The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) organized the Gene Expression Workshop, with the first session focusing on hands-on qPCR (Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) analysis. The event took place on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Venture Room, AGLC Building, 6th Floor, and was attended by students and researchers interested in exploring molecular techniques to understand gene expression.

The workshop was designed to provide practical experience in operating the qPCR method, an essential technology in molecular biology research used to accurately measure gene expression levels. Participants not only gained theoretical knowledge but also had the opportunity to conduct direct laboratory experiments, thereby enhancing technical skills while strengthening their understanding of fundamental concepts. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to the internationalization of education through the achievement of Panca Rahadi Mulyo, S.P., a student of the Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP) program, 2024 intake. Panca had the opportunity to join the Erasmus+ Student Mobility Programme and undertake joint thesis supervision at Aarhus University, Denmark, for three months from October 2025 to January 2026.

For three months, Panca was placed at the Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, under cross-country and interdisciplinary supervision. He was guided by Dr. Doan Nainggolan (Environmental Economics) and Prof. Peter L. Langen (Climate Modeling), while maintaining intensive coordination with his main supervisor at MEP UGM, Arini Wahyu Utami, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D. This collaboration enriched Panca’s thesis research, which examines the relationship between the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and natural disasters with macroeconomic conditions. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), held a guest lecture titled “Information Management in the AI Era” on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Venture Lab, AGLC Building, 6th floor. The event featured Nezar Patria, S.Fil., M.Sc., M.B.A., Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) of the Republic of Indonesia, as the keynote speaker.

In his presentation, Nezar Patria stressed that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) must go hand in hand with strong ethical implementation. According to him, AI is not only about innovation and efficiency but also about moral responsibility in its use. “The advancement of AI must always be balanced with ethical awareness to prevent negative impacts on society,” he stated. read more