Yogyakarta, Friday, March 10, 2023 – The Entomology Study Group (KSE) of the Faculty of Biology UGM collaborated with the Play Group Committee and RA Baiturrohmah Drono held a study assistance themed “Get to Know Insects Closer.” This event held at the Baiturrohmah Drono School Mosque, Tridadi, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Through this event, as many as 50 children from the playgroup level enthusiastically participated in learning assistance activities like singing, introducing insects, and making simple handicrafts. The program was hosted by Mami Dian Sartika, the Head of Baiturrohmah Drono Play Group, and KSE activists from the Faculty of Biology UGM. This activity aims to hold a branding festival by introducing KSE and the field of entomology to external parties or the public. This time it would be learning assistance for early childhood.

The activity, which started at 09.00 am, contained presentations on insects by active members of KSE on the characteristics and examples of insects, the benefits and roles of insects for the surrounding environment, as well as the metamorphosis process of insects, especially butterflies. In addition, two active KSE members wore a ladybug (Epilachna admirabilis) and a bee (Apis cerana) costume to increase children’s interest in the material presented. After delivering the material, the activity continued with making butterfly handicrafts from Yakult packaging bottles, colorful paper, and skewers guided by KSE members. The activity ended at 10.30 am.

On Saturday, March 4 2023, a Seedling KSAT scientific material activities were carried out, namely Small Group Discussion 1 (SGD1). This Small Group Discussion was a garden style presentation by Seedling in accordance with the Landscape Architecture Pre-Aclimatization task previously assigned. The purpose of holding this Landscape Architecture Small Group Discussion is to increase Seedling’s knowledge about garden style and Seedling’s communication skills.

The SGD 1 began with the opening by the MC, Allya Heni (KSAT 2021) continued with an opening prayer and presentation. Presentations were made alternately by Seedling regarding the garden style obtained, which included the meaning and history of the garden style, the characteristics of the garden style, and the types of plants in the garden style. After finishing the presentation, it was followed by a discussion and question and answer session. Then, the SGD 1 was closed with a closing prayer and documentation.

The SGD 1 2023 went smoothly and on time. It is hoped that by holding this activity, the Seedling KSAT can improve basic understanding of landscape architecture, especially garden style. In addition, we hope that the KSAT can become more firmly rooted in penetrating civilization so that it can become a study group that has benefits for the academic and the wider community.

The Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC) on March 4 2023 officially launched the Paphiopedilum javanicum Cabinet for the 2023 management period which is meaningful as a forum for scientific development related to orchids accompanied by synergy in harmony between BiOSC members, which will then be disseminated to the wider community. This is in accordance with the BiOSC strategic plan for 2023, namely the BiOSC publication. Publication can be publication of scientific articles or publication of popular articles as a result of scientific dissemination by BiOSC.

The BiOSC 2023 Work Meeting began with the Grand Launching of the Paphiopedilum javanicum Cabinet and a presentation of the BiOSC 2023 daily management structure. The activity was then continued with the presentation of the work program of each daily administrator. This activity is divided into two sessions. The first session is the presentation of work programs from the chairman, treasurer, secretary, scientific coordinator, research division coordinator, cultivation division coordinator, and conservation division coordinator. The next session was a question and answer session.

The activity continued with the presentation of the work program from the entrepreneurial coordinator, organizational coordinator, head of HRM, head of Public Relations and Networking, and head of Publication Media. The BiOSC 2023 work meeting is expected to be the start of a new enthusiasm for the Paphiopedilum javanicum cabinet in carrying out work programs for the next period.

On Sunday, March 12 2023, the inauguration of the Daily Management and the Syuro Council (Supervisory Board) of the Biology Moslem Student Society (JMMB UGM) was held at the Al-Hayat Mosque, Faculty of Biology UGM. The activity was attended by Dr.med.vet.drh. Hendry T.S.S.G.Saragih,M.P. as the Trustee of JMMB UGM and representatives of the Study Clubs of the Faculty of Biology UGM, as well as representatives of the Campus and Faculty Da’wah Management at Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The activity was guided by the MC, namely Salman Ali Nazar as the Staff for the Spread of Islam and Community Services at JMMB UGM, followed by the recitation of the holy verses of the Koran by Zikri Ilham Putranto. Furthermore, reading of the Pledge of the Inauguration of the Daily Management and the Syuro Council (Supervisory Board) of JMMB UGM by Dr.med.vet.drh. Hendry T.S.S.G.Saragih, M.P., After that was remarks from Mahbibul Labib Aqridho, the general chairman of JMMB UGM Period 1444-1445 H, continued with the Grand Launching of the “Lentera Cahaya” Cabinet as the new JMMB UGM cabinet for the 1444-1445 H period.

