Sleman, July 28, 2022. Healthy food is the key to healthy growth and development, especially in children during their growth period. Nutritional intake is not only obtained at home but also often from the environment, including schools. A survey conducted by BPOM in 2010 stated that more than 70% of food poisoning incidents from snacks occurred among elementary school students. The selection of safe foods and snacks for children is crucial to prevent similar incidents from recurring within the school environment. read more

Monday, July 4, 2022, a total of 9 students from SMK N 2 Depok officially began their Field Work Practice (Praktek Kerja Lapangan or PKL) at The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada. The PKL Students’ initiation was marked by a welcoming speech from the Head of The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. Yekti Asih Purwestri, S.Si., M.Si. She expressed that the presence of PKL students at The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada has a positive impact and is mutually beneficial, similar to a symbiotic mutualism relationship. read more

Monday, June 27, 2022, the Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada welcomed Prof. Pascal Montoro, who is the Principal Investigator for the Research Collaboration titled “Rubber Agroforestry Breeding Initiative for Smallholders” between UGM and CIRAD (Centre de Cooperation Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Developpement).

The ongoing coordination is expected to yield beneficial and improved outcomes for the future. This activity is in line with the 17th SDG on partnership for the goals. read more

Monday, May 30, 2022, The farewell event for the PKL (internship) students from SMKN 2 Depok was held in the meeting room of The Research Center of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event was attended by the Head of The Research Center of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada, the Head of the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, the supervising teacher for the PKL students, the staff of The Research Center of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada, and the PKL students from SMKN 2 Depok.

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Friday, May 13, 2022, the Center for Biotechnology Studies has enthusiastically held a Syawalan for the family of The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada. With the holding of this event, it is hoped that the relationship will become closer and get blessings from God Almighty. Syawalan was attended by education staff, leaders, research assistants, and PKL students at the Biotechnology Study Center.

The Syawalan ended with a meal and casual conversation. Although the pandemic situation in Indonesia has improved, this event still followed government guidelines and health protocols while organizing the Syawalan event. This activity is useful to promote the 8th SDG, which is about economic development during Covid. read more