The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), took part in the Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for Period IV of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This event marked an official and ceremonial recognition of academic achievement for master’s students who have successfully completed their studies.

The graduation ceremony was conducted in two sessions. The first session took place at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP) UGM starting at 07:00 WIB, attended by all postgraduate graduates from various faculties within UGM. The solemn atmosphere reflected the institution’s appreciation for its finest graduates. The second session was held at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, in a more intimate and familial setting. This internal session brought together graduates, faculty members, administrative staff, and their families in a heartwarming and memorable moment. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a graduation send-off ceremony for its postgraduate students on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. This event served as a tribute and expression of appreciation for the academic achievements of students from the Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP) and Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) programs who are set to participate in the official graduation ceremony for the July 2025 period.

Held in the MMA Seminar Room, the event was attended by 12 graduating students. The ceremony began with the reading of the graduates’ names, followed by their individual entrance into the room in a solemn and respectful manner. A sense of joy and emotion filled the atmosphere, shared among students, lecturers, and academic staff who gathered to witness this meaningful moment. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to demonstrate its commitment to broadening academic horizons and strengthening global networks through the implementation of the Widyakarya program—an international scientific visit. From July 4 to 17, 2025, two graduate programs under the department, namely the Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP) and the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA), jointly conducted a Widyakarya in Malaysia. read more

In an effort to strengthen research capacity and data literacy among academics and the general public, the Laboratory of Socio-Economic and Agribusiness Modeling, Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, once again held Sapa Data (Data and Analysis Training Series) in June 2025. This activity consisted of two training sessions, conducted in a hybrid format and open to the public.

The first session, Sapa Data 1, took place on Friday, June 20, 2025, with the theme “Introduction to International Macro-Level Secondary Data.” The session was delivered by Agus Dwi Nugroho, Ph.D., who systematically explained various sources of international macroeconomic secondary data. From general concepts to practical data retrieval techniques, participants were provided with in-depth knowledge to support research at global and regional levels. read more

On June 2, 2025, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held the Entrepreneurship Expo 2025. This event was the culmination of the Entrepreneurship course taken by students this semester, serving as a platform for them to bring their business ideas—developed since the beginning of the practicum—into reality.

The expo featured a wide variety of student-run stalls offering food and beverages to campus visitors. The event attracted an enthusiastic crowd, with many visitors coming to support and enjoy the students’ products. The diversity of offerings and the engaging atmosphere added to the expo’s lively and festive spirit. In addition to selling their products, students also had to present their business ideas in front of visitors and lecturers, explaining the concepts, strategies, and innovations behind their products. read more

Yogyakarta, May 28, 2025 – Pride and joy filled the atmosphere at Universitas Gadjah Mada’s (UGM) Faculty of Agriculture, particularly within the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, following the Bachelor’s Graduation Ceremony for Period III of the 2024/2025 Academic Year on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This sacred procession marked the culmination of the students’ academic journey and their formal inauguration as graduates ready to contribute to society.

The graduation commenced with the core ceremony of diploma conferral at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP), attended by all UGM graduates. Exclusively for the Faculty of Agriculture, graduates proceeded to a second event at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium within the faculty complex for the symbolic presentation of academic transcripts. The presence of family, relatives, and friends filling both venues added to the lively atmosphere, uplifting the spirits of the new graduates. read more

Yogyakarta, May 27, 2025 – An atmosphere of pride and emotion filled the MMA Auditorium, 3rd Floor of Building A10, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, on Tuesday (27/5) afternoon. The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek) officially held a send-off ceremony for its 14 bachelor’s degree candidates graduating in the May 2025 Graduation Period (Period III, Academic Year 2024/2025). This event served as a heartfelt tribute from the department’s lecturers and staff (tendik) to the graduates’ dedication and outstanding achievements. read more

Yogyakarta, May 16, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held a socialization event for the Agro Ekonomi Journal, attended by 15–20 participants from various educational levels, ranging from undergraduate (S1) to doctoral (S3) students. The event took place on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 09:45 to 11:00 AM at the MMA Auditorium, A10 Building, and was carried out smoothly with great enthusiasm from attendees. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, continues to foster international academic collaboration through a guest lecture in the Agricultural Development course held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The session featured a distinguished speaker from Pennsylvania State University, Prof. Ann R. Tickamyer, Professor Emerita of Rural Sociology and Demography. She delivered a lecture titled “Disaster, Climate Change, and Resilience through a Gender Lens: Indonesia, Australia, Alaska”, providing valuable insights into the role of gender in disaster recovery and climate resilience. read more

Yogyakarta, May 17–18, 2025 — The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to demonstrate its commitment to holistic student development by organizing a two-day soft skills training program. Held at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, the event was attended by undergraduate students from the 2021 to 2024 cohorts and was marked by high enthusiasm, interactive sessions, and meaningful learning experiences.

This training was designed to enhance students’ non-technical skills, including communication, collaboration, networking, adaptability, and time management — all of which are critical in both academic and professional settings. Beyond equipping participants with practical skills, the program also offered valuable opportunities such as the chance to become a teaching assistant, participate in department-funded research grants, and receive a certificate required for the undergraduate thesis examination. read more