The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a retirement gathering in honor of Prof. Dr. Ir. Dwidjono Hadi Darwanto, S.U. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event took place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, marking a meaningful occasion to celebrate his dedication and contributions to academia.

The event was attended by a wide range of participants, including Prof. Dwidjono’s family, fellow lecturers, former classmates, faculty leaders such as the Dean and Vice Deans, heads of study programs (PKP, EPA, MMA, and MEP), the Head and Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, administrative staff, as well as several of his former students. This diverse attendance reflected the strong academic network and personal bonds he built throughout his career. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a Family Gathering (Syawalan) on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The event took place from 09.00 to 13.00 WIB at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, and was attended by the entire Sosek community.

This event served as an important momentum to strengthen ties among the academic community, including administrative staff, lecturers, retirees, along with their families, and several student representatives. The presence of multiple generations in one gathering reflects the strong sense of kinship that continues to be maintained within the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, successfully organized a guest lecture on Thursday, April 2, 2026. This activity was part of the Entrepreneurship course, aimed at enriching students’ insights into business opportunities and challenges, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Carrying the theme “Farming is Cool: Building Personal Branding & Modern Agricultural Business”, the event was held at the MMA Auditorium, Building A10, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, from 11:00 to 12:50 WIB. The session featured Jamaludin Nur Ridho, a young entrepreneur and the Owner and Founder of Jamal Farming Cendawan Jamur Jogja. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program, recently organized a guest lecture on Monday, March 30, 2026. The session was held from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Extension Room, PKP Laboratory, A2a Building, 3rd Floor, and was attended by students enrolled in the photography course.

Carrying the theme “Fashion as a Language: What Your Style Says About You”, the guest lecture featured Andhita Andrajati, a Fashion Stylist from Route Production Bali, as the speaker. The presence of a creative industry practitioner provided students with a fresh perspective on photography, particularly within the agricultural context. read more

The Department of Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, successfully organized a specialized workshop titled “Promotion, Dissemination, and Increasing Visibility of the Agro Economic Journal” on Monday, March 9, 2026. Held from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM WIB at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, this event marks a significant step in strengthening the academic reputation and reach of scientific publications in the fields of agricultural economics and agribusiness. read more

In early February 2026, the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada organized the “Agro Ekonomi Journal Workshop: Enhancing International Partnerships (Editors and Reviewers)” as part of its commitment to strengthening journal governance and expanding global academic networks.

The workshop was held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 09:00 to 13:15 WIB at the Faculty of Agriculture. The event featured M. Zudhy Irawan, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Civil Engineering Forum (JCEF), as the keynote speaker. He shared insights and best practices in managing reputable academic journals. read more

Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec. was officially inaugurated as a Professor at Universitas Gadjah Mada in the field of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The inauguration ceremony took place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WIB at the UGM Senate Hall and was conducted in a solemn and dignified manner.

The inauguration proceedings commenced with an opening by the Chair of the Board of Professors of Universitas Gadjah Mada, followed by the reading of the Excerpt from the Decree of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, which served as the legal basis for the appointment. This ceremony marked the highest academic recognition of Prof. Jangkung’s dedication and scholarly contributions to the development of agricultural economics and agribusiness. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, participated in the Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony for the First Period of the 2025/2026 Academic Year held on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. This event served as an important milestone for undergraduate graduates as a form of recognition for their academic achievements throughout their study journey.

The graduation ceremony was conducted in two sessions. The first session took place at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP) UGM, attended by undergraduate graduates from various faculties across the university. The second session was held at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, as an internal agenda involving faculty leaders, lecturers, administrative staff, and the families of the graduates. The atmosphere was warm and celebratory, highlighting the department’s appreciation for its graduates. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a send-off ceremony for undergraduate prospective graduates on Friday, 25 July 2025, at the Magister Management Agribusiness (MMA) Seminar Room. This event marked an important moment for 34 students who will soon participate in the November graduation ceremony, serving as a form of appreciation for their academic journey during their studies in the Department.

The event began with the announcement of the prospective graduates’ names, who were called one by one to enter the room. A warm and celebratory atmosphere filled the venue as students received congratulations and encouragement from the academic community in attendance. After all prospective graduates were seated, the event continued with remarks from Prof. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec., Head of the Department. In his address, he expressed his appreciation for the students’ hard work and conveyed his hopes that Sosek graduates will continue to contribute meaningfully to the development of Indonesian agriculture across various professional pathways. read more

Diah Fitria Widhinigsih, a lecturer from the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again brought international pride to the university. She was honored with the Amabel Fulton APEN Award for Excellence in Extension in the Young Professional (under 35) category at the Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) International Conference, held on October 14–16, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia.

This prestigious award recognizes Fitria’s dedication to agricultural extension since 2018. As both an academic and practitioner, she has been actively involved in various extension activities through the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program at UGM and is also the founder of Rumah Ilmu Bercak Pustaka, a community-based reading and learning center (TBM) in Sleman, Yogyakarta. read more