Pharmacy UGM – A student from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again made the university proud with outstanding achievements on both national and international stages. Between October 2024 and February 2025, Christian Ambrosus Diaz successfully garnered numerous awards in scientific, innovation, and youth competitions at various levels.
Over five months, he participated in and won more than 12 national and international competitions. Some of these include 3rd Place in the Fit For Life Poster Competition, 1st Place in the National Poster Competition at the 17th ISMAFARSI National Working Meeting, 3rd Place in the Poster Competition at the Regional Working Meeting VIII & K–RPLF Part 1, 3rd Place in the International Product Development Mastery, 1st Place in the Project Area Competition of the Asia–USA Youth Leaders Conference & Exchange, 3rd Place in the International Creative & Innovative Idea Competition (ICIIC) 2025, and 1st Place in the ASEAN Innovative Science Environmental and Entrepreneur Fair
In addition, Diaz also shone in the National Innovative Science, Environmental and Entrepreneur Fair 2025, winning 2nd place; 3rd place in the International Ideapaper Competition 2025; and first and second places respectively in the Youth National Science Fair 2025 and Youth International Science Fair 2025.
Through his innovative works—ranging from scientific posters and research ideas to product development—he has demonstrated excellence in critical thinking, creativity, and a strong concern for strategic issues such as public health, environmental sustainability, and science-based entrepreneurship. His contributions serve as proof that Indonesia’s younger generation can compete globally and act as agents of change across various sectors.
The UGM Faculty of Pharmacy has expressed great appreciation and pride in these accomplishments. The faculty remains committed to supporting student development both academically and non-academically. This achievement is hoped to inspire other students to keep creating and to view competitions as valuable learning platforms and opportunities to expand global networks.
The active participation of UGM Pharmacy students in scientific and innovative events also aligns with efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These accomplishments contribute to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Furthermore, active engagement in international competitions supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). (Rara/HumasFA)