The Lentera Cahaya Cabinet in this year’s management has the big goal of making JMMB a vessel that can provide the most beautiful and enjoyable light and nuance of Islam for the entire academic community of the Faculty of Biology UGM with the tagline “With Light, Life is More Colorful”. The event continued with the Working Meeting or the presentation of the work program of the Daily Management. This presentation describes the design of the one-year management work program, budget, evaluation of the management of the previous period, and new solutions and breakthroughs to achieve the success of the work program and da’wah. After the presentation, a discussion was held as an aspiration forum for all members of JMMB UGM 1444 H.

On Saturday, March 11 2023, the KSAT 2023 Grand Launching event was held which aimed to introduce the management members of the KSAT Biology UGM, as well as the cabinet during the ongoing period. Cabinet introductions in 2023 will be held offline at the Tropical Biology Auditorium. For this year’s Grand Launching, the KSAT invited 12 study groups or institutions from the Faculty of Biology as well as 9 external organizations from several faculties. After the opening, the activities continued with an opening prayer and singing Indonesia Raya, Hymn Gadjah Mada, and Mars of The Faculty of Biology. It was followed by showing the KSAT profile video. Then the activity continued with remarks by the coach, Mr. Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo, S.Sc., but he was unable to attend, then remarks by the chairman of the KSAT 2023 by Zildan Basara (KSAT 2020), and remarks by the chairman of the Grand Launching committee by Aufa Amila Nawafila (KSAT 2021).

After that, the activity continued with the introduction of the Acer Cabinet by Zildan Basara (KSAT 2020), followed by a presentation on the management of the chairman. Then, proceed with management presentations. The activity was followed by a question and answer session. Apart from that, the Grand Launching activity was also equipped with an Ice Breaking session through game activities from the quizizz platform. The Grand Launching of KSAT in 2023 went smoothly and on time.

Saturday, 25 February 2023, at 08.00 a.m. to 02.40 p.m.,the Biology Student Family Grand Launching of the Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University was held. The Grand Launching was held offline at the Tropical Biology Auditorium Building, Faculty of Biology UGM. The Grand Launching was attended by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, Rina Sri Kasiamdari, Ph.D. as Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Fajar Sofyantoro, S.Si., M.Sc. as Biology Student Executive Board Advisory Lecturer, several Advisory Lecturers of Study Groups and Organizations, as well as 31 students from representatives of Study Groups and Organization of the Faculty of Biology UGM.

The Grand Launching activity was guided by Aditya Latiful Azis and Rima Arvisya Natania Putri as the Master of Ceremony. This activity began with an opening and prayer, then continued with singing Indonesia Raya, the Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the Faculty of Biology Mars. The activity was followed by a series of remarks beginning with remarks from Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. and Fathur Syahrian Ramadhani as Head of the 2023 UGM Biology Student Executive Board. Then proceed to the main event of Grand Launching with presentations by each Study Groups and Organizations. The event was attended by representatives of 13 study groups and organization, including the Biology Orchid Study Club, Biology Student Executive Board, Genetic Research Student Forum, Garden Architecture Study Group, Entomology Study Group, Herpetology Study Group, Marine Study Group, Student Senate, Congregation of Biology Muslim Group, Catholic Student Association, Matalabiogama, Graduate Student Association, and Christian Student Fellowship.

The study groups and organizations presentation was divided into 3 sessions. The first session consists of Biology Orchid Study Club, Garden Architecture Study Group, Entomology Study Group, Herpetology Study Group, Marine Study Group,and Genetic Research Student Forum. Next, the second session consists of the Congregation of Biology Muslim Group, Catholic Student Association, and Christian Student Fellowship. The last session was filled by the Graduate Student Association, Matalabiogama, Student Senate, and Biology Student Executive Board. The Grand Launching activity also featured several performances from Biotimbre and Syrinx as well as a game hosted by the MC. The Grand Launching activity ended at 02.40 p.m. and ended with conveying the message from the forum, documentation and closing from the MC.

