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Observation of Ostrich (Struthio camelus) Egg Embryo Development and Feeding at Mahasvin Farm in Yogyakarta as part of the research on the Development of Exotic Bird Breeding in Candi Gebang through The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 2 October 2023

In early March 2023, the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) – 2023 Research Team from the Faculty of Biology at UGM, led by Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., along with a student named Andi Muhammad Naufal Khaeri, conducted observations on the embryonic development of eggs and the feeding of Ostriches at Mahasvin Farm, Yogyakarta. The purpose of this activity was to understand the process of breeding exotic birds, particularly Ostriches, in Yogyakarta, which is located at Mahasvin Farm.


The Mahasvin Farm exotic bird breeding group is currently making efforts to hatch exotic bird eggs, including Ostriches. These efforts aim to achieve several objectives, including the conservation of exotic animals, the development of exotic wildlife tourism for the community, and, most importantly, the enhancement of educational facilities and media for wildlife development and conservation. The potential for this endeavor is significant, and they have already succeeded in hatching various types of exotic birds. However, there are currently some challenges in maintaining the embryonic development of these exotic birds.

Based on the results of discussions and observations with partners, obstacles in the Ostrich hatching process were identified, such as the imperfections in the incubator machine and the inability of the current feed to fully meet the nutritional needs. The incubator machine currently in use is unable to reach the optimal humidity levels for the development of Ostrich embryos during the incubation process. The ideal incubation temperature for Ostrich hatching is around 36°C-38°C with a relative humidity between 20% and 30% (Brassó, et al. 2020). The incubator machine lacks an egg rotation system, so egg rotation needs to be done manually by opening the incubator door, which leads to fluctuations in humidity levels affecting embryo development, resulting in suboptimal outcomes.Therefore, in May, discussions were initiated to create a new incubator with an automatic egg rotation system that can maintain stable humidity levels within the incubator, allowing for optimal Ostrich embryo development until hatching. Additionally, efforts have been made to formulate a proper feed composition to ensure the successful breeding of Ostriches at Mahasvin Farm.

Currently, the new incubator machine has been successfully manufactured and is in the final checking phase to confirm if crucial indicators during incubation, namely temperature and humidity levels, are within the desired range. Following this verification, the research will proceed to the Ostrich egg incubation process to observe the stages of Ostrich embryo development. [Author: Andi Muhammad Naufal Khaeri]

Grand Final Round of the Biology Brainiac Competition BIOSPHERE 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Friday, 29 September 2023

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the Final and Grand Final rounds of the Biology Brainiac Competition were held by the BIOSPHERE#6 Committee via Zoom Meeting, with a total of 12 teams participating. In the final round, each team took turns answering 5 questions orally via Zoom Meeting breakout rooms. Each question represented one of the five different subfields of Biology. The competition was divided into 2 sessions, each lasting approximately 60 minutes, with an allocated thinking and answering time of 10 minutes per question. The final round commenced at 07:30 AM – 11:30 AM WIB. Following the completion of the Final Round, the Grand Final Round took place from 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM WIB, featuring 5 teams that qualified from the Final Round. The Grand Final participants consisted of teams from SMAK Penabur Gading Serpong, MAS Unggulan Amanatul Ummah, SMAN 1 Blitar, SMAN 2 Tangerang Selatan, and SMAN 1 DEPOK.


During the Grand Final Round, participants were required to present a PowerPoint presentation containing material from a journal cited by the participant and approved by the committee. This was followed by a question and answer session with the examiners (lecturers from the Faculty of Biology at UGM). The Grand Final Round of the Biology Brainiac Competition BIOSPHERE#6 concluded with a closing session and the announcement of the results.

The Grand Final Round marks the culmination of the BIOSPHERE#6 Biology Brainiac Competition. The hope behind organizing the Biology Brainiac Competition is to provide a path for all students in Indonesia to learn to strive towards their dreams and aspirations in higher education, while continuously optimizing their potential through active participation and achievement.

Terrarium Class by the Garden Architecture Study Group 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Friday, 22 September 2023

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 09:00 AM local time (WIB), the Terrarium Class event was held. This activity was organized to prepare members of the Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) to serve as speakers for the Student Segment of the Nget-Ngetan Exhibition Workshop Program, scheduled for next October. The Terrarium Class involved sampling and hands-on practice in creating terrariums, conducted in person around Taman Biologi Street, with participants from various levels within KSAT, ranging from seedling to sapling.


The purpose of the Terrarium Class was to enhance the skills of internal KSAT members, particularly in the realm of creativity. The event commenced with an opening address and prayer by the Master of Ceremonies, Tsaabita Ronaa Atsiila H., at the BioGeo Cafeteria on the second floor. This was followed by a brief presentation from Evan Yunizar, S.Si., on the process of creating terrariums, before proceeding to the Biological Forest for sampling. The actual terrarium-making took place around Taman Biologi Street.Upon completion of the terrariums, the Terrarium Class concluded with a discussion session, a closing prayer, and documentation.

The Terrarium Class event proceeded smoothly and concluded on schedule. With the successful execution of this event by KSAT Biologi UGM, it is anticipated that KSAT members will be able to further develop their creative abilities and be well-prepared to serve as speakers for the terrarium-making session in the Student Segment of the Nget-Ngetan Exhibition Workshop Program scheduled for the upcoming October. Furthermore, it is hoped that KSAT will continue to establish strong roots and firmly contribute to society, academia, and the surrounding environment, embodying the motto “Berakar Kokoh Menembus Peradaban” (Rooted Strongly Penetrating Civilization).

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.