The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), held the “Welcoming and Sending-Off of AIMS Awardees” event on Monday, August 17, 2026. The activity, which took place from 09:00 to 13:00 WIB, was organized at the Venture Lab, Agriculture Learning Center (AGLC) Building, 6th Floor, Faperta UGM, to welcome the arrival of international students while sending off Faperta UGM student delegates participating in the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) exchange program.
Lentera DESA demonstrated its active role in supporting the institutional strengthening of local agriculture by serving as a facilitator in the Orchid Commodity Horticulture Agribusiness Training. This training was organized by the UPTD Agricultural Human Resource Development Center (BPSDMP) of the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of DIY on Friday, August 7, 2026, located at BPSDMP DIY, Jaranan, Panggungharjo, Sewon, Bantul.
On this occasion, Lentera DESA was entrusted to deliver the material “Group Dynamics and Institutional Strengthening of Farmer Groups.” The material was presented in an innovative way using a combination of presentations, case studies, and various interactive and participatory games. This approach was implemented to make the learning process more enjoyable, easy to understand, and capable of encouraging the active engagement of all participants.
The Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) consistently supports the development of student competencies through off-campus learning programs, one of which is the Impactful Independent Learning Campus (MBKB)This program provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the industrial world while simultaneously applying the knowledge they have acquired during their studies. Through this program, Renata Fadilla Cahyani, Shifa Nur Haliza, Asayari Puspita Gutama, and Nayla Putri Nasrudin have had the opportunity to engage in experiential learning activities that contribute to both their academic and professional development.
