Biomedical engineering, an interdisciplinary field combining engineering principles with biological and medical sciences, is now enhancing healthcare services. 

From advanced medical devices to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostics, biomedical technology continues to pave the way for innovations that save lives and improve the quality of life worldwide. 

Highlighting the great potential of biomedical engineering, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Engineering, UGM Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM), held a Biomedical Engineering Symposium on Thursday (Nov. 14) at the Auditorium of Professor Roosseno Soerjohadikoesoemo Building. 

The event, themed ‘Strengthening the Role of P2TBI in Fostering Synergy Between Biomedical Engineering Education and Indonesia’s Health Sector,’ aimed to promote collaboration between education and healthcare.

Professor Selo, Dean of FT UGM, noted in his remarks that the biomedical engineering market is projected to experience significant growth by 2030. 

He emphasized the great opportunities for Indonesia to contribute globally to health technology innovation. 

“The collaboration between biomedical engineering education and the health sector is essential to improving healthcare quality in Indonesia,” he stated.

However, despite the increasing demand for medical devices in Indonesia, the country remains largely dependent on imports, making it crucial to encourage synergy between biomedical engineering education and the healthcare sector. 

Professor Tri Arief Sardjono, Chair of the Indonesian Biomedical Engineering Study Association (P2TBI), highlighted two main challenges faced by the domestic medical device industry.

The first is the weak ecosystem for medical device production, from raw materials to supporting industries, and the second is the unclear distinction between the education levels of biomedical technicians (applied bachelors) and biomedical engineers (bachelors). 

“Educational institutions must focus on equipping students with the appropriate competencies, as their roles will differ. Competency certification can be facilitated by institutions such as the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP),” explained Professor Sardjono.

Professor Sri Suning Kusumawardani, Director of Learning and Student Affairs, Directorate General of Higher Education, stressed the importance of artificial intelligence literacy for biomedical engineering students to face global challenges, particularly in ethics and security. 

She also emphasized the need to distribute biomedical engineering study programs more evenly across the country so that this sector’s contributions can be felt throughout Indonesia. 

“We need to strengthen technological literacy, especially AI, to respond to changes in the job landscape influenced by automation. Education must be responsive to global trends,” she said.

Professor of Biomedical Engineering at FT UGM, Hanung Adi Nugroho, underscored the urgency of forming professional associations to support biomedical engineers and ensure their competencies are recognized through certifications such as the Electromedical Registration Certificate (STR-E). 

“This formal certification guarantees the competency standards of biomedical engineering graduates in line with the needs of healthcare institutions,” he remarked.

In addition to exploring the challenges and opportunities in the future of biomedical engineering, the event featured distinguished guest lectures. Masumi Taki, Associate Professor at the University of Electro-Communications (UEC) Tokyo, presented on the development of Biomolecular Targeted Covalent Inhibitors (BioTCI). 

Meanwhile, Ts. Dr. Mohd Ibrahim Shapiai, Associate Professor and Director of CAIRO at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), shared valuable insights into biomedical engineering curricula and the potential for cross-border collaboration in educational development.

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The SV UGM academic community has implemented programs to improve residents’ economic welfare and reduce poverty rates. 

Some programs include IT training, tourism potential development training, providing production machinery for the community, grassroots economic development, and waste management.

Vice Dean for Research and Community Service, Dr. Wiryanta, reported that over the past two years, SV UGM has contributed to reducing poverty and improving the quality of economic growth in Kulon Progo. 

“We have carried out community service in 11 villages in Kulon Progo, identified as areas with extreme poverty,” said Dr. Wiryanta during the 2024 National Seminar on Community Service Results (SNH2PM) and Service Expo themed “Innovation for Poverty Reduction and Regional Economic Growth,” Saturday (Nov. 9).

Dr. Wiryanta mentioned that a budget of Rp 1 billion was allocated to carry out the programs in the 11 villages. 

