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Semifinal Round of the 2023 Biology Brainiac Competition

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Saturday, 16 September 2023

On Saturday, September 9th, 2023, the Semifinal Round of the Biology Brainiac Competition was held by the Biosphere#6 Committee via Zoom Meeting, with a total of 20 teams participating. This semifinal round is part of the Biology Brainiac Competition event that will lead participants to the Final Round. During this semifinal round, participants tackled a set of 100 questions, comprising multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and cause-and-effect analysis questions. The questions were answered online through a link provided by the committee via each team’s email. The duration for completing the questions was capped at a maximum of 180 minutes per session. The activity commenced at 9:00 AM (WIB) for Zoom access and participant attendance. Before starting, the committee briefed participants on the question-solving process to prevent any hitches. The question-solving phase then ran from 9:00 AM to 12:50 PM (WIB).


Throughout the question-solving period, all participants were required to keep their cameras active from start to finish. The committee maintained vigilance over the participants to ensure there was no foul play. The preliminary round of the Biology Brainiac Competition concluded with a documentation session and closing remarks.From this preliminary round, the top-performing teams will advance to the final round. Ten teams with the highest scores will be selected to compete in the final and grand final rounds, which will be conducted online on September 23rd, 2023.

The aspiration behind organizing the Biology Brainiac Competition is to provide a pathway for all students in Indonesia to learn and strive towards achieving their dreams and aspirations in furthering their education. It aims to empower them to continually optimize their potential through active participation and excellence.

First Gathering of the Entomology Study Group 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Thursday, 14 September 2023

Yogyakarta, Saturday, September 9, 2023 – The Entomology Study Group (ESG) held the third event in its Open Recruitment series, known as the First Gathering. The purpose of this gathering was to welcome the new members of ESG XXV and facilitate introductions among ESG members. The event took place at the BioGeo cafeteria on the second floor, from 07:30 to 11:00 AM, and was attended by active ESG members and the new members of ESG XXV. The First Gathering event was led by Regina Nilamsari (ESG XXIV).


It commenced with a welcome address from the ESG chairman, Cornelius Devito Deva (ESG XXII), followed by introductions from the new ESG members and the active ESG members. Additionally, there was an introduction to the eight divisions within the Entomology Study Group: secretary, treasurer, entrepreneurship, HR development, research, networking, media information, and curriculum-research. The activities proceeded with poster presentations on insects liked and disliked by the new members, showcasing their creativity.

The new members showed great enthusiasm in creating and presenting their posters, evident in the captivating results. Following the presentations, there were group activities and quizzes about insects, enthusiastically participated in by all the new members who actively answered the questions posed by the MC. The event concluded with the announcement of the best poster and quiz winners, closing remarks by the ESG chairman, and a documentation session.

Meet and Greet for Prospective Seedlings of the Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Wednesday, 13 September 2023

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the Meet and Greet event for prospective KSAT Seedlings took place, as part of the Open Recruitment activities organized by KSAT. This Meet and Greet event serves as an introduction and initial meeting between Active KSAT Members and potential new members. The event was held in person in Room II of Building B. The Meet and Greet aims to introduce KSAT to potential new members and serves as a precursor to the upcoming KSAT spatial training program. The event kicked off with an opening and prayer led by the MCs, Mirmastu Lintu Nirmala W. and Khansa Fauziah Rachman (KSAT 2022).


This was followed by welcoming remarks from the head of the Open Recruitment committee, Anggi Nada Khoirul U. (KSAT 2021), the president of KSAT 2023, Zildan Basara (KSAT 2020), and KSAT advisor, Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo, S.Si., who was unable to attend. Next, the KSAT slogan was introduced: “KSAT, Rooted Firmly Penetrating Civilization”. Following this, the main session included an introduction to KSAT, covering its activities, work programs, various disciplines within KSAT, as well as the non-disciplinary divisions within KSAT’s organization. This was followed by introductions from each non-disciplinary division to the Young Biologists or Prospective Seedlings. After the main activities concluded, discussions and introductions of the Prospective Seedlings were carried out in four groups, each led by guides Adelia Adriani, Hanifah Trihastuti (KSAT 2021), Ghefira Nur Fatimah, and Tiara Syifa Wididevani (KSAT 2022). Additionally, there were games held on Taman Biologi Street. The Meet and Greet event concluded with a closing prayer and a collective documentation.

