During the Faculty Work Meeting (Rapat Kerja Fakultas – RKF) held on Friday, 9 August 2024, Leaders of the Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) highlighted the importance of involving junior faculty members in various forms of research. Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration, emphasized that young faculty are encouraged to engage in research through research grants.

“The junior faculty research grant program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring young lecturers can carry out research, even if they have limited access to funding from the university or from the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education,” explained Prof. Subejo. read more

Mahmudi, S.P., M.Si., President Director of PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (PT SGN), was one of the guest speakers at the pre-graduation briefing for undergraduate students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Class of 2023/2024. During the session, Mahmudi shared valuable insights on how to become professional planters, highlighting key qualities and attitudes such as AKHLAK (integrity, competence, harmony, loyalty, adaptability, and collaboration).

In front of 286 prospective graduates gathered at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Mahmudi also shared his personal journey of hard work and determination that led him to his current role as President Director. 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