The Master’s Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held an Open Thesis Defense as part of the academic requirements for completing a master’s degree. The event featured Firna Fauziatul Karimah, who presented her research entitled “Biosynthesis Study of Conjugated Linoleic Acid in Lacticaseibacillus paracasei M014 and Pediococcus pentosaceus M103 Derived from Ettawa Crossbred Goat.”

The open defense took place on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM (WIB), located at the 3rd Floor Biotechnology Lecture Room, Graduate School UGM, and was also accessible online via Zoom Meeting. This event was open to the public, serving as a platform for disseminating research findings and fostering academic discussion among students, scholars, and the wider community. read more

The Master’s Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), will hold Biotech Camp 2026 under the theme “Research Catalyst: Create Insight, Reframe the Future.” This program is designed as an academic platform to encourage students to broaden their research perspectives while presenting the progress of their ongoing studies.

Biotech Camp 2026 will take place on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM at the 5th Floor Auditorium, Graduate School UGM. The event is mandatory for students enrolled in the 2024 and 2025 cohorts. In particular, students from the 2024 cohort who have not yet completed their closed thesis defense are required to present their thesis research in this forum. read more

The Master’s Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a Proposal Seminar for students of the 2025 cohort on Friday, May 30, 2026, at the 3rd Floor Lecture Room, PAU Biotechnology Building, UGM. This seminar serves as an important academic milestone, providing a platform for students to present their proposed thesis research and receive constructive feedback from faculty members and participants.

During the event, four students presented innovative research proposals in the field of biotechnology. Sungsang Prakoso Jati discussed the optimization of anti-MRSA compound production from Paecilomyces sp. using an integrated Response Surface Methodology (RSM) combined with bioautography and protein profile analysis. Siti Aulia Adila presented her work on the immobilization and activity assay of recombinant penicillin G acylase from Providencia rettgeri wild type using Ca-alginate–chitosan coated with polyethyleneimine (PEI). Shabrina Ghina Alifa explored the immobilization and evaluation of recombinant enzyme NoSP-PrPGA activity using a Ca-alginate–chitosan matrix coated with polyethyleneimine (PEI). Meanwhile, Putri Nur Aprilliani Basri examined the potential combination of ursolic acid and tamoxifen on triple-negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) in vitro. read more

The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is once again opening opportunities for prospective students to join the Biotechnology Study Program through the New Student Admission Batch 4.

Registration officially opens from June 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM (WIB) until June 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM (WIB). This batch represents the final opportunity for applicants who wish to pursue advanced studies in biotechnology at one of Indonesia’s leading universities.

The Biotechnology Study Program at UGM offers a multidisciplinary education that integrates biological sciences, technology, and innovation to address global challenges ranging from health and food security to environmental sustainability. Supported by experienced faculty members, modern research facilities, and extensive national and international collaborations, the program is committed to producing highly qualified and competitive graduates. 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