On 15 July 2026, the Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held its June 2026 Graduation Ceremony (Yudisium) for twenty graduates representing the department’s three academic programs: the Undergraduate Program in Plant Protection, the Master’s Program in Pest Science, and the Master’s Program in Phytopathology. The graduates were as follows:

Undergraduate Program in Plant Protection

1. Amalia Sawita Linuwih
2. Amaliyah Aprillia Sholihah
3. Devi Rahmatika Nurul Komariah
4. Hanifa Riezky R
5. Aulia Diva Surya Putri
6. Muchamad Ridwan
7. Muhammad Syafiqul Ulum
8. Muhammad Daffa Prananta
9. Riana Virtikanaya
10. Nadiya Alifah Ghaisani
11. Saskia Ayu Ferinda
12. V. Sekar Mawarni Hartono P.
13. Annisa Wahyu Hapsari Putri
14. Ahmad Jodi Radityo
15. Arifah Andriyanti
16. Friska Ristantia Zaswin
17. Goragni Dwareka
18. Kania Kanawijaya
19. Dhian Noviana Putri
20. Vininta Puspa Indah
21. Khalista Windi Azzahra
22. Risky Cahyanti

Master’s Program in Entomology

1. Diana Sinta Pramudita
2. RM. Yohanes Arybowo
3. Hayu Alifia Zahra

Master’s Program in Phytopathology

1. Ghorizatu Shofra

The graduation ceremony was held in the Department of Plant Protection Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Building A1, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event served as a meaningful occasion to celebrate the academic accomplishments of the graduates while marking the completion of their educational journey. read more

The Department of Plant Pests and Diseases (HPT), Universitas Gadjah Mada, will organize a Guest Lecture addressing a current issue in academia, namely the use of artificial intelligence in scientific writing. The lecture, titled “Scientific Writing using Artificial Intelligence (AI): Techniques, Tools, Ethics, and Scientific Integrity,” will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:30 WIB in a hybrid format—offline at Classroom 8, AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, and online via Zoom Meeting. read more

The Department of Plant Protection (HPT), Universitas Gadjah Mada, will organize a guest lecture featuring an international speaker to share academic insights. This session will cover the topic “Creating Insight from Literature: A Guide to Writing Influential Review Papers”, focusing on strategies and techniques for writing high-quality and impactful scientific review articles. The event will be conducted online via Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:30 WIB.

The guest lecture will feature Dr. Muhammad Syamsu Rizaludin, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Microbial Ecology, The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), as the main speaker. In his presentation, he will share experiences and practical guidance on transforming scientific literature into informative, critical, and impactful written work that contributes to the advancement of knowledge. This event is open to the public, providing opportunities for students and academics from various backgrounds to participate. read more

The Department of Plant Protection (HPT), Universitas Gadjah Mada, will hold an international guest lecture to support learning in the Introduction to Agricultural Nematology course. The event will feature Dr. Mark G. Sterken, Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Nematology, Wageningen University and Research, as the main speaker. The lecture will be conducted online via Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 WIB. Participants will explore the topic Management of the Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera spp.) in the Netherlands. This lecture is mandatory for students enrolled in the Agricultural Nematology course and is expected to provide comprehensive insights into potato cyst nematode management from an international perspective. read more

Students of the Plant Protection Study Program, Department of Plant Protection (HPT), Universitas Gadjah Mada, enrolled in the course Biotechnology for Plant Protection taught by Prof. Dr. Ir. Y. Andi Trisyono, M.Sc., had the opportunity to attend a guest lecture on May 5. The event was conducted in a hybrid format using the Zoom platform.

The guest lecture featured an international speaker, Mr. Michael Leader from Bayer Australia, who shared insights on the application of biotechnology in plant protection at a global level. The material presented covered the latest technological developments as well as challenges in sustainable pest and disease management. read more

The Field Practicum of Plant Pest Science (IHT) x Plant Protection Training (PLANTING) 2026 was a collaborative academic and skill-development program organized by the Scientific Department of the Plant Pest and Disease Student Association (IMHPT). Carrying the theme “Gebrak Hama: Action for Horticultural Insect Pest Control”, the program aimed to enhance students’ understanding and abilities in identifying, observing, monitoring, and controlling insect pests on various horticultural crops through direct field practice. Held in Widoro, Bangunharjo, Sewon, Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta, the activity provided students with practical learning experiences guided by the speaker Amir Mahmud, S.P., M.Si., with academic supervision from Dr. Prayogo Probo Asmoro, S.P., M.Si. and Dr. M. Iqbal Maulana, S.Hut., M.Sc. The series of activities included observing pest attack symptoms, monitoring pest populations, practicing pest control using insecticides and herbicides, horticultural seedling cultivation, and insect photography documentation as a learning medium. Through this activity, students were able to broaden their knowledge of insect diversity while improving their field skills to support academic activities and competency development in the field of plant protection. read more

The Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada successfully held a guest lecture on Insect Resistance Management on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The event was conducted in a hybrid format, combining an offline session at the Venture Room, AGLC 6th Floor, with an online session via Zoom. The lecture featured Dr. Srinivas Parimi from Provivi Inc., who delivered an in-depth presentation on current challenges and innovative approaches in managing insect resistance in agricultural systems. read more

The Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted a guest lecture titled Insect Resistance Management on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The session featured Dr. Srinivas Parimi from Provivi Inc. as the keynote speaker, who shared insights on strategies to manage insect resistance in support of sustainable agriculture. The event was conducted in a hybrid format, with an offline session held at the Venture Room, AGLC 6th Floor, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, limited to 45 participants, and an online session via Zoom to accommodate a wider audience. The lecture attracted strong interest from students and agricultural practitioners due to the increasing importance of effective pest management in modern farming systems. read more

The Interest and Talent Department (MIKAT) of the Plant Pests and Diseases Student Association (IMHPT) has once again ignited the spirit of sportsmanship through its flagship program, “Mens Sana in Corpore Sano,” commonly known as MENSANA. This program serves as a platform for Plant Protection students to pursue their hobbies and unwind from the demands of academic life.

The program is designed not merely as an opportunity to break a sweat, but also as a means for Plant Protection students to connect with students from another study program — Agricultural Microbiology. The MIKAT Department regularly facilitates fun games and routine training sessions across various sports disciplines to ensure that the interests and talents of Plant Protection students are well-accommodated. read more

Kunjungan lapang Praktikum Patologi Benih yang dilaksanakan pada 6 April 2026 di PT Tani Murni, Pakem, Yogyakarta, menjadi momentum penting bagi mahasiswa dalam memahami secara langsung proses produksi dan pengelolaan benih sehat. Kegiatan ini memberikan wawasan praktis mengenai pengendalian penyakit benih, standar mutu, serta tahapan produksi benih yang berkualitas. Melalui interaksi dengan praktisi di lapangan, mahasiswa tidak hanya memperoleh pengetahuan teknis, tetapi juga gambaran nyata mengenai penerapan ilmu patologi benih di dunia industri. read more