Public speaking community at the Faculty of Agriculture is the skill of delivering information to an audience in a structured and engaging manner. It involves mastering body language and audience interaction to create a positive impression. Understanding personal grooming is an essential part of this process. This was emphasized by Frisca Clarissa, S.H., news anchor and producer at Kompas TV, during the workshop “How to Elevate Your Public Speaking and Look Well-Groomed” on Sunday, 25 August 2024. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), organized an orientation program for new lecturers on Wednesday and Thursday, 4-5 September 2024. The event was attended by all new lecturers, including prospective civil servants (CASN) and permanent lecturers appointed by the Rector, as well as departmental and faculty leaders. This program was designed to equip young lecturers with essential knowledge and skills before entering their teaching and research roles.

Held at the Venture Lab on the 6th floor of the AGLC Building, the orientation was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D. In his remarks, he emphasized the crucial role of lecturers in shaping outstanding graduates in the agricultural sector. He highlighted the values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration in the teaching process, while underlining the faculty’s vision and mission encapsulated in the tagline “Smart Eco-Bioproduction.” This vision consists of six pillars: crop, smart, eco, bio-production, agribusiness, and communication. By understanding this framework, new lecturers are expected to contribute actively and collaborate enthusiastically. read more

The Master’s Program in Agronomy at the Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), has proudly earned an “Excellent” accreditation rating from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT), effective from 19 August 2024 to 30 May 2027. This recognition reflects the program’s exceptional quality in education and research.

The “Excellent” accreditation was granted following a rigorous evaluation process, encompassing curriculum standards, facilities, and the performance of both faculty and students. Dr. Dyah Weny Respatie, S.P., M.Si., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs at the Faculty of Agriculture, expressed her pride in this achievement, attributing it to the collective efforts of the academic community in consistently improving educational standards. read more