FMIPA UGM Holds Open Senate Meeting to Mark Its 71st Anniversary, Highlighting Achievements and Strengthening Faculty Synergy
The Open Senate Meeting of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) was held on Monday, September 21, 2026. The event took place at the Herman Yohanes Auditorium, FMIPA UGM, and was attended by members of the deans’ offices from several UGM faculties, industry partners, sponsors, and UGM Rector Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K), Ph.D.
The Open Senate Meeting was officially opened by Prof. Drs. Mudasir, M.Eng., Ph.D., Chair of the FMIPA UGM Senate. In his opening remarks, Prof. Mudasir explained that the meeting was part of the series of events commemorating FMIPA UGM’s anniversary. This year’s theme was selected to reflect the faculty’s focus on downstream innovation and the development of outstanding innovations with tangible impact. On the occasion, he also presented a brief senate report outlining the outcomes of collaborative efforts with the faculty leadership over the past five years.
The event continued with a dean’s report delivered by Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si. The report highlighted FMIPA UGM’s achievements, accomplishments, and development, while also serving as a reflection on the initiatives undertaken during his tenure as Dean of FMIPA UGM. Prof. Kuwat also expressed his gratitude to all the partners in attendance for their continued collaboration throughout his leadership.
UGM Rector Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K), Ph.D., also delivered remarks at the event. Prof. Ova expressed her happiness at being able to attend and take part in the series of events celebrating FMIPA UGM’s 71st anniversary.
“On behalf of the leadership of Universitas Gadjah Mada, I would like to wish the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences a happy 71st anniversary,” Prof. Ova said in her remarks.
The FMIPA UGM Open Senate Meeting was officially closed by Prof. Mudasir at the end of the event. Through efforts to strengthen education and evaluate work programs, advance technology and research, and foster collaboration with industry partners and institutions, the event contributed to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Writer: Sekar Melati Putri Pratiwi
Documentation: Afiandina Sukma, Daffa Athatara