In the third session of the Biotechnology Seminar hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), Dr. Kengo Inoue from the Faculty of Agriculture, Miyazaki University presented his research on electrogenic microbial communities in Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) systems. His work demonstrates the dual functionality of these systems in treating liquid waste while simultaneously generating electrical energy.

Dr. Inoue explained that MFC systems operated continuously for more than three years were able to maintain stable and high performance. During that period, an enrichment of specific microorganisms occurred, particularly methanogens and sulfate-reducing bacteria, which play a vital role in maintaining system stability. The presence of these two microbial groups not only increases the efficiency of organic compound degradation in liquid waste but also strengthens the system’s capacity to produce clean energy. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), took part in the Socialization of Forms and Assistance for the Sustainability Campus Action (SCA) 2026 organized by the University’s Quality Assurance and Reputation Unit (SPMRU) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, via an online platform. This activity served as a follow-up to the launch of the SCA 2026 program held on March 3, 2026.
In this agenda, the Faculty of Agriculture was represented by the Head of the Administration Office, Agus Sudarwinto, S.E., M.M., along with his team. Each participant received guidance on completing the sustainability forms, which included indicators from UI GreenMetric, QS Sustainability Rankings, and THE Impact Rankings, as well as directions regarding the implementation of sustainability-oriented initiatives at the faculty level.
As part of the program, each faculty will be granted funding of IDR 20,000,000 to support at least five sustainability-related activities. These initiatives include training on waste management using digital scales, energy efficiency practices, water conservation efforts, and other programs relevant to the agricultural sector.
The Faculty of Agriculture’s contribution to SCA 2026 supports the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, SDG 13: Climate action, and SDG 15: Life on land. read more

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), held another guest lecture titled “Current Research on Duckweed: an Aquatic Plant with Thousands of Benefits” on 22 November 2024. The event was conducted virtually via Zoom Meeting and featured two renowned speakers: Dr. Klaus-J. Appenroth from Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany, and Dr. K. Sowjanya Sree from Banaras Hindu University, India.

Prof. Ir. Irfan Dwidya Prijambada, M.Eng., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, opened the session by expressing his appreciation to the speakers. He also shared that duckweed has been utilized in UGM’s research on bioremediation of agricultural land, including studies on microbial symbiosis with duckweed roots to support its growth. read more