The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) welcomed an educational visit from grade 1 and 2 students of SD BIAS Giwangan, SD BIAS Kaliurang, and SD BIAS Palagan on August 13, 2026. The activity aimed to introduce agriculture and fisheries at an early age through direct learning experiences within the Faculty of Agriculture environment.

In his remarks, Prof. Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, expressed his appreciation for the students’ presence. He conveyed his hope that more children will develop an interest in agriculture, as this sector plays a crucial role in supporting society both today and in the future. read more

The series of parallel class activities in the Summer Course on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture and Fisheries (SC-STAF) 2026 reached its peak on Friday, July 10, 2026. Entering the final day of the parallel classes, the atmosphere of the scientific forum remained filled with high enthusiasm from the participants. This closing parallel class successfully became a crucial discussion space, dissecting cutting-edge applicative research that bridges technological innovation with urgent needs in the industrial sector and maritime environmental conservation. read more

The fourth day of the Summer Course on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture and Fisheries (SC-STAF) 2026, organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), on Thursday, July 9, 2026, proceeded with great enthusiasm. The parallel classroom transformed into a center for international interactive discussion as participants from 7 countries were invited to delve into modern aquaculture innovations based on marine ecosystems or blue food.

One of the speakers featured in this parallel session was Prof. Weiwei You, Ph.D. He is a mariculture scientist who currently serves as the Vice Dean of the College of Ocean and Earth Sciences at Xiamen University, China. In addition to actively leading more than 30 strategic national research projects, Prof. You also holds important positions as the Vice President of the International Abalone Society and a member of the Technical Advisory Board at the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). read more