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The First Visit of the MBKM Research Team from the Faculty of Biology UGM to PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama (Rajaseed) for the Opening of Research Internships.

News Release Tuesday, 4 June 2024

[MBKM] – Yogyakarta, May 29, 2024 – The Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) Research Team Faculty of Biology 2024, led by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr. Sc., titled “Genetic Stability Analysis and Viability Identification of Indonesian Local Melon Seeds,”visited PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama, also known as Rajaseed. The visit was attended by Maximus Jonathan Salim, Rafferty Reyhan, Laksita Chesarina, Haris Dwi Nugroho, and Ihsanti Tsania Fajriati, along with their supervisor, Dian Sartika, M.Sc. The visit aimed to provide the MBKM research team insights into seed production procedures and quality control (QC) at PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama.


The session began with introductions and a welcome from Mr. Warsito Nurtiyasno, Head of Research and Development and representative of PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama. He explained the company profile of PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama. Next, he provided fundamental education on seed production and QC. He emphasized the importance of partnerships between seed producers and farmers to ensure sustainable production. Mr. Warsito explained that viable seeds must undergo a series of processes, such as extraction, cleaning, moisture reduction, sorting, and storage. He highlighted key quality parameters such as seed moisture content, purity percentage, and germination capacity. A lively question and answer session covered seed identification methods and optimal environmental conditions for seed storage. The session concluded with documentation.

This visit is expected to equip the MBKM Research Team with valuable knowledge and enhance collaboration with PT. Raja Pilar Agrotama. Moreover, the MBKM Research activities contribute to achieving IKU 2 (Off-Campus MBKM) for the Faculty of Biology UGM and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including goals such as No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and Partnership for the Goals.

Highlighting the Role of Research and Development of the Palm Oil Industry in Indonesia, the BPDP KS Research and Development Committee Gives a Public Lecture at the Faculty of Biology UGM

News Release Sunday, 2 June 2024

Yogyakarta, 1 June 2024 – The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada held a Stadium Generale entitled The Role of Research in the Development of the Palm Oil Industry. The public lecture which was held in the Tropical Biology Auditorium, Faculty of Biology UGM, was attended by lecturers and students, with speaker Dr. Tony Liwang, member of Research and Development Committee of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP KS).


“Indonesia is the largest palm oil producer in the world, and we as researchers are expected to be able to contribute to the development of research and applications for managing these plantation products,” said Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM in his speech on Saturday (1/6). He added that research contributions and applications need to be continued, especially to support economic improvement and community welfare.

The public lecture was then guided by Tia Efriansi, S.Si, one of the students in the Faculty of Biology UGM doctoral study program. Tia gave an overview of how the palm oil industry in Indonesia has developed to date and its potential, before then introducing lecture speakers from the Research and Development Committee of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP KS), Dr. Tony Liwang.

Dr. Tony Liwang is a member of the Research and Development Committee of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP KS). He is the inventor of 12 varieties of oil palm, including cloned plants resulting from oil palm tissue culture with high productivity, as well as the discoverer of more than 300 genes that have been registered in GeneBank. There are at least 14 patents under Dr. Tony’s name which has been applied on a commercial scale.

“Palm oil is the largest oil and gas foreign exchange contributor in Indonesia,” said Dr. Tony in his presentation Saturday (1/6). He emphasized the huge potential of palm oil produced by Indonesia every year, and the potential for post-harvest waste management research which is still being developed.

Palm oil itself is a component that is often found in everyday life, through food products or food derivatives produced by various multinational companies. These include cooking oil, margarine, milk, vitamins and supplements, and even soap.

The Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP KS) plays a role in managing funds for the development of sustainable palm oil research in Indonesia. Dr. Tony gave a presentation on several potential research that had been supported by BPDP KS, including innovations in the production of ligninolytic enzymes, CMC edible mushrooms, and organic fertilizer from empty oil palm fruit bunches (TKKS), bioplastic production technology from empty oil palm fruit bunches (TKKS), production of calcium soap from palm oil fat (PFAD) to increase cow’s milk production, production of MDAG (emulsifier) from palm oil, production of printing ink (green varnish) from palm oil derivatives, production of thread and fabric from empty palm fruit bunch fiber (TKKS), production of biochar (propolis charcoal), and so on.

