UNIPMA – The Biology Education Study Program Student Association (AMPIBI) of Universitas PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA) held the Biology Aspirations Forum 2026 at the Integrated Laboratory on Monday (June 29). Carrying the theme "Accommodating Aspirations, Building Solutions, and Realizing Positive Change in the Biology Academic Environment," the forum served as a platform for dialogue between students and the academic community to discuss various academic and non-academic issues.

The forum was attended by the Head of the Biology Education Study Program, Nurul Kusuma Dewi, S.Si., M.Sc., lecturers, administrative staff, laboratory personnel, and all students of the Biology Education Study Program. The event aimed to facilitate two-way communication between students and the study program while gathering valuable input to support the program's continuous development.

Nurul Kusuma Dewi, S.Si., M.Sc., expressed her appreciation for the student association's initiative in organizing the forum. According to her, the aspirations forum is an important platform for fostering open communication and collaboratively seeking solutions to the challenges faced by students.

"The Biology Education Study Program is always open to constructive criticism, suggestions, and ideas from students as valuable input for evaluation and the continuous development of the study program," she said.

She emphasized that the forum was not only a place for expressing concerns but also a collaborative space for formulating practical solutions to improve the quality of academic services.

"This forum is not merely a platform for voicing aspirations, but also a space for discussion and collaborative problem-solving," she added.

The Chair of the Organizing Committee, Genta Bagaskoro, explained that the Biology Aspirations Forum 2026 was designed as a discussion platform to encourage students' active participation in expressing their opinions and providing input for the development of the study program.

"This forum serves as a communication bridge between students and the study program. The aspirations expressed here are not intended to remain as mere suggestions but are expected to be followed up with concrete improvements within the Biology Education Study Program," he stated.

Throughout the forum, students conveyed various aspirations, criticisms, and suggestions regarding the learning process, laboratory facilities, and the overall academic environment within the Biology Education Study Program. All feedback collected during the event will serve as evaluation material for the study program to further enhance the quality of its academic services.

The Biology Aspirations Forum 2026 is expected to produce recommendations that can be implemented gradually, thereby strengthening the synergy between students and the academic community while supporting the continuous development of the Biology Education Study Program at UNIPMA.

Registration for new students in the Regular and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programs for the 2026/2027 Academic Year is now officially open. Complete information regarding the study programs and admission requirements is available through the @unipma_pmb Instagram account, the official website at www.unipma.ac.id, or by visiting the Admissions Office (PMB Bureau) at Campus 1, Jalan Setiabudi No. 85, Madiun, or Campus 2, Jalan Raya Klitik Km 5, Ngawi.