A warm and familial atmosphere enveloped the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Under a clear sky, the faculty’s big family gathered for the Halalbihalal agenda to celebrate the victory of Eid al-Fitr. The event began solemnly with the soothing recitation of Gema Wahyu Ilahi, as if washing the souls of every attending member of the academic community to return to a pure nature (fitrah).

The emotional peak of the event was clearly visible during the gathering session. It was here that formal boundaries momentarily dissolved. From the leadership and senior lecturers to the staff and retirees who have served the faculty, everyone blended into one long, solemn line. read more

Marking the beginning of Shawwal, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), held its Grand Family Halal Bihalal. The solemn gathering was attended by faculty leaders, academic staff, administrative personnel, retirees, and student representatives. The event opened with a collective prayer as a form of gratitude for the smooth observance of worship during the month of Ramadan. The atmosphere became even more serene as the recitation of the holy verses of the Qur’an resonated during the Gema Wahyu Ilahi session, providing a spiritual reminder for all attendees filling the venue. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), continues to strengthen its international network through the initiation of a cooperation in developing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focusing on global climate change issues. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Faperta UGM received an official visit from the delegation of Ibaraki University, Japan, represented by Prof. Makoto Tamura, Ph.D. and Masaki SEO, Ph.D. This strategic meeting discussed the potential integration of academic expertise from both institutions into a widely accessible digital learning platform to respond to the increasingly urgent climate challenges for the agricultural sector at a global level. read more