UNIPMA – Universitas PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA), in collaboration with Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), held a public lecture entitled “Bioconservation for Sustainable Development” on Friday (October 9). The lecture for students began with an official opening by UNIPMA Rector Dr. Supri Wahyudi Utomo, M.Pd., at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Engineering (FT) Building, before participants proceeded to the classroom in front of the auditorium.

The event was enthusiastically attended by dozens of students from the Chemical Engineering, Biology Education, and Science Education Study Programs. It aimed to broaden students' academic knowledge and understanding of its application in supporting sustainable development.

Serving as the keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. Fatchur Rohman, M.Si., from Universitas Negeri Malang, explained the vital role of bioconservation in supporting environmentally conscious development. The session was also supported by a team of UM facilitators, namely Farid Ahsani, S.Si., M.Si., Dr. Yuslinda Annisa, S.Si., M.Si., Arindra Nirbaya, S.Gz., M.Gz., and Nur'aini Kartikasari, S.Si., M.Sc.

“Bioconservation efforts are not solely the responsibility of academics but also a shared commitment to ensuring the sustainability of natural resources and biodiversity for future generations,” Prof. Fatchur Rohman stated before the lecture participants.

Moderated by Sri Utami, M.Pd., the public lecture took place in an interactive atmosphere. Students wearing their university blazers were seen actively listening to the presentation and engaging in discussions on conservation topics.

Through this activity, students are expected to develop an in-depth understanding of bioconservation concepts and apply them in their daily lives and within their communities. The synergy and collaboration between UNIPMA and UM mark an initial milestone in improving the quality of the Three Pillars of Higher Education