The Meet and Greet event ran smoothly and on schedule. With the successful execution of the Meet and Greet event by KSAT Biologi UGM, it is hoped that the prospective KSAT Seedlings will be excited to join KSAT and engage dynamically through the upcoming spatial training activities. Furthermore, it is anticipated that KSAT will further establish its roots firmly in order to effectively penetrate civilization, thus becoming a study group that benefits not only the surrounding environment, but also academics and the broader community.

Field Training of the 17th Diksar Generation Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC) 2022/2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Field Training for Advanced Education of the Seventeenth Diksar Generation BiOSC in 2023 is an annual agenda organized by the Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC). The main focus of this activity is to enhance the skills and knowledge related to the research, cultivation, and conservation of orchids for prospective members of the BiOSC. This activity took place in person at the Faculty of Biology and the Greenhouse in Karanggayam on August 19, 2023, and at the Balelawang Orchid Species located at Tegalsan, Umbulharjo, Cangkringan, Sleman on August 20, 2023.There were 42 participants in the 2023 Field Training activity from the seventeenth Diksar generation.



The activity ran smoothly for two days. On the first day, it began with an opening ceremony followed by a welcome address from the BiOSC supervisor, Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc. Before starting the practical sessions, an initial briefing was conducted by the Coordinator of the Research and Cultivation Division of the Biology Orchid Study Club. The research practice involved creating a wet herbarium using orchid fruits (Rynchostilis retusa, Arundina graminifolia, and Cymbidium encifolium) as preserved objects at the Faculty of Biology, UGM. The research field practice concluded with a trip to the Greenhouse in Karanggayam. There, the cultivation practice of acclimatizing Dendrobium hybrid orchids took place. The activities of the first day ended with participants returning to their respective homes.

On the second day, the participants and organizers departed for the Balelawang Orchid Species. Mr. Anton, the manager of Balelawang Orchid Species, gave a welcome address. Participants engaged in conservation practices, which included identifying wild orchids and measuring physicochemical parameters. The measured parameters included air temperature, light intensity, air humidity, soil humidity, and soil temperature. The second day of field training concluded with a lunch event and group documentation.

The designation of the seventeenth generation as members of the division did not end there. On Saturday, September 3, 2023, participants presented their research proposal, cultivation practices, and identification along with the measurement of physicochemical parameters. This activity aimed to train communication skills and inform the audience about the orchids they had successfully identified. Orchid species successfully identified included Dendrobium crumenatum, Dendrobium mutabile, Acriopsis, Vanda tricolor, and many more. The event continued with the announcement of graduation and the induction of the seventeenth generation as division members, followed by a division discussion. The series of activities concluded with awards given to the top participants and a collective documentation as a form of appreciation for entering the division in BiOSC.

Orientation on Matalabiogama Principles for the Prospective Young Members (Calon Anggota Muda ) XXVI Matalabiogama 2023.

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The CAM Orientation is an annual series of events held for new CAM members. The purpose of this series is to provide orientation and basic training on topics essential for CAMs to become Matalabiogama members. This year, CAM XXVI will undergo training on IMPK, SAR & First Aid, Survival, Mountaineering, Caving, and Matalabiogama Principles. The second orientation held during CAM XXVI’s Orientation is Matalabiogama Principles.


Understanding the elements of Matalabiogama Principles is crucial for CAMs in order to grasp the significance of being a Matalabiogama member. On September 10, 2023, the Matalabiogama Principles orientation for CAM XXVI was conducted from 13:00 to 14:35 WIB on the second floor of the BioGeo UGM cafeteria. The Matalabiogama Principles orientation was conducted by the senior from D23 Matalabiogama, Muhammad Helmi Fauzan. The event began with a collective singing of the Matalabiogama anthem. Following that, the orientation commenced with a segment on leadership, where the speaker expounded on the meaning, values, and challenges faced by a leader. The speaker also shared personal experiences as the previous general chairperson of Matalabiogama followed by a discussion session.Subsequently, the orientation continued with a focus on Matalabiogama Principles, during which the speaker discussed the vision, mission, history, and various experiences as a Matalabiogama member.