“A total of Rp 1,010,000,000 has been disbursed, and 75% of SV UGM’s community service this year took place in Kulon Progo,” Dr. Wiryanta added.

Dean of SV UGM, Professor Agus Maryono, explained that the community service programs aimed to solve social and economic problems in Kulon Progo. 

“For example, we assisted the community in creating simple rainwater harvesting systems to address drought issues,” he said.

Professor Maryono added that they also helped the community innovate on MSME products and strengthen business management, mainly targeting the youth. 

According to him, SV UGM’s programs align with the new government’s initiatives, such as food self-sufficiency, clean water provision, poverty eradication, and education and health services.

Triyono, from the Secretariat of Kulon Progo Regency, expressed his appreciation for SV UGM’s significant contributions to Kulon Progo’s progress. 

He said that this contribution has motivated the government to investigate the technologies developed by SV UGM and apply them to help the community.

Moreover, Triyono also appreciated the presence of UGM’s Field Research Center (FRC) building. He hoped that the building would drive the local economy with the presence of UGM students in Kulon Progo.

During the seminar, Ni Made Dwipanti Indrayanti, the Head of DIY’s Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda), mentioned that the poverty rate in DIY has been trending downward each year. 

“Data shows the government’s excellent performance in reducing extreme poverty from 2.63% in 2021 to 0.85% in 2024,” said Indrayanti.

The government has implemented several strategies to eradicate extreme poverty, including reducing expenditure burdens, increasing productivity and income, and minimizing poverty-stricken areas.

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This includes conserving endangered or nearly extinct plants and animals and developing genetic resources in the food sector.

Professor Taryono of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture emphasized protecting and nurturing genetic resources. Genetic resources play a crucial role in the sustainability of food systems for humans and animals. 

To work towards a sustainable food system, it is necessary to consider the factors and impacts involved, including social, economic, and environmental factors. 

“We must understand how to maximize and utilize genetic resources for the sustainability of food systems,” said Professor Taryono at the 2024 UGM Annual Scientific Conferences (UASC) held on Oct. 23-24 at the University Club Hotel.

Professor Taryono also highlighted the development of UGM’s genetic resources through the Agro-technology Innovation Center (PIAT UGM) in Kalitirto and Wanagama, which is developing germplasm and superior plant seeds for food and horticulture.

Professor Markus Frank from the University of Nuertingen-Geislingen presented Decision Support System (DSS) tools to help farmers achieve sustainable farming based on the plant life cycle. 

His case study in Brazil showed that using DSS tools to produce crops such as corn, cotton, and soybeans resulted in a 50% increase in yield. 

These tools are predicted to save more energy and costs in agriculture and plantation efforts. “Sustainable food systems require agroecological intensification in their development,” said Professor Frank.

In her opening remarks, UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia emphasized that the continuous advancements in modern technology, which have transformed human life, require a collective responsibility to maintain the Earth’s sustainability. 

She highlighted the importance of collaboration between researchers and professionals worldwide who have contributed significantly to humanity and the environment.

The UASC is known to combine the 10th International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST UGM 2024) and the 5th International Conference on Smart and Innovative Agriculture (ICoSIA UGM 2024). 

This year, ICST received 226 submissions from 18 countries, including China, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and others. ICoSIA received 65 submissions from 7 countries, including South Korea, Italy, Hungary, and Japan.

Professor José Sena Cruz (University of Minho), Associate Professor Pankaj Attri (Kyushu University), Professor Cheng-Hao Chuang (Tamkang University), and Dr. Lujia Feng (Nanyang Technological University) were some of the keynote speakers at this event. 

Professor Sholihin (Universitas Gadjah Mada), Assistant Professor Gil G. Cruz Jr. (University of the Philippines), and Professor Indriana Kartini (Universitas Gadjah Mada) were invited speakers.

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This village has potential in agriculture and livestock farming. UGM KKN PPM students organized training sessions and workshops on compost making, silage production, and mineral block creation to harness this potential.

