The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially launched the 2025 Summer Course on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture with an online pre-course session held via Zoom on Friday, July 4, 2025. This session marked the beginning of the program, introducing participants to coffee cultivation and field experiences under the theme “The Journey of Coffee from Seed to Cup.”
The pre-course was attended by participants from diverse academic backgrounds, both domestic and international. It began with an overview of the program, which will run for over a month, from July 4 to August 8, 2025. The session also introduced the instructors and guest experts who will lead both the online classes and offline field trips. The teaching team includes Instructors, Teaching Assistants (TAs), and Experts with extensive experience in sustainable tropical agriculture.
This year’s summer course is offered in two formats: online and blended (hybrid). Therefore, the pre-course session played a crucial role in aligning participants’ expectations and explaining the use of the Learning Management System (LMS), which serves as the main platform for online learning. The session also outlined the types of assignments participants will complete throughout the program, including independent study, poster assignments, quizzes, and video presentations, all designed to deepen their understanding of tropical agriculture issues.
With the pre-course session completed, participants are now better prepared and more enthusiastic to engage in the full range of activities offered by the Summer Course on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture 2025. The program not only provides theoretical knowledge but also hands-on experience through field visits to coffee farms, agricultural lands, and coffee processing facilities in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas.
This initiative also reflects the Faculty of Agriculture UGM’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Writer: Noor Amelia Putri
Editor: Desi Utami