The Department of Agricultural Microbiology held a sarasehan gathering on Saturday, December 6, from 09.00 to 12.00 WIB. The event invited the entire academic community—including lecturers, educational staff, students, alumni, and retirees—as a way to strengthen intergenerational connections and foster warm, open communication. Carrying the theme “Taut Rasa, Tumbuh Asa” (Binding Feelings, Growing Hope), the sarasehan took place at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium and was filled with a spirit of togetherness and appreciation. read more

PERMAHAMI once again carried out one of its flagship programs, Microbiology Goes to School, organized by the Department of Social and Community Affairs. This educational initiative took place on Monday and Tuesday, 17–18 November 2025, from 14:00 to 15:20 WIB, at four partner schools: SMAN 3 Yogyakarta, SMA IT Baitussalam, SMAN 1 Sleman, and SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta. Through collaboration with senior high schools in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas, this program aims to provide students with a basic understanding of general microbiology and agricultural microbiology, share experiences as students of Agricultural Microbiology, and introduce career prospects within the field. read more

Two students from the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Uways Irfany Adiprawira and Yori Idmaldi Arif, received a valuable opportunity to participate in the Sakura Science Program (SSP) organized by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Over the course of 12 days, starting on November 4, 2025, they experienced firsthand the academic atmosphere at Ibaraki University, Japan. The program, titled “New Approaches to Disease Control in Tropical Crops,” was not just an ordinary training activity—it was a comprehensive immersion that combined learning, experimentation, and exploration of Japanese culture and technological advancement. read more

The Association of Agricultural Microbiology Students (PERMAHAMI), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, successfully held its 48th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, 20 October 2025, at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. Carrying the theme “Sangama Samskara,” the event served as an important moment to celebrate the organization’s long journey while strengthening the sense of unity and togetherness among Agricultural Microbiology students.

The celebration featured various activities, including a thanksgiving ceremony with tumpeng cutting, performances by each student cohort, and an award presentation for outstanding contributors. The theme “Sangama Samskara” reflects the merging of values, hopes, and spirit passed down through generations of students, making the event a meaningful space to reinforce PERMAHAMI’s collective identity. read more

The Department of Interests and Talents, PERMAHAMI, successfully held Riverbond 2025 as part of its annual program to strengthen organizational solidarity. The event, themed “Flowing Together, Growing Stronger”, took place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 06.00 to 16.00 WIB at New Rivermoon Tubing, Klaten, Central Java.

Inspired by the philosophy of water that continuously flows, Riverbond symbolizes unity, collective growth, and mutual support amidst academic and organizational challenges. The tubing activity served not only as a recreational outlet but also as a platform to foster stronger collaboration, reinforce solidarity, and provide a refreshing break from academic routines. read more

The Student Resource Development Department (PSDM) together with the PERMAHAMI Executive Board successfully organized the PERMAHAMI Writing Program 2025 on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 08.00 to 14.00 WIB. This program was designed as a solution to the challenges faced by students in academic writing, particularly in finding reliable and relevant scientific journals, citing sources properly, and compiling bibliographies according to the Faculty of Agriculture’s thesis writing guidelines.

The event began with an introduction to the department and study program delivered by the Head of Department and the Head of the Microbiology Study Program. It was then followed by a session with invited speakers, covering effective strategies for finding scientific journals, proper citation techniques, the structure of laboratory reports, and the correct way to compile bibliographies in accordance with academic rules. read more

Yamagata University, Japan, became the host institution for Hafsah Dwi Nur Haliza, a 2021 student of Agricultural Microbiology at UGM, who is familiarly known as Lisa. She had the opportunity to participate in the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) program for one year. Through this program, Lisa gained invaluable experiences while studying abroad.

The striking differences in daily life overseas initially brought Lisa a sense of culture shock upon her arrival in Japan. Over time, however, various adjustments allowed her to adapt and follow the rhythm of life there. The new environment broadened her horizons, both academically and culturally. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again carried out a community service program by introducing an innovation in the use of fermented duckweed (Lemna sp.) as feed for fish and livestock. The activity was held at the Al-Dzikro Orphanage Foundation, Imogiri, Bantul, as an effort to promote food self-sufficiency while also encouraging productive economic enterprises within the orphanage.

Duckweed, or kiambang, is a high-protein aquatic plant with great potential as an alternative feed source. Through the fermentation process, the nutritional value of duckweed can be enhanced and its digestibility improved, thereby not only reducing feed production costs but also opening new business opportunities based on local resources. read more

The KKN-PPM UGM Tilik Tulakan team for the second period of 2025 has successfully completed its community service program in Tulakan Village and Bungur Village, Tulakan District, Pacitan Regency. The team, consisting of 29 students, was guided by Gilang Wirakusuma, S.P., M.Sc. as the Field Supervisor (DPL). Tulakan District was chosen because of its significant role in strengthening the agricultural sector, considered the leading sector of the region. The program, which took place from June 29 to July 2, 2025, focused on the concerns of local residents regarding declining agricultural yields due to poor soil fertility. read more

Yomita Misya, a student of the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), introduced “corn tempeh” as an innovation in local food development in Gedong Jetis Village, Tulung District, Klaten Regency, Central Java. This activity was part of the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) “Tulang Tulung” Team, which focuses on addressing extreme poverty in the region.

According to the coordinator of the Gedong Jetis subunit, Aldara Fatiyah (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, 2022), corn is the main agricultural commodity in Gedong Jetis Village.
“There are plenty of cornfields in Gedong Jetis, and the farmers are abundant as well. However, until now the harvest has only been sold as livestock feed without further processing,” she explained. read more