The Agricultural Microbiology Study Program once again held its graduation ceremony for the April 2025 period on Monday, April 21, 2025. The event took place at the Agricultural Microbiology Library Room, AGLC Building, 4th Floor, starting at 1:00 PM, and was attended by all lecturers of the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program.

In his remarks, the Head of the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program, Ir. Ngadiman, M.Si., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for the achievements of the two students who had demonstrated commitment and perseverance throughout their studies. He also reminded the graduates that education is not only about knowledge brought into the workplace but also about practicing integrity, maintaining the spirit of lifelong learning, and contributing meaningfully to society. read more

In an effort to enhance academic quality and study program governance, the Quality Assurance Team (GKM) of the Microbiology Study Program, Faculty of Biology, Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed), conducted a benchmarking visit to the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

The event took place in the Microbiology Library Room, 4th Floor of the AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM WIB, and was attended by lecturers and leadership representatives from both institutions. read more

The Department of Social Affairs of PERMAHAMI (Association of Microbiology Students) organized a social event titled “Open Hand, Open Heart” on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Sayap Ibu Foundation, located at Jl. Rajawali No.3, Pringwulung, Condongcatur, Sleman. The event took place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and was attended by the 2025/2026 daily board members of PERMAHAMI.

SBB (Sosmas Bagi-Bagi) is one of the flagship programs of PERMAHAMI’s Department of Social Affairs, designed to foster social awareness and compassion, especially for children in orphanages. This activity aimed to bring happiness, love, and a fun play experience to the children at the Sayap Ibu Foundation. read more

The Agricultural Microbiology Study Program once again held a graduation ceremony for its graduates on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The event took place in the Microbiology Library Room, 4th Floor of the AGLC Building, starting at 1:00 PM WIB. It was attended by all faculty members of the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program in an atmosphere filled with emotion, pride, and warmth.

In this graduation period, two students were declared graduates and officially earned the title of Bachelor of Agriculture (S.P.) Cokorda Keigoputra Pemayun, a 2021 cohort student, who graduated with the shortest study duration in his cohort—just 3 years, 7 months, and 10 days. Keigo also achieved a notable academic record with a GPA of 3.77 and graduated with honors (cum laude). In addition to Keigo, Hanif Gustita Putra, a 2020 cohort student, also graduated this month, completing his studies in 4 years, 6 months, and 12 days, with a GPA of 3.56 and strong academic achievements. read more

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held an international guest lecture featuring a distinguished speaker, Prof. Fujiyama Kazuhito from Osaka University, Japan. The event took place on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 08:00 to 09:30 AM (WIB) at the Venture Room, AGLC (Agrotopica Learning Center), Faculty of Agriculture, UGM.

This guest lecture carried the theme “Effective Role of Microorganisms in Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability,” a highly relevant topic in light of global issues surrounding waste management and the vital role of microorganisms in maintaining environmental balance. The event was attended by lecturers and students from the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program, as well as researchers and environmental observers who eagerly followed the scientific presentation. read more

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 07.00 to 12.00 (WIB), students of the Agricultural Microbiology Study Program, class of 2023, conducted an industrial visit to PT Widya Life Science. This activity was part of the Microbiology of Agroindustry Practicum series, aimed at demonstrating the application of microbiology in the industrial sector as well as providing direct experience of the professional world. Through this visit, students gained insights into biotechnology-based production processes, quality standards, and the implementation of biosafety principles applied within the company. read more

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again hosted a guest lecture event that brought together both international and national perspectives in the field of sustainable agriculture. The event took place on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 08:00 to 09:30 AM (WIB) at the Venture Room, Agrotopica Learning Center (AGLC) Building, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM.

The lecture featured Saba Sinai Mameghany from Central Queensland University, Australia, who delivered a presentation titled “Protecting and Growing Australian Agriculture.” In her talk, Saba discussed the challenges and strategies in Australian agriculture in the face of climate change, land degradation, and innovations in biosecurity aimed at safeguarding national food security. read more

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again held an international guest lecture featuring a distinguished speaker, Prof. Dr. Hiroyuki Ohta, President of Ibaraki University, Japan. He delivered a lecture titled “Microbial Ecology and Plant-Microbe Interactions: Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Restoration.” The event took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 09:00 to 11:00 AM (WIB) at the Venture Room, AGLC (Agrotopica Learning Center), Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, February 18, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a coordination meeting for the even semester practicum on Tuesday (2/18). The meeting was attended by practicum assistants, practicum supervisors, and the head of the laboratory. This activity was organized to align perspectives, clarify task distribution, and confirm the readiness of all components for practicum implementation.

In the meeting, detailed explanations were provided regarding the roles and responsibilities of practicum assistants, including material preparation, student assistance, and reporting of practicum activities. Practicum supervisors also gave directions on effective teaching methods to help students better understand concepts and gain practical skills in conducting experiments. The discussion was interactive, with participants exchanging ideas on the teaching strategies to be applied. read more

The Fieldwork Program (Kerja Lapangan/KL) for students of the Department of Agricultural Microbiology was carried out from January 2 to February 2, 2025, at PT Cheil Jedang Bio Jombang. This program served as an opportunity for students to implement the theories learned in class within a real industrial setting. During this period, three students—Evita Nuraini, Farah Nabila Pasya, and Amanda Amel Widyaningrum—participated and gained highly meaningful experiences.

Throughout the KL activities, Evita and her two colleagues acquired valuable technical and non-technical insights. From a technical perspective, they were able to directly observe and understand the complete workflow of the industrial wastewater treatment process. The students were also involved in sampling procedures, measuring water quality parameters such as DO and pH, and performing various laboratory tests including COD and ammonia analysis. read more