SDG 3 : Establish Good Health and Well-Being

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The Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology at UGM Supports the Adiwiyata Program at SMKN 2 Yogyakarta

Headline News Release Waste Management Monday, 16 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 12, 2023. The Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology actively participates in guiding the management of organic waste to support the National Green School Program (Adiwiyata) at SMK N 2 Jetis Yogyakarta. Adiwiyata Schools are environmentally conscious institutions that aim to create a healthy, clean, and beautiful environment. The Adiwiyata program aims to shape environmentally conscious and culturally aware schools capable of participating in and implementing environmental preservation efforts and sustainable development for the benefit of both present and future generations. “This year, SMK N 2 Jetis Yogyakarta has received recognition as a National-level Adiwiyata School,” stated the Head of School, Mr. Dodot Yuliantoro, S.Pd., MT.

The one-day workshop held on Wednesday, October 12, 2023, was attended by the School Principal, Vice Principal, Adiwiyata Teachers, Adiwiyata Students, and school cleaning staff. The workshop covered (1) General waste management presented by Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto, S.Si., M.Kes, who is also the Chairman of the Organic Waste Management Task Force at the Faculty of Biology UGM (2) Organic waste processing through various methods such as Vermicomposting, Fermentation (Bioferti 2023), POC production, and maggot cultivation using the stacked bucket method, as well as eco-enzyme production presented by Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., who is also an Expert on the Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology (3) Practical composting using the Bioferti 2023 probiotic, with guidance from Suharjito and Danang from the Waste Management Task Force at the Faculty of Biology UGM. Participants showed great enthusiasm in attending the workshop and engaging in hands-on practice of organic waste processing, including shredding, mixing with the Bioferti 2023 probiotic with specific compositions, and using the starter culture. “Composting organic waste using Bioferti 2023, a probiotic from the Faculty of Biology, can degrade organic waste in about 7 to 14 days, and the resulting fertilizer meets the standards for community use,” said Suharjito during the compost-making practice. Guidance on organic waste processing will continue until the school’s cleaning staff and Adiwiyata program are self-sufficient in waste management.

The accompanying program by the Organic Waste Management Task Force at SMKN 2 Jetis, Yogyakarta, is one of the efforts to realize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well Being) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). The Faculty of Biology at UGM hopes that the school will become self-reliant in managing both organic and inorganic waste (shp, 2023).

The Organic Waste Management Task Force of the Faculty of Biology at UGM Addresses Waste at Giwangan Market

Headline News Release Waste Management Monday, 16 October 2023

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Organic Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology UGM visited Giwangan Market in Yogyakarta to survey the infrastructure capacity and waste volume for organic waste management efforts. The task force, led by Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto, S.Si., M.Kes., consisted of expert team members Sukirno, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., and Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., along with task force members Suharjito and Danang. The team was received by Kelik Novidwyanto Wibowo, SE, the Head of TPS3R at Giwangan Market, along with Susilo and R. Dody Winardono, who oversees the market’s cleanliness under the Trade Department, and Agus from an NGO. This visit was a follow-up to the Tripartite meeting between the Faculty of Biology at UGM, TPS3R Giwangan Market, and SONJO, a Yogyakarta-based group currently focused on addressing the garbage emergency on October 6, 2023. These meetings were also attended by the Lestari NGO, Agus Hartono, and the Management of the Waste Bank Association in Yogyakarta, Mustakim. The visit began with the Head of TPS3R providing information about the volume of market waste and how it has been managed to date, the challenges faced, and plans for organic waste management.

Kelik mentioned that Giwangan Market has been producing around 2 tons of organic waste daily. Data on the management of organic waste at Giwangan Market since January 2023 shows a decrease in the volume of waste handled until September 2023. TPS3R Giwangan has been managing organic waste using biopores created around the market. The compost produced from these biopores takes a long time to decompose. The Organic Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology at UGM is offering a simple technology to handle organic waste, including the production of compost with the help of the Bioferti 2023 probiotic, making eco-enzymes from fruit waste, and producing POC (Liquid Organic Fertilizer) with the assistance of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Making compost from organic waste with the Bioferti 2023 probiotic formula from the Faculty of Biology at UGM has been proven to degrade organic waste in about 7 to 14 days, with organic fertilizer contents of N (2.70%), P (0.62%), and K (68.3%) meeting organic fertilizer standards.

