The Physics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized a Monitoring and Evaluation (Monev) activity for Doctoral (PhD) students from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. The activity was held at Hotel Grand Zuri Malioboro, Yogyakarta.
The Materials Science Pre-screening Internship Program 2025, organized by the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), once again offered students from various countries the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in an international-standard laboratory environment. This year, two representatives from the Department of Physics, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)—Larrisa Jestha Mahardhika and Husna Ajrina—successfully passed the selection process and participated in the onsite internship held in Nara, Japan, from 24 November to 6 December 2025. Larrisa has completed her master’s degree, while Husna is an active fourth-semester student in the Master’s Program in Physics.
Yogyakarta — The Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, has once again achieved remarkable recognition through the attainment of three awards at the Insan UGM Berprestasi 2025 ceremony. These awards reflect the university’s appreciation for members of its academic community and partners who have demonstrated exceptional dedication in innovation, scientific publication, and the utilization as well as downstream implementation of UGM’s research outputs.
Universitas Gadjah Mada once again demonstrated its position as one of the leading universities in Indonesia by achieving outstanding results in the 2025 National Mathematics and Natural Sciences Olympiad (ONMIPA). In this prestigious competition, held on 16–20 November 2025 at Universitas Padjadjaran, UGM successfully claimed the title of Overall Champion of ONMIPA 2025, securing a total of 6 gold medals, 1 silver medal, 6 bronze medals, and 1 honorable mention.
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).
This achievement proves that research conducted by Indonesian scientists can stand on par with that of leading universities worldwide, reaffirming the crucial role of Indonesian higher education institutions in advancing scientific knowledge. More than just an individual accomplishment, this recognition reflects decades of dedication to building a strong research culture, strengthening UGM’s academic reputation, and serving as concrete evidence of Indonesian scientists’ contributions in addressing global challenges through innovations and discoveries in physics and its applications.
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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