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Binahong Leaves: A Traditional Remedy with Modern Promise for Acute Kidney Injury

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Tuesday, 24 October 2023

A group of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has uncovered the remarkable benefits of binahong leaves as a potential therapy for acute kidney injury.  This research project, led by Zhafira Mafaz and involving her colleagues Astia Anelia, Zahira Shofa, Fadhil Maulana, and Iffah Zakiya Yasmin, is part of the Student Creativity Program in the […].

UGM Students Empower Women Farmers to Process Melinjo Using Smart Method

Faculty CornerNews ReportStudent Community Service Program Tuesday, 24 October 2023

In the village of Namberan, located in the Karangasem District of Paliyan, Gunung Kidul Regency, there is an incredible natural resource–the thriving melinjo tree, also known as Gnetum gnemon, a native to Southeast Asia.  Nearly every household in this village has melinjo trees in their yards.

UGM Alumnus Andi Alfian Wins Indonesia Netherlands Thesis Prize 2023

AchievementFaculty CornerNews ReportResearch Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Andi Alfian, an alumnus of the Center for Religious and Cross-Cultural Studies postgraduate program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has received the Indonesia Netherlands Thesis Prize 2023.

UGM Alumnus Fajar Kelana Presents Sustainable Solution to Climate Change at AIS Forum

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Tuesday, 24 October 2023

At the working luncheon session of the High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum on October 11, 2023, young innovators from island nations and archipelagos presented their innovations to address key issues of the forum.

UGM Students Develop Smart Mitigation Application

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Tuesday, 24 October 2023

A team of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has successfully created an innovation that can reduce the impact of landslides and their consequences.

UGM Students Develop AR-Enabled Book to Introduce Laboratory Equipment

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Laboratory work is a crucial part of the learning process.

UGM’s Rimbakara: Interactive Book to Introduce Endemic Animals

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Tuesday, 24 October 2023

A group of UGM students has created an interactive book equipped with a virtual influencer to instill empathy in early childhood towards the threat of extinction facing endemic wildlife.

Pura Mangkunegaran: A Case Study of Cultural Hybridity in Modern Indonesia

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Pura Mangkunegaran is one of the cultural heritage buildings, representing the wealth of Nusantara traditions and history.

UGM Students Create Jacket with Automatic Temperature Control

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Five UGM students have developed a jacket that can adjust the wearer’s body temperature to the surrounding environment, known as the ACO Jacket.

UGM Sends Students for Community Service to Alleviate Poverty in Yogyakarta

News ReportStudent Community Service Program Tuesday, 24 October 2023

UGM has deployed 143 students to participate in the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) for the third period of 2023.  These students will assist the Special Region of Yogyakarta government address poverty and stunting-related issues.

Palestine-Israel Conflict Heats Up, Indonesia Remains Consistent in Supporting Palestine

Faculty CornerNews Report Tuesday, 24 October 2023

The Palestine-Israel conflict has resurfaced in the past few days.

Seaweed Pellets: A New Solution to Reduce Livestock Methane Emissions

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Tuesday, 24 October 2023

The issue of climate change is becoming increasingly prominent as various environmental problems arise.

UGM Students Uncover Unhealthy Practices of Online Gift-Giving Content on TikTok

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Tuesday, 24 October 2023

TikTok has dominated social media in recent years. One unique attraction of the app is the freedom to express oneself through content.  Additionally, with the gift feature, viewers can give gifts, essentially monetary donations, to content creators.

WastBriq: Eco-Friendly Briquettes Made from Agro-Industrial Waste

InnovationNews Report Tuesday, 24 October 2023

UGM students have developed an innovative briquette product called “WastBriq,” made from agro-industrial waste, such as coffee grounds, coconut husks, and rice husks, as a sustainable and affordable alternative to charcoal.

UGM Students Introduce Program to Promote Inclusion and Self-Expression for Children with Disabilities

Faculty CornerNews ReportStudent Community Service Program Monday, 23 October 2023

A UGM student team conducted a social project to serve the community at the Bina Siwi Orphanage in Yogyakarta.  The team sought to change the inclusive perspective of children with disabilities by creating a space for expression through dance and music.

Self-Screening Dental Application “SENYUMIN” Wins Best Innovation at 2023 Jakarta Innovation Awards (JIA)

AchievementFaculty CornerInnovationNews Report Monday, 23 October 2023

The SENYUMIN application by the UGM Vocational College recently received the award for the best innovation at the Jakarta Innovation Awards (JIA) 2023, organized by the Regional Development Planning Agency of Jakarta in September 2023.

