The Master’s Program in Biotechnology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participated in the inaugural lecture and new student orientation organized by UGM Graduate School, held on September 15–16, 2025, at the Graduate School Auditorium.
The first day, Monday, September 15, 2025, began with a Public Lecture titled “Transformation Towards Indonesia with Excellent Human Resources” delivered by Prof. Dr. Ir. Djagal Wiseso Marseno, M.Agr., moderated by Prof. Dr. Sri Rum Giyarsih, S.Si., M.Si.
The Research Center in Biotechnology in collaboration with the Study Program in Biotechnology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, was organizing a workshop entitled “Zero Coding: Bacteria Whole Genome Analysis Made Easy”. The event took place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 09.00 to 12.00 WIB at the 3rd Floor Lecture Room, PAU Building, Universitas Gadjah Mada.
The workshop featured Jacob Wu, Global Business Manager of Genomics Biosci & Tech, who delivered a session on practical approaches to bacterial genome analysis that require no programming skills (zero coding).
The Biotechnology Study Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), hosted a General Lecture for the Career in Biotechnology course featuring distinguished international speaker, Mr. Andreas Stäbler from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV, Germany. The event was held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM (WIB) in the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall, PAU Building, UGM.
In his lecture, Mr. Stäbler delivered a presentation on “Current Applied Research Approaches in Non-Medical Biotechnology”, sharing insights into recent advancements in applied biotechnology beyond the medical field, and their potential contributions to industry and sustainability.
The Master’s and Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held its Inaugural Lecture for the Odd Semester 2025/2026 on Friday August 15th, 2025 at the Pusat Antar Universitas (PAU) Building, UGM. The event was attended by all new Master’s and Doctoral students in Biotechnology, along with faculty members of the Study Program.
As part of the tradition of welcoming new students, the program invited distinguished alumni of the Biotechnology Master’s Program at UGM to share their expertise and insights on the latest developments in biotechnology and its applications.
Yogyakarta, June 25, 2025 — The Biotechnology Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a general lecture titled “Structural Insights into the Catalytic Mechanism of PHA Synthase (PhaC) in Biodegradable Plastic Synthesis” at the 3rd Floor Lecture Room, PAU Building, UGM.
The lecture featured Dr. Min Fey CHEK from the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan, who presented his latest research on the structure of PHA synthase (PhaC), a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of eco-friendly polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs).
Nowadays, nanoparticle-based technology is the powerful approach done by many researchers. Nanotechnology offers better biocompatibility and bioavailability. Thus characteristics provide better support for various field of research including health, industry, environment, food, and materials. Through that circumstances, Magister Biotechnology of Universitas Gadjah Mada held General Lecture: Application of Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Biomedics on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Biotechnology Study Program UGM invited TS. Dr. Rabiatul Basria S.M.N. Mydin, a researcher from Universiti Sains Malaysia as a keynote speaker.
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.
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.
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.
Bioteknologi UGM – Master of Biotechnology study program at Postgraduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has recently received an honour opportunity of a public lecture from PT. Etana Biotechnologies Indonesia that lectured by Andreas Donny Prakarsa, S.Farm., M.Sc. He is working as a Head of Corporate Relationship at PT. Etana Biotechnologies Indonesia. Previously, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy at Sanatha Darma University, Yogyakarta, and continued his Master program by taking Medical Biotechnology at Wageningen University, The Netherlands.