During this visit, the task force provided 5 liters of Bioferti 2023 and committed to supporting the management of organic waste at Giwangan Market. Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto expressed, “TPS3R Giwangan Market is currently best suited to process organic waste into compost using the Bioferti 2023 application. Furthermore, infrastructure for maggot cultivation can be established as the next solution for waste processing, with maggot yields being marketable as fish feed. Also, fruit waste can be used to make eco-enzymes.” This was stated after the survey at TPS3R. The accompanying program by the Organic Waste Management Task Force at TPS3R Giwangan Market is part of the effort to realize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well Being) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Kelik added, “We hope that the Faculty of Biology at UGM and TPS3R Giwangan Market can establish a Cooperation Agreement as an elaboration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) already in place between the Trade Department of the DIY Regional Government and UGM.”

Community Empowerment in Pajangan, Wedomartani Village, Ngemplak, Sleman, Yogyakarta through Yard Optimization

Headline Waste Management Monday, 16 October 2023

On Sunday, 8th October 2023, the Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat – Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (PkM-MBKM) Faculty of Biology, UGM 2023, 5 undergraduate students of Faculty of Biology, UGM class of 2020, namely Arba’ Ramadhani Artik, Arneta Yuvita, Ester Dewanti Yovita Wardani, Fadiah Sri Rahayu, and Zidni Meirizka Utami supervised by Dr. Ardaning Nuriliani, S.Si., M.Kes. and Ms. Nurini Aru Sudarsi as the partner mentor have carried out the socialization activities to the residents in Pajangan, Wedomartani Village, Ngemplak, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The theme of the socialization was “Improving the Community’s through Optimizing of Vacant Land”. This program aims to engage the community to improve the economic condition of the family by utilizing vacant land in the yard area of the house to plant vegetables, fruits, herbs, and several medicine and functional plants or also called “TOGA”. In this activity, we invited Mr. Panggih Dwi Atmojo, S.T. as a speaker. He is an alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering, UGM who is currently active as an agro economic practitioner as well as the founder and owner of Agro Edukasi Caping Merapi Yogyakarta which is located at Kenayan, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. The given presentation discussed topics about food gardening, including vegetable garden cultivation, as well as rising fish, chickens, and other small livestock to meet daily food needs. He also discussed about urban farming, which is the method of farming in the city or on limited land. In addition, the speaker also emphasized that the use of vacant land as a food garden can provide various other benefits, such as the community can provide traditional medicine independently, add decoration to the garden, provide refreshing activities through gardening, obtain healthier food that is free from chemical fertilizers, and produce biofertilizer which can be obtained through composting, eco lindi, and manure systems. This can also serve to overcome the problem of handling organic waste.

This socialization was attended by around 20 residents and received a very positive response, even some residents were very enthusiastic and directly involved in the discussion session together with the speakers.

Innovation in Vermicomposting Technology: Biology Students Win First Place in National Scientific Writing Competition at Brawijaya University 2023

Achivements Headline News Release Waste Management Friday, 29 September 2023

A team of Biology students at Gadjah Mada University (S1) made another achievement at the national level by winning first place in the National Essay Competition, led by Ghefira Nur Fatimah along with Jauza Hanifah Azzahra, Meinawa Amaliah, Fadilla Nur Hidayat, and Nimas Ayu Pramesthi. This national-level essay competition was organized by Brawijaya University from June 1st to September 13th, 2023, with the theme “Collaborative Nation-Building through Applied Technology Innovation towards Self-Reliant Indonesia,” . This event encompassed various stages, including the submission of works, assessment, finalist announcement, video presentation submission, video presentation assessment, and winner announcement.

The team took the subtheme Food and Agriculture Processing Technology, with their work titled “Organic Capsule Fertilizer Made from Household Organic Waste as a Manifestation of Circular Economy and Environmental Conservation.” Their scientific work was motivated by the escalating issue of waste accumulation in Indonesia, a country that generates approximately 21.2 tons of waste per year, predominantly consisting of household waste such as food waste, dry leaves, wood, tree branches, and food industry waste. Among the household waste types employed by Ghefira and her team was the mangrove crab shell waste (Scylla serrata). The mangrove crab’s body is primarily composed of its shell, accounting for about 80% of its weight, with the remaining 20% being edible flesh. They selected the mangrove crab shell due to its biocompatible, biodegradable, low toxicity, easy synthesis, and safe application properties.

In their innovation, Ghefira and team implemented two technologies: vermicomposting and microwave technology. This combination transformed organic waste into an innovative product: water-soluble organic capsule fertilizer. The organic fertilizer was crafted from household organic waste, while the water-soluble capsule shell was created from mangrove crab shells. The vermicomposting technology was utilized in the production of organic fertilizer involving the use of earthworms, specifically Eisenia foetida and Eisenia Eugeniae, in composting organic matter. The end result of vermicomposting technology is vermicompost, a mixture of worm castings and compost.

