The UGM Faculty of Philosophy organized a karawitan festival on Wednesday (October 25).
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The development of Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara, can trigger a wave of urbanization.
Professor Ova Emilia, MD, the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), received a visit from the Ministry of Education’s Higher Institution Centers of Excellence (PUATT) team on Tuesday (October 24). The visiting team, led by Bagyo Mulyodiharjo and comprising two visitors and four accompanying team members, aimed to assess UGM’s proposed funding of Rp200 billion […].
Dr. Heru Santoso Budi Rochardjo was inaugurated as a professor of mechanical engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, on Tuesday (24/10). During his inauguration ceremony, he delivered a speech entitled “Recent Developments in Composite Materials: Opportunities and Challenges in Automotive Applications.” Professor Rochardjo emphasized that new lightweight yet strong materials, such as […].
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 […].
Professor Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, chair of the Indonesian Tennis Association (PP Pelti), was runner-up in the sixteenth edition of the Kagama Cup Tennis Tournament, held at the UGM Tennis Court on Sunday (October 22). Partnered with Yuddie, Professor Hiarej participated in the men’s doubles tennis competition in the 85-years-and-over category.
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.” […].
A total of 25 UGM international students from various countries participated in the Explore Gunungkidul program. The program, organized by the Gunungkidul Regency Tourism Office and the UGM International Office, took place over two days, October 21-22, 2023.
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.
The UGM Faculty of Forestry commemorated its 60th anniversary with the theme “60 Years of UGM Faculty of Forestry’s Contribution to Preserving Indonesia’s Forests and Environment.” The pinnacle of the celebration, an open senate meeting, was held on Friday (October 20) at Grha Sabha Pramana.
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.
Since 2020, UGM has been researching the development of area-based organic agriculture in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. This research has produced several outcomes, including a model of sustainable agricultural governance and a Sleman Regent Regulation on the Development of Area-Based Organic Agriculture.
Sixteen faculties and schools within Universitas Gadjah Mada participated in a protocol competition on Tuesday (October 17), organized by the Public Relations and Protocol Office.
The impact of climate change is becoming a threat to all nations.
Indonesia’s geographical location at the convergence of three major tectonic plates makes it prone to geological hazards.
The Notarial Student Family of the UGM Faculty of Law has successfully organized the Notarial Sports and Cultural Arts Week (PORSNOT). This year, PORSNOT carried the theme “Guyup Rukun,” aiming to foster unity and harmony among the students of the Master of Notary program at the Faculty of Law, the academic community of the Notary […].
Less-than-ideal climatic conditions confront the 2023 World Food Day (WFD) in Indonesia.
The Postgraduate Student Association of Universitas Gadjah Mada collaborated with the Directorate of Community Service to conduct the program work evaluation and village entertainment on Saturday, October 7. The activity occurred in Mancasan Kleben and aimed to evaluate the implemented program work over the past four months since June 2023.
The Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Professor Ova Emilia, MD, visited the UGM Alumni Family (Kagama) in Lampung on Sunday, October 15. Among the attendees were the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs, Community Service, and Alumni, Dr. Arie Sujito; the Vice Chair of the Kagama Central Board, Professor Anwar Sanusi; and a representative from the […].
Energy transition towards renewable sources is a crucial target to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
Professor Bambang Hariono from the Department of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, passed away at the age of 74 years and 11 months. He passed away on Saturday (October 14) at 7:20 p.m.
The President Director of WIKA Gedung, Hadian Pramudita, made a working visit to the UGM campus on Friday (October 13). During this visit, he and the Rector of UGM agreed to explore opportunities for collaboration in building and road construction research applications and to strengthen the student internship program.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the National Archives of Indonesia (ANRI) are strengthening their collaboration in archival development.
The Rector of UGM, Professor Ova Emilia, MD, has once again been honored as the most popular leader on social media.
The UGM Graduate School is a unit equivalent to a faculty that offers master’s and doctoral education in distinguished programs in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields grounded in local excellence. Currently, the Graduate School manages 25 study programs, 14 master’s and 11 doctoral programs in science and technology and social sciences and humanities.
On February 14, 2024, more than 200 million voters in the country and the Indonesian diaspora worldwide will participate in the five-yearly democratic celebration. As the election date approaches, the maneuvers of political elites and the underlying scenarios have become a common topic across the nation.
A team of UGM students called ESSEL has launched a sexual education program for students with hearing impairments using a social-emotional learning approach.
UGM has developed seven language literacy modules, six of which were used as teaching materials in the elective foreign language course curriculum in the odd semester of 2022.
The UGM Marching Band has triumphed as the overall champion in the 2023 Hamengkubuwono Cup. Throughout the three-day event, from October 20 to October 22, 2023, the UGM Marching Band excelled across various categories and secured seven wins. They obtained 1st place in the display general standings, music percussion, visual ensemble, and music wind display, […].