SMA Thursina IIBS Malang Visits FMIPA UGM to Prepare Students for Public University Admission

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a visit from SMA Thursina IIBS Malang on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The event took place at the RMJT Soehakso Auditorium, FMIPA UGM, and was attended by Grade 12 students of SMA Thursina IIBS Malang.

A representative of SMA Thursina IIBS Malang delivered opening remarks to mark the beginning of the visit. The representative introduced the school’s profile and explained that the visit was part of the school’s annual agenda. “This is our third visit to FMIPA UGM. Thank you very much for the warm welcome,” said the representative of SMA Thursina IIBS Malang.

The presentation session was led by Dr. Chalis Setyadi, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Department of Physics and Secretary of the Supporting Unit for Education, Teaching, and Student Affairs at FMIPA UGM. Dr. Chalis provided the visiting students with valuable insights, beginning with an overview of UGM, including its facilities, academic programs, admission pathways, and scholarship opportunities.

The visit featured an interactive discussion, during which students were encouraged to ask questions about UGM and FMIPA. More than five questions were raised by students and accompanying teachers from SMA Thursina IIBS Malang. Dr. Chalis addressed their questions, creating an engaging and interactive discussion.

The visit from SMA Thursina IIBS Malang concluded with an exchange of souvenirs and tokens of appreciation between the two institutions. Through this visit, FMIPA UGM contributed to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 (Quality Education) by providing students with insights and information about public higher education institutions, as well as SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by strengthening ties between FMIPA UGM and educational institutions.

Writer: Sekar Melati Putri Pratiwi
Documentation: Daffa Athatara