Yogyakarta — Two students from the 2024 Odd Semester cohort of the Master’s Program in Physics, Department of Physics, FMIPA Universitas Gadjah Mada—Rafiqa Wulandani and Rafli Fandu Ramadhani—participated in the Sakura Science Exchange Program held at Mie University, Japan, from 2–4 December 2025.
This program is an international exchange initiative fully supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to strengthen research capacity and global collaboration.
The Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada once again held a Guest Lecturer event as part of its commitment to providing global perspectives and enriching the academic experience of both students and faculty members. On 13 November 2025, the event took place in Meeting Room 1, Department of Physics, FMIPA UGM, featuring a speaker from the Kyushu Institute of Technology, Prof. Jin Nakamura.
The AMI 2025 visit at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM) was successfully conducted on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 08.00 to 12.00 WIB, at Meeting Room I, 2nd Floor, Building E (Department of Physics Building), FMIPA UGM.
The Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM) once again organized a Public Lecture, featuring Prof. Dr. Ariando from the Department of Physics, National University of Singapore (NUS) as the guest speaker. The event was held on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Meeting Room I, Department of Physics FMIPA UGM, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (WIB).
The Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM) successfully held a Public Lecture on Thursday, September 25, 2025, featuring Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Bobby Eka Gunara, S.Si., M.Si. from the Physics Study Program, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) as the invited speaker. The event took place in Meeting Room I, Department of Physics FMIPA UGM, from 08.30 to 10.00 a.m. (WIB).
The Department of Physics, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), proudly hosts the Southeast Asian Workshop on Nuclear and Hadron Physics (SEANHP 2025), to be held on 19–21 August 2025 at UGM’s campus in Yogyakarta. This workshop serves as a scientific platform for researchers, academics, students, and professionals across Southeast Asia to discuss and share knowledge on the latest developments in nuclear and hadron physics.
The event will be officially opened by representatives of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UGM and will feature keynote speakers from leading institutions both in Indonesia and abroad. Throughout the workshop, participants will join various sessions presenting research findings and engaging in scientific discussions covering topics such as:
a. Hadron spectroscopy and structure
b. Hadrons in nuclear matter
c. Nuclear structure and reactions
d. Nuclear astrophysics
In addition to the main sessions, SEANHP 2025 also provides opportunities for collaboration and networking among participants, including a poster session dedicated to students and early-career researchers.
*SEANHP 2025 Speakers*
SEANHP 2025 brings together distinguished scientists and researchers in nuclear and hadron physics from a range of international and national institutions, who will share their research and insights with the scientific community.
1. Adnan Bashir (IFM-UMSNH, Mexico)
2. Ahmad Jafar Arifi (Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan)
3. Apriadi Salim Adam (BRIN, Indonesia)
4. Chalis Setyadi (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
5. Daiki Suenaga (Nagoya University, Japan)
6. Daris Samart (Khon Kaen University, Thailand)
7. Di-Lun Yang (Academia Sinica, Taiwan)
8. Heribertus Bayu Hartanto (APCTP, South Korea)
9. Hyeondong Son (Inha University, South Korea)
10. Ilham Prasetyo (Sampoerna University, Indonesia)
11. Jingle Magallanes (Mindanao State University, Philippines)
12. Kiyoshi Tanida (Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan)
13. Lucas Happ (RIKEN Nishina Center, Japan)
14. Narinder Kumar (Doaba College Jalandhar, India)
15. Norhasliza Yusof (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)
16. Parada T. P. Hutauruk (Pukyong National University, South Korea)
17. Philipp Gubler (Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan)
18. Sang-in Shim (RCNP, Osaka University, Japan)
19. Tomona Kinugawa (RIKEN Nishina Center, Japan)
20. Zulkaida Akbar (BRIN, Indonesia)
SEANHP 2025 is expected to mark an important milestone in strengthening the scientific network of Southeast Asia in the field of nuclear and hadron physics. Collaborations established through this forum are anticipated to contribute significantly to advancing scientific knowledge and developing human resources in the region.
We express our sincere gratitude to all parties who have supported this event and to all participants for their active contributions.
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UGM’s Functional Materials and Instrumentation Physics Research Group Holds Community Service Program at Muhammadiyah 1 Senior High School Yogyakarta: Exploring Quantum Science, Careers, and Finance in the World of Physics
The Material and Instrumentation Physics Expertise Group (KBK) from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), once again held a Community Service Program (PKM) on Monday, July 14, 2025, at SMA Negeri 8 Yogyakarta. This event carried the theme International Year of Quantum Science and Technology: Building a Career and Financial Future with Physics and was attended by around 270 11th-grade students.
