Research findings from a student thesis in the Master’s Programme in Food Science and Technology (MFST), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), were featured as part of UGM’s presentation at the 14th ASEAN Food Safety Forum 2026.
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Yogyakarta – From students who are still collecting data to those already working on their theses and research manuscripts, 40 students from the Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (MFST UGM), presented the progress of their research during the Thesis Progress Seminar held on August 13-14, 2026.
The seminar gave students from the 2024 even-semester intake and earlier cohorts who are still completing their studies a chance to review their research progress, discuss challenges, and plan the next steps toward finishing their theses and scientific publications.
The event was held in a hybrid format in Rooms 504, 505, and 514 at the Faculty of Agricultural Technology UGM.
Yogyakarta – A total of 21 students from the 2025 odd-semester intake of the Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (MFST UGM), took part in the Thesis Proposal Examinations held on August 10-11, 2026, in Rooms 505 and 514 at the Faculty of Agricultural Technology UGM.
The proposal examination is an important stage before students begin their thesis research.
Surakarta – Five students from the Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology (MFST), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), participated in the Fifth Congress of Indonesian Young Scientists (KIMI V) 2026, held on 15-15 July 2026 at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta.
Organized by the Indonesian Young Academy of Sciences (Akademi Ilmuwan Muda Indonesia/ALMI), the congress brought together young scientists, senior researchers, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and facilitate the translation of scientific findings into practical benefits for industry and society.
The Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology (MFST), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), continues to expand its global academic and research network through various international activities.
Students of the Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology (MFST), Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology UGM, joined a guest lecture with Prof. Mohammad Taherzadeh, Chief Scientific Officer at Millow AB, Sweden, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
The Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology (MFST), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized an industrial visit for the even-semester 2025 student cohort to Banaran Coffee Factory and Museum in Semarang and Pawon Luwak Coffee in Magelang on Monday, 27 April 2026.
The Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology (MFST), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, continues to strengthen its international network while preparing for the development of the 2026 Curriculum.
Connecting research, community service, and postgraduate learning requires one important step: going directly to the field. This was the approach taken by the Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology (MFST), Universitas Gadjah Mada, during a field survey conducted on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Gunung Gambar, Gunungkidul, as part of preparations for a research-based community service program focused on robusta coffee.
The activity took place in Padukuhan Gunung Gambar, Kapanewon Ngawen, Gunungkidul Regency, with the team led by Dr. Widiastuti Setyaningsih, S.T.P., M.Sc., Head of the MFST Study Program.
Yogyakarta – Students of the Master’s Program in Food Science and Technology (MFST), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, have once again achieved a proud accomplishment at the national level.