Engaging in outdoor activities is recognized as an effective means of fostering and enhancing self-confidence among participants. Moreover, such activities are acknowledged as therapeutic interventions conducted in the natural wilderness, involving the participation in challenging games that demand a resilient spirit and heightened self-assurance.
On Friday, December 1, 2023, the Directorate of Research UGM organized an outdoor training event at GOR Pancasila UGM. The outdoor training event, led by experienced human resource development practitioner Dr. Sumaryono, M.Si., and his team from the Faculty of Psychology UGM, took place amid a light drizzle. The opening remarks were delivered by the Director of Research at UGM, who expressed, "This activity is part of the routine human resource development initiatives conducted by the Directorate of Research at UGM. This particular event marks the first of its kind held within the UGM campus." Furthermore, Prof. Mirwan provided closing remarks, stating, "Building a cohesive team within an organization is no easy feat as each individual in the group brings unique perspectives and backgrounds. However, a solid team is essential to achieving common goals."
The outdoor training session commenced with a collective prayer and was followed by a penguin exercise routine. The penguin exercise was chosen for its unique movements, characterized by the distinctive posture of penguins, encompassing hand positions, footwork, and a combination of slow to fast-paced rotational movements. After completing the warm-up exercises, participants were divided into four groups and instructed to engage in various team-building activities. One particularly captivating activity involved creating the longest line, where each group was challenged to utilize various props to form an extended formation. The objective of this game was to cultivate and enhance a sense of loyalty within the groups or institution. Amidst the outdoor training activities, staff members from the Directorate of Research provided perspectives and expressed their views, viewing the games as sources of entertainment, enjoyment, and spontaneous humor. The incorporation of humor is recognized as essential for relieving psychological or physical burdens after a full day of work or study.
As a conclusion to this event, the organizing committee distributed door prizes to all participants. Following the outdoor training session, it is anticipated that all staff members at the Directorate of Research UGM will possess heightened resilience, enabling them to rise and endure challenging circumstances. Additionally, they are expected to demonstrate the capability for acceleration in achieving set objectives.
Prof. Dr. Abdul Rohman, S.F., M.Si., Apt., is a Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, UGM. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Faculty of Pharmacy, UGM, between 2002 and 2006. His doctoral degree was conferred by the Halal Products Research Institute at Universiti Putra Malaysia in the field of Halal Food Analysis in 2011. His research focus lies in the analysis of the halal status of products and the authentication of food and pharmaceutical products. His expertise has earned him accolades, including the Young Scientist Scopus Award in 2014, the Extraordinary Intellectual Property (IP) Award in the Field of International Publications from the Ministry of Research and Technology in 2014, and the responsibility of leading the Center of Excellence for Science and Technology (PUI-PT IHIS UGM).
Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Muh Aris Marfai, S.Si., M.Sc., is a Professor specializing in Disaster Geomorphology at the Faculty of Geography, UGM. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Geography, UGM, in 1998, and his master’s degree after completing studies at the International Institute for Geo Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) in the Netherlands in 2003. Furthermore, he obtained his doctoral degree from Justus-Liebig-Universitaet, Giessen, Germany, in 2008. His interest and expertise in coastal geomorphology have led him to play a significant role in formulating the Continental Shelf Bill, aiming to extend Indonesia’s continental shelf boundaries up to 350 nautical miles under the UNCLOS agreement. He has been entrusted with the position of Head of the Geospatial Information Agency (BIG) since January 2021.
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Maryudi, S.Hut., M.For., is a Professor at the Faculty of Forestry, UGM, specializing in forest policy and governance, particularly in relation to actors, interests, and power relations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UGM, while his master’s degree in forest policy was obtained after completing studies at The Australian National University. Additionally, he holds a doctoral degree in forest development policy from Göttingen University. His various research and publications on forestry policy and governance, including community forest policy and social forestry, have led him to contribute significantly to the Indonesian government, particularly during international negotiations on forests and land. He currently serves as the Deputy Coordinator of the Forest Policy & Economics Division at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO).
Prof. Drs. Sri Juari Santosa, M.Eng., Ph.D., is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MIPA), UGM. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of MIPA, UGM, while his master’s and doctoral degrees were earned after completing studies at Keio University in 1993 and 1997, respectively. His research focuses on addressing heavy metal pollution in the environment and hazardous dyes using synthetic adsorbents and selective adsorbents based on Indonesian natural materials. His expertise in the field of Green Synthesis and the Application of materials for valuable chemical Recovery and Environmental Remediation has garnered recognition, including the Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award 2022 in Tokyo. This accolade was awarded for his research and innovation titled “Providing Safe Water Sources for Drinking and Domestic Uses through the Development and Implementation of an Adaptable and Reusable Hybrid Material-Based Removal Method.”
Prof. Dra. Wega Trisunaryanti, M.S., Ph.D., Eng., is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MIPA), UGM. She obtained her doctoral degree after completing studies at Osaka University, Japan, in 1997. Her research interests lie in materials, particularly catalysts and adsorbents (clay, zeolite, silica, alumina, carbon, and MCM-41) for fuel production processes. She is actively publishing her research findings in both national and international seminars and journals related to catalyst materials for the conversion of Buton asphalt fractions into fuel fractions. Currently, she is conducting research on the production of Jet biofuel (bioaviation fuel) from palm oil using a one-pot atmospheric reactor system.
