The Biotechnology Study Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held a Guest Lecture titled “Do Plants Remember? The Secret Life of Plant Memory” on Tuesday (July 28). The event featured Prof. Jose Gutierrez-Marcos from the School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, as the keynote speaker.

This guest lecture aimed to broaden academic perspectives on recent developments in plant biology, particularly the concept of “plant memory,” which has become an emerging topic in modern plant physiology and molecular biology. The discussion provided new insights into how plants perceive environmental stimuli and retain biological information as part of their adaptive mechanisms.
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The Biotechnology Study Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held a Guest Lecture titled “Fungal Protein & Enzyme Production: Strategies, Challenges, and Industrial Applications” on Wednesday (July 22) at the Biotechnology Lecture Room, 3rd Floor, PAU Building, UGM.

The event featured Prof. Dr. Peter J. Punt from Leiden University, the Netherlands, an internationally recognized expert in industrial biotechnology. In his lecture, Prof. Punt discussed advanced strategies for optimizing fungal-based protein and enzyme production, key challenges in scaling up for industrial use, and their wide-ranging applications across sectors such as food, health, and environmental industries. read more

The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, will organize Biotech Camp 2026 with the theme “Doctoral Journey: Presenting Progress, Refining Purpose.” The event will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (WIB) at Rooms A and C, 5th Floor, Graduate School UGM.

This activity will take the form of a Dissertation Research Seminar, serving as an academic platform for Ph.D. candidates to present the progress of their research and receive constructive feedback from faculty members and peers. The seminar is expected to strengthen research quality, sharpen scientific perspectives, and support the timely completion of doctoral studies. 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 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

The Biotechnology Study Program strengthens its international engagement through an academic visit by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Grimm, a leading expert in plant molecular biology from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany. The activity took place on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, RCB.

This visit is part of the Visiting Professor Program, aimed at enhancing research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and curriculum development within the Biotechnology Study Program.

The discussion was highly interactive and attended by faculty leaders, and lecturers. Notable attendees included the Dean of the Graduate School, the Head of the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Biotechnology, and the Head of the Biotechnology Research Center. read more

The Biotechnology Study Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted an official overseas visit to Japan, aimed at strengthening international academic and research collaboration in the field of biotechnology. The visit included engagements with three leading institutions: Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Osaka University, and Ibaraki University. The primary agenda focused on initiating and reinforcing partnerships in education and research, particularly through the development of double degree programs and the exploration of potential international funding opportunities. read more

The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a Doctoral Biotechnology Students Gathering (Sarasehan) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The event took place at the CWS Building, 3rd Floor Hallway, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

This gathering was organized to strengthen connections among students of the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology at UGM while providing an informal forum for discussion and knowledge sharing. The event created an opportunity for students to exchange experiences, ideas, and updates on their ongoing research. read more

The Academic Development Team of the Master’s and Doctoral Biotechnology Programs, Graduate School Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as part of efforts to adjust the curriculum in response to recent Rector Regulations and the implementation of the latest curriculum framework.

The event was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM WIB at the 2nd Floor Meeting Room of the Biotechnology Study Program, PAU UGM. The FGD brought together faculty members and internal stakeholders to discuss strategic directions for curriculum development. read more

The Biotechnology Study Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), will hold the UGM Biotechnology Open House to introduce the world of biotechnology to the wider public, especially prospective students and young academics interested in this field.

This event is designed as an interactive platform providing comprehensive information about the study program, flagship research, and career opportunities in biotechnology. Participants will have the chance to explore the academic environment, research facilities, and innovations developed by the UGM Biotechnology Study Program. read more