The Biology Program at the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has ranked 501-550 worldwide according to the QS WUR by Subject 2024. In this ranking, UGM’s Biology stands as the best in Indonesia, followed by the Biology programs at Universitas Indonesia (551-600), Universitas Airlangga (601-650), and IPB University (651-700) in second, third, and […].
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Discussing small-scale shark fisheries in Indonesia never seems to end.
A team of bright minds from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again demonstrated its prowess on the global stage, securing an impressive array of accolades at the Global Open Genetic Engineering Competition (GOGEC). The event, held virtually from Feb.
Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara (IKN), nestled in the Penajam Paser Utara and Kutai Kartanegara regencies of East Kalimantan, emerges as a treasure trove of biodiversity. It encompasses a mosaic of ecosystems, from tropical rainforests to aquatic realms, providing sanctuaries for diverse life forms.
UGM is providing free breakfast for its students during semester exams.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer’s are diseases with increasing prevalence as age advances. It is predicted that the number of Alzheimer’s patients in Indonesia will reach 3,999,285 people by 2050.
Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the large intestine and rectum.
Dr. Ganies Riza Aristya, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Biology, has been honored with the Outstanding Flagship Project Award at the 2023 RCE Awards for Innovative Projects on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
A UGM team won a gold medal at the 2023 Grand Jamboree-International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition held in Paris, France, from November 2 to 5, 2023.
Three study programs at UGM have obtained accreditation from the international accreditation agency ASIIN (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik) from Germany for engineering, mathematics and science, agriculture, and biology. The three programs are Master’s in Biology, Master’s in Biotechnology, and Doctorate in Computer Science.
Students from Universitas Gadjah Mada participating in the Student Creativity Program in Entrepreneurship successfully developed a product named Herbaseed, a comprehensive educational kit for practical and educational herbal plant cultivation at home. Led by Fauzela Azira Ainaya (Biology), the team included Irma Khamidatus (Vocational College), Monica Margareta Periahkenukur (Pharmacy), Prasetyo Edi Pamungkas (Vocational College), and […].
Five UGM students have researched the potential of microalgae, specifically Chlorella vulgaris, as a treatment for mouth cavity wounds, particularly traumatic ulcers in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients.
A group of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has uncovered the remarkable benefits of binahong leaves as a potential therapy for acute kidney injury. This research project, led by Zhafira Mafaz and involving her colleagues Astia Anelia, Zahira Shofa, Fadhil Maulana, and Iffah Zakiya Yasmin, is part of the Student Creativity Program in the […].
A team of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has successfully created an innovation that can reduce the impact of landslides and their consequences.
The issue of climate change is becoming increasingly prominent as various environmental problems arise.
The black orchid, scientifically known as Coelogyne pandurata Lindl., is a rare endemic plant in Indonesia, found only in East Kalimantan and Papua. Its uniqueness lies in its black labellum with green stripes, hairy structures, and green flower ornaments with triangular petals.
Indonesia boasts the world’s most extensive marine biodiversity and is recognized for having two biodiversity hotspots: Sundaland and Wallacea. These regions are rich in abundant endemic species but face a high risk of extinction due to anthropogenic activities and climate change. “The numerous cases threatening biodiversity in Indonesia certainly require further efforts to prevent anthropogenic […].
Tiara Putri, a doctoral student at the UGM Faculty of Biology, was awarded the Landesgraduiertenförderungsverordnung, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (LGFVO M-V) scholarship as part of a double degree program with the University of Greifswald, Germany.
UGM Faculty of Biology & Yogyakarta Trade and Industry Office Explore Waste Management Collaboration
The UGM Faculty of Biology conducted a training on organic waste processing on Friday (August 25), receiving attendance from the Public Market Division of the Yogyakarta Trade and Industry Office, UGM Faculty of Pharmacy, and UGM Academic Hospital.
One hundred thirty-two new undergraduate students accepted into the UGM Faculty of Biology have been granted tuition subsidies.
The UGM Faculty of Biology shared its experience in waste management, particularly organic waste, with dozens of community members from the Yogyakarta Special Region and Central Java on Friday (August 18).