In 2024, UGM dispatched 7,126 students to serve Community Service Programs to various regions across Indonesia, from Sabang to Merauke. As the oldest national university, UGM embodies the spirit of national unity. The progran aligns with Gajah Mada’s spirit of unifying the archipelago. Hence, the Community Service Programs, which is an academic activity, also carries the spirit of UGM as a unifying force for Indonesia. In contemporary terms, this is known as nationalism.

One of the Community Service Programs groups, out of more than 7,000 students sent by UGM, was placed in Air Buaya District, Buru Regency, Maluku Province. Thirty students were assigned to three villages: Air Buaya, Waemangit, and Waepure, with each village receiving 10 students. They were supervised by the Field Supervisor, Prof. Dr. Ir. Bambang Suwignyo, S.Pt, MP, IPM, ASEAN Eng from Faculty of Animal Science UGM. read more

Happy’s spirit, determination, and hard work have finally paid off. Despite coming from a low-income family and having a father who is ill, Happy’s enthusiasm for learning and achieving has not waned.

“Don’t give up easily, strive to the fullest, get closer to Allah, seek blessings and be kind, especially to your parents because Allah’s pleasure is in the pleasure of your parents. Study earnestly, Bismillah. Kun fayakun,” said Happy, recalling her journey before being accepted at UGM, Friday (7/26). read more

Graduates of the Faculty of Animal Science UGM should contribute their ideas to the development of national food. This was emphasized by the Dean Faculty of Animal Science UGM, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., during his speech at the Graduation Ceremony for the Postgraduate Program for the Fourth Period in Academic Year 2023/2024 on Wednesday (7/24).

“There are still many areas without animal science graduates. As graduates, you must contribute your thoughts,” said Budi. read more

Five students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have formed the PKM-KI Team to develop “HeatAway,” a device designed to mitigate the impact of heat stress on broiler chickens. The team members include Shafira Adelia (Animal Science and Industry, 2022), Satria Anggit Pamungkas (Electronics and Instrumentation, 2021), Ihza Surya Pratama (Electronics and Instrumentation, 2021), Muhammad Hanan Hawari (Electronics and Instrumentation, 2021), and Raden Fakhru Rossy (Electronics and Instrumentation, 2021), under the guidance of Dr. Danang Lelono, S.Si, M.Sc. read more

The Postgraduate Student Association (HMP) of Faculty of Animal Science UGM held a joint public lecture with students from the Faculty of Animal Science IPB University on Saturday (7/20). The event was attended by 30 students from Faculty of Animal Science UGM and 23 students from Faculty of Animal Science IPB University, including international students from Malaysia and the Philippines. This first-time event focused on the main topic of dairy nutrition. It was part of the 8th Summer Course program organized by Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology Faculty of Animal Science IPB University, in collaboration with Postgraduate Student Association Faculty of Animal Science UGM. read more