On August 14, 2024, the General Lecture by the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan, took place in the Biotechnology Lecture Room on the 3rd floor of the PAU Building. This event is part of a broader initiative to enhance knowledge sharing among students and researchers.

The lecture featured two distinguished speakers from NAIST. The first speaker, Prof. Hisaji Maki, provided a general introduction to the Nara Institute of Science and Technology. Following Prof. Maki’s introduction, Prof. Yasumasa Bessho presented his research on “Valproic acid induces axial skeleton anomaly via perturbation of the somite segmentation clock.” This topic is particularly relevant as it explores the implications of chemical exposure on developmental biology, a critical area of study that can lead to better understanding and prevention of congenital anomalies. read more

On August 12, 2024, the inaugural lecture for new master’s and doctoral students of Biotechnology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) took place in the Biotechnology Classroom on the 3rd floor of the PAU Building. This event was attended by new master’s students for the 2024/2025 academic year, doctoral students in their second semester of 2024, and new doctoral students for the odd semester of 2024. The event was graced by the presence of key figures in the program, including Dr. Dini Wahyu Kartika Sari, S.Pi, M.Si., the Head of the Master’s Program in Biotechnology, Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, M.Sc., the Head of the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, and Dr. Yekti Asih Purwestri, M.Si, the Head of the Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada. read more

The Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Biotechnology at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted a Short Course and Workshop specifically designed for high school biology teachers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). This event took place on August 7-8, 2024, and aims to build the capacity of educators in the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology. The workshop welcomed 30 biology teachers from various high schools across Yogyakarta, providing them with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of molecular genetics and its applications. read more