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UTRIP TOKYO INTERNSHIP INFO
[BIOLOGY INFO] Hello, Biology students! A golden opportunity for biology students at FMIPA Untan! UTRIP 2026 – the University of Tokyo Research Internship Program – is now open for applications. This six-week research program at the School of Science, University of Tokyo, is designed for undergraduate students in science from around the world. Application Requirements: • Undergraduate students with a minimum of 1 year of study completed • Field of study in natural sciences/related fields and interested in pursuing a career in science • Willing to participate in the full 6-week program and have valid health insurance • Meet English language requirements (TOEFL/IELTS test or 8 years of English-medium education) Enhance your research experience and immerse yourself in the academic atmosphere of one of the world’s top universities. Full details & application: https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/utrip/ #InfoBioUntan #BiologiUNTAN #FMIPAUNTAN

Final Exam for the Odd Semester of the 2025–2026 Academic Year
[BIOLOGY INFORMATION] Hello, Biology Friends! The Final Exams for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year are here! The exams will be held from November 24 to December 3, 2025. The Biology Department faculty and staff wish you all the best for your Final Exams. We hope that you will have a smooth exam experience and achieve the best results possible. Don’t forget to prepare yourself by studying hard and praying! As a note, the Final Exam schedule for the Biology Department differs from the schedule listed on SATU UNTAN. Therefore, students are requested to download and carefully review the schedule. Please ensure you read the schedule correctly! Jadwal UAS Ganjil 2025-2026_Jurusan Biologi

[Public Lecture x SJBi Series #7 ]
Hello, Biology Students! ✨ The Biology Department of FMIPA UNTAN is once again presenting a series of Public Lectures x SJBi Series #7 with interesting and applicable topics in the field of Ecology with the topic: 🍃 “Quantifying the Wild: Techniques for Ecological Assessment” 🐿️ Featuring the speaker: 🎙 Cristiar Samosir, S.Si., M.Phil. (Landscape Research Manager – Sangga Bumi Lestari) This event will take place on: 📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 🕙 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM WIB 📍 Theater Room 3, UNTAN Conference Building Hurry up and register via the following link! 📝 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/kuliah_ecology ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge about assessment techniques in data collection and ecological research in the field! #BiologyUNTAN #FMIPAUNTAN #SJBi2025 #UNTANBiologyLecture

COLIFAG: E. coli Biocontrol Agent
🎓✨ PUBLIC LECTURE ✨🎓 Don’t miss this golden opportunity to expand your knowledge of microbiology! 🔬 With an interesting topic:“Coliphages as Biocontrol Agents for Escherichia coli” 🗓️ Thursday, October 3, 2024⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM WIB📍 Senate Room, FMIPA, Tanjungpura University Get ready with your questions and enthusiasm! ✨See you at the public lecture! 👩🔬👨🔬 #infobiountan#biologiuntan

DATA VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES WEBINAR SERIES BIOLOGY
Hello Biology Friends! Stay tuned for the Webinar Series – Biology Data Visualization Techniques featuring UNTAN Biology lecturer Mr. Irwan Lovadi, PhD, with material related to the presentation of biology research data and an introduction to data visualization with R & R Studio (Posit). This webinar will be held on: 📅: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ⏰: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM WIB 📍: Online via Google Meet (link: s.id/VisDataBio25 Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! #biologiuntan #infobiountan

ZOO – CALL SERIES #7 WEBINAR
Hello Biology Friends! Don’t miss Zoo-Call #series7 with the theme: *The Charm & Potential of West Kalimantan’s Freshwater* With speakers Novese Tantri S.Si., M.Si (Biology Alumni Class of 2006) and Moderator Muhammad Fathi (Biology Student Class of 2023). Zoo-Call #Series7 will be held on: 📅 Saturday, February 22, 2025 ⏰️ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM WIB 📍 Auditorium 1, FMIPA Building and online via Google Meet (link to follow) Mark your calendars and don’t forget to join us! ✨️#InfoBioUNTAN#BiologiUNTAN#ZooCall

