Yogyakarta, October 21, 2026 — The Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again opened its doors to high school students to give them a closer look at the dynamics of higher education. On Wednesday (10/21), the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy welcomed a group from Athirah Bukit Baruga Islamic High School for an educational visit. The welcoming event took place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WIB in the Auditorium on the 8th floor of the APSLC Building at UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy. A total of 90 participants, consisting of students and accompanying teachers, took part in the visit.
The welcoming ceremony was attended by the Head of the Administrative Office of the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy, Andrian Dion Priadi, S.Kom., who was there to greet the participants in person. In his remarks, Andrian expressed his appreciation and enthusiasm for the school group’s visit.
“We were delighted to welcome students from Athirah Bukit Baruga Islamic High School. We’d like to thank the school for choosing the UGM School of Pharmacy as a destination to learn about college life,” said Dion.
Furthermore, he also shared the faculty’s vision for developing human resources in the health sector,
“We hope that every graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy will be innovative, outstanding, and, of course, professional in the field of pharmacy,” he added.
Representatives from Athirah Bukit Baruga Islamic High School also expressed their appreciation for the warm welcome they received from the UGM academic community. Eka Kasuma Pratiwi, S.Pd., speaking on behalf of the accompanying teachers, expressed her gratitude to the faculty in her remarks.
“We are very grateful to have been accepted into the UGM School of Pharmacy. Our goal in coming here is to broaden our horizons about college life, academic facilities, and tips and tricks for getting into UGM,” said Eka.
Moving on to the main agenda, the event continued with a comprehensive presentation delivered directly by a faculty representative from the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy, apt. Puguh Indrasetiawan, M.Sc., Ph.D. During this interactive session, students received a detailed overview of Gadjah Mada University, covering its various faculties, academic support facilities, and strategies and pathways for admitting new students. The presentation also thoroughly explored the profile of UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy, ranging from its long history of development to the wealth of academic disciplines within each department. The session concluded with a question-and-answer session with the speaker, which the students participated in with great enthusiasm.
The group’s enthusiasm reached a peak as the program continued with the faculty tour. Guided directly by the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy Student Guide Team, the students were taken on a tour of the faculty grounds to see firsthand the various departments and laboratory facilities used in daily practical activities. This field observation experience was specifically designed to allow the students to directly experience the atmosphere and academic ecosystem of pharmacy studies at UGM.
The agenda for this school visit is certainly a manifestation of the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy’s ongoing dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Transparency regarding access to higher education, the sharing of learning experiences, and the introduction to academic facilities truly embody the achievement of SDG 4 on Quality Education.
By providing an inclusive educational experience for students from various regions, the institution plays an active role in motivating the younger generation to plan for their future education. This support is expected to nurture the next generation of young pharmacists who will one day contribute to the advancement of the pharmaceutical sector in Indonesia.
Writer: Gilang | Documentation: Gilang