The microwave technology was used in producing water-soluble capsule shells using mangrove crab shell material. Chitin compounds found in mangrove crab shells can be transformed into chitosan for capsule shell production. The chitosan from mangrove crab shells has a large molecular weight, necessitating the application of microwave technology to produce chitosan with high deacetylation degree and low molecular weight, ensuring high solubility in water. The process for making chitosan capsule shells involves several sequential steps, including sample preparation, chitin isolation (deproteinization, demineralization, and decolorization processes), chitosan synthesis (repeated deacetylation using microwave), production of Glucosamine Hydrochloride (GLcN HCl) (via hydrolysis and centrifugation processes), and finally, capsule shell formation using modified capsule molds.

Through these two technologies, they produced water-soluble organic capsule fertilizer with numerous advantages. The use of fertilizers that previously required mixing various components may now be simplified through the capsule form, making application on plants more convenient. Individuals need not worry about measuring fertilizer quantities, as the organic capsule fertilizer already contains all necessary elements for plants in a complete and precise manner. Additionally, the capsule form facilitates storage due to its relatively small size, saving storage space. The water solubility of the organic capsule fertilizer is relatively fast, preventing residual waste during use. Therefore, the organic capsule fertilizer implements a circular economy system and is anticipated to contribute to environmental conservation.

Senate Open Conference 2023 Faculty of Biology, Highlights the Importance of Innovation in the Central Role of Future Biology

Headline News Release Thursday, 21 September 2023

Yogyakarta, 19 September 2023 – Faculty of Biology UGM held the 2023 Senate Open Conference at the Tropical Biology Auditorium with the title “Synergy in Innovation to Create Superior and Achievement Biology”. The Senate Open Conference was also part of celebrations for the 68th Anniversary of the Faculty of Biology UGM. The Conference was attended by the entire academic community of the Faculty of Biology including senate, dean, lecturers, staffs and student representatives, as well as invited guests, alumni, partners and Dharma Wanita Faculty of Biology UGM.

Prof. Dr. Suwarno Hadisusanto, S.U. as Chair of the Faculty of Biology UGM Senate opened the Senate Conference and continued with singing the national anthem “Indonesia Raya”, followed by “Hymne Gadjah Mada”, and “Biology March” as well as a joint prayer led by Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, Ph.D.

Prof. Dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med. Ed., Sp.OG (K), Ph.D., Chancellor of Universitas Gadjah Mada also attended the Senate Open Conference and delivered her opening remarks. “There is great potential for support from biological sciences to support various sectors such as health, agriculture, food and other advanced products. “The presence of technology that disrupts life also influences and encourages various innovations, including new biotechnology and biomolecular studies,” said Prof. Ova in her speech (20/9). The UGM Chancellor also said that the phenomenon of future technological development requires us to be open in scientific development so that collaboration across scientific disciplines is necessary for innovation leaps in the future.

The signing of the inscription for the inauguration of the MSIBC (Moeso Suryowinoto Indonesia Biodiversity Center) Building was then carried out. The signing was carried out by the Chancellor of UGM, Prof. Dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med. Ed., Sp.OG (K), Ph.D. and Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., accompanied by Prof. Chairil Anwar from the Board of Trustees UGM and Prof. Dr. Suwarno Hadisusanto, S.U. as Chair of the Senate Faculty of Biology UGM.

Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean of the Faculty of Biology then delivered his remarks as well as the Annual Report of the Faculty of Biology UGM. He explained that the Faculty of Biology has demonstrated its position on the international stage, demonstrated by obtaining ASIIN accreditation since 2018 and successfully maintaining its position at 501-550 in the world for Biological Science, as well as the best in Indonesia based on the QS World Ranking. The Faculty of Biology has also carried out visitations for ASIIN reaccreditation for Bachelor’s degrees and ASIIN accreditation for Master’s programs, and is being prepared for ASIIN accreditation of Doctoral programs in 2024. In 2023, the Biology Faculty has graduated 3 students from the International Undergraduate Program which has been accepting students since 2019.

