessions, communal dining, and preparations for departure. Through this event, the aim was to strengthen familial bonds and foster greater collaboration and communication among Formasigen members so as to enhance teamwork effectiveness towards achieving organisational objectives. [Author: Formasigen]

The Excitement of UGM Biology Students Participating in a Terrestrial Ecology Field Trip in the Student Exchange Program on the UTHM Campus

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 12 February 2024

In December 2023, a Terrestrial Ecology Fieldtrip was held at Peat Swamp Ayer Hutan Utara, Johor and Taman Botanical, Melaka respectively on December 9 and December 16 2023. This activity was supervised by Dr. Nor Atiqah Binti Norazlimi as lecturer in Terrestrial Ecology and attended by UGM students (Haiqa Khizaya Baskoro, Laila Nurul Ilma, Putri Fredicia Marzuqoh, and Feny Nur Nucifera) along with 2BWW UTHM students.


The first fieldtrip was conducted on December 9 at Peat Swamp Ayer North Forest. Departure from the UTHM campus in the morning using the campus bus then arrive at 09.00. The journey continues using a local duty officer’s car to facilitate road access into the narrow Ayer forest. This activity aims to introduce one of the land ecosystems, namely the peat swamp ecosystem. Observations were carried out by observing all existing species and abiotic factors as well as the characteristics of the ecosystem guided by Dr. Atiqah. Then proceed with breaktima to eat together. After the activity was finished, students were picked up by a bus to stop first at one of the iconic food product shops in that place, namely ‘Pau’. The next journey home takes about 1 hour to arrive at Pagoh’s residence.

The next Terrestrial Ecology Fieldtrip activity will be held on December 16 2023 at Taman Botanikal, Melaka. The journey takes around 2 hours using the campus bus to reach this park. Upon arrival at the Botanical Garden, students prepared equipment for practical work on the density of flora and fauna in the ecosystem. This activity aims to introduce one of the land ecosystems, namely the Lowland Ecosystem. Observations are carried out by making plots and observing all types of vegetation and animal species in them. After the observation is complete, continue to enjoy the paid facilities available at the place such as pedal bicycles, train rental and many other facilities. The activity ended with a visit to a honey production house. In this place, students are allowed to taste many varieties of honey and get information about the properties of each honey. Then go home to Pagoh residence using the campus bus. This field trip was carried out in order to make the 4th SDG a success, namely improving quality education.

The Excitement of UGM Biology Students Participating in a Biological and Environmental Change Field Trip in the Student Exchange Program at the UTHM Campus

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 12 February 2024

The Biological and Environmental Change Fieldtrip was held on December 10 at the Ayer Hutan Utara Forest Reserve, Johor. This activity was supervised by Dr. Aqilah Binti Awg Abdul Rahman and attended by 3BWW UTHM students and UGM students (Haiqa Khizaya Baskoro, Laila Nurul Ilma, Putri Fredicia Marzuqoh, and Feny Nur Nucifera). The activity consists of calculating Carbon Stock using plots.


At 06.00 WIB, departure from UTHM Student Residence College to Hutan Simpan Ayer Hutan Utara, Johor using buses and private cars. Participants get off at the gate of the North Forest Ayer Forest Reserve and the journey continues using a pick-up. After arriving at the North Forest Reserve Ayer Forest pavilion, participants put their luggage and continued with giving directions regarding Fieldtrip activities. Participants enter the North Forest Ayer Forest Reserve guided by the local person in charge.

After finding a strategic place to make a plot, participants immediately carried out practical work to calculate the Carbon Stock for each tree in the plot. This calculation includes the diameter and height of each tree. The event continued with lunch in the pavilion and preparations for going home. The field trip activity finished at around 16.00 WIB. This field trip was carried out in order to make the 4th SDG a success, namely improving quality education.

The Excitement of UGM Biology Students Participating in a Field Trip for the Aquatic Ecology Course in the Student Exchange Program on the UTHM Campus

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 12 February 2024

On October 30 2023, two Aquatic Ecology Fieldtrips were held. This field trip is a field practicum activity for the aquatic ecology course. This activity was supervised by Ts. Gs. Dr. Kamarul Rahim Bin Kamarudin as UTHM Aquatic Ecology lecturer and attended by UGM students (Haiqa Khizaya Baskoro, Laila Nurul Ilma, Putri Fredicia Marzuqoh, and Feny Nur Nucifera) along with UTHM 2BWW students.


The first field trip will be held on November 6 2023 on Pulau Besar, Malacca. The activity began with gathering in front of the Pagoh residence canteen at 07.30 AM, then boarding a bus for approximately an hour’s journey to Pulau Besar. Upon arrival at the bus parking lot, you need to take a boat for 15 minutes first to get to Pulau Besar. The activity then continued with ice breaking and games in the form of a knowledge quiz on aquatic ecology courses guided by several student representatives from the aquatic ecology class. After the games session, students headed to the beach for a swimming training session. Dr. Kamarul is a lecturer who teaches aquatic ecology courses. The activity ended with a pilgrimage to the grave of the figure on the Big Island. Then the journey home, upon arrival at the Pagoh residence in the afternoon at 15.30 PM.