“One untapped potential is the modification of livestock feed, which can optimize existing agricultural and livestock outputs,” said Ahmad Ammar Jiddan, the Subunit Coordinator, on Friday (Aug. 16).

For the agricultural and livestock training activities, the UGM KKN students involved 15 local farmers and village officials, such as the hamlet head and Village Consultative Body (BPD) members, to participate in training sessions and practical workshops on making silage and mineral blocks. 

“We invited them to join us in making silage and mineral blocks,” he said.

Mineral blocks are known to provide livestock with essential minerals during pregnancy and lactation. They are made from coarse salt, cement, and water and can be enriched with mineral premixes to enhance their mineral content. 

This additional nutrition can help prevent issues such as paralysis caused by calcium deficiency during pregnancy and increase the productivity of dairy cows.

Ari, the head of Hamlet 4, Sumber Jaya Permai, welcomed the hands-on training in compost and livestock feed production, as it provided valuable knowledge and skills to local farmers.

“Such activities are very beneficial, especially when we can exchange ideas about our livestock conditions with KKN students,” he said.

Dr. Panjono, the UGM field supervisor in South Bangka, added that the outreach activities focusing on producing supplementary feed, such as mineral blocks as a mineral source for ruminants, were quite helpful for the community in making their livestock more productive. 

“The enthusiasm of the villagers towards making mineral blocks is very high because their livestock are only fed with forage,” Dr. Panjono said.

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As the event’s highlight, the closing night was celebrated on Sunday (20/8) with a collaborative stage and a Wayang Tri Brata performance.

“It feels amazing to have put this display together. I feel a strong emotional bond with the campus,” said Anang Batas in his address.

“Since Wisdom Park is the sole urban forest in Jogja, I boldly held my work there for nine days. I hope that through this exhibition, we all at UGM can work together to preserve Indonesia’s richness.”

Anang also expressed his gratitude, humorously thanking the involved team, the entire organizing committee, and fellow alum friends who assisted.

“I want to thank Oblo, who selected 400 photos from the 10,000 I provided. I believe that the atmosphere of this exhibition is not just due to my photos but also because of Oblo’s intelligence. I also want to express gratitude to UGM, Wisdom Park, and others who contributed,” he added. 

He acknowledged the Fotodidak exhibition as a creation marked by spontaneity, and it carried significant roles played by various parties. His friends, Dalang Ki Arief Nurcahyo and Encik Sri Krishna & Friends, hosted the wayang performance and acoustic stage.

Ki Arief Nurcahyo, fondly known as Ndan Yok, is the head of the UGM Center for Occupational and Environmental Safety, Health, and Security (PK4L), a position he has held since 2017. 

Nurcahyo is a graduate of the UGM Faculty of Psychology and took early retirement as a member of the Indonesian police force. Afterward, he decided to serve UGM as the head of the university’s security unit.

The Wayang Tri Brata performance by Ki Arief Nurcahyo was themed around safety and order, titled “Geger Klitih.” This theme was chosen to symbolize his dedication to providing security within the UGM community and raise awareness among people about the importance of feeling safe and maintaining order.

“Tonight is livelier than the opening. So, I don’t think of this as a closing night, but rather an opening night for us to work together and ascend to the next level,” Anang Batas said. 

He hoped that UGM’s successful journey could be realized parallel with efforts to preserve nature.

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This program taught 102 international students from 18 countries about rice farming, batik making, and traditional gamelan music.

The students came from the United States, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Norway, Austria, Spain, Italy, Peru, Malaysia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya, and Uganda. 

This program is a collaboration between the UGM Office of International Affairs, the UGM Buddy Club, and the Pentingsari Tourist Village.

During the event, the international students were also taken on an exploration of the slopes of Mount Merapi using open jeeps to provide them with a closer understanding of Mount Merapi and its supporting aspects, such as the local community’s way of life and wisdom, including how they cope with potential disasters from Mount Merapi’s volcanic activities.

