Lentera DESA of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), participated as a facilitator in the Agri Training Camp (ATC) activity organized by the Agricultural Training Center (BAPELTAN) of Central Java. This batch of the ATC activity was attended by high school (SMA/MA/SMK) students collaborating with Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren) in Purworejo Regency.

During the event held on June 23, 2026, Lentera DESA dispatched two facilitators to assist and guide the participants throughout the sessions. The presence of the Faperta UGM team was focused on fostering an understanding of sustainable food self-sufficiency and the importance of sustainability in agricultural sector development through technological and educational approaches. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University (Faperta UGM) held a Field Assessment of the Master of Soil Science Study Program which took place in the Venture Room, AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM on Thursday, June 11, 2026. This activity is an important momentum in ensuring the academic quality and reputation of the study program, while strengthening the faculty’s commitment to national accreditation standards.

The field assessment was attended by faculty leaders, including Prof. Dr. Indra Wijaya Kusuma, M.B.A. as Head of the University Quality Assurance and Reputation Unit (SPMRU), Prof. Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D. as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Dyah Weny Respatie, S.P., M.Si. as Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Dr. R.A. Siti Ari Budhiyanti, S.T.P., M.P. as Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources. Also present were Dr. Firdausi Nur Azizah, S.P. as Head of the Quality Assurance Unit, Agus Sudarwinto, S.E., M.M. as Head of the Administration Office, Dr.Agr. Makruf Nurudin, S.P., M.P. as Head of the Land Department, Prof. Benito Heru Purwanto as Head of the Master of Soil Science Study Program, and Dr. Agr. Cahyo Wulandari, S.P., M.P. as Secretary of the Department. read more

Mukhlis Ibrahim, a student of the Agricultural Science Doctoral Program at Gadjah Mada University and an LPDP awardee from the PK-225 class of 2024, successfully achieved a proud achievement at the prestigious international event, The 16th International Conference on Environmental and Agricultural Engineering (ICEAE 2026) which was held on June 5–6, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University.

At the scientific forum, which brought together academics, researchers, and professionals from 13 countries, Mukhlis won two awards simultaneously: the Best Presentation Award and the Environmental Impact Paper Award. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and academic integrity of UGM students in producing high-quality research focused on environmental sustainability. read more