UGM Opens Admissions for New Postgraduate Students in Four Batches

News Report Monday, 23 October 2023

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has opened admissions for new postgraduate students for the Odd Semester of the 2023/2024 academic year.  Some changes have been made to the admission process during this period to provide more opportunities for prospective postgraduate students.

UGM Students Develop IoT-Based Filtration Technology to Reduce Groundwater Iron Content

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Monday, 23 October 2023

Five UGM students have developed a water filtration device based on the Internet of Things (IoT) to reduce iron content in groundwater.

UGM Claims Victory at 2023 GCAC, Defeating 53 Teams from Across Indonesia

AchievementFaculty CornerNews Report Monday, 23 October 2023

UGM students have achieved a remarkable feat in the 2023 Geosinindo Geosynthetic Application Challenge (GGAC) organized by PT Tetrasa Geosinindo.

Planning for the Future: Role of Urban and Regional Planners in Building Just and Advanced City

Faculty CornerNews ReportSeminar/Workshop Monday, 23 October 2023

Urban civilization has been evolving for 6,000 years and will continue to change at a rapid pace.

Indonesian Health Ministry Reveals Increase in Suicide Cases to 826

News ReportSeminar/Workshop Monday, 23 October 2023

Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2018 indicates that at least 1 in 16 people aged 15 and older have been diagnosed with depression.  If this condition continues to be neglected, it is feared that it will lead to more significant mental health problems.

UGM Students Develop AI-Based Forest and Land Fire Detector

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Monday, 23 October 2023

Five UGM students have developed an AI-based forest and land fire detection device named Saveforest.ai.

UGM Scientists Convert Cow Dung into Bio-Oil Using Clay Minerals

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch and Innovation Monday, 23 October 2023

Dr. Hanifrahmawan Sudibyo from the Department of Chemical Engineering, the UGM Faculty of Engineering, together with Dr.

UGM Students Create “POTANDA,” Game Learning Tool to Simplify Study of Local Government Accounting

Faculty CornerInnovationNews Report Monday, 23 October 2023

A group of UGM students has successfully created an innovative product, a Monopoly-based game learning tool for local government accounting called “POTANDA.”  With POTANDA, they hope to assist students in better understanding the subject of local government accounting.  With this tool, learning about local government accounting can be more enjoyable.

UGM Students Empower Women in Semuten to Process Coconuts into High-Value Products

Faculty CornerNews ReportStudent Community Service Program Monday, 23 October 2023

Semuten hamlet, located in Jatimulyo Village, Bantu Regency, is one of the coconut-producing regions.

The Ciptagelar Way: Balancing Tradition and Technology for Sustainable Future

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Monday, 23 October 2023

People living in the Gunung Halimun National Park area still hold onto the customs and traditions passed down by their ancestors.  However, they adapt to the changing times by utilizing various technological advancements, such as local television channels that showcase the community’s daily activities and internet networks.

UGM Students Research Rice Barns (Leuit) with 100-Year Shelf Life in Badui Tribe

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Monday, 23 October 2023

Rice barns, commonly known as “Leuit” by the Badui people in Lebak, Banten, serve as storage and preservation units for food supplies.  Unlike rice barns used by other tribes, the Badui people’s Leuit embodies the harmonious strength of their community and adheres firmly to their life philosophy.  The saying “lojor teu beunang dipotong, pondok teu […].

GeNose Inventor Dr. Kuwat Triyana Appointed as New Professor of Physics at Universitas Gadjah Mada

Faculty CornerInauguration of ProfessorNews Report Monday, 23 October 2023

The inventor of the COVID-19 breathalyzer GeNose and the Dean of the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Dr. Kuwat Triyana, has been appointed a professor of physics at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

UGM Students Investigate Gender Diversity in Bugis Community

Faculty CornerNews ReportResearch Monday, 23 October 2023

Minority gender groups beyond the binary gender construction, such as calalai (masculine women), calabai (feminine men), and bissu (neither men nor women), can be found within the Bugis community.

Directorate General of Immigration Launches New Education Visa at UGM

CooperationInnovationNews Report Thursday, 19 October 2023

The Directorate General of Immigration, in collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada and several universities in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, has launched an Education Visa for foreign nationals seeking education in Indonesia.  The launch of the Education Visa coincided with the 2023 Immigration Festival (IMIFEST) themed “Shaping the Image of Indonesia’s Gateway,” held at Grha […].