In March 2026, graduate students from the Master’s Program in Plant Pest Science conducted a field practicum on Insect Taxonomy and Systematics at Taman Lansia Ceria (TLC) Bethesda Yakkum and the nearby Kali Kuning area. This activity was designed as an integral part of experiential learning, aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of insect diversity, identification techniques, and collection methods in natural habitats. The practicum was supervised by Dr. Prayogo Probo Asmoro, S.P., M.Si. and Dr. Suputa, S.P., M.P., with support from teaching assistants Manda Rahma Cyntia, S.P. and Hanifan, S.P., M.Sc., who actively facilitated the technical aspects of the fieldwork. read more

On February 11, 2026, students from the Plant Protection Study Program conducted a field practicum in Agricultural Nematology at the UGM Center for Agro-Technology Innovation (PIAT) in Berbah. The activity involved 50 students from the 2024 cohort enrolled in Agricultural Nematology Practicum groups A3.1 and A3.2. The practicum was supervised by lecturers Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Maulana, S.Hut., M.Sc. and Dr. Adyatma Irawan Santosa, S.P., M.Sc., with additional support from teaching assistants who facilitated both technical and academic aspects of the session. read more

In 12 March 2026, a warm sense of togetherness marked a communal iftar gathering organized by lecturers and student researchers affiliated with the Pest Laboratory of the Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Held at the IMB Restaurant, Department of Fisheries, the event served as a meaningful occasion to strengthen academic relationships while fostering more relaxed and open communication beyond formal settings. The gathering was attended by distinguished lecturers—Dr. Ir. Arman Wijonarko, M.Sc., Dr. Ir. Nugroho Susetya Putra, M.Si., and Dr. Prayogo Probo Asmoro, S.P., M.Si.—as well as undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students actively conducting research in pest science and utilizing the laboratory facilities. read more

The Plant-Parasitic Nematode Molecular Identification Training 2026 will be held on April 8–9, 2026, at the Department of Plant Pests and Diseases, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This program is designed to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge in molecular identification, particularly of plant-parasitic nematodes that play a significant role in the agricultural sector. Over the course of two days, participants will receive comprehensive materials ranging from the fundamentals of molecular identification to hands-on training in DNA extraction and PCR techniques, as well as primer design, sequencing data analysis, and phylogenetic tree construction. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada successfully held an international guest lecture in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Biology, Germany, on Monday, March 2, 2026. The event took place at the Venture Room, Agrotropica Learning Center (AGLC), and featured Claire McCann, Ph.D., as the keynote speaker. She delivered a presentation titled “Evolutionary Genomics of Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis,” highlighting recent advances in the study of evolutionary genomics of plant pathogens, particularly bacteria affecting horticultural crops. read more