The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM), marked its 70th Anniversary and 14th Lustrum with an Open Senate Meeting themed “Science and Technology Transformation Toward Indonesia Emas 2045” at the Herman Johannes Auditorium on Thursday (Sep. 18).
UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia congratulated FMIPA on its milestone anniversary, expressing hope that the faculty will continue to innovate and contribute to addressing national challenges through impactful knowledge development.
“FMIPA UGM has one of the highest proportions of researchers, among the largest at Universitas Gadjah Mada. This reflects the faculty’s strong capacity to produce innovations that benefit the nation,” said Professor Emilia.
The rector also emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, noting that the integration of science, social sciences, and humanities is one of UGM’s comparative strengths.
She underlined that scientific and technological transformation must be guided by humanistic values to deliver tangible benefits for society.
Dean of FMIPA UGM Professor Kuwat Triyana highlighted several achievements in his annual report for 2025, including the development of an artificial intelligence-based dashboard to modernize management, growth in student admissions, and employment outcomes, with an average graduate waiting time of only 1.3 months.
“In research, a total of 146 studies were conducted in 2025, ranging from fundamental to applied fields in collaboration with industry. Meanwhile, community service initiatives have been expanded through appropriate technology, digitalization, and disaster mitigation efforts,” Professor Triyana explained.
Delivering a scientific oration, Dr. Teguh Suroso, Principal Innovation Geophysics at PT Pertamina Hulu Energi, presented a lecture titled “Industry-University Collaboration Model for Indonesia Emas.”
He addressed the challenges of improving human resource quality in Indonesia, stressing that partnerships between industry and universities are vital in enhancing graduates’ skills and competencies.
Dr. Suroso outlined several models of collaboration to strengthen human capital, including Talent Development Programs, Joint Research and Innovation Hubs, and an Energy Transition Academy.
These initiatives, he argued, will prepare graduates for the workforce, generate innovations in oil, gas, and sustainable energy technologies, and accelerate the adoption of energy transition technologies.
“Like the fusion of two atomic nuclei, industry and universities will play a vital role in supporting the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045,” Dr. Suroso concluded.
Author: Lintang Andwyna
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Rajendra Arya
Photographer: Firsto Adi