YOGYAKARTA, August 17, 2026 – To commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, lecturers and staff from the Department of Soil Science solemnly attended the August 17, 2026 Flag Ceremony. Held at the Balairung courtyard of the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) campus, the event served as a key moment to foster nationalism, remember the sacrifices of national heroes, and reinforce civic commitment within the academic community.

Lecturers lined up in traditional Indonesian attire alongside black-and-white formal wear, symbolizing cultural diversity and unity among the academic community. The ceremony—which featured the raising of the Red and White flag, the reading of the Proclamation text, and an address by the ceremony leader—proceeded smoothly and solemnly. The Soil Science Department’s active participation underscores that academics remain dedicated to upholding the nation’s struggle and values alongside scientific advancement. read more

GUNUNGKIDUL, August 13, 2026 – In an effort to strengthen academic quality and operational readiness for teaching and learning, the Department of Soil Science held an Academic Workshop (Konsinyering) on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The intensive meeting, hosted at Hotel Santika Gunungkidul, brought together faculty members from the Department of Soil Science to align quality assurance strategies and upcoming curricula.

The workshop was led by the Head of the Soil Science Department, Dr. Makruf Nurudin, S.P., M.P., alongside the Department Secretary, Dr. Agr. Cahyo Wulandari, S.P., M.P., the Head of the Undergraduate Program, Nur ‘Ainun Harlin Jennie Pulungan, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., and the Head of the Master’s Program, Prof. Dr. Ir. Benito Heru Purwanto, M.P., M.Agr.Sc. Discussions focused on three crucial agendas: updating the curriculum and Semester Learning Plan (RPKPS), coordinating teaching assignments and team teaching, and technical preparations for the Internal Quality Accreditation (AMI) visitation. read more

YOGYAKARTA, August 11, 2026 – The Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) reinforced its strategic commitment to supporting regenerative agriculture and mitigating climate change. Speaking at an institutional showcase session during the 80th Anniversary (Dies Natalis) of the Faculty of Agriculture at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium on Tuesday (Aug 11), the Head of the Soil Science Department, Dr. Makruf Nurudin, S.P., M.P., detailed the integrated contributions of its five core disciplines: Soil Chemistry & Fertility, Soil Physics & Conservation, Soil Management, Pedology, and Agroclimatology. read more

YOGYAKARTA, May–June 2026 – Master’s students in Soil Science at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted the 2026 Soil Excursion as part of their field practical coursework. Designed to provide a hands-on learning experience in nature, the program enabled students to perform field observations analyzing soil formation processes, geomorphology, and their relationships with geological and environmental conditions across Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta. read more

Hello … everyone
The Soil Science Study Program, Department of Soil, UGM had conducted online socialization to prospective new students through the talkshow entitled “Greetings to Prospective New Student Candidate of Soil Science Study Program, Department of Soil.” This activity was held on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 13.00-14.30 WIB.
For you who want to know more about the Department of Soil related to what the lessons are, what lecture activities are like, what graduation can be, what work can be done, and so on, please listen first to the crucial information that had been conveyed by our speakers namely : Mr. Benito Heru Purwanto, M.Agr.Sc (as Head of Department), Mr. Prof. Junun Sartohadi, M.Sc (as Chair of the Study Program), Padana Barus, S.P. and Karina Assyifa, S.P. (as alumni), as well as Sabda Aprilia and Hanifah Lutfi (as active students of Soil Science). read more

Land Judging Training (LJT) is a training activity for students of Soil Science to further deepen understanding related to Soil and its Genesis. LJT is an annual activity organized by KMIT (Student Family of Soil Science) with the aim is learning together in the field. This time LJT was joined by students of 2017 class.

This year, the Land Judging Training (LJT) was held in Karang Sambung, Kebumen. The lecturer as well as tutor at this LJT activity was Dr. Makruf Nurudin, M.P. This activity was also a place to prepare for the Land Judging Contest (LJC) which is routinely held by BBSDLP-Ministry of Agriculture every year. It was hoped that by joining this LJT students will be better prepared to face the contest next year. Good luck.. read more

Thank you to all those who have supported and assisted in achieving AUN accreditation for Soil Science Study Program. This AUN accreditation is valid for the next five years, 2019-2024. AUN (ASEAN University Network) is the ASEAN quality assurance network in higher education with the responsibility to promote quality assurance in higher education institutions, improve the quality of higher education, and collaborate with regional and international bodies for the benefit of the ASEAN community. By this AUN accreditation, it is hoped that the Soil Science Study Program can further improve the quality of education and improve networking within the Association of Universities in ASEAN. read more

Several lecturers of Soil Science Study Program joined the 14th ESAFS 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan. ESAFS is the international conference dedicated to the exchange of recent advances in soil science in the East and Southeast Asian regions. The conference provides a platform for interaction among scientists, consultants, and policy makers, who are responsible for the research and technology transfer of soil science, fertilizer management, and plant nutrition in order to cope with the rapid industrial development. read more

Dr. Ir. Mulyanto Darmawan, M.Sc is the Head of Center of the Spatial and Atlas Mapping under the Deputy of Thematic Geospatial Information. On July 24, 2019 at the Multimedia Room of MMA Building, 3rd floor, UGM Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Darmawan delivered a public lecture on the topic of Geospatial Information for Agriculture. The lecture was attended by around 50 students from the Department of Land and from other Dept. In his lecture, Dr. Darmawan conveyed National issues related to state preparation in following up Era 4.0 in relation to the field of Agriculture. read more

This guest lecture was filled by Prof. Stefaan De Neve from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium. On the sidelines of his visit to establish cooperation with Soil Department, he had the opportunity to give public lectures to undergraduate students and post-graduate students (S2 and S3) of the Department. This public lecture was moderated by Dr. Benito Heru Purwanto, M.Agr as a Head of the Soil Department.

This guest lecture was divided into 2 sessions. The first session is on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Guest lectures on this session had a theme of Soil Fertility. This lecture is given to undegraduate students of Soil Department who are currently taking Soil Fertility courses this semester. read more