Seminar/Workshop
As the deadline for the registration of presidential and vice-presidential candidates approached, the public was surprised by the controversial decision made by the Constitutional Court (MK). The case numbered 90/PUU-XXI/2023 concerning the minimum age for presidential and vice-presidential candidates in Law Number 7 of 2017 on General Elections was upheld by the court on Monday […].
The number of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia is estimated to be more than 65 million, and they contribute 60 percent of the national GDP, approximately Rp9,000 trillion. However, it’s not easy for MSMEs to progress and expand due to a lack of financial management capability and strategy.
Universitas Gadjah Mada and PT ExxonMobil Cepu Limited have established a collaboration in the field of education, research, and community service. The signing of the cooperation was held at the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences along with the execution of a public lecture, “The Role of Oil and Gas Industry in Energy Transition.” […].
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry reported that 104 thousand hectares of Indonesian forests were deforested between 2021 and 2022. This situation raises questions regarding the utilization of forest products and the application of sustainability aspects, considering that forests not only produce vital oxygen and provide a habitat for wildlife but also promise promising commodities.
Indonesia has long aspired to have a large Sharia bank, a goal achieved on February 1, 2021, by merging three state-owned Islamic banks: Bank Syariah Mandiri, BRI Syariah, and BNI Syariah. These three Islamic banks were outside the top ten of the national banking sector, necessitating the merger.
The impact of climate change is becoming a threat to all nations.
Energy transition towards renewable sources is a crucial target to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
The UGM Vocational College held a National Seminar on Applied Technology titled “The Role of Applied Research in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals” on Saturday (October 21).
Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence, has provided workshops and training on the prevention and handling of sexual violence cases for high school students and university students.
Indonesia’s position in global diplomatic relations, as a member of the G-20 and the founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), is helping to make the Indonesian language more widely known. Its vitality extends beyond being the official and national language; it’s increasingly used internationally, demonstrating its significance, security, and widespread use. This is evident […].
A psychologist and manager of the Center for Public Mental Health at the UGM Faculty of Psychology, Nurul Kusuma Hidayati, emphasized the strategic role of mass media in shaping public perceptions of suicide. The way news narratives are presented can be used as an advocacy tool but can also have negative impacts.
Disaster management systems have become the primary focus in various countries following COVID-19.
Urban civilization has been evolving for 6,000 years and will continue to change at a rapid pace.
Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2018 indicates that at least 1 in 16 people aged 15 and older have been diagnosed with depression. If this condition continues to be neglected, it is feared that it will lead to more significant mental health problems.
The UGM Digital Transformation Bureau held a virtual Focus Group Discussion on Wednesday, October 11, to strengthen the UGM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Society.
The UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences has released a book titled “Ilmu Sosial Politik Masa Depan: Menjawab Megashift” (The Future of Social and Political Sciences: Responding to Megashift), which discusses how disruption has changed perspectives, especially in the context of digital transformation and climate change.
Indonesia has been recognized as one of the most generous countries. In 2022, Indonesia was once again ranked the most generous country in the world by the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index.
Indonesia is one of the countries that implement Sharia economics.
The Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs of Indonesia, Professor Mahfud MD, stated that the 2024 election of Indonesia will likely remain transactional. This is because the per capita income of most of the Indonesian population is still low, making it prone for politicians to ‘buy’ votes. “Our elections will still be transactional […].
The increasing population poses a unique challenge to food availability.
Forests are one of the assets that few other countries possess.
The phenomenon of “barcode,” or deliberately harming oneself using a sharp object to cut themselves in parallel lines, resembling the barcode on a product, is gaining attention among experts.
Indonesia targets net zero emissions by 2060, with most national power plants primarily sourcing their energy from variable renewable energy (VRE). In 2060, the country’s electricity demand is projected to reach 1,942 TWh, with per capita electricity consumption at 5,862 kWh per capita. To support this effort, besides primarily sourcing their energy from variable renewable […].
Twelve Asian universities discussed critical island studies at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), on Sunday (October 1). These twelve universities come from Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, China, and Japan.
AI and digital technology are changing the world of work, creating new jobs and opportunities but also raising concerns about job losses and exploitation. The increasing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology in the world of work is seen as having the potential for many people to lose their jobs, even though various […].
Disasters can strike anytime, so efforts to develop mitigation systems are crucial.
Land conflicts involving communities, the government, and industries have no end in sight.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again organized the “Journalism School” (Sekolah Wartawan) on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
The UGM Directorate of Human Resources, in collaboration with the UGM Digital Transformation Bureau, organized the Program for the Development of Literacy, Culture, and Expertise to Support Digital Transformation at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The program aims to provide comprehensive knowledge about digital transformation concepts, focusing on initiating change from the human resources perspective.
Rail transportation serves as the backbone of transport and logistics.