The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) is in mourning. One of its most distinguished professors, Prof. drh. Wartomo Hardjosubroto, MSA, passed away on Sunday (22/2). The late academic, widely known as the “Father of Indonesian Animal Breeding,” died at the age of 90 and was laid to rest at the UGM Sawitsari Cemetery on Sunday (22/2) afternoon.

Prof. Wartomo was a retired lecturer at the Laboratory of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Department of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, the Faculty of Animal Science UGM. Throughout his lifetime, he was recognized as a highly dedicated academic in the development of genetics and animal breeding science in Indonesia. read more

The signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Indonesia and the United States (US) in February 2026 has sparked a public controversy, with growing concerns that American goods may be allowed into the country without halal certification.

Responding to the controversy, Prof. Ir. Budi Guntoro, S.Pt., SH, M.Sc., PhD., Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM), stressed that the matter is far more complex than simply scrapping the halal certification requirement.  read more

Interest in pursuing higher education at a top university like Universitas Gadjah Mada must be accompanied by a well-considered strategy. One key approach is to carefully examine the selectivity level and quota of each major.

This was conveyed during the campus visit activity held for hundreds of students from MAN 1 Surakarta during their visit to the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM), which took place on Tuesday (10/2). 

The Vice Principal for Public Relations of MAN 1 Surakarta, Suharno, S.H.I., said that the visitation to the Faculty was intended to ensure the students have a clear picture of their options before determining which university to choose after graduating. read more

Himpunan Mahasiswa Pascasarjana (Master’s Student Association, or HMP) of Doctoral Program in Animal Science of the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) successfully conducted Musyawarah Besar (Mubes) as well as the election of the HMP chair for the Doctoral Program for the 2026 term, which was held on Saturday (7/2)

Conducted virtually, the activity aimed to reinforce the role of students organization in supporting both the academic and professional growth within the Animal Science Doctoral Program. read more

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fapet UGM) conducted a Welcoming Ceremony for New Graduate and Professional Engineering Program Students for the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, which was held on Monday (9/2) at the Faculty.

Dr. Ir. Endy Triyannanto, S.Pt., M.Eng., IPM., ASEAN Eng., representing the Vice Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, said that the Faculty has accepted 31 Master’s students, 6 Doctoral students, and 80 Professional Engineering students in this even semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. read more