Yogyakarta, August 2, 2024 – The Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly concluded the International Summer Course on Natural Cosmetics: Exploring Indonesian Beauty. This intensive three-week program, held from July 15 to August 2, 2024, was designed to offer participants a deep dive into the development of natural cosmetics, leveraging Indonesia’s abundant natural resources and the global “Back to Nature” trend. The course featured two weeks of online lectures, followed by a week of on-site activities in Yogyakarta, providing a rich blend of theoretical and practical learning experiences. read more

Yogyakarta, September 3, 2024 – The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Dean of Graduate School, Faculty of Science, Universiteit Leiden, Professor Erik Danen for an institutional visit aimed at strengthening academic collaboration. The event was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni Affairs, Dr. rer. nat. apt. Nanang Fakhrudin, M.Si.

The visit focused on discussions regarding the implementation of the newly established Joint Doctoral Degree Program, which was launched earlier this year. The discussions also included follow-up plans for prospective students who are interested in enrolling in this collaborative academic program between the Faculty of Science at Universiteit Leiden and the Faculty of Pharmacy at UGM. read more

Pharmacy UGM – The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a delegation from the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, on Tuesday (20/8). The meeting was held at the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM’s Meeting Room and attended by the Faculty of Pharmacy’s leadership, representatives from UGM’s Office of International Affairs, and delegates from the University of Groningen.

The University of Groningen delegation included Tim Zwaagstra, M.A. (Senior Policy Adviser Southeast Asia), John Falvey, M.A. (International Policy Advisor Oceania and Southeast Asia), and Liza Ten Velde (Policy Adviser Internationalization Faculty of Science and Engineering). read more

The Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly hosted a guest lecture by Prof. Taifo Mahmud, Ph.D., from Oregon State University, USA. The lecture, titled “Contemporary Approaches to Natural Product-based Drug Discovery and Development,” was held on August 15, 2024, at Unit IX of the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM.

Prof. Mahmud, a distinguished researcher in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, delivered an engaging presentation to an audience comprising Master’s and Doctoral degree students of UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy. The lecture focused on the latest advancements in drug discovery and development from natural products, highlighting the role of biotechnology and medicinal chemistry in pioneering innovative therapeutic solutions. read more

Title: Investigation of the immunomodulatory and toxicity properties of citrus peel extract

Sub title: Analyzing the immunomodulatory and toxic effects of citrus peel extracts using hydrodynamic cavitation at varying dosages of citrus peels

Citrus fruits, widely consumed for their nutritional benefits, offer considerable health advantages. Beyond their edible sections, the peels comprising flavedo and albedo were traditionally discarded as waste but are now recognized for their high concentration of valuable chemical compounds. These compounds hold potential as medicinal ingredients, indicating a promising avenue for future research and application in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. read more

Yogyakarta, August 2, 2024 – The Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly concluded the International Summer Course on Natural Cosmetics: Exploring Indonesian Beauty. This intensive three-week program, held from July 15 to August 2, 2024, was designed to offer participants a deep dive into the development of natural cosmetics, leveraging Indonesia’s abundant natural resources and the global “Back to Nature” trend. The course featured two weeks of online lectures, followed by a week of on-site activities in Yogyakarta, providing a rich blend of theoretical and practical learning experiences. read more

Pharmacy UGM – The Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FKKMK) Universitas Gadjah Mada held the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Course 2024, titled “Exploring Indonesia Beauty,” on Monday, 15th July, 2024 via Zoom Meeting. This event offers interesting topics pertaining to pharmacy and health. The primary theme for this year is the Indonesian beauty business, especially as it relates to natural product cosmetics, covering essential knowledge, research and development, and business innovation within the cosmetic industry. Hundreds of international students from different countries with a wide range of backgrounds attended the event. read more

Pharmacy UGM – (11/06) The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) along with a delegation of researchers was invited to participate in the 4th ASEAN PharmNET 2024 Conference. This event, held in conjunction with the 2024 US-Thai Pharmacy Education Consortium Meeting: 30th Anniversary Commemoration, was hosted by Mahidol University in Thailand. As part of the activities, the ASEAN-US Dean/Representatives Meeting was conducted as a pre-conference session. Prof. Dr. Apt. Satibi, M.Si., Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at UGM, attended as a representative of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. read more

Pharmacy UGM – On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a delegation from Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Korea. The esteemed delegation included Daniel Kwon, Jonghyun Lee, and Winston Obert from Daewoong Korea, as well as Dita Ayu Purnamasari from Daewoong Biologics Indonesia.

The primary objective of this visit was to explore potential collaborative opportunities with UGM’s researchers and to benchmark the advanced laboratory facilities of the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy. The discussions aimed at strengthening research partnerships and enhancing internship prospects for UGM students. read more

Pharmacy UGM – As part of community service activities, lecturers and UGM Faculty of Pharmacy students participated in free health treatment service activities at Lumbini Park, Borobudur Temple, Central Java. The activity was held for 2 days on Saturday-Sunday, 18-19 May 2024 with the number of participants reaching 7 thousand people. This community service was hosted by the Indonesian Buddhist Representative (WALUBI) in the framework of the Tri Suci Waisak 2568 BE/2024 celebration in collaboration with various parties, one of which was the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy. read more