US student Elsa Maria Schroeder, who is enrolled in the UGM Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), remarked she finds learning about Indonesian culture through this program fascinating and intriguing.

“It’s amusing and thrilling. Through this activity, I was able to bond with other students. I also had the best introduction to Indonesian culture,” she said.

Head of the International Cooperation Sub-Directorate, Dr. Alfatika Aunuriella Dini, explained that the ISE is specifically designed to promote community empowerment in the Pentingsari Tourist Village and to highlight the importance of and strengthen the local economy.

The program was created with ecotourism in mind, with the goal of providing a special interest travel package that lets visitors take in the beauty of the outdoors without compromising sustainability. 

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The cooperation agreement was signed by Vice-Rector for Research, Business Development, and Cooperation, Ignatius Susatyo Wijoyo, and Director of Human Capital of Bina Karya Prima, Bambang Yapri, on Thursday (9/6).

Ignatius Susatyo Wijoyo said UGM needs support and cooperation from companies, such as Bina Karya Prima, one of the largest FMCG companies in Indonesia.

“UGM is complete; all experts are here. There are 18 faculties and 2 schools. As the most comprehensive university, UGM continues to improve and wants to be closer to the industry, including through the MBKM, so that graduates can be work-ready,” Wijoyo said.

With this cooperation, UGM students are expected to have internship opportunities at Bina Karya Prima. The same hope is also for the exchange between UGM lecturers and practitioners of Bina Karya Prima. Lecturers can be involved in the industry for research and development, whereas experts from Bina Karya Prima can share their professional experiences with UGM. 

“There can also be joint research, internship, and apprenticeship programs. So, not only students but lecturers can also participate. Soon we will have an event for inventors,” he said.

The Vice-Rector said that Bina Karya Prima certainly has needs or requirements that UGM can support, primarily in research on new products, product development, etc.

“UGM certainly can support the industry needs, but we don’t know what it needs. This can later be incorporated into the agreement with our research team, or we can have a community service program through CSR or something,” Wijoyo said.

“Another way is involving our SCS-CEL program because ours is the best in Indonesia. As a community service, SCS-CEL is held throughout Indonesia, including in the frontier, outermost, underdeveloped areas.”

Bambang Yapri said Bina Karya Prima is currently transitioning from the first generation to the second generation, so talking about modernization at the company also means talking about the company’s sustainability.

“There are challenges, of course. The family company wants to contribute more,” he said.

If previously the company was labor-intensive, it is now transitioning more to the technology of today. As a challenge from the journey passed from the last three companies, Bina Karya Prima currently focuses more on manufacturing.

“This is certainly a challenge for alumni or new students to want to work in manufacturing, including plantations,” Yapri said.

He admitted that it is difficult to get professionals in manufacturing. This field, he believes, is not as sexy as the technology field.

Some countries become industrial technology barometers because they do not have natural resources. Therefore, Yapri said, they chose technology and service industries. This is different from Indonesia, which has abundant natural resources.

“Therefore, building resilient and independent characters is important, and it is not easy. I think such qualities exist in students at UGM,” he explained.

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The team of MCC FH UGM with members Fajri Matahati Muhamadin (first mooter), Rizky Wirastomo (second mooter), Utama Yudhistira (researcher), Dandi Andila Hamid (scout) and coach Heribertus Jaka Triyana, S.H., LL.M., M.A. was the only Indonesian team at the IHL MMC.

Previously, they had competed with 16 other teams in Indonesia. They finally beat the University of Indonesia at the final and entitled to represent Indonesia at the IHL MCC Asia Pasifik.

IHL MCC is an annual competition held by International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Hong Kong Red Cross, Hongkong University, City University of Hongkong, Chinese University of Hongkong and Mallesons, Stephen and Jaques Law Firm. This team it brought together 20 teams from 20 universities in Asia Pasific region. It aims to disseminate International Humanitarian Law among the wider public adopting moot court format. The first winner was the team from Victoria Universty of Wellington, followed by Hidayatullah National Law University in second place.

