Takuma Onose, a student of Department of Biological Production at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan, had never travelled abroad before, including personal trips, as he had always stayed in his home country of Japan. However, motivated by a desire to improve his English skills and witness firsthand the differences between Japan and other countries, he decided to participate in the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) program at Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia. During his time at UGM, he took six courses and three practicums to enrich his knowledge, with the Plant Breeding course leaving a strong impression on him. read more

Chiharu Soejima, a third-year student at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan, is majoring in Agricultural Environmental Engineering. She is currently studying hydrology, soil mechanics, environmental geotechnics, structural mechanics, surveying, design, and data analysis. Since childhood, Chiharu has been deeply interested in solving global issues such as poverty, war, and inequality. However, as she delved deeper into her studies, she began to question whether her actions could truly address these issues and whether she is capable of making a meaningful contribution to global challenges. Determined to find answers, Chiharu decided to step out of her comfort zone and spend six months in Indonesia through the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) program. read more

To equip graduate students, the Faculty of Agriculture at UGM held a seminar titled “How to Write a Scientific Paper” on Thursday, 6 June 2024, conducted online via Zoom. The workshop speaker was Dr. Anthony Young from the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, The University of Queensland, Australia. As an academic with extensive experience in agriculture and food sustainability, he shared valuable knowledge and essential tips for writing high-quality scientific papers.

At the beginning of the seminar, Dr. Anthony outlined key steps in writing a scientific paper. He emphasized the importance of starting with relevant literature, planning research carefully, and conducting the research properly while documenting the results. read more