“Easter Special” Dog Run is a collaborative activity between the Pet Study Group (KSHK) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Dog Run Community located in Yogyakarta.
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
The Easter Worship and Celebration is an annual event held at Universitas Gadjah Mada. In 2025, the Christian Student Fellowship (PMK) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) UGM also organized its own Easter Worship and Celebration. This event took place on April 26, 2025 from 04.00 to 07.40 PM at GKJ Samirono Baru.
Peace is a situation that needs to be fought for and celebrated together. Based on this belief, the faculty’s religious Students’ Unit Activity (UKM) (PMK – Christian Students Fellowship, KMK – Catholic Students Family, and KMMV – Muslim Students Family) organized a Social Charity
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is collaborating with the University of Sydney, Australia, as the lead institution in the Strengthening Veterinary Workforce in Asia-Pacific for Diseases Detection and Response (Vet-APIDDaR) project, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
The 2024 International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition team of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) under Olimpiade Nasional Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (ONMIPA) community of UGM won 5 awards in the 2024 national Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology (BIOS) competition by Synbio.id.
As the end of the year is nearby, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVH) UGM is holding its annual reflection agenda on the achievements earned and challenges faced during 2024. The 2024 Year End Reflection was held on Tuesday, December 31th, 2024 in the Auditorium building. This activity was attended by all lecturers and educational staff of FVM UGM. This activity is held to evaluate the work progress throughout the day including achievements, challenges and strategy tips. During this activity, work programs that have been implemented from all departments and units are also on display in the form of posters.
Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. drh. Teguh Budipitojo, M.P., Ph.D in his speech expressed his appreciation for the hard work of the entire Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM community. “This year, through TCK (Performance Achievement Targets), we succeeded in achieving a number of targets set by the university,” he said. The targets that have been achieved by FVM UGM include study program accreditation, number of citations held by FVM UGM lecturers, international collaboration, and community service (SDGs 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, SDGs 17: Partnerships for the Goals).
However, the faculty also faces a number of challenges, such as improvements in academic and student affairs services, all indicators in TCK can be exceeded, and increased creative funding in work units such as Prof. Soeparwi Animal Hospital and Smart Veterinary Teaching Farm (SVTF). The Year End Reflection activity was also entertained by musical performances by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM lecturers and staff and ended with lunch together (SDGs 2: No Hunger, SDGs 10: Reducing Inequalities, SDGs 17: Partnerships to Achieve Goals).
In order to improve the abilities of educational staff, FVM UGM held several soft skills training for its educational staff. This training was held on the 23th and 24th December 2024 with Endah Choiriyah, S. IP., M. Si as the speaker. This activity aims to ensure that the educational staff have digital skills related to their daily activities using the internet to support their work. The training consists of making flyers using CANVA, making simple videos using Vivavideo, making Twibbon, and so on. This activity was attended by almost all FVM UGM educational staff. Apart from that, it was also attended by educational staff in all faculties at UGM and outside UGM. This training was carried out in a hybrid manner, both online via zoom and offline, held at the FVM UGM ICT Laboratory (SDGs 4: Quality Education).
Apart from that, during the training, the participants also took part in the Kahoot game to refresh the participants’ concentration so that they did not get sleepy while getting the material. One of the participants, Ika Fitri Puspitasari, said that this training was useful for making daily work easier. The material is easy to understand and put into practice to complete the work. One of the materials, namely creating and distributing certificates via Autocart, is very useful for making work more efficient. Another participant, Kartika Wulansari, also stated that this training provided new insights that were very useful. Especially in making certificates and managing documents using the internet, it is very helpful in supporting our performance as employees. This is also supported by interactive presenters both in providing material online and offline so that interactive two-way communication can be established. “I hope that training activities like this can continue to be held so that our performance as employees can be effective,” she said (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
Yogyakarta – Sunday, the 20th of October 2024, the mentorship team from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gadjah Mada University held the International Students Gathering 2024. This activity was attended by 2024 International Undergraduate Program (IUP) freshmen. There are 17 students from Malaysia joined as mentees. The event was held at Goa Cemara Beach, Bantul, Yogyakarta.
The mentorship program facilitated by FVM UGM aims to help the adaptation of foreign students studying in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Each will be assisted by a mentor who is their senior. Mentors can be a learning partner, as well as be a place to ask questions about campus life and daily life in Yogyakarta. The mentors also help teaching Bahasa Indonesia to their respective mentees so that it is easier for them to blend in when studying at FVM UGM.
On the occasion of the International Students Gathering 2024, the event started with relaxing exercises by the Vice Dean for Academic and Students Affairs, namely drh. Agung Budiyanto, M.P., Ph.D. This is a warm-up activity before the mentor and mentee do field trips and fun games. Of course this increases body fitness and lightens the atmosphere.
After that, the event continued with games as a means of closer introductions among mentors, mentees, the head of study program, the secretary of study program, and the FVM UGM academic team. Participants were asked to introduce themselves, demonstrate their favorite pets and favorite subjects. This resulted in lots of laughter.
The next event was fun games, namely Capture the Flag and Nick the Balloon. This aims to strengthen solidarity, as well as exchange traditional gaming culture between students from Malaysia and students from Indonesia. After playing, a lunch session was held together. Students from Malaysia had the opportunity to taste food speciality from the coastal region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The event was exciting, enjoyable and useful.
The International Students Gathering supports the SDGs points, including SDG 2 No Hunger, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Resilient Institutions.
