Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Xiamen University have reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing knowledge, research, and global cooperation. The two universities established the foundation of their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2019, which was later renewed in 2025. This commitment is now being followed up through the formation of a more specific and applicable cooperation framework at the faculty and institutional levels.

This collaboration is realized through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta) UGM and the Research School for Southeast Asian Studies (RSEAS) at Xiamen University. The main goal of this MoA is to encourage international collaboration in the fields of Indonesia-China relations, sustainable agriculture, and socio-economic development in rural Indonesia, and even beyond. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), organized a Gathering (sarasehan) for Doctoral Students in Agricultural Science as part of the preparations for the upcoming academic year. This activity was held in Classrooms 5 and 6, Agrotropica Learning Center (AGLC), on Friday, January 23, 2026. The gathering served as a platform for networking and coordination between doctoral students, faculty leadership, and heads of study interests.

The event opened with remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, who emphasized the importance of synergy between students, lecturers, and study program managers to support the smooth progress of doctoral studies. On this occasion, he also introduced the heads of study interests who will serve as the primary academic partners for students throughout their education and research process. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), proudly congratulates Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D. (Department of Agricultural Microbiology) on his appointment as a Professor in Applied Microbiology.

Applied Microbiology, the field of expertise of Prof. Jaka Widada, holds significant potential for advancing sustainable agricultural innovations. This discipline plays an important role in research on soil health, the development of biofertilizers, and the utilization of beneficial microorganisms to enhance crop productivity while maintaining environmental balance. read more