That’s all from us. We hope the orientation provided will be beneficial for CAM XXVI in their journey to become Matalabiogama members, and we wish for the upcoming orientation series to run smoothly. Vivat Et Floreat!

Routine Blood Donation Campaign by Graduate Student Family (KMP) in Collaboration with Dr. Sardjito Hospita

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 11 September 2023

In an effort to realize compassion and dedication to the community, the Graduate Student Family (KMP) of the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University, organized a blood donation campaign with the theme “A Drop of Blood We Donate Saves the Lives of Our Needy Brothers and Sisters” on Monday (11/09/2023). In collaboration with the Dr. Sardjito Hospital Unit, this campaign was held at the Tropical Biology Auditorium, Faculty of Biology, UGM. The blood donation activity was conducted in accordance with health protocol standards and participant health screening requirements to qualify as blood donors. The blood donation activity took place from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with the participation of dozens of UGM academic community members in general, and specifically from the Faculty of Biology, including professors, educational staff, and undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. The activity ran smoothly and achieved its target of 41 donors.


One of the donors, Faliana Sasita from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Master’s Program in Linguistics, expressed that although she initially felt apprehensive about participating in the blood donation, she experienced no negative side effects. Additionally, according to Faliana, the organizers were very responsive and friendly. She also hopes that this activity can be held more regularly in the future. The organizer, Siska Noviana Dewi, stated that this activity is a humanitarian effort, one of the functions of the Three Pillars of Education, namely Community Service, aims to assist and facilitate donors from the UGM academic community in donating blood for those in need. Siska also expressed gratitude to the Dr. Sardjito Hospital Unit for their willingness to help make this blood donation campaign a success, and she hopes that this collaboration can continue to be implemented annually, with the expectation of a greater number of participating donors.

KMP Organizes BioLens (Biology Lens) at Sawit Sari Research Station

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 11 September 2023

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the Family of Postgraduate Student Talent and Interest Development Division (KMP) of the Faculty of Biology UGM hosted the BioLens event within the theme “Nature Through the Lens” at the Sawit Sari Research Station, a research facility of the Faculty of Biology at UGM. BioLens is one of the initiatives by the 2023 UGM Biology KMP’s Enchantment Division, aimed at facilitating postgraduate students from the Faculty of Biology UGM in exploring nature and immortalizing moments through the art of photography. The objective of this event is to nurture an interest and talent in photography and hiking among all postgraduate students. It also seeks to train students in digitally capturing subjects for research purposes in the field and introduce campus facilities to support their studies.


The event was inaugurated by Oktavia Dini Cahayani, S.Si., the event consisted of two sessions: a lecture session and a photo hunting session. The lecture on photography was delivered by Ahmad Yudis Mahardika, S.P, a Master’s student in Biology at UGM. The presentation covered an introduction to cameras in general and a simulation of taking photos with DSLRs and mobile phones, continued with a discussion session.

Following that, the event proceeded to the photo hunting session, where participants sought subjects to capture around the Sawit Sari Research Station. The participants showed great enthusiasm in this photo hunting activity. Subsequently, the event continued with a sharing session where each participant presented the photos they had captured, along with the stories behind them. Finally, towards the end of the event, KMP awarded the top three photos to Alfian Surya Fathoni, Fanny Sukria Fatma, and Wahyulfatwatul Umam. The event concluded with the presentation of certificates and tokens of appreciation to the speakers, prizes for the top three photos, and concluded with a group photo session.

The Opening and Webinar for the Biology Brainiac Competition 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 5 September 2023

On Saturday, September 2 2023, the Opening and Webinar for the Biology Brainiac Competition 2023 took place with the theme “Unleash The Power of Coral Reefs to Fight Against Strong Waves,” organized by the Biosphere#6 Committee via Zoom Meeting, with 117 participants. The event featured introduction of the Faculty of Biology by Zuliyati Rokhmah, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., a lecturer from the Faculty of Biology, and insights into coursework at the Faculty of Biology by Nareta Defiani, S.Si., a 2018 alumnus of the Faculty of Biology UGM. The event was moderated by Rima Arvisya, a student from the Faculty of Biology. The purpose of this event was to provide Biology Brainiac Competition participants with an overview of the Faculty of Biology UGM and to officially open the Biology Brainiac Competition.