The second Aquatic Ecology Field Trip will be on 19 December 2023 at the Sedili Kechil Belangkas Livestock and Hatchery Center, Kota Tinggi, Johor. On this field trip, the departure was early because it was quite a long journey to arrive in Johor. After approximately three hours of traveling by campus bus, the students headed straight to the belangkas farm. Each student was given the opportunity to hold a species of horseshoe crab (leangkas), lobster and was given education about these two species by the owner of the leangkas farm. Next, observations were made in the mangrove forest to determine the biotic and abiotic factors that influence the mangrove ecosystem. The activity continued with a trip to the beach in Kota Tinggi to relieve fatigue from lecture activities for a moment. This field trip ended with a trip to one of the bus stopover centers for Ishoma, this activity was filled with eating together and continued on the journey home. This event is in the context of making the 4th SDG a success, namely improving quality education.

Student Exchange Students Participate in the Success of the UTHM Green Scientist Event

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 12 February 2024

On November 28 2023, the Green Scientist event was held as the final project for the ecological dynamics course in the UTHM student exchange program. This event was hosted by Dr. Nor Atiqah Binti Norazlimi as lecturer in Ecological Dynamics with management from 3BWW UTHM students and UGM students (Haiqa Khizaya Baskoro, Laila Nurul Ilma, Putri Fredicia Marzuqoh, and Feny Nur Nucifera). This event was attended by several invited guests, UTHM lecturers and attended by 2 senior high schools in Johor who were accompanied by their respective homeroom teachers. At this event, UGM students acted as LOs who picked up and welcomed invited guests.


This event applies the concept of learning while playing where participants must complete each question and game at each stand. Each group gets a score and later, the group with the highest score will get an award. The event began with an opening by the committee followed by random group division to complete the game. 3BWW UTHM students and UGM students played a role in explaining different material at each stand according to their respective divisions. This material is the essence of the knowledge gained from the ecological dynamics course. After the material is explained, participants are asked to answer the questions and complete the game at each stand and then accumulate their scores.

After the game session was finished, the event continued with the main event in the form of the inauguration of the Green Scientist event by invited guests. As a symbol, a small experiment was carried out on stage in the form of lighting a fire using washing bubbles. The event continued with giving prizes to the group with the highest score and giving mementos from UTHM to the two high schools. This event is in the context of making the 4th SDG a success, namely improving quality education.

The Moment of Farewell Party for UGM Students Marks the End of the Student Exchange Program with UTHM

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 12 February 2024

UGM Biology students (namely Haiqa Khizaya Baskoro, Laila Nurul Ilma, Putri Fredicia Marzuqoh, and Feny Nur Nucifera) received a valuable farewell party that held by Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) to celebrate the end of the student exchange program. This student exchange supports the 4th SDG, namely improving quality education. The event was held on January 18 2024 ending the student exchange program held in October-February. The event included visits, dinners and giving mementos at Nasuha Herbs & Spice Farm, Muar, Johor. This event was also attended by Dr. Furzani Binti Pa’ee as head of the UTHM FAST study program and Dr. Nor Atiqah Binti Norazlimi as the person in charge of the student exchange program from UTHM, the deans and friends of UTHM-UGM.


The event began with a visit to Nasuha Herbs & Spice Farm Park. This visit provides new knowledge by introducing various types of plants in the park. The event continued with remarks by Dr. Furzani Binti Pa’ee and UTHM-UGM buddy representatives. Not to forget, giving gifts to each UGM student as a memento and appreciation for completing the student exchange program. The event continued with group photos and ended with a banquet.

The Orientation of New Graduate Students (PMB) for the Academic Year 2023/2024 Even Semester Intake

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Wednesday, 7 February 2024

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the orientation of New Graduate Students (PMB) for the Academic Year 2023/2024 Even Semester intake was conducted online through a Zoom meeting, guided by Faradilla. The event was held to welcome new graduate students in biology (Master’s/Ph.D.). The event began with the singing of the Indonesian National Anthem, Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymn, and Faculty of Biology March. The first agenda was a briefing by the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, S.Si., M.Agr.Sc. He stated, “Master’s students are not allowed to study for more than 4 semesters, doctoral students are not allowed to study for more than 8 semesters.” This was said as the motivation for students to focus on their studies and graduate on time.


The event continued with the introduction of faculty members and educational staff of the Faculty of Biology UGM, guided by Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, S.Si. M.Eng. Next, there was guidance on course registration with simulation using UGM’s SIMASTER account for master’s students guided by Emi Suhaemi, S.Si. and doctoral students guided by Riski Danang Prasetyo, S.Si. The event continued with the library orientation by Mr. Aris Setiawan. Mr. Aris introduced the library staff, the Faculty of Biology UGM library service hours, and the mechanism for borrowing and returning books. Additionally, Mr. Aris presented library activities including: open recruitment for library volunteers, training for library volunteers, literacy management classes for new students, book discussions, community service, collaboration with other units such as book writing, training, grants, article writing, and publication. Furthermore, Mr. Aris invited new students to join as library volunteers.

