The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) officially conferred degrees to 273 undergraduate students during the Graduation Ceremony for Period IV of the 2023/2024 Academic Year on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., attended the post-graduation ceremony at Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, where he expressed his pride in the graduates’ achievements. “Graduation is a highly anticipated moment for students and their parents or guardians. We extend our highest appreciation to the graduates for their hard work in completing their undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Agriculture,” said the Dean. read more

The Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), held a lively celebration of its 61st anniversary with the theme “Fostering a Maritime Spirit, Contributing to the Nation.” The series of events ran from 26-30 July August 2024.

The opening ceremony, held on 26 July 2024, was attended by Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM; Prof. Dr. Ir. Alim Isnansetyo, M.Sc., Head of the Department of Fisheries UGM; and Indun Puspita, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Chair of the 61st Anniversary Committee. The opening festivities featured a morning exercise session followed by a communal breakfast. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), organized an orientation program for new lecturers on Wednesday and Thursday, 4-5 September 2024. The event was attended by all new lecturers, including prospective civil servants (CASN) and permanent lecturers appointed by the Rector, as well as departmental and faculty leaders. This program was designed to equip young lecturers with essential knowledge and skills before entering their teaching and research roles.

Held at the Venture Lab on the 6th floor of the AGLC Building, the orientation was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D. In his remarks, he emphasized the crucial role of lecturers in shaping outstanding graduates in the agricultural sector. He highlighted the values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration in the teaching process, while underlining the faculty’s vision and mission encapsulated in the tagline “Smart Eco-Bioproduction.” This vision consists of six pillars: crop, smart, eco, bio-production, agribusiness, and communication. By understanding this framework, new lecturers are expected to contribute actively and collaborate enthusiastically. read more