The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held the Year-End Gathering of Agricultural Microbiology on Tuesday, 31 December 2025, at the Integrated Agrocomplex Laboratory, 1st Floor, Faculty of Agriculture UGM. The event commenced at 1:00 PM WIB and was attended by all lecturers as well as research students of the Department of Agricultural Microbiology who are currently conducting their undergraduate thesis research.

This year-end gathering was organized as a moment of togetherness as well as a reflection on the Department of Agricultural Microbiology’s journey throughout 2025. The event also served as an occasion to bid farewell to two staff members of the Department of Agricultural Microbiology who had completed their terms of service, as a form of appreciation for their dedication, contributions, and service to the department. read more

The Department of Scientific Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of Entrepreneurship of the Association of Agricultural Microbiology Students (PERMAHAMI), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, successfully held the Microbiome Creation Product (MCP) 2025 event on Saturday, 25 October 2025. Held at the Integrated Laboratory of the Agrocomplex, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, this event carried the theme “The Power of Probiotics: From Fermentation to Innovation”, aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of the role of microorganisms in food production and providing hands-on experience in producing a fermented product—yogurt. The program featured lectures, a talk show, and a practical yogurt-making session as a form of educational outreach on fermentation science and its business potential. read more

The MIKROINSPIA program, held on Sunday, 5 October 2025 by the Association of Agricultural Microbiology Students (PERMAHAMI), Faculty of Agriculture UGM, provided a new and meaningful experience for participating students—particularly in developing empathy, social awareness, and a deeper understanding of children’s education. Conducted at the Realino Learning Community, the event offered an opportunity for Agricultural Microbiology students to directly engage in teaching kindergarten to elementary school children from diverse economic backgrounds and varying levels of educational access. read more

The Community and Social Affairs Department of the Association of Agricultural Microbiology Students (PERMAHAMI), Faculty of Agriculture UGM, once again held the program Mikrobiologi Menginspirasi Anak (MIKROINSPIA) on Sunday, 5 October 2025 at the Realino Learning Community, Jombor. This year, MIKROINSPIA adopted the theme “First Spark, Endless Journey,” a concept that emphasizes the importance of an initial spark of learning for children as the foundation of a long educational journey.

The Event Coordinator, Oddie Christian Tamzil, explained that the theme was inspired by the belief that even a single encounter can leave a meaningful and lasting impression on children. The hope is that this activity will encourage children to pursue knowledge to the greatest heights in the future. read more

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology through its Student Association (Permahami) has once again fostered inter-association collaboration through a benchmarking visit with the Student Association of Agro-Industrial Technology (Himatitan) of Universitas Brawijaya. The activity took place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Faculty of Agro-Industrial Technology, Universitas Brawijaya, from 12:45 to 15:30 WIB.

This benchmarking served as a valuable platform for students to exchange information, experiences, ideas, and innovations between associations. Permahami and Himatitan came together in the spirit of collaboration, transforming their respective experiences and insights into joint programs that are not only inspiring but also applicable. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), in collaboration with Kasetsart University, Thailand, held a guest lecture open to the UGM academic community and the public. The event took place online via Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, featuring Dr. Chanita Boonmak from the Duckweed Holobiont Resource and Research Center (DHBC), Kasetsart University, Thailand, as the keynote speaker.

The topic presented in this guest lecture was “Duckweed Microbiome: Unlocking Bacterial Potential for Environmental and Food Applications”, which highlighted research collaboration funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) program. read more