The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada, successfully held Biotech Camp 2025, an annual internal event designed to foster research progress, strengthen academic community, and support doctoral candidates in their journey toward completion, on July 3, 2025.

In this year’s camp, all active Ph.D. students in Biotechnology were required to present their research progress in front of their peers and the program’s quality assurance team. The event was opened with a speech and remarks by the Head of the Doctoral Program, emphasizing the importance of continuous research monitoring and constructive feedback as key components for successful doctoral training. read more

Yogyakarta, April 21, 2025 — The Study Program of Doctor in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), proudly held a certificate awarding ceremony for Auliana Afandi, a doctoral student who successfully completed a double degree program in collaboration with the Management of Biological Environment Study Program, The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, Japan.

The certificate was formally presented by the Dean of the UGM Graduate School, Prof. Ir. Siti Malkamah, Ph.D., in a ceremony held today, Monday, April 21, 2025. The event was also attended by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Widyanto, M.Sc., Head of the Study Program of Doctor in Biotechnology, Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, M.Sc., Head of the Master’s Program in Biotechnology, Dr. Dini Wahyu Kartika Sari, M.Si., as well as the UGM supervisory team. read more

Yogyakarta, January 22, 2025 – The Study Program of Doctor in Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a comprehensive workshop on genomic and transcriptomic analysis using Linux (Command Line Interface). This event, conducted on January 22, 2025, was specially designed for active students in the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology at UGM.

The workshop featured a distinguished speaker, Mr. Muhammad Miftahussurur, Chief Technology Officer at PT Widya Teknologi Hayati. Mr. Miftahussurur delivered an insightful presentation on Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and its associated workflows and tools. The presentation expertly combined theoretical foundations of WGS with hands-on practical sessions, guiding attendees through the necessary computational pipelines for analyzing genomic and transcriptomic data. read more

The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully conducted the 2025 Sarasehan event, themed “Reflecting on 2024 and Embracing a New Spirit for 2025.” Doctoral biotechnology students from all cohorts attended the occasion, as did Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, Head of the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology. This meeting aims to foster a sense of social connection and academic bonding among the students.

Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas delivered an introductory speech and explained the objective of the Sarasehan. Each student then introduced themselves and presented their ongoing research topics, facilitating information sharing and a collaborative environment within the program. Dr. Nuringtyas’ talk included smart recommendations along with strategies to assist students complete their courses on time. She underlined the need of keeping an active presence on campus to improve the academic environment and stimulate intellectual engagement. She also discussed the numerous co-working spaces accessible to doctoral students, such as specific spaces for Doctoral Biotechnology students, combined co-working spaces for Master’s and Doctoral Biotechnology students, and the UGM Postgraduate co-working space. These facilities are intended to help students with writing, studying, and collaborative research. Dr. Nuringtyas also mentioned numerous planned programs to help students and professionals advance their careers. Notable among these are the forthcoming bioinformatics workshop concentrating on genomes and transcriptomics data processing, as well as financing help for foreign seminar participation, which is available to all students. read more

Yogyakarta – The Research Center and Study Program of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully held the 10^th National Biotechnology Seminar with the theme “Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions in Biotechnology for Sustainability.” The event, which took place at the Graduate School Unversitas Gadjah Mada on Saturday, October 26, 2024, gathered over 200 participants from 36 different institutions, including academics, researchers, and practitioners.

This seminar highlighted the urgency of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing increasingly complex global challenges, such as climate change, food security, and environmental degradation. “Through an integrated biotechnology approach, we hope to find innovative solutions to ensure sustainability across various sectors, including agriculture, health, industry, and the environment,” said Agung Dian Kharisma, S.Pd.Si., M.Biotech, Ph.D., the seminar’s committee chairperson. read more

Yogyakarta — The Research Center and Study Program of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the 10^th National Biotechnology Seminar with the theme “Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions in Biotechnology for Sustainability.” The event took place at the Auditorium of Graduate School Universitas Gadjah Mada on Saturday (November 26, 2024). The seminar attracted over 200 participants from 36 different institutions, including academics, researchers, and practitioners from various fields. read more

Yogyakarta – The Research Center and Study Program of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with PT Widya Teknologi Hayati, successfully conducted a workshop titled “Producing Crude Polymerase from Escherichia coli” on Friday (October 25, 2024). The workshop was attended by 35 participants from various backgrounds, including representatives from universities, research centers, and industry.

The Head of the Research Center for Biotechnology UGM, explained in her opening remarks that the workshop aims to encourage the development of domestic products, particularly in the biotechnology field. “One of the main focuses is the production of DNA polymerase enzyme from Escherichia coli bacteria,” said Dr. Yekti Asih Purwestri, S.Si., M.Si. This enzyme plays a crucial role in various modern biotechnology applications, such as the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), which is widely used in medical research and drug development. 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

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Biotechnology Study Program at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a workshop on molecular docking for biotechnology research applications. The workshop was led by Muhammad Saifur Rohman, S.P., M.Si., M.Eng., Ph.D., a lecturer in Agricultural Microbiology at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM.

The workshop aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to utilize molecular docking techniques in their research projects. Molecular docking is a crucial computational tool in biotechnology, allowing researchers to predict the interaction between molecules and target proteins. This technique is widely used in drug discovery, protein engineering, and understanding biochemical pathways. read more

On July 24, 2024, the Doctoral Programs in Biotechnology at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a laboratory visit aimed at familiarizing students with research support facilities. This visit included a tour of the Integrated Laboratory for Research and Testing (LPPT) and the Agrotropica Learning Center (AGLC) at the Faculty of Agriculture, UGM.

During the visit, students were introduced to the state-of-the-art equipment and resources available at these facilities, which are essential for conducting advanced dissertation research. The tour provided a comprehensive overview of the lab capabilities, including the latest technologies in biotechnology and modern agricultural research, and demonstrated how these resources could enhance their research projects. read more