Post date: 02/02/2015 - 13:15
Diurnal Bird Observation Along Bekol Savana and Bama Beach

Five Biology Education Department students of YSU observed bird diversity and relative species abundance along Bekol savana and Bama beach in Baluran National Park (18/12/14). They are Jalu Prianggodo, Nurrohman Eko P. Ariani Anugrah P. , Eky Rakhmawati, and Dian Larasati.

“The diurnal bird observation was held from 10 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. which covered ± 3 Kilometers in length. We employed encounter rates method by exploring and counting any birds we saw. Then, we tabulated the... Read More ...

Post date: 02/02/2015 - 08:53
THE 2014 DISSEMINATION OF BENCHMARKING RESULTS AND PARTICIPATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL EVENTS ABROAD

“YSU commits to be a World Class Education University. Therefore, it provides opportunities for its students and teachers to attend various events abroad to develop their potentials. It is open for every me in YSU” said Prof. Dr Rochmat Wahab, M.Pd., M.A., in the opening of 2014 Dissemination of Benchmarking Results and Participation in International Events Abroad on Thursday (1/29/2015) in YSU Main Hall.

The event held by Office of International Affairs and Partnership of YSU... Read More ...

Post date: 30/01/2015 - 15:35
Biology Department Students Observe Monsoon Forest Ecosystem Characteristics

The monsoon forest ecosystem is a blend of dry and wet forest ecosystems. It can be found in many areas in Indonesia. One of them is West Bali National Park (WBNP). The national park covers an area of 600 hectares with diverse flora and fauna.
It appeals to five students of Biology Education Study Program to hold an observation to the monsoon forest in this national park. They are Rusmiasih, Fatimah Umi U., Nila Puspita Sari, Dhita Dewinta P, and Misbachun Aji S.
“It is easy to... Read More ...

Post date: 30/01/2015 - 14:04
YSU Students Present Their Paper in IPCSM Malaysia

Three students of the Faculty of Mathematics dan Natural Sciences recently attended the 2nd International Postgraduate Conference on Science and Mathematics (IPCSM) as International panelists in Universiti Sultan Idris, Malaysia. They are Rita Suryani (2012 Mathematics Education Study Program), Mariana Ramelan (2013 International Undergraduate Course of Mathematics Education Study Program), and Nurul Hidayah (2011 Biology Education Study Program), who presented a paper entitled “Fermathwan (... Read More ...

Post date: 28/01/2015 - 15:15
YSU BIOLOGY STUDENTS IDENTIFY SHADED VEGETATIONS IN WEST BALI NATIONAL PARK

West Bali National Park (WBNP) is one of conservation areas which has a unique ecosystem in Bali, i.e. a blend of land and marine ecosystems. The former consists of monsoon forest, lowland rain forest, savannah and coastal forest. However, information and studies of monsoon forest in the National Park remains limited.

It interests four senior students of Biology Study Program to conduct an observational study of vegetation in the shade of monsoon forest ecosystem. They are Listya... Read More ...

Post date: 28/01/2015 - 13:36
Students of Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship Program Visit Solo

Saturday, January 24th 2015. The students of the developing countries partnerships scholarship program (Indonesia: KNB) joined a visit to Solo, the city of culture in Central Java. During this visit, they also visited the Graduate School of Sebelas Maret University, where they met other international students, recipients of the same scholarship program.
The students shared their experiences in adapting to the new environment. “When we first arrived in Indonesia, we had challenges such... Read More ...

Post date: 27/01/2015 - 11:18
INDONESIA-MALAYSIA DIALOGUE: UPM AND YSU

8 students from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia and a number of YSU students met on a Indonesia-Malaysia dialogue in which they discussed contemporary issues on education and culture in Seminar Room of Faculty of Languages and Arts, Friday (23/01/2015). Cik Arba’ah Binti MD Salleh from Kolej 12 UPM, expressed her enthusiasm for a warm welcome from Student Executive Board of the Faculty of Languages and Arts. “Nowadays, various bilateral issues are faced by Indonesia and Malaysia.... Read More ...

Post date: 27/01/2015 - 10:30
Closing Ceremony of Sit-In Program for Universiti Putra Malaysia Students

“In Indonesia, motor riders will honk their horns so often and ride their bikes fast. I always get a bit scared to sit at the back of a motorcycle,” said Cik Arba’ah Binti MD Salleh, then laughter was heard. It was a new experience for the teacher to get a ride from one of YSU students. Cik AB, as she is usually called, was the coordinator for the Sit-In Program for University Putra Malaysia students at Yogyakarta State University.

In her speech at the closing ceremony of the... Read More ...

Post date: 26/01/2015 - 14:48
 YSU Students Observed Timor Deer Activities in Baluran National Park, East Java

Several students of YSU Biology Study Program held an excursion to Baluran National Park, East Java from December 18th to 20th, 2014 to observe various flora and fauna in this national park. Among them are Timor deer (Cervus timorensis) which are considered as Indonesian original deer.
The students are Harlina Jatiningsih, Andyka Ferry Pratama, Amiruddin Latif Hakim, Wulan Shofiana, Ganda Aditya Wibowo and Nur Hidayah Fitria Rahmawati. They worked under the supervision of dr. Tutiek... Read More ...

Post date: 26/01/2015 - 14:24
Re-using Tea Leaves for Making Liquid Soap

Tea is a common drink in most countries. Usually, people brew it and throw away the dregs. What most people are not aware of is that the dregs of tea are useful matters which contain polyphenol and antioxidant. Such a fact makes four students of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, namely Muhamad Labib Ridlo, Robiyatul Andawiyah, Astriedianova Putri A, Whisnu Aji Pradana (Natural Sciences Education Study Program), and Erna Warisman (Chemistry Study Program) tried to make... Read More ...

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