Yogyakarta, September 26, 2025 – The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada officially launched the Gadjah Mada Pharmacy Consumer Cooperative through a grand opening ceremony held at the APLSC Building Hall. The event was attended by the dean, lecturers, educational staff, and stakeholders who supported the formation of the cooperative.
In his speech, the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Dr. apt. Satibi, M.Si., expressed his hope that this cooperative would provide convenience for the academic community, particularly in meeting daily needs and supporting the welfare of students and staff.
A similar sentiment was expressed by Prof. Dr. apt. Abdul Karim Zulkarnain, M.Si., who was officially appointed as the Chair of the Gadjah Mada Pharmacy Consumer Cooperative. He emphasized that this cooperative is not only a shared economic platform, but also a means to strengthen solidarity and independence among the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy community.
The cooperative’s management structure consists of Prof. Dr. apt. Abdul Karim Zulkarnain, M.Si. as Chair, Andrian Dion Priadi, S.Kom. as Secretary, and Prof. Dr. apt. Susi Ari Kristina, M.Kes. as Treasurer. Meanwhile, the cooperative supervisors include apt. Rumiyati, M.Si., Ph.D., Dr. apt. Dwi Endarti, S.F., M.Sc., and Gatot Sadewo, S.T., M.Sc.
The establishment of the Gadjah Mada Pharmacy Consumer Cooperative is in line with Universitas Gadjah Mada’s commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this cooperative, the Faculty of Pharmacy contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by ensuring access to safe and affordable health products, SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing a space for entrepreneurial learning and business management for staffs and students, and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by promoting inclusive, productive, and sustainable economic practices for the academic community.
