The Jakarta province is the most densely populated in Indonesia, with a density of approximately 15,978 people per square kilometer.
Faculty of Engineering
Students of Universitas Gadjah Mada researched the decolonization of science in urban and community development in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Their research began from their concern about the condition of buildings, which tend to overlook local knowledge, using Western paradigms, thus resulting in the loss of cultural heritage in the form of local philosophical […].
UGM students have developed an integrated carbon absorption technology that can be monitored in real time using smart sensors.
A team of UGM students has developed an electronic tongue (E-Tongue) with machine learning technology to detect mineral and heavy metal content in drinking water. This technology can help the public identify the quality and safety of drinking water, preventing health risks from consuming contaminated water. The team comprises Inna Sri Utami (Physics), Alfian Daffa […].
The Jakarta Provincial Government has established a food supply center on Tidung Island, Kepulauan Seribu, called JakGrosir. This facility was built to address the issue of higher food prices on the island, which are relatively more expensive than other areas of Jakarta due to its geographical location and transportation limitations.
A group of students from across faculties at UGM have developed an automatic pest-repellent device called Memedi Modern or MeMo to keep sparrows away.
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.
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.
Laboratory work is a crucial part of the learning process.
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.
UGM students have achieved a remarkable feat in the 2023 Geosinindo Geosynthetic Application Challenge (GGAC) organized by PT Tetrasa Geosinindo.
Urban civilization has been evolving for 6,000 years and will continue to change at a rapid pace.
Dr. Hanifrahmawan Sudibyo from the Department of Chemical Engineering, the UGM Faculty of Engineering, together with Dr.
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 […].
For those who enjoy collecting action figures, there’s a unique addition to your collection–action figures created by UGM students using waste from gas lighters and used plastic bottles.
Dr. Chandra Wahyu Purnomo, a lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has been inaugurated as a full professor. The inauguration occurred on Tuesday (October 10) at the UGM Central Building following his professorial lecture titled “Transformation of the Chemical Industry Towards Sustainable Material Utilization.” In […].
UGM students have transformed eggshell waste into organic fertilizer named Gama Organic.
Indonesia targets net zero emissions by 2060, with most national power plants primarily sourcing their energy from variable renewable energy (VRE). In 2060, the country’s electricity demand is projected to reach 1,942 TWh, with per capita electricity consumption at 5,862 kWh per capita. To support this effort, besides primarily sourcing their energy from variable renewable […].
Since October 2022, the Directorate of Information Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada has been led by Professor Ridi Ferdiana. Earning his professor title in June 2023 at 39, Professor Ferdiana from the Faculty of Engineering’s Electrical Engineering Department is among the young leaders at UGM who hold the rank of professor. Currently, he is responsible […].
The UGM Geological Engineering Alumni from the Class of 1983 (Geo83) held a reunion, emphasizing the spirit of togetherness and unity. The reunion occurred on Saturday evening (September 30) at the Smart Green Learning Center (SGLC) at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The Geo83 reunion activities included Geo83 Goes to Campus, social service, […].
The UGM Faculty of Engineering Alumni Family (Katgama) has built a community hall made from bamboo for Talaga Village residents in Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency, West Java.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and PT Bukit Asam Tbk have agreed to collaborate in education, research, community service, technology development, and human resources strengthening. The memorandum of understanding between the two parties was signed by the UGM Vice-Rector for Asset Planning and Information Systems, Dr. Arief Setiawan Budi Nugroho, and President Director of Bukit Asam, […].
Based on greenhouse gas emission data from 1990 to 2020, the industrial, energy, and transportation sectors have become the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, with the fastest increase of 50 percent over the past 30 years. In 2020, the industrial sector contributed 31 percent, the energy sector 28 percent, and transportation contributed 16 percent […].
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest coal producers.
Head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Professor Dwikorita Karnawati, urged the younger generation, including students of the UGM Faculty of Engineering, to contribute to reducing the rate of greenhouse gas emissions as an effort to mitigate global warming and the impacts of climate change.
Minister of Public Works and Housing, Basuki Hadimuljono, shared his insights with 1,617 new students of the UGM Faculty of Engineering during the faculty’s student orientation “PPSMB Kesatria” on Thursday (3/8).
Dr. Bertha Maya Sopha from the UGM Faculty of Engineering has been officially appointed a professor of industrial engineering. The inauguration ceremony took place in the Senate Hall of the UGM Central Building on Tuesday (1/8).
Students from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, have achieved remarkable success in the 2023 National Green Scientific Competition. GAMABRATA, composed of Tofan Aji Surya Permana, Diva Natasha Putri Pramitha, and Elcilianika Br Bangun, emerged as the first-place competition winner.
The Gadjah-AT team from the UGM Department of Civil Engineering has been named the winner of the 2023 Diploma Civil And Architecture Scientific Competition (DISCO) held at Diponegoro University.