The Agricultural Microbiology Student Association, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held the Micrographia Appreciation Night 2024, a two-day bonding event that took place from Saturday, November 2, to Sunday, November 3, 2024. This event aimed to strengthen relationships among members while providing a platform to showcase talents, creativity, and achievements. Held in a warm and inviting setting, the event blended a family-like atmosphere with artistic and cultural appreciation activities. read more

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held its 2024 Family Gathering with the theme “Happiness Together.” The event took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. It was attended by lecturers, current students, alumni, and academic staff. Designed to strengthen intergenerational ties within the department, the gathering brought together founders, alumni, and the newest class of students, creating a warm atmosphere full of camaraderie and family spirit. read more

On October 26, 2024, the Agrocomplex Laboratory hosted a workshop on making kombucha, a fermented beverage increasingly popular for its health benefits. Kombucha, a fermented tea drink, is rich in probiotics, enzymes, and other nutrients that promote digestive health and boost immunity. In addition to its health advantages, kombucha has significant economic potential as a trendy product in the healthy beverage market. The workshop aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the kombucha production process while encouraging participants to explore the economic opportunities associated with this fermented drink. read more

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a graduation ceremony for seven students on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The solemn event took place in the Ecology Laboratory Room, AGLC Building, 6th Floor, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This ceremony marked a significant milestone for the students who had completed their academic journey in the Department of Agricultural Microbiology. Attendees included academic advisors and examiners, present to honor and support the graduates’ achievements. read more

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted an internal quality audit (AMI) visitation on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The event took place from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Department of Microbiology Secretariat. This activity is part of efforts to enhance academic quality, governance, and services in line with the standards set by UGM and the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI).

The audit began with a welcome speech by the Head of the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, who emphasized the importance of AMI as an evaluation process for the department’s work plan implementation. The speech was followed by an explanation of the audit’s objectives, which included ensuring that all department programs and activities align with quality standards and promoting continuous improvement. read more

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, PERMAHAMI organized a Community Outreach event in collaboration with the Young Farmers Community located in Agro Mulya. The event carried the theme “Make the World Better with Recycle,” aiming to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and sustainability in the agricultural sector. Through this program, PERMAHAMI seeks to strengthen collaboration among the younger generation involved in agriculture to promote more environmentally friendly and sustainable farming methods. read more

The 14th National Seminar on Agricultural Research Results is one of the important forums for researchers, academics, and students to present the latest research findings in various fields, including agricultural microbiology. This national seminar was held on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The theme of this national seminar was “Optimizing Land Use and Adapting to Climate Change to Achieve Food Sovereignty.” The microbiology students involved in this national seminar were Qurata A’yun Dyah Palupi, Badran Sa’adi, Padia Desi Rahmawati, Almayra Khanza Fahrani, Sherly Aurora Cahyadewi, Kirana Agist Wangsa Putri, Jihan Mustika, and Nisa Nahwa Pramestya Rini. Some of the topics presented by the microbiology students were as follows: Qurata presented “In Silico Analysis of the Solubility of Luciferase-Like Monooxygenase,” Badran presented “Solubility of Recombinant Luciferase-Like Monooxygenase Type 2 (LLM2) via Fusion Construction with pelB Leader Sequence.” “Smart-Za: Urea, Sulfur, Thiobacillus ferrooxidans as a Substitute for ZA Fertilizer with Controlled Dissolution Mechanism” was presented by Padia, Almayra, and Sherly. Kirana presented “Gold Bioleaching Ability from Metal Ores by Chromobacterium violaceum.” “The Effect of Inoculation of Acinetobacter baumannii, Rhizobium straminoryzae, and Peribacillus simplex on the Biomass Production of Spirodela polyrrhiza” was presented by Jihan. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again welcomed foreign students for research internships. One of the participants is Cen Caihui, commonly known as Mia, a doctoral (PhD) student from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan. Mia is conducting her research internship at the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, UGM, supported by a scholarship from the Japan Science and Technology Agency. This program lasts for one month and is part of an international internship initiative. Mia chose UGM for her internship, partly due to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between TUAT and UGM, which facilitated the administrative process. read more

The Microbiology Student Association (PERMAHAMI) is hosting the Bincang Bareng Keilmuan (BBK) event. Bincang Bareng Keilmuan (BBK) is a program designed to accommodate students’ curiosity about programs or activities that can be pursued during their time as Agricultural Microbiology students. This event has the theme “Study Abroad: Expanding Horizons through Education.” The purpose of this theme is to prepare a better program plan for Agricultural Microbiology students both during their studies and after graduating from the Agricultural Microbiology undergraduate program. The event will take place on Friday, August 30, 2024, and will feature two AIMS 2023 awardees, Zikra Fathin Nabila and Sausan Syadzafie Shafar. They will share their experiences from their exchange programs in Japan and South Korea. read more

On August 28, 2024, 9 students from the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially completed their undergraduate studies. The nine graduates are Dewi Aryanti Anggraini (2019), Fatih Pangesti (2017), Agnes Dewantari (2017), Dhia Fildzah Farhana (2017), Putri Purwandari Caecilia (2017), Badran Sa’adi (2020), Jihan Mustika (2019), I Nyoman Aris Suardana (2020), Airin Dinanti Firdaus (2019). The event was attended by graduates, lecturers, families, and invited guests. Several outstanding students received special awards. One of them was the best student in the Department of Microbiology, Badran Sa’adi, who completed his studies in 3 years, 10 months, and 8 days, with the highest GPA of 3.73. Badran also conducted research on gene insertion into plasmids to create recombinant plasmids. This research is expected to contribute valuable knowledge in the field of Microbiology. read more