“The challenge of research development is that it often stops at the initial research stage and is difficult to reach the commercialization stage,” said Dr. Tony is next. He said that the biggest problem was in the process of scaling up research results to the industrial level. In this case, BPDP KS plays a role in bridging palm oil research and development to produce products and technology up to the commercialization stage.

The public lecture was continued with a question-and-answer session between participants and resource persons. Participants were very enthusiastic throughout the lecture and it is hoped that through the lecture presentation they can stimulate innovative and applicable ideas, especially in supporting the development of palm oil research, as well as indirectly participating in economic growth and prosperity in Indonesia.

SDGS point tags: SDG 4, 8, 9, 12, 17

Faculty of Biology UGM Supports IKN as an Urban Biodiversity-Forest City in its Participation in the 1st International Conference on Forest City (ICFC) and INUCoST

News Release Sunday, 2 June 2024

Samarinda, 29-30 May 2024 – The Nusantara Capital Authority (IKN) collaborated with domestic and foreign institutions to organize the 1st International Conference on Forest City (ICFC) which was held at Universitas Mulawarman. At the international conference, the Faculty of Biology UGM participated, especially in discourses related to the study of biodiversity and the IKN environment through collaboration which will later be held through the INUCoST (Indonesian Netherland University Consortium on Sustainable Future) scheme. Delegates from the Faculty of Biology UGM included the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. and Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, M.S., Ph.D., as a lecturer at the Faculty of Biology and PIC of the INUCoST Program from Universitas Gadjah Mada.


The 1st International Conference on Forest City (ICFC) focuses on efforts to restore tropical forests and biodiversity in the context of developing IKN as a modern forest city. In the conference, which was attended by participants from 12 countries, discussions emphasized research and technology issues in forest and biodiversity management, environmental management laws and regulations and their implementation, as well as network collaboration between practitioners, academics, and government also stakeholders.

Through this opportunity, the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada also discussed plans for the INUCoST program together with the INUCoST team from the Faculty of Biology UGM, the School of Life Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Mulawarman University, which also collaborated with the Faculty of Science Universiteit Leiden, the Netherlands. In line with the program’s mission which supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the initiated program will focus on the topic of urban biodiversity and forest cities with the development of research related to biodiversity conservation, genetic diversity, food security, and the concept of Indonesian botanical plantations.

Also present in the discussion was the Dean of SITH ITB, Prof. Endah Sulistyowati, Chair of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) Universitas Mulawarman, Prof. Widi Sunaryo, Director Hortus Botanicus Universiteit Leiden, Prof. Paul Kessler who was also the keynote speaker at the 1st International Conference on Forest City. It is hoped that this collaboration through INUCoST can support the development of urban planning of IKN in the aspects of biodiversity, ecology, environment and land and water ecosystems in realizing a modern forest city.

EXPANDING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, THE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY AT UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA COLLABORATES WITH NATIONAL CHENG CHI UNIVERSITY TAIWAN IN THE JOINT SUPERVISOR PROGRAM 2024

News Release Friday, 31 May 2024

In an effort to enhance the quality of human resources and strengthen the Tridharma of Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2024, one of the faculty members of the Faculty of Biology, Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., received funding to participate in a Professor Exchange Program between Universitas Gadjah Mada and the National Chengchi University (NCCU) College of Science, Taiwan. On this occasion, Dr. Ganies was accompanied by two Fast-track Master’s students, Lucia Arum Sekar Meysari, S.Si., and Azizah Tyas Nugrahanty, S.Si. This program is funded by the Directorate of Partnerships and Global Relations. The activity is supported by a proposal entitled “Increasing the Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) as a Biodegradable Biopolymer Plastic through Recombinant Plasmid Transformation.”

The Joint Supervisor visit to NCCU Taiwan took place from May 27th to June 1st, 2024. This program is one of the collaborations between Universitas Gadjah Mada and National Chengchi University in the form of professor exchanges. The activity began with an introduction session by the dean of the College of Science (Professor Hsing Luh) followed by introductions and research topic presentations by the representatives from UGM’s Biology department, Dr. Ganies. The results of this visit included the establishment of short-term and long-term collaboration agreements, including the signing of a memorandum of agreement, mentoring, research development collaboration and publication, also the creation of an international community.

With this program, it is evident that the Faculty of Biology is committed to supporting efforts to strengthen Universitas Gadjah Mada’s ranking in the field of outstanding sciences related to UGM’s contributions to knowledge and humanity. This goal is related to SDG number 8 on education. By providing easier international access, this program can also expand Universitas Gadjah Mada’s international cooperation and future orientation. Our gratitude goes to Professor Hsing Luh, Professor Chih-Kai Yang, Professor Ming-Huan Chan, Professor Shau-Kwaun Chen, and all the staff of the College of Science NCCU, who have provided us with the opportunity to collaborate in the 2024 Joint Supervisor activity.

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Master’s Student in Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada Awarded iIREPs SciKU 2024 Scholarship

News ReleaseStudent Activities Friday, 31 May 2024

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – [Date] – Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada proudly announces that Alfian Primahesa, a dedicated master’s student in the Faculty of Biology, has been awarded the prestigious iIREPs SciKU 2024 scholarship. Under the supervision of Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., and Partner Professor at Kasetsart University Prof. Kornsorn Srikulnath, Alfian will participate in this esteemed program aimed at fostering international academic collaboration and student development for the period of 3 months.


The iIREPs SciKU 2024 is an International Graduate Student Exchange Program organized by Kasetsart University, Thailand. It offers international students opportunities for internships or short-term research participation across various faculties at Kasetsart University.

The program Objectives:

  1. Promote International Graduate Student Exchange: Encouraging cross-cultural academic experiences and knowledge sharing among graduate students worldwide.
  2. Enhance International Academic Collaboration: Providing short-term scholarships to support internships or research, fostering academic and professional development.
  3. Increase International Student Body: Elevating the international atmosphere at Kasetsart University by welcoming more international students.
  4. Strengthen Educational Institution Partnerships: Facilitating collaborative projects with higher education institutions globally, including those with existing partnerships with Kasetsart University.

Expected Outcomes:

  1. Support and Promotion for International Internships: Providing foreign university students with opportunities for short-term research and internships.
  2. Enhance Student Competence for Global Job Market: Preparing students for international careers and promoting academic and cultural exchange with Kasetsart University students.
  3. Strengthen Kasetsart University’s International Relations: Building robust relationships with global educational institutions.
  4. Support University Ranking Efforts: Contributing to the university’s global standing by increasing its foreign student population and international outreach.
  5. Expand Collaborative Projects and Alumni Network: Increasing the number of joint activities and expanding the network of international alumni.
  6. Foster a More International Environment: Enhancing the international experience for both students and faculty at Kasetsart University.

Alfian Primahesa’s selection for the iIREPs SciKU 2024 scholarship highlights the Faculty of Biology UGM’s international academic recognition, as well as Alfian’s academic excellence and dedication to his field. This opportunity will not only enrich his academic journey but also contribute to his professional growth and cross-cultural understanding.

[PkM-MBKM]: Program Socialization & Introduction to PIRT, Hygiene Standards, Halal Products, and the Importance of Attractive Packaging

Community Service Monday, 27 May 2024

Yogyakarta, May 26, 2024 – The Community Service Team of the Independent Learning – Independent Campus (PkM MBKM) Faculty of Biology 2024, has implemented the first program in a series of PkM-MBKM activities at the Melati Women’s Farming Group in Madurejo Village.


The program was led by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr. Sc., with the title “Strengthening Economic Independence by Introducing Digital Marketing and Socializing Trade Licensing for Pumpkin Flour Products of the Melati Women’s Farming Group (KWT) in Madurejo, Prambanan,” which included five students from the Faculty of Biology, namely Haris Dwi Nugroho, Laksita Chesarina, and Ihsanti Dwi Nugroho. This first program focused on Socialization of the program activities and Introduction to PIRT, Hygiene Standards, Halal Products, and the Importance of Attractive Packaging. The program took place on Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the house of Mrs. Romli, a member of the Melati Women’s Farming Group in Madurejo Village, Prambanan, Sleman, DI Yogyakarta. The event began with games and door prizes to boost participants’ happiness and enable them to focus on socialization. Next, participants completed a pretest.

The first presentation was given by Dian Sartika, S.Si., M.Sc. She explained the importance of strategies for creating products on a micro-enterprise scale, including utilizing resources through processes of processing, production, packaging, and good product marketing. This presentation also covered the significance of PIRT (Home Industry Products), hygiene standards, halal products, and the differences in regulations and processes involved. She hopes that the difficulties faced by the community can be resolved through this program. This opportunity is expected to promote self-sustaining economic growth within the community for the future.

The second presentation was given by Prof. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr. Sc. He expressed his happiness and appreciation for the enthusiasm of the KWT Melati towards this community service program. He explained that this program is a continuation of a previous program related to the development of pumpkin cultivation, from planting to harvesting, processing the harvested pumpkins into flour, and pre-marketing. This is done to ensure that the products produced are of good quality in terms of aesthetics, safety, and durability, with the hope that these products can be introduced to the community starting with small-scale marketing at Jasmine Corner in the Faculty of Biology UGM. Prof. Budi emphasized that the process is not instant and may not always go as planned, but the persistence and determination of KWT Melati will lead to economic independence. The event concluded with a group photo.

This program is also expected to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) specially point 1 (no poverty), point 2 (zero hunger), point 4 (gender equality), point 8 (decent work and economic growth), point 10 (reduced inequalities), and point 12 (responsible consumption and production). Additionally, this activity contributes to achieving IKU 2 (MBKM off-campus) and IKU 3 (lecturers off-campus) for the Faculty of Biology UGM.

It is hoped that this socialization will provide insight to KWT Melati members through discussions, enhance cooperation, and contribute to sustainable economic development that benefits everyone.

The Design and Photography Workshop on Biological Objects by the Postgraduate Student Family (KMP)

News ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 27 May 2024

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the Postgraduate Student Family (KMP) of the Faculty of Biology UGM, held an online Design and Photography Workshop on Biological Objects with the theme “Do Judge a Book by its Cover” via Zoom Meeting. This event was part of the Media Communication Division (Medkom) of KMP work programs. The workshop aimed to provide basic techniques on design and photography for postgraduate students, to support publication and documentation activities.


The Workshop was attended by 29 participants, and guided by Aryan Mustamin, S.Si, as the Master of Ceremony. The event began with a prayer by Alexander Tage, S.Si., and the singing of Indonesia Raya, Hymne UGM, and Mach Biologi. Following this, Dr. rer. nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si, M.Si., the advisor of KMP Faculty of Biology UGM, gave a welcoming speech and officially opened the workshop.

The workshop featured Raafi Nur Ali, S.Pd. as a speaker, a postgraduate student at The Faculty of Biology UGM, who is an expert in design and photography. He discussed tools for photographing biological objects, such as the types of cameras. He explained the best times for taking photos to achieve the best results, such as photographing insects at 6-7 AM, 8-10 AM, and 4-6 PM. He emphasized the importance of the angle, framing, and exposure to match the actual conditions. The speakers also explained various design and photo editing tools, such as photo editors, design illustration layouts, and Canva. The next topic was designing posters and covers using applications like Pinterest and Canva. He highlighted several aspects to consider when designing posters and covers, such as preparing a folder, required data, photos, QR codes, ATM, shapes, and other tools. Poster and cover design can be done by preparing A3 or A2 paper sizes and using contrasting color compositions, such as a dark background for bright objects and vice versa. The speaker concluded by providing references and credits to enhance creativity and improve design skills among the workshop participants.

The event continued with a discussion and Q&A session. Participants were actively engaged, with questions related to photographing small objects, photographing biological objects in tissue culture research, and designing attractive and uncluttered research posters. The Workshop concluded with a group photo session.

Sherlina and Sherlita, Identical Twins Who Graduated Together in the Bachelor Program in Biology Study Program, Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada

News Release Monday, 27 May 2024

Yogyakarta, May 22, 2024 – The Undergraduate Program Graduation Ceremony held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, was a special moment for the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). At the event, two graduates who are identical twins successfully completed their studies with honors. They are Sherlina Oktavian Putri, S.Si., and Sherlita Oktavian Putri, S.Si., both of whom enrolled in the Biology Study Program in 2020. These twin sisters graduated with honors, completing their studies in 3 years, 7 months, and 9 days—a remarkable achievement.


Sherlina and Sherlita also share the same interest in the ecological field. Sherlina’s research topic was “Utilization of Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes L.) as a Phytoremediation Agent for Chromium (Cr) Heavy Metal in Sewon, Bantul Wastewater,” supervised by Prof. Dr. Suwarno Hadisusanto, S.U. Meanwhile, Sherlita’s research was titled “Utilization of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) as a Phytoremediation Agent for Lead (Pb) in Sewon, Bantul Wastewater, Yogyakarta,” under the supervision of Dr. rer. nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, M.Si.

“It just so happened that we both liked biology since high school. We wanted to join the biology program at UGM because it is one of the best in Indonesia, and our parents’ support encouraged us to choose this program,” said Sherlina and Sherlita.

