The Faculty of Agriculture UGM has once again implemented the Pondasi Program to support students during the Midterm Exams (UTS), which took place from 30 September  to 11 October 2024. Every day, this program provided 200 free breakfast portions, aiming to enhance student welfare and readiness for exams. The program received support from various donors, including the Rahmat Foundation, which played a significant role in making this initiative possible.

During the 78th Anniversary Open Senate Meeting of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, shared insights about the Pondasi Program. 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