Praharsiwi Nisa Az Zahro, a student of the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully completed her Field Work Practice (Kerja Lapangan/KL) and presented the results through a Field Work Seminar on campus. Her journey began at PT Ajinomoto Indonesia – Mojokerto Factory, one of Indonesia’s largest food manufacturing facilities. During the seminar, she presented the outcomes of her one-month industrial placement and research project entitled “Microbiological Contamination Analysis and Colony Morphological Characterization in a Seasoned Flour Manufacturing Plant at PT Ajinomoto Indonesia – Mojokerto Factory.” read more

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Agricultural Microbiology Study Program, continues to strengthen international research collaboration through a joint research project with Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions (MCCLS) and The University of Osaka, Japan. The project focuses on the development of microorganism-based bioinsecticides as environmentally friendly alternatives for pest management. As an initial step in coordinating the research activities, the first progress report meeting was held online on May 13, 2026, to discuss the preliminary research outcomes and future research plans. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to encourage students to expand their academic capacity and research experience through various international opportunities. One of these opportunities is participation in overseas research internship programs, which not only broaden scientific perspectives but also strengthen global academic networks and research competencies.

Muadz Fikri Gunawan, a 2021 student of the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program and a 2024 Master’s student in Biotechnology through UGM’s fast-track program, is currently undertaking a research internship at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan. During the internship, Muadz joined the Laboratory of Organelle Control under the supervision of Associate Professor Kimata. His research focuses on the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) pathway and organelle control mechanisms using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model organism. Through this research, he investigates how yeast cells respond to stress and maintain organelle homeostasis under various cellular conditions. read more

The Agricultural Microbiology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to expand its international research network through collaborative activities with partner institutions in Japan. One of the lecturers from the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program, who is also affiliated with the Biotechnology Study Program at the UGM Graduate School, Agung Dian Kharisma, Ph.D., received an official invitation from the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan, to conduct collaborative research under the NEXUS Young Talents Exchange and Capacity Development Program (Y-tec) supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). read more

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