The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held the postgraduate graduation ceremony for Academic Year 2024/2025 Period II on January 23, 2025. The celebration took place at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium at around 11:00 AM, following the official graduation procession at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP).
This special event was attended by graduates from various postgraduate programs at the Faculty of Agriculture. Among them were students from the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) and Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP) programs. The celebration marked a joyous and proud moment, not only for the graduates but also for their families and the academic community.
In his address, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture congratulated the graduates on their academic achievements. The event was filled with warmth and gratitude. In addition to the symbolic awarding of diplomas, the ceremony featured artistic performances and a group photo session, creating cherished memories for all in attendance.
The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, UGM, has graduated 10 postgraduate students in this period. The award for the best graduate of this period was earned by Mega Santifa Sebayang.
Relevance to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This graduation ceremony is closely aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as:
- SDG 4: Quality Education
This event demonstrates UGM’s commitment to providing high-quality education at the postgraduate level. Graduates from the Master of Agribusiness Management and Master of Agricultural Economics programs are expected to contribute to improving human resource capacity, particularly in the agribusiness and agricultural sectors. - SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The graduates are anticipated to become professionals who drive economic growth in the agricultural sector through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, meeting the demands of the job market and modern developments. - SDG 2: Zero Hunger
With their expertise in agribusiness and agricultural economics, the graduates can play a pivotal role in addressing food security challenges, increasing productivity, and supporting the development of sustainable agricultural systems.
Congratulations to all Faculty of Agriculture graduates! May the knowledge gained during your studies become a valuable asset in facing global challenges and contributing to sustainable development.
Written by: Muhammad Hanan Jamil P.J
Admin of the Official Website of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM