Short Course in Agri-Food Sector – Nature X ScienceTech Innovation: Co-creating Sustainable Agro-Food Industry and Climate Solutions for Resilient Planet

Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation is pleased to announce information about an international short course organized by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia, with the following key details:

1. Course Title

Short Course in Agri-Food Sector – Nature X ScienceTech Innovation: Co-creating Sustainable Agro-Food Industry and Climate Solutions for Resilient Planet

2. Organizer

Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia

3. Course Description

• The course focuses on integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbS) with modern digital science and technologies, including AI, IoT, and remote sensing, in the agri-food sector.
• It highlights the potential of combining nature and technology to develop sustainable and climate-resilient agri-food systems, while contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

4. Schedule and Format

• Course period: April 6–18, 2026
• Format: Blended
  • Pre-course session: April 6–12, 2026 (online and largely asynchronous)
  • Course session: April 13–18, 2026 (on-site and synchronous online)

Participants may choose to attend the entire course online or participate on-site at the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FAT), UGM, after completing the Pre-course session.

5. Benefits

• The course may be recognized as 3 SKS / 4.5 ECTS.
• Field trips, group work, and final presentations.
• Free shared accommodation for international participants attending on-site.
• Early-bird incentives:
  • Participation fee waived for the first 20 international participants registering online.
  • Full participation fee reimbursement for the first 20 international participants registering for on-site attendance.
  • Full visa fee reimbursement for the first 10 international participants.

6. Registration Information

• Registration deadline: January 30, 2026
• International registration portal: UGM International Registration Portal
• Course website: UGM Short Course Website
• Contact email: summercourse.ftp@ugm.ac.id

For further information, please refer to the attached flyer: Flyer Short Course 2026.

Thank you very much for your kind attention.