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UGM and Unjaya Collaborate to Address Stunting in Gunungkidul

News Report Sunday, 12 November 2023

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 […].

Semar Wins 1st Place in Energy Efficient Car Contest

AchievementFaculty CornerNews Report Saturday, 11 November 2023

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 Kurnia Claims Victory in 2023 Paralympic Chess Yogyakarta Regional Championship

AchievementFaculty CornerNews Report Saturday, 11 November 2023

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.

UGM Professor Advocates for Pandemic Preparedness at WHO Intergovernmental Negotiating Body Meeting

Faculty CornerNews Report Saturday, 11 November 2023

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.

UGM Dominates PIMNAS 2023 with 62 Qualifying Teams, Aiming to Reclaim Overall Champion Title

AchievementNews Report Saturday, 11 November 2023

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.

UGM Alleviates Plight of Drought-Stricken Gunungkidul with One Million Liters of Clean Water

News Report Saturday, 11 November 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 […].

UGM Students Create Eco-Friendly Detergent from Bilimbi Fruit

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Saturday, 11 November 2023

Detergent is a commonly used product by people to clean clothes, shoes, and other items in their daily lives.

UGM Organizes 2023 National Tourism Olympiad

Faculty CornerNews Report Saturday, 11 November 2023

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.

UGM Faculty of Pharmacy Holds International Conferences on Pharmacy and Cancer Chemoprevention

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearchSeminar/Workshop Saturday, 11 November 2023

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.

Earth Boiling Due to Climate Change, UGM Introduces Innovation of Carbon-Absorbing Wooden Buildings

Faculty CornerNews ReportSeminar/Workshop Saturday, 11 November 2023

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.

UGM Students Explore Influence of “Weton” on Students’ Academic Achievements

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Thursday, 9 November 2023

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.

UGM Students Propose Ideas to Address Regeneration Crisis among Indonesian Farmers

News ReportResearch Thursday, 9 November 2023

Agriculture is an essential sector inseparable from Indonesia’s economic sustainability.

Empowering Women in Gunungkidul, UGM Students Provide Training on Sorghum Food Processing

News ReportStudent Community Service Program Thursday, 9 November 2023

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

CooperationNews Report Thursday, 9 November 2023

UGM and the Ministry of National Development Planning planted 100 yellow tabebuias (Handroanthus chrysotrichus) trees within the UGM campus environment.

UGM Shares Best Practices for Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence

News ReportSeminar/Workshop Wednesday, 8 November 2023

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.

UGM Biotechnology Expert Discovers Pest-Resistant Rice Variety

News ReportResearchSeminar/Workshop Wednesday, 8 November 2023

The impact of climate change is threatening the sustainability of human life.

From Smart City to Smart Society: Fostering Technological Literacy and Digital Security

Faculty CornerNews ReportSeminar/Workshop Monday, 6 November 2023

The rapid development of technology has made information systems faster and limitless.

UGM Takes a Stand Against Child Violence, Fosters Anti-Violence Educational Institutions

Faculty CornerNews ReportSeminar/Workshop Monday, 6 November 2023

The high incidence of violence against children in schools is increasingly concerning.

Digital Expert Talks #19: Exploring AI’s Impact and Opportunities in Indonesia

Faculty CornerNews ReportSeminar/Workshop Monday, 6 November 2023

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Indonesia reached a significant milestone with the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (Stranas AI) in 2020.  Its positive impact has been felt across various sectors, including information and communication, financial and insurance services, corporate services, and the agricultural industry.

UGM Bags 6 Awards at 2023 Indonesian Public Relations Awards

AchievementNews Report Monday, 6 November 2023

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has clinched six awards at the 2023 Indonesian Public Relations Awards (Anugerah Humas Indonesia/AHI) organized by Humas Indonesia.

UGM’s Climate-Resilient Gamagora 7 Rice Variety Undergoes Market Testing in East Java

News ReportResearch Monday, 6 November 2023

The Gamagora 7 rice variety, resulting from the UGM Agrotechnology Innovation Center’s research, is entering the market testing phase.

UGM Student Executive Board Urges Government to Prioritize Village Infrastructure and Digitalization

News ReportSeminar/Workshop Monday, 6 November 2023

The UGM Student Executive Board collaborated with the Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration to hold the Village Servant Congress entitled “Youth Pledge Synergy in Building Rural Areas: Inspiring Change, Building Sustainable Villages.”  The congress occurred at UGM in Yogyakarta on Saturday (October 28).

Digital Sibling AI Platform: A New Approach to Self-Documentation and Decision-Making

Faculty CornerInauguration of ProfessorNews Report Monday, 6 November 2023

Dr. Ridi Ferdiana of the UGM Faculty of Engineering was promoted to a full professorship on Thursday (November 2) at the UGM Senate Hall.

UGM and Central Kalimantan Government Establish Cooperation to Strengthen Human Resources

CooperationFaculty CornerNews Report Sunday, 5 November 2023

Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government have forged cooperation in education, research, and community service.  At least 12 cooperation agreements were signed by department heads within the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government and Vice Deans from the UGM Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Animal Science, […].

Asian Development Bank and Indonesian Ministry of Education Visit Universitas Gadjah Mada

News ReportSeminar/Workshop Sunday, 5 November 2023

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed the team from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for discussions and to visit its research facilities on November 2-3, 2023.

Measuring and Modeling Forest Resources: Professor Ronggo Sadono Inaugurated as Professor in Forestry Statistics

Faculty CornerInauguration of ProfessorNews ReportResearch Sunday, 5 November 2023

Dr. Ronggo Sadono of the UGM Faculty of Forestry was inaugurated as a professor in forestry statistics on Thursday (November 2) at the UGM Senate Hall.  During the inaugural ceremony, Professor Ronggo Sadono delivered a speech titled “Forestry Statistics: Measurement, Modeling, and Upscaling for Estimating Forest Resource Potential.” Professor Sadono mentioned that the trees that […].

Ahead of 2024 Elections: Political Parties Speak on Nusantara to Climate Change Issues on Social Media

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Sunday, 5 November 2023

The announcement of three presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs contesting in the 2024 election has spurred political parties to conduct extensive campaigns.  Social media, as a significant platform for public discussion, has showcased high political party activities.

UGM Expert Explains Why Carbon Market Policies Need to Be Monitored

Faculty CornerNews ReportSeminar/Workshop Sunday, 5 November 2023

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions are continually encouraged by the government.

General Courts Must Be Ready to Handle Military Cases

Faculty CornerNews ReportSeminar/Workshop Sunday, 5 November 2023

Military justice is one of the efforts to uphold justice and maintain credibility within the military field.

UGM Receives ASIIN Accreditation for Master’s in Biology Program, First in Indonesia

Faculty CornerNews Report Sunday, 5 November 2023

Three study programs at UGM have obtained accreditation from the international accreditation agency ASIIN (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik) from Germany for engineering, mathematics and science, agriculture, and biology.  The three programs are Master’s in Biology, Master’s in Biotechnology, and Doctorate in Computer Science.