On August 21–23, 2024, representatives from the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science at the UGM Graduate School, Dr. Sudaryatno, M.Si., and Dr. Nurul Khakhim, M.Si., attended the 11th National Working Meeting (Rakernas) of the Association of Environmental Science Study Programs (PEPSILI) in Bali. PEPSILI is a legally recognized network organization that facilitates collaboration among all environmental science study programs across Indonesia, aiming to advance environmental science in accordance with the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, particularly in education, research, and community service. read more

The Environmental Science Study Program, Graduate School, conducted a Field Study (Kuliah Kerja Lapangan/KKL) in Jatikontal Village and Gedangan Village, Purwodadi Sub-district, Purworejo Regency, from 15–19 July 2024. Purworejo Regency has significant potential for coastal area development, with a coastline stretching 21 kilometers. However, one of the most pressing environmental issues along the coastal area is waste pollution originating from multiple sources. Therefore, the Environmental Science Program engages students through this Field Study to contribute to addressing these challenges. The activity was supervised by Dr. Bachtiar Wahyu Mutaqin, S.Kel., M.Sc., Prof. Dr. Ig. L. Setyawan Purnama, M.Si., and Dr. Rika Harini, S.Si., MP. read more