The next agenda was a video presentation by the Graduate Student Family (KMP) of the Faculty of Biology UGM, regarding the activities carried out by KMP, followed by an introduction to KMP by the Chairman of KMP, Wahyu Fatwatul Umam, S.Si. Mr. Wahyu invited new students to join the KMP management to expand their network. At the end of the event, the MC announced that there would be a TAKSA (Graduate Student Get-Together), where new students would be taken on a campus tour to visit laboratories and enjoy other activities. The event concluded with a prayer and a group photo.

The Socialization and Brainstorming Session for the Student Creativity Program 2024

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Sunday, 4 February 2024

The Socialization and brainstorming for student creativity program (PKM) 2024 has been conducted twice, on Monday, January 22, and Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 13:00 to 16:00 WIB. The event began with a presentation on the Student Creativity Program (PKM) by Woro Anindito Sri Tunjung, M.Sc., Ph.D. The event then continued with the brainstorming session, facilitated by Aditya Latiful Azis, with speakers Fauzela Azira Ainaya, the gold medalist in the PKM-K poster category at PIMNAS 36, and Zahira Shofa, the gold medalist in the PKM-RE presentation category at PIMNAS. The second-day brainstorming session was led by Dwi Ayu Kurniasih, with Mia Fadilah as the speaker, who won gold in the poster category and a silver medal in the PKM-RE presentation at PIMNAS 36. The brainstorming sessions concluded with a question and answer session.


This event was aimed to provide an overview, inspiration, and a sharing of experiences to participants, encouraging them to participate in PKM 2024. The event was conducted in the form of a socialization and brainstorming and was attended by approximately 74 students from the Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University. In the socialization session, an introduction to the Student Creativity Program (PKM) was presented, covering the activities, process, and information about PKM 2024. Meanwhile, the brainstorming session discussed experiences related to team formation, generating ideas for the PKM, dynamics during proposal preparation, PKP2, tips and tricks for PKM, and experiences during PIMNAS.

PMW Talk: Socialization of the Student Entrepreneur Program 2024

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 30 January 2024

The Department of Creative Economy of the Student Executive Board (BEM) at the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized PMW Talk 2024 on Wednesday, 24 January 2024. PMW Talk is an event held as part of the work program to support the Student Entrepreneur Program (PMW) organized by the Subdirectorate of Student Character Development UGM. PMW Talk 2024 aims to introduce the PMW program among students, especially biology students, to enhance their entrepreneurial spirit and encourage participation in PMW activities.


PMW Talk 2024 was conducted online through the Zoom Meeting platform with 2 speaker teams. The activities were divided into 2 sessions of material presentation and a Q&A session. In the first presentation session, the Kelore Team, consisting of Akmal Bunyamin, Anisa Dewi Rahayu, Atikah Nurunnisa’, and Farhan Kesawa Mukti, delivered the material. In the second presentation session, the Ecosekar Team, consisting of Fika Zulfiani, Azizah Khoirunnisa, Muhammad Khoirul Wafa, and Muhammad Maulana Faik, presented the material. The speakers provided an introduction to the activities, the flow, and the procedures of implementing the Student Entrepreneur Program (PMW), and shared their experiences and tips for participating in the program. This was followed by a discussion and Q&A session between participants and speakers regarding the presented material. More than 25 participants attended the PMW Talk 2024. Through this activity, biology students gained new knowledge from the speakers to develop their businesses through the Student Entrepreneur Program, fostering creativity, and motivating them to be more innovative.

Inauguration of Study Group and Student Organization Board Members for the year 2024

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 30 January 2024

On Monday, January 29, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 WIB, the inauguration of the Study Group and Student Organization Board Members at the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, took place. The ceremony was conducted at the Tropical Biology Auditorium of the Faculty of Biology, UGM. The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Vice Deans, Heads of Study Programs, Academic and Student Affairs Section Heads, Student Affairs Coordinators, Advisors and Board Members of Study Group and Student Organization.

The ceremony was facilitated by the MC, Birrul Qisty Mutmainnah Nazara, the Head of the Human Resources Development Department, and Alifa Tafrinjiyah, a junior staff member from the Social Community Department of BEM Biology. The event commenced with an opening statement by the MC, followed by the singing of the Indonesian National Anthem, the University of Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the Mars of Faculty of Biology. The next agenda was the reading of the Oath of Inauguration for Study Group and Student Organization Board Members led by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., and attended by all Study Group and Student Organization Representatives of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Subsequently, the Oath was signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and all Study Group and Student Organization representatives in turn, followed by a documentation session. This was followed by speach from Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., containing messages and expectations for all Study Group and Student Organization at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, in general, for the future. He also expressed appreciation for the dedication of the students and faculty advisors involved in the Study Group and Student Organization, acknowledging their efforts in enhancing the reputation of the faculty. He mentioned the philosophy of the banana tree in the concept of life, signifying that a banana tree does not die before producing shoots. This philosophy was related to the inauguration ceremony, indicating the continuous relay of the leadership of Study Group and Student Organization to realize shared visions and missions. He added that the faculty will continue to fully support, appreciate, and facilitate the dedication of Study Group and Student Organization contributing to the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. [Author: BEM]