[BIOLOGY INFO]
Hello, Biology Friends! On February 28, 2025, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Tanjungpura University and the West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) officially established a partnership through the signing of a cooperation agreement that took place in Theater Room 2, Untan Conference Building. This collaboration aims to strengthen research and management of biodiversity, as well as designate the BKSDA’s operational area as a “second campus” for students to support the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. As part of the event, a public lecture was also held on the theme “Regulations for Activities in the West Kalimantan BKSDA Area,” presented by the Head of the West Kalimantan BKSDA and the Coordinator of the KKHSG BKSDA West Kalimantan. This lecture discussed regulations on research permits for plants and wildlife in conservation areas, providing important insights for the Untan FMIPA academic community in conducting conservation and sustainability-based research. With this collaboration, it is hoped that research and biodiversity management can be further developed, while strengthening the synergy between academics and conservation practitioners. 🌱 Academic and Conservation Collaboration for Biodiversity 🌿✨ #FMIPAUntan#BiologiUntan#InfoBioUntan

ZOO – CALL SERIES #8 WEBINAR
Hello Biology Friends! Don’t miss Zoo-Call #series8 with the theme: Trends in Zoological Research to Address Biodiversity Loss. The speakers are Cristiar Samosir, S. Si., M.Phil. (Biology Alumni Class of 2014) and moderator Noddy Najwa Pramudya (Biology Student Class of 2021). Zoo-Call #Series8 will be held on: 📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025 ⏰️ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM WIB 📍 Online via Google Meet (link to follow) Mark your calendars and don’t forget to join! ✨ #InfoBioUNTAN#BiologiUNTAN#ZooCall

[SJBi x Himabio Public Lecture]
[SJBi x Himabio Public Lecture 2025] Hello, Biology Friends! ✨ The Biology Department Seminar (SJBi) Series #3 x Himabio UNTAN Public Lecture returns this month with extraordinary speakers! Don’t miss the Public Lecture on the topic of “Biosystematics and Evolution: The Foundation for Understanding Biodiversity and Its Management” with speakers from the Center for Biosystematics and Evolution Research (PRBE) BRIN, Dr. Bayu Adjie and Dr. Hari Nugroho. The public lecture will be held on: 📅 Wednesday, May 7, 2025📍 Theater Room 2, UNTAN Conference Building🕙 1:00 PM WIB – End🎟 Mandatory for Biology Students from the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Cohorts A golden opportunity to gain knowledge and insights into biosystematics and evolution alongside experts from the National Research and Innovation Agency. Don’t miss out! ✨ #BiologiUntan#InfoBioUntan#SJBI2025

INAUGURATION OF PROFESSOR IN THE FIELD OF ECOLOGY
The entire academic community of the Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Tanjungpura, would like to express our: Congratulations and best wishes on the inauguration of Prof. Dr. Rafdinal, S.Si., M.Si. as Professor in the Field of Plant Ecology at the Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Tanjungpura. May this title contribute to the advancement of science and education, particularly in the field of Plant Ecology 🌿 #BiologiUntan#GuruBesarBiologiUntan#FMIPAUNTAN

INAUGURATION OF PROFESSOR IN THE FIELD OF MICROBIOLOGY
The entire academic community of the Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Tanjungpura, would like to express our: Congratulations and best wishes on the inauguration of Prof. Dr. Siti Khotimah, M.Si. as Professor in the Field of Microbiology at the Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Tanjungpura. May this title contribute to the advancement of science and education, particularly in the field of Microbiology ✨ #BiologiUntan#GuruBesarBiologiUntan#FMIPAUNTAN

[WEBINAR SERIES #4]
Hello Biology Friends! 👋 Look forward to Webinar Series #4 GCC Indonesia with guest speaker Mr. Irwan Lovadi, S.Si., M.App.Sc., Ph.D., a lecturer in Biology at FMIPA UNTAN, with the topic “Environmental Sustainability: Definition, Challenges, and Contributions of the Global Community.” This webinar will also be moderated by Mr. Rikhsan Kurniatuhadi, S.Si., M.Si., a Biology lecturer at FMIPA UNTAN. This webinar will be held on:📅 : Saturday, July 26, 2025⏰ : 08.00 – 12.00 WIB📍 : Online via Zoom🔗 Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kQaWQgDaQ8y-Py8bjR0gzA Registration link: https://bit.ly/webinar4-gccindo or scan the QR code via the poster. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! ✨ #biologiuntan#infobiountan