The socialization was conducted in two sessions: from 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM for 11th-grade students and from 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM for 12th-grade students. The socialization team from the Physics Department included Prof. Dr. Eng. Edi Suharyadi, S.Si., M.Eng (Head of the Physics Department), Dr.rer.nat. Herlan Darmawan, M.Sc (Secretary of the Geophysics Undergraduate Program), Dr. Juliasih Partini, S.Si., M.Si. (Secretary of the Physics Undergraduate Program), and Muhammad Arifin, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Head of the Physics Materials and Instrumentation Research Group). Prof. Dr. Eng. Edi Suharyadi, S.Si., M.Eng., and Muhammad Arifin, M.Sc., Ph.D. gave presentations on the curriculum, laboratory facilities, research opportunities, research products, and career prospects for graduates of the Physics and Geophysics study programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”13759″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”13762″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Representative of the Geophysics study program, Dr.rer.nat. Herlan Darmawan, M.Sc., explained various aspects of geophysics, including admission selection, quotas, work fields, and successful alumni. Dr. Juliasih Partini, S.Si., M.Si., representing the Physics study program, also presented information about the physics program, including the dual degree opportunity with Lunghwa University of Science and Technology (Taiwan). She mentioned that UGM Physics alumni have careers in many fields, ranging from academia and research to industry and entrepreneurship.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”13760″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”13757″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]
The students showed great enthusiasm by asking many questions about the admission process and job opportunities after graduating from UGM’s Physics and Geophysics programs.
“What are the career prospects for geophysics graduates, and what do you study when you become a geophysics student?” asked Amel, a 12th-grade science student.
It is hoped that activities like this will encourage more students to pursue higher education at UGM and choose study programs that match their interests and talents.
“I hope many of you here can enter UGM, especially in the Physics or Geophysics undergraduate programs,” said Prof. Edi Suharyadi.
The aim is for SMAN 2 Bantul students to be more motivated to achieve their dreams and to be well-prepared for continuing their education at the university level.
Through this socialization activity, the UGM Physics Department not only supports students’ academic development but also contributes to achieving various SDG targets, especially those related to Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”12943,13605,13213,12944″ img_size=”100 x 100″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Authors: Dina Wardiningsih, Rafida Salma Rahmawati
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The event was opened by the Principal of SMAN 1 Baturetno, Mr. Widodo, who expressed his gratitude for the presence of the UGM team. “We highly appreciate this collaboration with UGM Physics. Hopefully, this activity can provide new inspiration and insights to our students,” said Mr. Widodo.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”13699,13702,13703,13705,13706,13708,13709″ img_size=”large” speed=”4000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The activities and materials presented at the event were as follows:
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In addition to the material presented by the lecturers from the Physics Department, interesting material was also delivered by students from the Physics Study Program, covering personal branding and the joys of being a student in the Physics Program.
One of the students, Ahmad, expressed his delight in participating in this activity. “I am very happy to participate in this activity. I now better understand how physics is applied in the technology we use daily. I am also more motivated to study physics more diligently,” said Ahmad.
The Head of the Community Service Team, Dr. Dwi Satya Palupi, S.Si., M.Si., stated that this activity is part of UGM’s commitment to community service to contribute to improving the quality of education in Indonesia, especially in the fields of science and technology. “We hope this activity can provide inspiration and motivation for students to continue learning and innovating. We are also committed to continuing similar activities in the future,” said Dr. Dwi Satya Palupi.
The community service activity concluded with the awarding of prizes to students who actively participated throughout the event. The teachers and students of SMAN 1 Baturetno expressed their hope that similar activities could be conducted again in the future.
With this community service activity, it is hoped that the students of SMAN 1 Baturetno can better understand and appreciate the importance of physics in everyday life and be motivated to pursue careers in science and technology.
The community service activity carried out by the Physics Department of UGM at SMAN 1 Baturetno, Wonogiri, supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In line with SDG 4’s goal of ensuring inclusive and quality education, this activity aims to enhance students’ understanding and interest in physics, provide new insights, and motivate them to delve deeper into science and technology. This activity also encourages students to innovate and understand the role of physics in the development of future technology, in accordance with SDG 9.
The material on new materials in renewable energy technology, such as solar cells and batteries, directly relates to SDG 7’s goal of ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Furthermore, the collaboration between the university and the school in this community service activity reflects the spirit of partnership to achieve common goals in improving education quality and advancing knowledge, in line with SDG 17.
Thus, this community service activity not only benefits the students directly but also contributes to the achievement of several broader sustainable development goals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”12943,13525,13213,12944″ img_size=”100 x 100″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Contributors: Dwi Satya Palupi, Ahmad Fathan
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