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

The Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Biotechnology, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada, are now open for new student admissions for the Odd Semester of the Academic Year 2026/2027. This admission period reflects Universitas Gadjah Mada’s commitment to fostering उत्कृष्ट human resources in the field of biotechnology, capable of contributing to scientific advancement, innovation, and solutions to global challenges.

The Biotechnology Study Program at UGM offers graduate-level education with a research-based curriculum, supported by highly qualified faculty members and well-equipped laboratory facilities. The program is nationally and internationally accredited, ensuring high-quality education and academic excellence for its students. read more

A master’s student in Biotechnology, Muadz Fikri Gunawan, has successfully completed an international internship program at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan. The internship was conducted from February 23, 2026, to March 20, 2026.

During the program, Muadz joined the Laboratory of Organelle Control, a leading research laboratory focusing on cellular and organelle mechanisms. His research topic was titled “Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) and Its Application in Yeast Cells.” read more

The Biotechnology Study Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held its 2026 Annual Work Meeting in conjunction with a Networking Gathering with Professional Partners on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Gadjah Mada University Club (UC) Hotel.

The work meeting took place from 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM (WIB) in the Wanagama Room, focusing on the development of the Biotechnology Study Program’s work plan for 2026. The meeting aimed to formulate strategic directions for the program’s advancement, including improvements in education quality, research, and community service. read more

The Master’s Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), will hold an Open Thesis Defense as part of its academic process, providing a platform for students to present their research findings to the public. This event serves as a means of scientific dissemination and encourages knowledge exchange in the field of biotechnology.

On this occasion, Awal Nur Rahmat will present his research entitled “Bioinformatics Analysis, Cloning, and Heterologous Expression of DNA Polymerase B3 from Sulfurisphaera javensis KD-1 in the host cell Escherichia coli.” The study explores bioinformatics approaches and molecular biology techniques to understand and express a DNA polymerase enzyme derived from an extremophilic organism in a bacterial host system. read more

The Academic Development Team of the Master’s and Doctoral Biotechnology Programs, Graduate School Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as part of efforts to adjust the curriculum in response to recent Rector Regulations and the implementation of the latest curriculum framework.

The event was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM WIB at the 2nd Floor Meeting Room of the Biotechnology Study Program, PAU UGM. The FGD brought together faculty members and internal stakeholders to discuss strategic directions for curriculum development. read more