The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), in collaboration with Kasetsart University, Thailand, held an open guest lecture for the UGM academic community and the general public on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The lecture was delivered online via Zoom Meeting by Dr. Chanita Boonmak from the Duckweed Holobiont Resource and Research Center (DHBC), Kasetsart University, Thailand.

The lecture, titled “Duckweed Microbiome: Unlocking Bacterial Potential for Environmental and Food Applications”, presented research findings from a collaborative project funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) program. read more

To commemorate its 41st anniversary, the Student Nature Lovers Association of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM (Plantagama) organized a social activity in the form of a blood donation drive. The event took place on Tuesday, 27 May, 2025, at the AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Sleman Regency.

Blood donation has become a yearly tradition for Plantagama in celebrating its anniversary. This year, the activity carried the spirit of humanity and compassion, warmly welcomed by students and the academic community. Afita Rismawati, Chair of Plantagama’s 41st Lustrum Committee and a 2024 Soil Science student, revealed that 33 participants had registered, with more joining on the spot. read more

The SC-STA 2025 Summer Course organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), concluded with the final presentations on Friday, 8 August 2025. The AGLC Building of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM witnessed the enthusiasm of participants as they delivered their final works, marking the culmination of intensive learning and collaboration throughout the program.

The event was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, who warmly welcomed the participants and extended high appreciation to both the attendees and the organizing committee. “The Faculty of Agriculture UGM is always open to any opportunity for future collaboration,” said Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM. read more