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Driven by concern for the accumulation of organic waste, Rachael Tiono and her colleagues from the UGM Faculty of Dentistry processed peels from fruits and plants such as baby pacitan orange peel, horn banana peel, red dragon fruit peel, honeydew melon peel, and lemongrass leaves, into eco-enzymes for mouth ulcer medication.
A team of UGM students has developed an innovative pill capsule product specifically designed for cats to facilitate the administration of solid medications. Named Medi-Caps, these capsules are made from safe and pet-friendly materials, designed to reduce the risk of allergic reactions in cats and ensure the safety of long-term use.
A total of 21 experts from 11 countries discussed global agricultural land restoration amidst the threat of a world food crisis due to the impacts of climate change and land conversion. The meeting, packaged in the G20 Global Land Initiatives Stocktaking Workshop titled “Trigger Change! Innovative Agriculture Solutions for Land Restoration, a Global Course,” took […].
The academic world is crucial in elaborating various societal issues, ranging from politics, sciences, education, and technology to employment.
Dr. Ambar Kusumandari has been promoted to the title of soil and water conservation science professor at the UGM Faculty of Forestry. The inauguration ceremony occurred at the UGM Senate Hall on Tuesday (November 7), where she delivered a speech titled “Soil and Water Conservation for Watershed Rehabilitation Towards Community Welfare.” The chosen title emphasizes […].
The UGM Faculty of Animal Science, in collaboration with Global Food Partners (GFP) and PT Lion Super Indo, conducted Cage-Free Eggs System Training in Yogyakarta. The three-day training, held from November 3 to 5, 2023, took place at the Faculty of Animal Science and the International Training Center Cage-Free Innovation and Welfare Hub owned by […].
Dr. Tri Joko Raharjo, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, was inaugurated as a professor of chemistry on Tuesday (November 7) at the UGM Senate Hall. On that occasion, he delivered an inaugural speech titled “Bioactive Peptides as an Alternative Source in the Development of […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) from Malaysia are committed to establishing collaboration and formulating a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and its derivative, the Cooperation Agreement concerning Campus Hiring. The MoU and cooperation agreement were signed by the Rector of UGM, Professor Ova Emilia, MD, and the Technical Director on […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received the National Work Award in the Researcher category on the 2023 National Health Day. This award further complements the National Work Awards that UGM has received in previous years, solidifying UGM’s presence as a university excelling in the innovation of health tools. The Ministry of Health presented the award during […].
Professor Ova Emilia, MD, the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), stated that commemorating Heroes’ Day is a moment to build the spirit of intellectuality by promoting education to enlighten the nation, intensifying research to create innovation and fresh thinking and promoting community service to enhance nationalism and humanity. The Rector of UGM made this […].
A team of UGM researchers has developed a tool for dyeing fabric and yarn using natural dyes called GamaWarni.
The UGM Chem-E-Car team, Reactics, has once again achieved global recognition.
The UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has introduced a new master’s program, the Master of Science in Electronics and Instrumentation.
The UGM Faculty of Philosophy community service team conducted an IT-based art coaching and literacy program in Nagari Koto Gadang, Agam Regency, West Sumatra.
A team of lecturers from Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta (Unjaya) team, is conducting prevention and handling activities for stunting cases in Sumberwungu Village, Gunungkidul. Empowering the community in stunting management is achieved by applying appropriate technology to support food and health resilience programs. This service activity is […].
The energy-efficient car built by students from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Semar Proto, has secured 1st place in the electric motor prototype category and 2nd place in urban gasoline at the 2023 Energy Efficient Car Contest (KMHE) from October 30 to November 3. The competition, held by the Ministry of Education, saw the participation of 60 […].
Aulia Rachmi Kurnia, a student from the Indonesian Language Department at the UGM Faculty of Cultural Sciences, has clinched two awards at the 2023 Yogyakarta Regional Championship of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) in the chess category. The event occurred from October 3 to 7, 2023, in Yogyakarta.
Dean of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Professor Yodi Mahendradhata, became a member of the Indonesian delegation at the seventh meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) on pandemic preparedness and response organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) from November 6 to 10 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) qualified 62 teams from the Student Creativity Program for the 36th National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS) in 2023. This number makes UGM the university with the most participants advancing to PIMNAS, which will occur at Padjajaran University from November 26 to 30, 2023.
Drought is one of the natural disasters that has significant impacts on communities in less fortunate regions. Drought can threaten the sustainability of affected populations’ lives, health, and food security, considering that clean water is a basic need every individual must fulfill. As a higher education institution concerned with the environment and society, Universitas Gadjah […].
Detergent is a commonly used product by people to clean clothes, shoes, and other items in their daily lives.
UGM Travel Business students organized the 12th National Tourism Olympiad. The olympiad with the theme “The Next Chapter: Unlock the Hidden Treasure of Tourism” was to help and provide a platform for high school students throughout Indonesia to channel their talents and creativity.
The UGM Faculty of Pharmacy organized the 8th International Conference on Pharmacy and Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICPAPS 2023) and the 14th Annual Conference of the Indonesian Society for Cancer Chemoprevention (ISCC 2023). The ICPAPS 2023 and the ISCC 2023 took place for three days, from November 3 to 5, 2023, at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency stated that the country is experiencing an extraordinary increase in temperature this year. Prolonged drought has led to water shortages in several areas.
A team of UGM students researched the influence of “weton” (Javanese birthdate and its significance on a person’s character and destiny) on academic achievement.
Agriculture is an essential sector inseparable from Indonesia’s economic sustainability.
A group of UGM students involved in the Student Creativity Program for Community Service conducted an empowerment activity for a women’s group in Bendung Village, Gunungkidul Regency. They provided training for non-working homemakers to process the abundant potential of sorghum into processed products like nutritious brownies and cookies, which also hold economic value.
UGM and National Development Planning Ministry Plant 100 Trees to Support Environmental Conservation
UGM and the Ministry of National Development Planning planted 100 yellow tabebuias (Handroanthus chrysotrichus) trees within the UGM campus environment.
The UGM Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence participated in the National Higher Education Task Force Capacity Building on October 8-11, 2023, in Surabaya, East Java.
The impact of climate change is threatening the sustainability of human life.