[BIOLOGY LENS 2]
📚✨ Welcome, New Biology Students of FMIPA UNTAN 2025! 🌱🧬 On Monday, August 11, 2025, an Orientation & Briefing for New Students was held in Room C1 FMIPA UNTAN.The event included:🔹 Introduction to the Biology Department🔹 Introduction to Faculty & Staff🔹 Introduction to the Curriculum & Academic Guidelines We hope this event serves as a good first step for our new students to get to know the academic environment, faculty, and learning culture at the Biology Department, FMIPA UNTAN ✨ Welcome to the Biology Department family at FMIPA UNTAN! 💚 #BiologiUNTAN#LensaBioUntan#FMIPAUNTAN#MabaBioUntan2025#KeluargaBiologiUntan#KITAUNTAN

[Biology Lens]
🌿 Innovative Collaboration between FMIPA UNTAN and BKSDA West Kalimantan 🌿 Hello, Biology Students! ✨ On Tuesday–Wednesday, October 21–22, 2025, the Biology Department faculty team at FMIPA UNTAN participated in the final discussion on the bioprospecting potential of four high-potential plant species, namely Nepenthes clipeata, Rennelia elliptica, Rennelia borneensis, and Hanguana sitinubayaii. The event, held at the BKSDA Kalbar office, was attended by the Deputy Dean III of FMIPA UNTAN, the Head of the Biology Department, and faculty members involved in the bioprospecting collaboration team. Several topics discussed by the Biology lecturers included:🧬 Pure Line Study of Nepenthes clipeata🌿 Phytochemical Screening, Protein and Active Compound Study of Nepenthes clipeata🧫 Technical Ethanol Extraction and In Vivo Wound Healing Test This collaboration is a tangible manifestation of the synergy between the academic world and conservation institutions in optimizing the potential of West Kalimantan’s biodiversity in a sustainable manner 🌱 A concrete step towards developing the biological potential of West Kalimantan! #BiologiUNTAN#FMIPAUNTAN#LensaBioUNTAN#UniversitasTanjungpura

Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi (PILMAPRES) FMIPA UNTAN 2025
Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi (Pilmapres) FMIPA UNTAN 2025 Pontianak, Mei 2025 – Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA) Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN) membuka kesempatan bagi para mahasiswa berprestasi untuk mengikuti ajang bergengsi Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi (Pilmapres) FMIPA UNTAN 2025. Pendaftaran untuk kegiatan ini akan ditutup pada 22 Mei 2025, sehingga para calon peserta diimbau untuk segera mendaftarkan diri melalui tautan resmi di s.id/pilmapresmipa2025. Seleksi Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi akan dilaksanakan pada 23 Mei 2025, bertempat di Ruang Rapat Senat FMIPA UNTAN. Kegiatan ini dirancang untuk menjaring mahasiswa-mahasiswa terbaik yang memiliki kemampuan akademik unggul, karya tulis inovatif, serta kontribusi nyata bagi masyarakat dan lingkungan. Dekan FMIPA UNTAN, Prof. Dr. Gusrizal, S.Si., M.Si, menyampaikan bahwa Pilmapres merupakan ajang penting untuk menginspirasi mahasiswa lain agar terus berprestasi.“Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi tidak hanya sekadar seleksi, tetapi juga apresiasi kepada mahasiswa yang mampu menunjukkan kualitas kepemimpinan, pemikiran kreatif, dan kepedulian sosial yang luar biasa,” jelas beliau. Mahasiswa yang terpilih nantinya akan mewakili FMIPA UNTAN di tingkat universitas dan berkesempatan melanjutkan kompetisi ke tingkat yang lebih tinggi. Oleh karena itu, seluruh peserta diharapkan mempersiapkan diri sebaik mungkin untuk menunjukkan potensi terbaiknya. Informasi lebih lanjut dapat diperoleh melalui tautan registrasi atau dengan menghubungi panitia penyelenggara.Mari bergabung dan tunjukkan prestasimu di Pilmapres FMIPA UNTAN 2025.