A UGM survey finds job availability a top priority issue for the young generation in the upcoming Indonesian election.
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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 […].
The Arab nation, throughout its long history, has continuously captured the world’s attention because it embodies various polarities and orientations in contiguous existence. In the Arab world, unity versus fragmentation, tradition versus modernity, sacred versus secular, East versus West. Geoculturally, the Arab people are always placed as the East, striving for progress.
Since October 2022, the Directorate of Information Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada has been led by Professor Ridi Ferdiana. Earning his professor title in June 2023 at 39, Professor Ferdiana from the Faculty of Engineering’s Electrical Engineering Department is among the young leaders at UGM who hold the rank of professor. Currently, he is responsible […].
The collaborative program ‘Future Skills’ between Universitas Gadjah Mada (the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences), Airlangga University, and Future Skills (Pijar Foundation) has entered the eighth batch and begun its semester of academic activities.
UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing Alumni Family hosted “Meridian 2023: Alumni Sharing” on Saturday (September 30) to help students prepare for life after graduation.
Disasters can strike anytime, so efforts to develop mitigation systems are crucial.
Students from Universitas Gadjah Mada mentored 30 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jatimulyo Village, Bantul Regency, to brand their products on social media and enter the digital ecosystem.
The UGM Geological Engineering Alumni from the Class of 1983 (Geo83) held a reunion, emphasizing the spirit of togetherness and unity. The reunion occurred on Saturday evening (September 30) at the Smart Green Learning Center (SGLC) at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The Geo83 reunion activities included Geo83 Goes to Campus, social service, […].
Disruptions in communication media have led to changes in the media system.
The International Conference on Environmental Resources Management (ICERM), organized by the UGM Faculty of Geography, has returned. The international symposium invites experts from various countries to discuss environmental issues.
Through the Ministry of Trade, the government has officially banned social e-commerce TikTok Shop from being used as a platform for buying and selling transactions in Indonesia.
Over approximately 100 years, from 1950 to 2050, the world’s population is estimated to increase fourfold, from 2.5 billion to 9.7 billion by 2050.
Land conflicts involving communities, the government, and industries have no end in sight.
Generation Z comprises individuals aged between 8 and 23 years old. Currently, they make up 27.94 percent of Indonesia’s total population.
Indonesia’s Minister of National Development Planning, Suharso Monoarfa, paid a working visit to the UGM Vocational College on Tuesday, September 26. During the visit, the minister had the opportunity to tour the Pantja Dharma building owned by the college, which will be transformed into a center for developing tourist destinations and heritage education. Minister Monoarfa […].
Dr. Susi Ari Kristina of the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy was officially welcomed to her position as a professor of pharmacy management and community pharmacy on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
The abundance of labor force resources leading up to the demographic bonus in 2045 presents a unique challenge for Indonesia. Concerns about the lack of job opportunities, job competition uncertainty, and preparations for entering an aging population demand specific strategies to address them. Concurrently with these challenges, various changes and disruptions hinder the implementation of […].
Forty-eight partners participated in the 2023 UGM Vocational College Partnership Gathering at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) building on Saturday, September 23.
The UGM Faculty of Engineering Alumni Family (Katgama) has built a community hall made from bamboo for Talaga Village residents in Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency, West Java.
Professor Aziz Purwantoro of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture stated that the horticulture seed industry in Indonesia is growing and flourishing with the release of numerous new varieties of vegetables and fruits to the public. “During my 13 years as an evaluator, more than a hundred seed producers have emerged and released 400 to 500 […].
The Vice Dean for Research and Development of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Dr. Lina Choridah, MD, stated that there is a gap regarding healthcare products in society today. The gap between academics and industry often leads to innovative ideas from professors or students stopping at the prototype stage.
The UGM Center for Digital Society has released its findings on the 2024 election trends from the social media platform X.
The public plays a crucial role in the upcoming 2024 elections.
While Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has reported decreased unemployment, some university graduates still find it difficult to secure jobs.
For over 70 years, the UGM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has stood and contributed to the birth of ideas and new generations in the health field. To celebrate this dedication, the faculty organized an alumni gathering as part of the festivities for its 77th anniversary celebration on Saturday (September 16). The performance, titled “Vethoprak Humor: […].
The area of oil palm plantations in Indonesia reached 11.2 million hectares in 2016.