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Charting the Course for Net-Zero Emission 2060: UGM and Toyota Explore Hydrogen’s Role in Transportation

CooperationFaculty CornerNews ReportSeminar/Workshop Tuesday, 28 November 2023

In collaboration with Toyota, the UGM Faculty of Engineering organized a national seminar to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indonesian automotive industry, theming “Socio-Economic Challenges and Digital Transformation in the Development of Alternative Energy in the Transportation Sector Towards Net-Zero Emission 2060 in Indonesia.” As part of UGM’s anniversary activities, this seminar featured speakers […].

RCE Yogyakarta Organizes Workshop and Expo to Support SDGs

News ReportSeminar/Workshop Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The Regional Center of Expertise (RCE) Yogyakarta held a workshop and expo on Sunday, October 29, at Wisma MM UGM.  The event carried the theme “Implementation Strategies of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”  The workshop aimed to gather educators, practitioners, teachers, government representatives, communities, and individuals who have implemented […].

UGM Animal Physiologist Receives Professor Title

Faculty CornerInauguration of ProfessorNews Report Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Dr. Sarmin, a veterinarian and lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, was honored with a professor title on Thursday (November 9) at the UGM Senate Hall.

UGM Professor Explores Integration of AI in Medical Imaging for Improved Healthcare

Faculty CornerInauguration of ProfessorNews Report Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a familiar and widely discussed topic on many platforms, from mass media to academic circles and everyday conversations.

PIMNAS 2023 Kicks Off with Enthusiasm

News Report Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The 36th National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS) 2023, held at Padjajaran University, has officially commenced.  Dr. Tatang Muttaqin, an expert staff member to the Minister of Education and Culture for Talent Management and the Rector of Padjajaran University, Professor Rina Indiastuti, officiated the ceremony.  University leaders’ performance of traditional Sundanese musical instruments and angklung marked […].

Dr. Rachma Wikandari of UGM Agricultural Technology Wins 2nd Place in National Young Scientist Award

AchievementFaculty CornerNews Report Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Dr. Rachma Wikandari, a Food Technology and Agricultural Products lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology, has secured 2nd place in the Young Scientist Award from the Indonesian Association of Food Technologists (PATPI).  The award was presented at the PATPI Annual Meeting and the 2nd International Conference on Food Technology and Nutrition 2023 in […].

Wolbachia Technology Receives Support from WHO and Indonesian Academy of Sciences

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Professor Adi Utarini, the lead researcher at the World Mosquito Program (WMP) Yogyakarta, emphasized that the research on Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes has received recognition and support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI).

Javanese Chili Kombucha: A Potential Functional Beverage for Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Management

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer’s are diseases with increasing prevalence as age advances.  It is predicted that the number of Alzheimer’s patients in Indonesia will reach 3,999,285 people by 2050.

UGM Supports Alleviation of Underdeveloped Villages in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan

Faculty CornerNews Report Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The UGM Faculty of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Berau Regency Government in East Kalimantan and partners, has implemented the Inspirational Action Program for Citizens towards Change for Prosperous Communities (Pejuang Sigap Sejahtera).  The program aims to improve the human resources (HR) quality in Berau Regency by facilitating village governance, natural resource management, and economic […].

UGM Hosts Australia–Indonesia Disability Conference, Emphasizes Disability Rights

CooperationFaculty CornerNews Report Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Inclusion for people with disabilities is a sustainability issue emphasized by many countries, including Indonesia.

Boosting Agricultural Productivity, UGM Students Develop Integrated Smart Vertical Hydroponic Farming

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Five UGM students have developed Integrated Smart Vertical Hydroponic Farming to help improve the productivity of hydroponic vegetable cultivation for the Tuwuh Makmur Women Farmers Group in Santren Hamlet, Sleman Regency.

62 UGM Teams Ready to Compete in 36th National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS)

News Report Monday, 27 November 2023

UGM has sent 62 teams of students to the 36th National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS) at Padjadjaran University, Jatinangor.  The UGM PIMNAS contingent was released by the UGM Vice-Rector for Student Affairs, Community Service, and Alumni, Dr. Arie Sudjito, accompanied by the Director of Student Affairs, Dr.

UGM Lecturer Widiastuti Setyaningsih Picks Up L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Grant

AchievementFaculty CornerNews Report Monday, 27 November 2023

Dr. Widiastuti Setyaningsih, a Food Technology and Agricultural Products lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology has been selected as the winner of the 2023 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science award in Indonesia.

University Leaders in Yogyakarta Call for Peaceful, Honest, and Fair Elections

News Report Monday, 27 November 2023

Leaders of eight universities in the Special Region of Yogyakarta issued a call for peaceful and dignified elections at the Universitas Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Central Building on Friday (November 24).  The call aims to encourage a peaceful, dignified, and high-quality campaign as the country approaches the campaign period starting on November 28.

