The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), in collaboration with PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (PT SGN), has officially launched the Sugar Cane Learning Center-Corner (SCLC-Corner). The event was attended by Ir. Jaka Widada M.P., Ph.D., Dean of the Faperta UGM, Mr. Mahmudi, President Director of PT SGN, and Prof. Dr. Ir. Irham, M.Sc., Chairman of the Senate at the Faculty of Agriculture.

The launch marks an important milestone in Indonesia’s efforts toward achieving national sugar self-sufficiency. It also follows the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) titled “Tata Kelola Tebu Rakyat sebagai Upaya Penguatan Supply Bahan Baku Menuju Swasembada Gula Nasional 2028” held earlier on 2 July 2024. read more

The administrative staff of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), recently participated in a grape harvesting event on the rooftop of Building A1. This event not only celebrated the success of their rooftop vineyard but also supported the Health Promoting University (HPU) initiative aimed at improving staff well-being. Additionally, the activity strengthened the sense of community within the faculty, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere.

The implementation of HPU at the Faculty of Agriculture is evident through efforts to enhance health and well-being, especially for administrative staff, by promoting healthy eating habits. One of these efforts includes harvesting and consuming grapes grown on the rooftop vineyard of Building A1. read more

The Agricultural Microbiology Student Association of Gadjah Mada University (PERMAHAMI UGM) is a student organization under the Agricultural Microbiology Department at UGM’s Faculty of Agriculture. Focused on expanding students’ knowledge, PERMAHAMI UGM runs the Sapa Komunitas Sosial Masyarakat program, fostering connections with external communities beyond the campus.

On 29 September 2024, the event Sapa Komunitas Sosial Masyarakat Peramahami: Make the World Better with Recycle took a place at Agro Mulya, a semi-Merapi area in Cangkringan, DIY. According to event chair Severinus Adrian Maitri (Agricultural Microbiology 2023), the program aims to build relationships with different communities while applying classroom knowledge in real-world contexts. read more