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

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at 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 from SMA Thursina IIBS Malang.

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

The presentation session was led by Dr. Chalis Setyadi, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., a lecturer in the Department of Physics and Secretary of the FMIPA UGM Support Unit for Education, Teaching, and Student Affairs. 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, two-way 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 in an engaging discussion session.

The visit concluded with an exchange of souvenirs and commemorative gifts between the two institutions. Through this initiative, FMIPA UGM also contributed to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, by providing students with insights and information about public higher education institutions, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by strengthening ties between FMIPA UGM and educational institutions.

Writer: Sekar Melati Putri Pratiwi
Documentation: Daffa Athatara