The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), welcomed an academic delegation from the Faculty of Agriculture, Yamagata University, Japan, for a discussion on the development of a Master’s Double Degree Program. The meeting, held at Faperta UGM, aimed to strengthen international collaboration and support the internationalization of higher education.

The delegation from Yamagata University was represented by Prof. Keitaro Tawaraya and Prof. Yoshihito Shiono. The session focused on exploring the implementation scheme of the double degree program, as well as identifying potential areas for academic collaboration and the expansion of student and faculty mobility between the two institutions. read more

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