Yogyakarta, October 12, 2026 — The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held the 2026 Postgraduate Faculty Research Open House on Monday (October 12) at the Workshop Room, 3rd Floor, Wing of Unit IX, Faculty of Pharmacy UGM. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), the event provided postgraduate students with an opportunity to explore faculty members’ research areas and identify research ideas and topics aligned with their academic interests.
The event opened with remarks from Apt. Muhammad Novrizal Abdi Sahid, S.Farm., M.Eng., Ph.D., Head of the Master of Pharmacy Science Study Program at UGM. In his remarks, he expressed his hope that the open house would inspire students to develop research ideas by exploring the various fields of expertise offered by faculty members.
“We hope this open house will serve as a platform for everyone to explore and identify potential research topics,” he said. He also expressed his hope that research conducted by faculty members and students would create opportunities for collaboration with various partners, including international institutions.
A total of 19 faculty members from the postgraduate programs at the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM presented their research areas and topics to help students explore potential directions for their studies. The event was attended by 125 postgraduate students, both in person and online, from four study programs: Master of Pharmacy Science, Master of Pharmacy Management, Master of Clinical Pharmacy, and Doctoral Program in Pharmacy Science.
Through this initiative, the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM seeks to strengthen academic engagement between faculty members and students while fostering alignment between students’ research interests, faculty expertise, and ongoing research activities. Early exposure to research opportunities is expected to help students develop more focused research plans and encourage interdisciplinary and interinstitutional collaboration at both national and international levels.
The 2026 Postgraduate Faculty Research Open House contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4, Quality Education, by providing opportunities for postgraduate students to enhance their academic knowledge and research capabilities. The event also supports SDG 9, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, by encouraging research development and innovation in the pharmaceutical field, and SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals, by promoting potential research collaborations among faculty members, students, and international partners. Through this initiative, the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM continues to strengthen a higher education ecosystem that supports scientific advancement, innovation, and sustainable collaboration.
Author: Rizqi Vazrin | Photo: Gilang
