The Master of Biotechnology Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held a Proposal Seminar on Friday, May 22, 2026. The event took place at the 3rd Floor Lecture Room, Biotechnology Building, PAU UGM, and serves as an essential academic milestone for students in preparing their thesis research.

The seminar featured three Master’s students presenting their research proposals in the field of modern biotechnology, with diverse focuses ranging from molecular-based plant disease control to genetic analysis of fiber crops. The activity reflects the program’s commitment to advancing research that addresses real-world challenges. read more

The Master of Biotechnology Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held an Open Seminar (Sidang Terbuka) on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event took place at the 3rd Floor Lecture Room, Biotechnology Building, and was also accessible online via Zoom Meeting, allowing broader participation.

The seminar featured three students presenting their research, highlighting diverse applications of biotechnology in agriculture, food science, and microbiology. The event served as an academic forum for evaluating research progress while encouraging scientific discussion among students, faculty members, and attendees. read more

The Master’s Program in Biotechnology organized a lecture on Genetic Engineering featuring an international expert in plant genetic engineering. This activity was part of the program’s commitment to enhancing academic insight and strengthening students’ research capacity in modern biotechnology. The lecture was held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 09:00 AM onwards, in the PAU Building, 3rd Floor Lecture Room.

The session featured Prof. Dr. Bernhard Grimm, a distinguished expert in Plant Genetic Engineering. In his lecture, Prof. Grimm presented recent advances in plant genetic engineering, including molecular approaches to improve crop productivity, resilience to environmental stress, and the application of biotechnology to support global food security. read more

The Research Center and Study Program of Biotechnology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Indonesian Journal of Biotechnology, organized a two-day workshop titled “High-Impact Scientific Writing & Publication Strategy.” The event took place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 22–23, 2026, at the Biotechnology Lecture Room, 3rd Floor, PAU Building, UGM.

The workshop featured distinguished speakers, including Prof. Bernhard Grimm from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, and Prof. Yekti Asih Purwestri from Universitas Gadjah Mada. The program aimed to strengthen participants’ skills in producing high-quality scientific publications and navigating the global academic publishing landscape. read more

The Biotechnology Study Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is pleased to host a guest lecture entitled “Targeting Inflammation,” which will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 13:00 to 14:00 WIB, at the Lecture Room, 3rd Floor, Biotechnology Study Program, PAU Building, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

This special lecture will feature Prof. Avril Robertson, Associate Dean Research and Deputy Executive Dean at the Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland (Australia), as the keynote speaker. In this session, Prof. Robertson will present recent scientific advances in targeting inflammation, a key biological process involved in many chronic diseases and health conditions. read more

Master’s students from the Biotechnology Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participated in a Biotechnology Seminar featuring distinguished experts from Japan. The seminar was held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 09:00 to 11:30 a.m. at AGLC Building, 6th Floor, UGM.

The event featured four international speakers: Prof. Hideaki Nojiri and Dr. Chiho Suzuki-Minakuchi from The University of Tokyo, Dr. Kengo Inoue from Miyazaki University, and Dr. Mari Maeda-Yamamoto from the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan. read more

The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized an academic discussion with Visiting Professor, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Grimm. The event was held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 09:00 to 13:00 WIB, at the Oval Room, 2nd Floor, Biotechnology Study Program, PAU Building, UGM.

This discussion is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen academic quality and advance curriculum development within the Biotechnology Program. Through collaboration with an international scholar, the activity aims to provide a global perspective in designing a curriculum that is adaptive to the rapid development of science and technology, particularly in the field of biotechnology. read more

The Biotechnology Study Program strengthens its international engagement through an academic visit by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Grimm, a leading expert in plant molecular biology from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany. The activity took place on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, RCB.

This visit is part of the Visiting Professor Program, aimed at enhancing research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and curriculum development within the Biotechnology Study Program.

The discussion was highly interactive and attended by faculty leaders, and lecturers. Notable attendees included the Dean of the Graduate School, the Head of the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Biotechnology, and the Head of the Biotechnology Research Center. read more

The Biotechnology Study Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted an official overseas visit to Japan, aimed at strengthening international academic and research collaboration in the field of biotechnology. The visit included engagements with three leading institutions: Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Osaka University, and Ibaraki University.

The primary agenda focused on initiating and reinforcing partnerships in education and research, particularly through the development of double degree programs and the exploration of potential international funding opportunities. read more

The Biotechnology Master’s Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), proudly announces that two of its students, Safira Ramadhani Azzahra and Darul Trisandy, have been accepted into a double degree program at Ibaraki University, Japan, for the October 2026 intake.

This double degree program provides students with the opportunity to study at two institutions while gaining international academic experience. Through this program, students are expected to broaden their perspectives, enhance global competencies, and strengthen their research capabilities in the field of biotechnology. read more