“Biology as a branch of science continues to develop following the stages of the industrial revolution. One of the instruments is metaverse which relies on more complex system applications such as AI, virtual reality, augmented reality,” Prof. Budi added in his speech (20/9). He also highlighted the multi-dimensional crisis due to climate change and global political dynamics. The development of biology towards the metaverse will be a great opportunity in overcoming this problem. This is also in line with support for the achievements of the Sustainable Development Program (SDGs), especially in improving the quality of inclusive education (SDG 4), handling climate change (SDG 13), preserving ecosystems on land and water (SDG 14 and SDG 15).

In his annual report, the Dean of the Biology Faculty also highlighted international exposure which was greatly increased during this period as an effort for the Biology Faculty to become internationally known and improve student experience. This is demonstrated by exposure in the form of student exchange activities and double degrees for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs.

Improving the quality of education in accordance with SDG 4 is also demonstrated by the plan to open the Bachelor to Masters Fast Track Program and the Life Curator Professional Study Program (PKKH). Prof. Budi also conveyed student achievements including 50 national level achievements and 4 international level achievements in this period, as well as the Faculty of Biology which has the first Biotechnology Competency Test Center (TUK) in Indonesia in collaboration with LSPS and BNSP. Also presented were financial reports, improvements in infrastructure and facilities to support the tri dharma of higher education including the MSIBC Building which was launched on the same day as the Senate Open Conference, an organic waste management program which was participated in by various groups as an effort to create an environmentally friendly campus and support the implementation of SDGs, especially in improving the quality of healthy life (SDG 3).

Next, we presented the achievements of research studies, international publication achievements of Faculty of Biology lecturers, and the development of journals published by the faculty, including the Journal of Tropical Biotechnology and Biodiversity (JTBB) which is indexed by Scopus Q4 and the Berkala Ilmiah Biologi which already has an ISSN. Data on increasing community service and cooperation at both international and national levels, visiting professors and alumni activities were also presented. Prof. Budi also conveyed the implementation of the 7th National Tropical Biology Seminar and the 6th International Summer Course on Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development which were attended by hundreds of participants from various institutions and countries.

The next scientific speech was delivered by Prof. Dr. Pratikno, M.Soc.Sc., Minister of State Secretary of the Republic of Indonesia and Chair of the Board of Trustees Universitas Gadjah Mada. “Biology studies have great potential. Indonesia is rich in natural resources, vast areas, extraordinary biological riches” Prof. Pratikno started his scientific speech (20/9). Prof. Pratikno highlighted future challenges in the form of a food crisis and increasing food needs in line with the increase in population, especially in third world countries with population growth above one percent. Increasing food production capacity needs to be done to avoid hunger in the future, but this is faced with the challenges of decreasing the amount of agricultural land, climate change, long droughts, rising sea levels which can cause crop failure. He conveyed that the role of biology is very vital in the use of technology to overcome these challenges. The use of alternative energy, namely bio-energy such as bio avtur and bio diesel, is considered to be able to support a green economy to reduce emissions and environmentally friendly sustainable development.

Prof. Pratikno then said that the contribution of biology to human health stems from the closeness of the study of biology to medicine at the time of its founding. The development of health science towards precision medicine, which aims to increase the accuracy of diagnosis for each individual, places biological science as central along with medical science. Initiation of the development of biomedical science as an initial embryo involving various scientific disciplines within it and continuing to develop towards leading technology including involving the use of AI, VR and management of Big Data in the form of a bio-repository.

“Biology has a central role in developing research and knowledge in various fields, food, energy and biomedicine,” said Prof. Pratikno when ending his scientific speech. He stated that biology is a science that continues to develop and can become a vital science in Indonesia’s progress.

The Senate Open Conference ended with a closing remarks by the Senate Chair of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Suwarno Hadisusanto, S.U. It is hoped that the Open Conference as part of the celebration of the 68th Anniversary of the Faculty of Biology can trigger the enthusiasm of the academic community so that the Faculty of Biology can continue to develop and provide benefits to the nation and state.

Organic Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology Initiate Collaboration with TWC Borobudur

Headline News Release Waste Management Wednesday, 13 September 2023

On Friday, September 8, 2023, the Organic Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology at UGM visited the Borobudur Temple Tourist Park (TWC) in Magelang. The purpose of this visit was to explore collaboration in the organic waste management at both Borobudur and Prambanan TWCs. Leading the visit was Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto, S.Si., M.Kes., accompanied by task force members including Dr. Sukirno, M.Si., Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., Mulyanto, ST.MM, Rujito, and Danang.