The Asian Waterbird Census, known as AWC, is an annual voluntary activity held at the beginning of each month. The AWC activity was initiated by Wetlands International with the aim of conserving water birds and their habitat. The Yogyakarta Bird Watching Association or known as PPBJ collaborated with several nature and conservation organizations in Yogyakarta in bird watching to fulfill AWC data. The bird watching activity was carried out on 19 February 2023 from 08.00-11.00 a.m. at Balekambang, Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA).

This activity was attended by Matalabiogama, the UNY Bionic Bird Watching Group, Silvagama, Mapaperta Sarjana Taman Siswa Yogyakarta, and the UGM Wildlife Study Group. Matalabiogama was represented by 5 members namely Aufa Amila Nawafila, Khalisa Ridha Fadhila Zaini, Fadhila Nurjannah, Hanif Nashrudin, and Shaila Revita Zafira. Matalabigama members gathered at the Secretariat at 05.30 a.m. and left together from the Faculty of Biology UGM at 06.00 a.m. to Yogyakarta International Airport.

Matalabiogama members arrived at YIA at 08.00 a.m., and were given the task to observe bird species and record the number of bird species within the area. Bird watching is done with the help of binoculars and a camera. Identification of bird species is done by looking at the guidebook that has been provided or asking PPBJ members through the documentation that has been taken. After observing for 3 hours, around 11.00 a.m. all observers gathered to collect their observations.

From the observation result, there were 29 types of bird species consisting of Purple Heron, Gray Heron, Little Cormorant, Black-Crowned Night Heron, Lesser Whistling Duck, Cerulean Kingfisher, Cattle Egret, Little Egret, Intermediate Egret, Javan Pond Heron, Yellow Bittern, Javan Munia, White-Headed Munia, Scaly-Breasted Munia, Zitting Cisticola, Sunda Coucal, Javan Kingfisher, Spotted Dove, Australasian Grebe, White-Breasted Waterhen, Cave Swiftlet, White-Throated Kingfisher, Scarlet-Headed Flowerpecker, Common Moorhen, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Barred Buttonquail, Striated Swallow, White-Browed Crake, and Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater. The most species found was the Black-Crowned Night Heron with a total of approximately 100 individuals. The collected data will be used to fulfill the AWC 2023 data. After data collections and documentation, these activities were closed at 12.00 a.m. With Matalabiogama’s participation in this AWC activity, it was hoped that they would be able to take part in similar activities or collaborate with other organizations in the context of animal identification and conservation.

On Sunday, 26 February 2023, at 08.00 –12.40 a.m.,the Grand Launching of Biology Student Executive Board, Universitas Gadjah Mada, was held. The Grand Launching was held offline at the Tropical Biology Auditorium Building, Faculty of Biology UGM. This activity was attended by Dr. Fajar Sofyantoro, S.Si., M.Sc. as the BEM Supervisor of the Faculty of Biology UGM and 55 students including representatives from various Faculties at Universitas Gadjah Mada, including BEM KM UGM, LEM FKT UGM, BEM KM FKG UGM, BEM KM FMIPA UGM, BEM KMFA UGM, LM Psychology UGM, BEM KM SV, BEM FKH UGM, BEM FKKMK UGM, BEM KMFT, DEMA Justicia UGM, BEM FTP UGM, BEM Geography, DEMA Fisipol, BEM Animal Husbandry UGM, and LMF Philosophy. Not only that, this activity was also attended by representatives from the Study Group and Organization of the Faculty of Biology UGM consisting of the Student Senate (SEMA), Entomology Study Group (KSE), Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT), Matalabiogama, Christian Student Fellowship (PMK) , Graduate Student Association (KMP), and Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC).

