Final-year students from the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), recently participated in the Undergraduate Biology Research Colloquium 2025 (UBRC 2025), organized by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The event was conducted online, enabling students from various universities to share their research findings and insights in the field of biological sciences.

With the theme “Exploring Biological Frontiers and Advancing Sustainability,” UBRC 2025 took place on Thursday, 20 February 2025. The event aimed to serve as a foundation and catalyst for advancing biological sciences, particularly in biodiversity, ecology, physiology, and genetics. Representing UNHAS as presenters were five final-year students: Taswin Wijaya, Rara Putri Aulia, A. Aida Munirah Akmal, Adilah Fadhliyah Mustaqim, and Yelni Adventina Pardosi.

UBRC 2025 fostered international collaboration by bringing together students from several esteemed institutions, including UPM, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Kasetsart University (KU), and UNHAS. Participants presented their research in various biological science disciplines, including microbiology, genetics, zoology, and marine environmental science.

Additionally, a supervisor from UNHAS accompanied the students, providing academic guidance and support throughout the event.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Ain Izzati Mohd Zainudin, an Associate Researcher at the Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, emphasized that UBRC 2025 serves as an excellent platform for students to disseminate their research findings, gain early exposure to the research environment, and foster international cooperation. She also highlighted the event’s role in strengthening academic networks and expanding knowledge in biological research.

The participation of UNHAS students and their supervisor in UBRC 2025 reflects the university’s dedication to internationalization and academic excellence. Engaging in global academic events not only provides valuable experience and broadens perspectives but also contributes to the advancement of biological sciences on an international scale.