The departure of the Organic Waste Management Task Force team was based on the recommendation of the SONJO (Sambatan Jogja) WA Group initiator, Rimawan, SE., M.Sc., PhD., to the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, UGM, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. Subsequently, the Dean tasked the Organic Waste Management Task Force to meet with stakeholders at TWC Borobudur, namely Kristiono Wibowo (Operations Manager), Sumardi (Assistant Manager Merchant Area), and Agus Susanto (Assistant Manager PAK Maintenance). The Organic Waste Management Task Force was invited to visit the Waste Management Area of Borobudur and Manohara, which processes approximately 10 tons of leaf litter waste daily. This organic waste is transformed into compost within 30 days. Following discussions, the Organic Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology and TWC Borobudur concluded that the decomposition process from leaf litter to compost was still too lengthy.

The Organic Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology at UGM proposed the use of Bioferti 2023 to expedite the organic waste processing at TWC Borobudur. “Currently, Bioferti 2023 produced by the Faculty of Biology has proven to decompose organic waste into compost within 14 days,” stated the Task Force Chair, Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto. In addition to compost production, TWC Borobudur also has adequate equipment for briquette production. These briquettes are then distributed to power generation units in Cilacap, Central Java, as part of a collaboration with CSR PLN Jateng.

Essentially, the Organic Waste Management Task Force from the Faculty of Biology at UGM has a mission to enhance the quality of the Universitas Gadjah Mada environment, making it clean, orderly, and free from environmental pollution caused by organic waste. This mission aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number 12, responsible consumption and production, number 13, climate action, and concurrently realizes SDGs number 14, sustainable cities and communities.

The Faculty of Biology at UGM Takes an Active Role in Waste Management

News Release Waste Management Monday, 28 August 2023

On Monday 7 August 2023, a group of waste management tour participants coordinated by SONJO, a humanitarian movement focused on aiding communities visited The Faculty Of Biology UGM. The group, consisting of 25 participants, arrived at the Faculty of Biology UGM around 9:30 AM and was promptly received by the Dean and the faculty members. This visit to the Faculty of Biology at UGM was part of a series of visits that had previously taken place at the Faculty of Dentistry at UGM.

During his welcoming speech, the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, Prof. Dr. Budi S. Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., expressed gratitude for the participants’ visit. “The issue of waste actually originates from humans themselves, so it’s up to humans to solve it,” Prof. Budi stated. Furthermore, Prof. Budi elaborated that the Faculty of Biology UGM engages in daily waste management across a substantial area, including organic waste from the Biology Forest. Over time, the Faculty of Biology has made discoveries in waste management, such as expediting compost production.Following this, a video demonstrating the waste management procedures carried out at the Faculty of Biology at UGM was played.

At the conclusion of the event, participants were taken to the field to witness the waste management processes firsthand, which included:

Composting and maggot cultivation
Production of POC/Biofertilizer and ECO enzymes
Vermicomposting process

The waste management tour participants are scheduled to continue their visit for a period of 3 days until Wednesday (8/9/23), with participants from hospitals and religious boarding schools.

Faculty of Biology’s Commitment to Process Market Waste with the Trade and Industry Agency, Yogyakarta

Cooperation Headline Waste Management Friday, 25 August 2023

Yogyakarta, 25 August 2023 – The Organic Waste Management Training was again held by the Faculty of Biology. On this occasion, 50 participants consisted of groups from the Market Sector Department, Trade and Industry Agency (Disperindag), Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) as well as the Faculty of Pharmacy and Academic Hospital of Universitas Gadjah Mada. Disperindag’s participation in this training is related to waste management in 29 markets in DIY after the temporary closure of the Piyungan Final Disposal Site (TPA) months ago. At least 9 tons of waste are generated every day from the entire market which has not been managed properly.

“There needs to be an effort downstream with education and upstream by sorting and selecting the waste that is disposed of,” said the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., in his speech to the training participants, Friday (25/8). Prof. Budi also said that if people at the household level were disciplined in sorting waste based on its category (organic-inorganic) it would be enough to reduce waste problems.

The Faculty of Biology has held Organic Waste Management Training activities which are attended by at least 25 Hospitals, 17 Islamic Boarding Schools, and 30 Waste Management Communities in DIY. On this occasion, as many as 40 participants from the Trade and Industry Agency, especially the Market Sector Department, attended training in the framework of solving waste problems in DIY markets, especially market organic waste in the form of fruit and vegetable waste. The training took place guided by Soenarwan Hery Poerwanto, S.Si., M.Kes. and Suharjita.

