The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), and PT Inamas Sintesis Teknologi (INASTEK) officially signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) regarding research, development, and promotion of downstreaming innovative products in the field of agrotechnology on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Yogyakarta. In the agreement, Faperta UGM was represented by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Prof. Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., while PT INASTEK was represented by the President Director, Yosef Adhitya Duta Dewangga. This collaboration focuses on two main scopes: research and development in the field of agrotechnology and the promotion of downstreaming innovative products generated through the parties’ collaboration. read more

Alkhansa Khairunnisa, a 2022 cohort student of the Agronomy Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully participated in the ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) program at Gyeongsang National University (GNU), South Korea. The program was conducted over one semester, from August to December 2025, and became a valuable academic and cultural experience for her.
During her time at GNU, Alkhansa took four courses: International Cooperation in Agriculture, Global Business, Media English, and Farm Practice. At the same time, she continued six thesis-related courses at UGM. According to her, the learning system in Korea felt much more interactive compared to Indonesia. Students were encouraged to actively participate in discussions, presentations, and group work, and professors often directly called on students to share their opinions. “The professors were very open and respectful of every opinion, which made me feel more confident speaking in front of the class,” Alkhansa shared.
Beyond academics, Alkhansa also gained valuable opportunities to interact with local and international students from various countries. She learned firsthand about Korean culture, including the Chuseok tradition, and exchanged stories with friends from Vietnam, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the United States, Spain, Africa, Myanmar, and China. “This experience opened a new perspective for me about cultural diversity and different ways of viewing life,” she added. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), has implemented a Flexible Working Arrangement (FWA) policy in relation to the Nyepi Holy Day of the Saka New Year 1948 and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. This policy refers to the circular letter of the Vice Rector for Human Resources and Finance No. 2249/UN1.P4/DSDM/HK.01/2026 and the Circular Letter of the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology No. 2 of 2026.
The implementation of FWA at the Faculty of Agriculture is scheduled for:
● March 16 and 17, 2026 (two working days before the National Holiday and Joint Leave for Nyepi).
● March 25, 26, and 27, 2026 (three working days after the National Holiday and Joint Leave for Eid al-Fitr).
Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., stated that this policy aims to optimize the performance of lecturers and education staff while supporting the effectiveness of task implementation during national holidays and joint leave.
The technical provisions for implementing FWA within the Faculty of Agriculture include:
● Attendance requirements during the FWA period will be waived.
● The rights of lecturers and education staff to receive meal allowances remain valid according to regulations.
● Unit leaders may require staff to be present on-site based on organizational needs.
● The criteria and composition of staff implementing FWA are determined by the respective unit leaders.
● Optimization of collaborative work systems and the use of information and communication technology to support task effectiveness.
The FWA policy also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. read more