Pelatihan dan Pendidikan Dasar (LANDIKSAR) is a series of activities carried out annually by the Department of Human Resource Development (PSDM) to implement the Tri Dharmaof higher education, especially in education and teaching, strengthening the relationship between PC IMAKAHI UGM staff and participants, and improving soft skills, especially self-management and future planning. In addition, this activity also aims to introduce pre-professional veterinary organizations at the university, national, and international levels and prepare leadership cadres for prospective new IMAKAHI UGM branch administrators. LANDIKSAR IMAKAHI UGM was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 and Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Omah Camelia, Kaliurang, DIY. This activity was attended by 52 participants of Calon Pengurus Cabang of the Indonesian Veterinary Student Association, Gadjah Mada University (CPC IMAKAHI UGM). This year, LANDIKSAR raised the main theme “Innovation, Creativity, and Inclusive Engagement to Build a Dynamic Community in IMAKAHI” as a provision for CPC in the future during the process and development in IMAKAHI. This theme was chosen so that CPC can radiate and develop new ideas that describe its character, think out of the box, dare to take opportunities with any risk, and actively participate in the community to create a fair, respectful, and supportive environment for all individuals regardless of background. Not only for Calon Pengurus Cabang, during the process of preparing for this LANDIKSAR activity, Pengurus Cabang is also expected to apply the essence and meaning of the LANDIKSAR 2024 theme first. This is done so that Pengurus Cabang can be an example or role model in working together and organizing for prospective branch administrators.
The activity began with a presentation of material by Muhammad Ihsan Arifin Soepeno who is the Ketua Umum Pengurus Besar IMAKAHI for the 2024/2025 Period. Mister Muhammad Arifin Soepeno raised “Developing Member Skills and Capabilities” as a basis for CPC to position itself as a member of IMAKAHI. Then, the first material session was closed with a question-and-answer session, a group photo with the speaker, and ice breaking. Entering the next session, the second material was presented by Mister Ridho Rohman, S.K.H. who is the Penanggung Jawab Pengurus Cabang IMAKAHI for the 2022/2023 Period who raised the topic of “Inclusive Involvement in the Organizational Community” as the application of the first topic material within the scope of the organization. The second session ended with a question-and-answer session, a group photo, and a quiz. The end of the first day’s session was closed with an art performance from CPC in the form of a musical drama from each group with a different theme.
The second day started at 07.00 which began with breakfast and continued with an outbound session including flour relay, water volleyball, chopstick ball, and sedotan monyong. This outbound is not just a game but has important meanings that can be taken such as fostering cooperation, trust between members, problem-solving, initiative, and coordination within the team. Before entering the final session of the entire series of events, namely joint documentation, CPC was given an award to appreciate the hard work done during the LANDIKSAR series.
The entire LANDIKSAR series is related to the 4th SDGs point, namely Quality Education and, the 16th SDGs, namely Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Through the LANDIKSAR 2024 activity, it is hoped that it can increase high integrity and commitment, dynamics between fellow members and the Branch Managers and alumni of IMAKAHI UGM, have knowledge and understanding of IMAKAHI, and receive soft skills and character development materials to become branch managers in the future.
Photos by Ivoni Naila Hani
Yogyakarta – Wednesday, 30 October 2024, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH) UGM held a Lecturer Training event in Recognizing, Handling and Preventing Mental Disorders in Students. The speaker at this event was Prof. Dra. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Sc., Ph.D who is the chairman of Health Promoting University UGM. The event started at 13.30 PM and began with lunch together. Next, the event was officially opened with opening speech from the Deputy Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, drh. Agung Budiyanto, M.P., Ph.D.
Prof. Yayi as Chair of Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence Team (PPKS) explained the definition of mental health, stages of mental health condition, triggers for mental disorders, as well as threats to mental health for generations Y and Z. People who are mentally healthy can recognize their potential, be productive in their activities in everyday life, resilient in facing problems, and able to contribute to the community. He also emphasized that individuals who have mental illnesses do not necessarily look like people suffering from illnesses in general, but that does not mean that their illnesses are no more serious than people who suffer from illnesses that attack the physical body.
Currently, the threats faced by the younger generation regarding mental health include the many options and distractions from social media, academic and non-academic demands from family and the surrounding environment, overthinking, and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Apart from that, other triggers include addiction to gadgets and online games, online gambling, cyber bullying, and excessive online shopping. These things can trigger stress which is defined as feelings of pressure, anxiety or tension. Stimulus or response that requires individuals to make adjustments.
Several coping methods that can be used to reduce mental disorders and stress include increasing mental health literacy, take a break from social media, and increase protective factors such as social networks and self-esteem. Build good habits from small things. Track time spent for a week. Take time for self-reflection. Always say thank you and be grateful. Set limits on doing assignments. Know your own limits. In the campus environment, reducing the risk of mental disorders can be done by creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable learning atmosphere.
Furthermore, Prof. Yayi reminded us to always get enough rest, increase activities that suit your interests and talents, and eat more fruit and vegetables. Physical health has a good effect on mental health. Exercise can increase the hormone Endorphin (pain reliever, relax). He recommends regular and measured exercise, at least 150 per week (30 minutes per day). Choose what suits your situation, start gradually, and don’t force yourself. This also supports the HPU program towards a Healthy University.
After the presentation ended, the lecturers as participants were invited to conduct questions and answers with the speaker. Participants can share the problems they face regarding students’ mental health conditions. After that, the event closed with a group photo and handing of certificates.
Implementation of lecturer training activities in recognizing, treating and preventing student mental disorders is an effort to increase mental health literacy and commitment to creating a less-stressful space for the FKH UGM academic community. It is hoped that this event will increase participants’ knowledge and become the main provision for veterinary lecturers so that in the future they can better recognize, treat and prevent students’ mental disorders earlier.
Lecturer training event in recognizing, treating and preventing student mental disorders supporting SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) values in point 3 Good Health and Wellbeing, SDG point 4 Quality Education, SDG point 5 Gender Equality, SDG point 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG point 16, namely Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and SDG point 2, namely No Hunger.