Susilo, Operational Service Manager for the DIY Disperindag People’s Market who also attended the training said that there were at least 29 markets involved and planned to work with the Faculty of Biology in waste management. He stated that the waste collected in each market usually does not only come from traders but also from the surrounding community with the largest amount of waste found in Giwangan Market and Beringharjo Market. Efforts that can be made by the Market Management since the closing of the TPA include limiting the amount of waste that the community disposes of at the market. Susilo also revealed the lack of public education regarding waste sorting and processing.

Faculty of Biology is committed to solving organic waste problems in DIY. In managing waste from DIY markets, Faculty of Biology can collect at least 3 tons of waste every day from these markets and process it. With the waste management technology applied at the Faculty of Biology including vermicomposting and Black Soldier Fly, Eco Enzyme, Bioferlilizer, Eco Lindi and others, the waste degradation process can last at least one week.

The commitment of the Faculty of Biology in waste management which also targets the people and communities in DIY emphasizes their commitment as an environmentally friendly campus and supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Support for the SDGs includes increasing a healthier life (SDGs 3), having an impact on the availability of clean water in the environment (SDGs 6), and contributing to tackling climate change due to the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste piles (SDGs 13).

Warm Visit of Alumni from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Class of 1969

Headline News Release Waste Management Thursday, 24 August 2023

Yogyakarta, August 24, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) was enlivened by the visit of 15 alumni from the Class of 1969. The purpose of this visit was to celebrate nostalgia and strengthen the bonds of camaraderie.

The warm welcome of these alumni was led by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., as the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., as the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni, in the Biologi Tropika Auditorium of the Faculty of Biology UGM. This visit became an extraordinary moment to build networks among the alumni and the academic community of the Faculty of Biology.

Dean Budi Setiadi Daryono expressed, “We are honored and delighted to welcome back the alumni of the Class of 1969 to our campus. Their visit is a tangible testament to the enduring spirit of the Faculty of Biology UGM within our alumni.”

Furthermore, the Vice Deans provided explanations about academic developments, research, and new facilities at the Faculty to the alumni. The visit also included a campus tour, visiting Room IV, one of the classroom spaces that is still active and used to reminisce about the beautiful moments during their studies and share interesting stories. A highlight of the visit was the tour to Biomart, where the alumni could observe innovative products derived from waste processing at the Faculty of Biology UGM.

The Faculty of Biology UGM has produced various sustainable and environmentally-friendly products, such as compost fertilizer from leaf litter, probiotic fertilizers, and Liquid Organic Fertilizer (LOF). The enthusiasm of the alumni was evident as they witnessed the tangible contributions of the Faculty of Biology UGM in addressing environmental challenges, which have recently garnered attention in the city of Yogyakarta.

The visit of the alumni from the Class of 1969 to the Faculty of Biology UGM today serves as evidence that the academic spirit and camaraderie remain deeply ingrained in every facet of the development of the Faculty of Biology UGM.

Warm Visit of the 1969 Alumni of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Headline News Release Waste Management Thursday, 24 August 2023

Yogyakarta, August 24, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) was enlivened by a visit from 15 alumni from the 1969 cohort to celebrate nostalgia and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood.

This alumni visit was warmly welcomed by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Engagement, Cooperation, and Alumni, at the Tropical Biology Auditorium of the Faculty of Biology at UGM. The visit became an extraordinary moment to build a network between alumni and the community of the Faculty of Biology. Dean Budi Setiadi Daryono stated, “We are greatly honored and delighted to welcome back the alumni of the 1969 cohort to this campus. Their visit is tangible evidence that the spirit of the Faculty of Biology at UGM continues to burn within the hearts of the alumni.”

Subsequently, the Vice Deans explained the academic developments, research, and new facilities at the Faculty to the alumni. This visit also included a campus tour and a visit to Room IV, one of the classroom spaces that is still present and actively used, allowing for a recollection of the wonderful moments during studies and the sharing of interesting stories. One of the peak moments was the visit to Biomart, where the alumni could witness the innovative products resulting from waste processing by the Faculty of Biology at UGM.

The Faculty of Biology at UGM has produced various sustainable and environmentally-friendly products, such as compost fertilizer from leaf litter, probiotic fertilizer, and Liquid Organic Fertilizer (LOF). The enthusiasm of the alumni was evident as they observed the real contributions of the Faculty of Biology at UGM in addressing the recent environmental challenges that have been highlighted in the city of Yogyakarta.

The visit of the 1969 alumni to the Faculty of Biology at UGM today serves as proof that the academic spirit and brotherhood remain ingrained in every inch of the development of the Faculty of Biology at UGM.

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