Their achievement not only makes their family and friends proud but also contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG No. 4 for Quality Education and SDG No. 5 for Gender Equality. The Dean of the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., stated that this achievement demonstrates the great interest in the field of biology and the very promising prospects, supported by the internationally accredited academic quality of the Faculty of Biology (ASIIN), which provides a highly competitive global edge.

Congratulations to Sherlina and Sherlita on their extraordinary achievements. Best wishes to both of you, and congratulations to your parents for their successful support. May this success continue and inspire many others.


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Graduation for Undergraduate Program Biology Study Program Fastrack Students Biology Masters Program Faculty of Biology UGM

News Release Monday, 27 May 2024

YOGYAKARTA, May 22, 2024 – The Fast Track Program of the Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has yielded its first fruits, with three undergraduate students from the Biology Study Program, who are also fast-track Bachelor’s-Master’s students in the Master’s Program in Biology, having completed their undergraduate program. The graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The students are Lucia Arum Sekar Meysari, S.Si. (with Distinction/Cum Laude), Azizah Tyas Nugrahanty, S.Si. (with Distinction/Cum Laude), and Wahida Aulia Rahma, S.Si. (with Distinction/Cum Laude).


These three students are from the 2020 undergraduate class and graduated the fastest in this graduation period, completing their studies in 3 years, 6 months, and 11 days. They have also been fast-track Master’s students in the Biology Master’s Program since January 2024, starting in the even semester of the 2023/2024 academic year.

The Dean of the Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., stated that the Fast Track Program is an accelerated study program for undergraduate (S1) students to proceed directly to the Master’s (S2) level. With this program, they have the opportunity to study in both the undergraduate and graduate programs simultaneously, allowing them to complete the Master’s program faster than through the regular program. He added, “The Fast Track Program or Accelerated Pathway from Bachelor to Master is one of the Faculty of Biology’s efforts to provide opportunities for outstanding and potential students to pursue higher education at the Master’s level (S2) more efficiently. The Fast Track Program is organized as an effort to produce graduates with qualifications according to KKNI level 8. Graduates of the Fast Track Program are expected to be able to preserve and manage biodiversity as a source of tropical biological wealth for Indonesia and the world.”

This program supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG No. 4 for Quality Education and SDG No. 5 for Gender Equality. This achievement demonstrates the commitment of the Faculty of Biology UGM to providing quality education and equal opportunities for all students, as well as producing graduates ready to compete globally.

Congratulations to Lucia Arum Sekar Meysari, Azizah Tyas Nugrahanty, and Wahida Aulia Rahma on their outstanding achievements. May success always accompany you in your further education and future careers.

Congratulations to Lucia Arum Sekar Meysari, Azizah Tyas Nugrahanty, and Wahida Aulia Rahma on their outstanding achievements. May success always accompany you in your further education and future careers.



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The Faculty of Biology UGM Open House: Facilitating Introduction of Faculty Research Topics to Students

News Release Monday, 22 April 2024

The 2024 Biology Open House and Research Topic Introduction (BIOENTRI) is an event organized by the Faculty of Biology UGM to introduce research topics led by faculty members to students. The purpose of BIOENTRI is to acquaint students with various research topics that faculty members are focusing on. The hope is that this event will inspire students for their thesis, facilitate the students to gather with supervisors whose research aligns with their interests, and enhance their understanding of research topics.


The event was attended by students of the Faculty of Biology UGM and lecturers from various subjects of interest as speakers. The event took place from Monday, April 22, 2024, to Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Rooms 1, 2, and 3 (as scheduled ) and Lobby 1, Building B, Sinarmas, Faculty of Biology UGM. The event led by MC Alifiansyah Sutama and began with an opening ceremony and prayer, followed by the singing of the national anthem “Indonesia Raya,” the Universitas Gadjah Mada hymn, and the Faculty of Biology’s march. The event continued by a welcome speech from Prof. Dr. Budi S. Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, and a group photo session. Subsequently, the activities included presentation sessions by each thesis supervisor.

The event not only introduced a variety of research topics relevant to the advancement of science but also to directly contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 on Quality Education. Through this event, students will also understand how the faculty members research positively impacts other SDGs goals, such as biodiversity protection, ecosystem restoration (Goals 13, 14, 15), and enhancing community well-being through innovations in biotechnology and natural resource management (Goals 9, 11, 13).