Yogyakarta, August 13, 2025 — The Master (S2) and Doctoral (S3) Programs in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, held an online meeting to prepare for the upcoming odd semester 2025/2026 and to evaluate the achievements of the even semester 2024/2025. The meeting took place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 11.00 to 12.30 WIB, with the participation of all academic staff members.
Meeting Highlights
The meeting was opened by the Head of the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, followed by presentations from the Head of the Master’s Program, Dr. Dini Wahyu Kartika Sari, and the Head of the Doctoral Program.
The evaluation report noted that all academic grades from the previous semester had been submitted on time. Community engagement activities were also successfully conducted, including molecular biology workshops and training for high school biology teachers, involving both master’s and doctoral students. The results of the student evaluation of lecturers (EDOM) were also presented, providing valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
New Student Intake
The meeting reported that for the upcoming odd semester, 41 new students will join the Master’s Program and 6 new students will enroll in the Doctoral Program. It was highlighted that the number of new doctoral students is often influenced by scholarship availability.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, the Doctoral Program will collaborate with BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency) under a by research program focusing on the theme of Superfood. Furthermore, based on the monitoring activities conducted through the Biotech Camp, the program will organize more in-depth progress meetings between doctoral students and their supervisors, attended by the Head of the Doctoral Program. This initiative is especially aimed at students in their seventh semester and beyond, to ensure that any research challenges can be addressed promptly.
Closing
Following an active discussion session, the meeting was officially closed by the Head of the Doctoral Program. This activity underscores the commitment of the Biotechnology Graduate Programs to strengthening academic collaboration, improving the quality of education, and supporting timely completion of research. It also contributes directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals).