Yogyakarta, January 7, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program (EPA Study Program) met with Perum BULOG Yogyakarta Regional Office at the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University. The meeting was attended by several lecturers of the EPA Study Program and representatives of the Perum BULOG Yogyakarta Regional Office. The main agenda of this event was to discuss plans for cooperation in implementing the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program to provide opportunities for students to learn and gain direct experience in the world of work and improve skills. This meeting can strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions and the business world in improving the quality of human resources. Students are expected to gain an understanding of operations and business at Perum BULOG Yogyakarta Regional Office. With this cooperation, not only does it contribute to the academic development of students, but it can also bring a broader positive impact to society, especially in supporting food security and sustainable agribusiness development. read more

On January 16, 2024, coordination of cooperation between the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program (EPA Prodi) and Bank Rakyat Indonesia Yogyakarta Special Regional Office (BRI Kanwil DIY) took place at the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. The meeting was attended by several lecturers from the EPA Study Program and representatives from the BRI DIY Regional Office. The main agenda for this meeting was to discuss plans for implementing Independent Campus-Based Internships (MBKM) for EPA Study Program students within the BRI DIY Regional Office. The aim of this internship is to provide students with practical experience in the banking sector, with the hope of expanding their knowledge and skills. Apart from that, this meeting was also directed at expanding cooperation between universities and the industrial sector, facing future labor market challenges, especially due to the Industrial Revolution 5.0. With this collaboration, it is hoped that students can achieve positive benefits, such as gaining a practical understanding of work in the financial sector, increasing their career readiness in this field, and expanding the network of connections between students, universities, and the industrial sector. Overall, it is hoped that this collaboration will not only provide academic benefits for students but also support the growth of the financial sector in a sustainable and effective manner. read more

Yogyakarta, January 9, 2024. The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program has officially coordinated cooperation with PT Bank Mandiri. This coordination is part of the implementation of MBKM, where the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program hopes to advance the agricultural and agribusiness sectors through collaboration with PT Bank Mandiri. In addition, it is hoped that this partnership will become an inspiring example of collaboration between universities and the industrial sector in facing the increasingly complex challenges of globalization. Through this synergy, it is hoped that it can create a positive impetus for the growth of the agricultural and agribusiness sectors amidst global economic dynamics. read more