Biotechnology is a branch of biology that is currently developing rapidly. Career opportunities for graduates of the Biotechnology are very broad. Graduates of the Biotechnology can build careers as bioentrepreneurs, forensics, extension workers, consultants, NGO activists, formulators and policy makers, researchers, lecturers, and work in other positions in the private and government sectors. One of the careers most sought after by students and graduates of the Biotechnology is to become a researcher or academician. In order to provide an overview of careers in the field of research, the Biotechnology Master’s Study Program UGM has been held a career lecture in collaboration with Dr.rer.nat. Yustian Rovi Alfiansah, BRIN researcher, as speaker. read more

Biotechnology Study Program held a public lecture with speakers from NARA Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) on September 1st, 2023 at 3rd floor, PAU Building UGM. Starting the public lecture meeting this time, Prof. Hisaji Maki as public relations explained the profile of NAIST to the students who attended the lecture.  NAIST is a national university of Japan located in Kansai Science City, the border region between Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto. Founded in 1991, NAIST consists of schools in three integrated fields: information science, biological science, and materials science. In 2018, NAIST underwent an organizational transformation to continue research in these areas while promoting interdisciplinary research and education in traditional fields. With this new, one-of-a-kind school organization, NAIST strives forward with the goal of conducting cutting-edge research in cutting-edge fields and training students to become future leaders in science and technology. read more

Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a general lecture on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 with Prof. Dr. Teruna Siahaan. The material He presented was related to research design, research ethics, and the integrity of a researcher. According to Prof. Teruna Siahaan, research has become very important because have direct impact on world development, for examples are development of vaccines, medicinal products, molecular therapy, etc. Apart from that, research can also bring improvement in the field of science and technology through discoveries, answering basic questions about nature, solving problems in various areas of life, improving people’s health and welfare, answering curiosity, and contributing to nation’s development in the future. read more

The Biotechnology Study Program Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, will again hold its annual reception and first lecture event for new masters and doctoral program students on Friday, August 11 2023 at 08.00 WIB until finished in the Lecture Room, 3th Floor of Biotechnology Study Program, PAU UGM Building. Previously, the 1st batch of the Master of Biotechnology student admissions program had been open since May 2023. After going through a series of file selection and interviews, 45 prospective new students were selected.  A total of 45 new Master’s students in Biotechnology UGM 2023/2024 took part in the reception and first lecture with great enthusiasm.   read more

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

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