The Biology Brainiac Competition Webinar began with an introduction by the moderator, followed by speeches from Daffa Patria Putra Dewanto, the Chairperson of the Biosphere#6 Event, Fathur Syahrian Ramadhani, the Chairperson of the Biology Student Executive Board (BEM), and Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M. Sc, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. The next session involved presentations. In the first session, Zuliyati Rokhmah, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., covered topics related to the Faculty of Biology, including its facilities, admission procedures, student organizations/institutions within the Faculty of Biology, and the academic activities at the faculty. This was followed by a discussion session. In the second session, Nareta Defiani, S.Si., discussed topics such as coursework, career prospects for biology graduates, and her experiences during her studies at the Faculty of Biology. This session was also followed by a discussion session.

The event concluded with the Biosphere#6 Committee providing information about the Biology Brainiac Competition rules and regulations, followed by a documentation session and closing remarks by the moderator.

The Preliminary Round of the Biology Brainiac Competition 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 5 September 2023

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, the Preliminary Round of the Biology Brainiac Competition was held by the Biosphere#6 Committee via Zoom Meeting, with a total of 123 teams participating. This preliminary round is part of the Biology Brainiac Competition event, which will ultimately lead participants to the Final Round. During this preliminary round, Olympiad participants answered 100 multiple-choice questions online via a Google form. The activity commenced at 07:30 AM (WIB) for opening the Zoom meeting and taking attendance. Prior to the start, the committee explained the question-solving process to avoid any issues. Subsequently, the participants began answering the questions from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM (WIB).


Throughout the question-solving session, all participants were required to keep their cameras activated from the beginning to the end to ensure oversight and prevent cheating. The preliminary round of the Biology Brainiac Competition concluded with a documentation session and a closing statement. From this preliminary round, the top teams will be selected to advance to the semifinal stage. A total of 20 teams will have the opportunity to progress to the semifinals.

The hope behind organizing the Biology Brainiac Competition is to serve as an initial stepping stone for all students to advance in their educational journey and continuously optimize their potential by remaining active and achieving excellence.

Matalabiogama Organizes Independence Day Commemoration Ceremony in Ngeleng Cave, Gunung Kidul

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 4 September 2023

On August 17, 2023, the Matalabiogama team, along with students from SMAN 1 Wonosari, Matalabiogama alumni Edi Dwi Atmaja, S.Si., M.Psi., and other nature enthusiasts, held a flag-raising ceremony at Ngeleng Cave, Munthuk Hamlet, Mulusan Village, Paliyan District, Gunung Kidul Regency. This ceremony was conducted again after a gap of three years. Members of Matalabiogama gathered at the Faculty of Biology at 06:00 AM to depart together for Ngeleng cave. After a 2-hour journey, they arrived at the meeting point near Ngeleng cave at 09:00 AM. All ceremony participants continued their journey to Ngeleng cave on foot, which took approximately 20 minutes. Upon reaching the cave’s entrance, the Pawana Ekamas members (nature-loving students of SMAN 1 Wonosari) began preparing for the flag-raising and all arrangements for the ceremony. The ceremony commenced at 10:00 AM and proceeded smoothly and solemnly. After approximately 30 minutes, the ceremony concluded. Members of Matalabiogama and Pawana Ekamas then prepared for cave exploration.


The cave exploration team was divided into two groups. The first team consisted of Matalabiogama members led by Edi, while the second team comprised Pawana Ekamas members. During the cave exploration, Matalabiogama members encountered various cave fauna such as cave crickets, millipedes, cave spiders, bats, and others. The cave exploration activity lasted for 2 hours.

After the cave exploration, Matalabiogama members prepared to return to the Faculty of Biology UGM. The flag-raising ceremony and cave exploration activities serve as positive endeavors that foster nationalism among the participants, regardless of their location. Additionally, the cave exploration activity is expected to become a regular practice to enhance the skills of Matalabiogama members.