UGM Prepares Special Polling Stations and Sends Students for Electoral Monitoring

News ReportStudent Community Service Program Monday, 27 November 2023

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is preparing special polling stations for students who cannot return to their hometowns.

UGM Center for Transportation and Logistics Studies Explore Pedestrian Culture in Yogyakarta

News ReportSeminar/Workshop Monday, 27 November 2023

Traffic congestion and air pollution are prevalent issues almost every city faces today.  Some other common transportation problems include dependence on private vehicles, unequal transportation access, lack of public transportation, pedestrian-unfriendly infrastructure, poor road quality, expensive and limited parking, social inequality in transportation access, and urban development not integrated with transportation infrastructure and services.

Eight Years of Wolbachia-Infected Mosquitoes, Yogyakarta Records Lowest Dengue Fever Cases in History

InnovationNews Report Monday, 27 November 2023

Yogyakarta has become the first city in Indonesia to implement Wolbachia-infected mosquito technology to control dengue fever (DF).  Since the inception of this program in 2016, the number of DF cases in Yogyakarta has gradually decreased, reaching its lowest point in 2023 at 67 cases.

Rector of UGM Confers Degrees on 2,163 Bachelor’s and Applied Bachelor’s Graduates

GraduationNews Report Monday, 27 November 2023

The Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has conferred degrees on 1,852 bachelor’s graduates, including two foreign graduates and 311 graduates of the applied bachelor’s program.  The graduation ceremony occurred over two days, from November 22 to 23, at Grha Sabha Pramana.

Pineapple Core and Peel May Help Colon Cancer Prevention

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Monday, 27 November 2023

Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the large intestine and rectum.

UGM Students Investigate Public Response to Village Head Term Extension

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Monday, 27 November 2023

The approval of the proposal to extend the term of village heads from six to nine years has sparked both support and opposition in society.  This proposal was voiced through a demonstration on January 17, 2023, in front of the Indonesian Parliament building by three village government associations, citing the need for the effectiveness of […].

Tepus and Panggungharjo: Two Successful Yogyakarta Villages in Managing Funds for Community Empowerment

Faculty CornerNews Report Sunday, 26 November 2023

Villages play a crucial role as catalyst units in development.

UGM Bridge Team Sweeps Trophies at 2023 Yogyakarta Bridge Championship

AchievementNews Report Sunday, 26 November 2023

The UGM Bridge Unit has secured trophies from the 2023 Yogyakarta Bridge Championship.

UGM Center for Disaster Studies Installs Early Warning System for Landslides in Sompok, Bantul

InnovationNews Report Sunday, 26 November 2023

The village grant team from the UGM Center for Disaster Studies installed an early warning system (EWS) in Sompok Hamlet, Bantul.  In addition to the installation, the UGM team also had the opportunity to provide explanations and counseling regarding various devices that would be used.

UGM Students Combat Stunting with AI-Powered Early Detection Tool

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Sunday, 26 November 2023

UGM students have developed an early detection tool for stunting based on artificial intelligence (AI).  The stunting detection tool, named Electronic Stunting Detection System (ESDS), is designed to be integrated with an information system and a smartphone application.

UGM Students Support Child-Friendly Village in Sosrowijayan, Yogyakarta

Faculty CornerNews ReportStudent Community Service Program Friday, 24 November 2023

UGM students provide assistance and education for children in Sosrowijayan Village.  This initiative aims to support the realization of a child-friendly village in Sosrowijayan, located in a densely populated urban area and close to the red-light district of Pasar Kembang (Sarkem) in Yogyakarta.

UGM Students Develop Livestock Supplement to Boost Immunity

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Friday, 24 November 2023

The livestock and agriculture industry contributed IDR 1,672.25 trillion, 9.9% of Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021.  However, according to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture crisis center, until October 15, 2023, there were 615,444 cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock in 27 out of 38 provinces in Indonesia.  This […].

UGM Launches Super Smart Fertilizer, Increases Tea Production Up to Threefold

InnovationNews Report Friday, 24 November 2023

The UGM Agrotechnology Innovation Center has developed super smart fertilizer (SSF) for various crops, including tea.

UGM Preserves Traditional Gamelan Culture with Second-Generation Gameltron

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Friday, 24 November 2023

Nang… ning… neng… gung… That is the sound you hear inside the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Engineering building, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Beat the Heat and Chill: UGM Students Develop Smart Jacket that Adapts to Body Temperature

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Friday, 24 November 2023

Who doesn’t feel uncomfortable wearing a jacket while driving in the scorching sun? Or, during rain or cold weather, you still feel cold despite wearing a jacket.  Now, you don’t have to worry anymore because five UGM students have created a jacket that can automatically adjust the temperature to match the body temperature with the […].

UGM Students Transform Coffee Grounds into Environmentally Friendly Briquettes

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Thursday, 23 November 2023

For coffee enthusiasts, the presence of coffee grounds is a familiar aspect.