The Study Program of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a public lecture on Friday, December, 9^th, 2022 with Mr. Agung Dian Kharisma, S.Pd.Si., M. Biotech., Ph.D. who is the Manager of PT. Widya Teknologi Hayati. PT Widya Teknologi Hayati is a biotechnology research company focusing on exploring and producing bioactive compounds. The material presented in this public lecture is related to the induction of resistance in plants by heat shock treatment. Every plant already has an innate immune system, but sometimes it is not strong enough to fight pathogens. The alternative method of heat shock is one way to improve this. read more

The Biotechnology Master Program of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Tanjungpura University Postgraduate Program held an event carried the theme “Curriculum and Course Overview of the Biotechnology Masters Program” on Monday, December 5^th, 2022 at the Innside Hotel Yogyakarta. The team of speakers from the Master’s Program in Biotechnology UGM, namely Ir. Donny Widianto, Ph.D., Dr. Rarastoeti Pratiwi, M.Sc., and Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, S.Si., M.Sc.

Representative persons from the Biotechnology Master Program of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada explained curriculum evaluations and shared the experiences in implementing the Biotechnology Master’s Program as Tanjungpura University plans to hold a multidisciplinary Biotechnology Master’s Program. read more

Monday, December 5^th, 2022 – The Biotechnology Study Program held a meeting with international partners from Ibaraki University, represented by Prof. Tatsuo Sato, PhD, Dr. Kikuchi Ashina, and Assoc. Prof. Sakagami Nobuo Ph.D.

On that occasion, a discussion was held on the continuation of the Double Degree (DD) collaboration program for Master of Biotechnology students of Universitas Gadjah Mada who had been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the Ibaraki University delegation also submitted a new program proposal in the form of a non-degree student exchange for Master of Biotechnology students. In this student exchange program, students have the opportunity to carry out research for 2-5 months at Ibaraki University. Students completing the program will receive a certificate signed by the Deans of both parties (Ibaraki University and Gadjah Mada University) in addition to joint publication opportunities. The activity closed with a discussion on the possibility of joint research collaboration and the exchange of souvenirs. read more

Study Program of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, had the opportunity to have a guest lecture with the speaker Dr. Yustian Rovi Alfiansah, on November 2022. The lecture was held online via Zoom application as Dr. Yustian Rovi Alfiansah is currently in Germany for a post-doctoral program at the Alfred Wegener Institute. In addition, he also serves as a researcher at the Research Center for Applied Microbiology, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). Dr. Yustian Rovi Alfiansah explained to all students who participated in the lecture that the specialization provided by the university provides great opportunities for future careers. These specializations are in the fields of health, agriculture, industry, and the environment. read more

On November 2022, the Study Program of Biotechnology, The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a Career in Biotechnology course with the guest lecturer Professor Teruna J. Siahaan, an honorary Professor and Associate Director of Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry of the Kansas University (KU). At this opportunity, Prof. Teruna J. Siahaan explained the development of biotechnology, especially in the field of therapeutics. He also shared his various experiences and advice for the students who took part in the course. read more

Saturday 29 October 2022UGM Postgraduate School Biotechnology study program successfully held a national seminar. The national seminar this time raised the theme ‘Biotechnology for Climate Change and Global Warming Mitigation’. This national seminar activity received sponsorship from Crop Life Indonesia and Science Genetics. The speaker this time is Professor Dr. Ir. Alim Isnansetyo, M.Sc. from Gadjah Mada University, Professor R. Manjunatha Kini from the National University of Singapore and Professor Tatsuo Sato, Ph.D. from Ibaraki University. In addition, this seminar was also attended by 59 speakers from various agencies and universities. Some of the presenters came from Gadjah Mada University, Bandung Muhammadiyah University, Jakarta State University, Lampung University, BRIN, and PT. Great Giant Pineapple. read more

Sleman, July 28^th, 2022. Healthy food intake is the key to healthy growth and development, especially during childhood years. It is not only obtained from home, but food intake is also obtained by the children in schools. The BPOM (Indonesian national agency of drug and food control) survey in 2010 stated that more than 70% of food poisoning incidents occurred among elementary school (SD) students. The selection of food and snacks that are safe for consumption by children needs to be a concern to prevent similar incidents from happening again in the school environment. read more

The 8th National Seminar on Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada 2022

“Biotechnology for Climate Change and Global Warming Mitigation”

👤 Keynote Speakers:⁣
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1. Prof. R. Manjunatha Kini⁣
(National University of Singapore)⁣
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2. Prof. Tatsuo Sato, Ph.D.⁣
(Ibaraki University)⁣
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3. Prof. Dr. Ir. Alim Isnansetyo, M.Sc.⁣
(Universitas Gadjah Mada)⁣

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Information and Registration
http://semnas.biotech.ugm.ac.id⁣
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Contact Persons
Atirah (http://wa.me/081287041401)
Diana (http://wa.me/082291542314)
Sista (http://wa.me/082138751325)
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Master Program student in Biotechnology, Faculty of Postgraduate School UGM, Febri Yuda Kurniawan managed to get the best scientific writing award in the Scientific Paper Writing Workshop held by the UGM Graduate School. The scientific work entitled “Keanekaragaman dan Strategi Konservasi Anggrek Alam di Bawah Pengaruh Antropogenik Kawasan Bukit Dowo, Kulonprogo” (Diversity and Conservation Strategies of Natural Orchids under the Anthropogenic Influence of the Dowo Hills Area, Kulonprogo) became one of the two best works during the workshop. Febri has shown the results of writing that are following the material presented so that the paper is considered worthy of publication. read more