Collaboration between Fumalife and FMIPA UGM, Opening of the Science Research Camp 2026 Held

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Fumalife, held the five-day Science Research Camp 2026. The program was attended by 39 students from various schools and conducted offline at FMIPA UGM. The opening ceremony took place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Western Indonesia Time) at the Herman Yohanes Auditorium.

The Dean of FMIPA UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mhd. Reza M. I. Pulungan, S.Si., M.Sc., attended the event and delivered his opening remarks. Prof. Reza emphasized the importance of innovation and deep curiosity as essential qualities of a scientist. He also expressed his appreciation to the organizing committee, Fumalife as the program’s partner, and the mentors who would guide participants throughout the program.

Prof. Drs. Roto, M.Eng., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs at FMIPA UGM, opened the program’s academic sessions by introducing the International Undergraduate Programme (IUP) at FMIPA UGM to the participants.

In addition to presentations and insights about FMIPA UGM, the event also featured experimental demonstrations conducted by FMIPA UGM students.

The next session was a public lecture serving as an introduction to the three classes offered in Science Research Camp 2026. The speakers included lecturers from the Department of Computer Science and Electronics (IKE), Rifki Afina Putri, S.T., M.S., Ph.D., and Oskar Natan, S.ST., M.Tr.T., Ph.D., as well as the Department of Physics, Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si.

Participants also had the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from alumni of Science Research Camp 2025, also known as the Fumalife Research Academy.

The Science Research Camp 2026, organized by FMIPA UGM in collaboration with Fumalife, reflects FMIPA UGM’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Through training and early preparation, the program encourages students to develop their potential and equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to shape their future.

Writer: Sekar Melati Putri Pratiwi
Documentation: Afiandina Sukma