Rizky Wirastomo said that he acted as defense lawyer in the competition, acting against prosecutors in Pre Trial Chamber (PTC) in The International Criminal Court (ICC). “The team has to prove that prosecutor’s charges on the suspect have no sufficient evidence which showed that there has been violations to the war crime committed by the suspect,” he said on Wednesday (9/3).

Although not gaining the first winner, Rizky was happy to win two awards in the prestigious competition. “We hope that following this award, there will be many more achievements at the international level. In addition, we hope that the learning tradition focusing on student centered-learning in mooting and mocking context can be more developed as learning media at UGM,” he concluded.

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YOGYAKARTA – Decentralization of education as mandated in Law No. 32/2004 is a management system to implement the development of education that emphasizes on diversity. According to Law No. 32 /2004 Article 7 paragraph one (1), the regional authority includes the authority in all areas of government, except in the field of foreign policy, defense and security, justice, fiscal/monetary, and religion, as well as other authorities specifically regulated.

Other than that, all became the authority of the region, including education. The purpose of granting of authority in the implementation of regional autonomy is to improve people’s welfare, equity and justice, democratization and respect for local culture, as well as to observe the potential and diversity of the regions.

According to the Chairman of the Board of Education of the Province of Yogyakarta Special Region, Prof. Wuryadi, one thing must not be forgotten in the implementation of the autonomy of education which is not to create the attitude of self-importance. For example, one school does not want to coordinate with each other and only promotes its personal interests. "They do not care with the course of education at other institutions. This is dangerous if we do not respond to it wisely," said Wuryadi when speaking in the discussion Promoting Education for All at the Koesnadi Hardjasoemantri Cultural Center on Wednesday (8/12). This discussion is one of the series of 100% Festival of Indonesia event which was held by UGM BEM KM.

Wuryadi on the occasion also asked about the government’s policy regarding the implementation of the National Examination (UN). The government established that only students who pass the national examination can enter college. According to Wuryadi, the correlation between exam and academic achievement when studying in college is very small. "Research has been conducted at IPB and ITB. In fact, there is a big correlation between student achievements and report cards during the study," he added.

Wuryadi reminded once again that the policy was banned by the Supreme Court because it is considered as failing to meet the standard values. Nevertheless, the government up to this date decided that they will continue to implement the national examination. "The curriculum is based on competence. However, the national exam is not suitable with competency," Wuryadi added.

Meanwhile, education observer, Eko Prasetyo, on the occasion said that education is not only seen from the results, but also the processes. The knowledge gained from an education at least should have an impact in terms of historical, social implications, and social reconstruction. "If these do not happen, then surely education does not make us emotionally mature," said Eko.

Ironically, according to Eko, education gradually becomes only a ritual, for example, the orientation for new students event (OPSPEK), community service or graduation. If the government, parliament and the community do not immediately sit down together to find solutions to the implementation of populist oriented education, it is feared that pragmatism and commercialization of education will persist.

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"The composition are; banana juice 80%, while Na CMC is approximately 20%," said Rahma. Rahma explained that the results of the research did not rule the possibility that it will be  immediately applied in humans after going through several tests such as content test, toxicity test, clinical test to the patent.
The cost of the research was fairly low about IDR 135 thousand to buy banana stem and the drying process with ovens.
"The cost of research is quite affordable, around IDR 135 thousand, primarily to buy banana plants and the drying process with an oven," explained Rahma.
As reported previously, UGM succeeded to be the overall champion in the National Student Scientific week XXIII, which was held at the University Mahasaraswati, Denpasar, 21-23 July 2010. In the activity that was participated by 113 colleges, UGM won 19 medals, nine gold medals, four silver medals and six bronze medals.

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