The 2023 UGM Faculty of Biology BEM Grand Launching activity was guided by the MCs, namely Firchamy Vuqi Aulia and Rima Arvisya Natania Putri. This activity began with an opening and prayer, then continued with singing Indonesia Raya, the Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the Faculty of Biology Mars together. The next activity was showing a recap video containing remarks by the Head of the Biology BEM 2022 Asa Synergy Cabinet, Ardan Putra Saleh Hutasuhut, and various activities that had taken place in the previous management year. The activity continued with a series of remarks from Aulia Robiatul Adawiyah as Chief Executive of the 2023 Biology BEM Grand Launching, Fathur Syahrian Ramadhani as Head of the 2023 Biology BEM UGM, and Dr. Fajar Sofyantoro, S.Si., M.Sc.. This activity was continued to the main event, namely the prologue from the Field Coordinator and then continued with presentations from each Head of the Biology BEM Department. The next activity is the presentation of definitions, directions, work matrix, and work programs of each department.

The presentation was opened with an introduction from the Field Coordinator and material delivered by the Head of the Department. Departmental presentation activities were carried out in 5 sessions, the first session starting from the Cabinet Administration Division which oversees the Secretarial Department and the Finance Department. Then the second session was from the Internal Field which oversees the Department of Organizational Development and the Department of Human Resource Development. Then continued the third session, from the Student Potential Development Sector which oversees the Interests and Talents Department, the Scientific Development Department, and the Creative Economy Department. The fourth session is from the External Field which oversees the Public Relations and Networking Department, the Social Community Department, and the Media and Information Department. Then the last session from the Student Movement Division which oversees the Advocacy and Student Welfare Department and the Public Opinion Management Department. The Grand Launching of BEM Biology UGM 2023 also featured several performances from Biotimbre and Syrinx as well as a game hosted by the MC. The Grand Launching activity ended with conveying the message from the forum, documentation and closing from the MC.

On Friday, 17 February 2023, at 03.30-04.30 p.m, the inauguration of the study group and organization coordinator of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The inauguration was held offline at the Tropical Biology Auditorium Building, Faculty of Biology UGM. The activity was attended by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Vice Deans, Heads of Study Programs, Heads of Academic and Student Affairs Sections, Student Affairs Coordinators, Lecturers of Study Group and Organization Supervisors, Heads of Study Groups and Organization, as well as several representatives of study groups and organizations coordinator.

This activity was guided by the MC, namely Birrul Qisty Mutmainnah Nazara and Firchamy Vuqi Aulia as Young Staff for the Internal Affairs of Biology Student Executive Board UGM. The activity began with an opening by the MC followed by singing Indonesia Raya, the Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the Faculty of Biology Mars together. Next is the Reading of the Pledge of Inauguration of study groups and organizations coordinator led by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., which was attended by all Heads of Study Groups and Organizations for the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. After that, the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM signed the Pledge with all Heads of Heads of Study Groups and Organizations. The activity was continued with directions from Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. which contains messages and hopes for all study groups and organizations in general for the future. He said that the study groups and organizations in Biology had made a lot of contributions to the faculty. The students who are involved in it as well as the lecturers of the study groups and organizations are people who devote themselves to the interests of the general public. He also said that the faculty would fully support, appreciate, and facilitate the dedication of study groups and organizations that contribute to the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

2023 Faculty of Biology Outstanding Student Election Socialization event was held with the theme “Get ready, show your greatest achievement” by the Department of Scientific Development, Student Executive Board Faculty of Biology. This socialization was held on Sunday, 22 January 2023 at 10.00-12.00 a.m. This event was attended by around 30 students from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event began with a talk show session by Adhelia Intan Sabhira as the 2022 Biology Faculty outstanding student and continued with a talk show session by I Putu Gede Eka Praptika as the UGM 3rd level outstanding student.

The 2023 Faculty of Biology Outstanding Student Selection Socialization event was held with the aim of increasing knowledge about Pilmapres, students’ hard skills and soft skills and increasing student enthusiasm to participate with various experiences that will be shared during the activity. The event was held in 2 forms, a talk show session and a question and answer session. The talk show session discussed the speaker’s experiences and impressions, during and after the Outstanding Student Selection event at both the Faculty and University levels, guidelines for registration of outstanding students, benefits of becoming an outstanding student, tips & tricks for preparing the selection of outstanding students at both the Faculty and University levels, such as how to self-branding, building self-confidence and others. Finally, the event was closed with a question and answer session from the audience to all the speakers present regarding the materials that had been presented as well as other questions regarding the 2023 Pilmapres.