SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
At 67, Ratijem stands as a testament to resilience. Hailing from Pandak, Bantul Regency, this tireless woman defies age, carrying loads weighing tens of kilograms on her shoulders. Joining the ranks of hundreds of female porters at Giwangan Market, Yogyakarta, Ratijem navigates through her daily routine, transporting goods that often weigh between 30 and 100 […].
Kagama Lari hosted a night-time running event on Dec. 16-17 in Yogyakarta.
In a commendable outreach effort, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) orchestrated a social service event encompassing health checks and educational programs for the local community surrounding the UGM employee apartments on Wednesday (Dec.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) stands at the forefront of innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of Indonesian education. The dynamic shifts brought about by the internet, automation, and artificial intelligence have significantly reshaped the employment terrain, demanding a more adaptable and continually educated workforce. Recognizing the potential challenges of this transformative period, UGM is embracing its […].
Mlathi Anggayuh Jati, fondly known as Gayuh, stands tall among the 1,852 recent graduates celebrated at the UGM graduation ceremony on Nov.
As Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) celebrated its 74th anniversary on December 19, 2023, the spotlight was on the university’s commitment to transforming and fortifying its leadership in science and innovation, guided by the tri dharma of higher education. In the anniversary meeting held at Grha Sabha Pramana on Tuesday (December 19), Professor Ova Emilia, the […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) stands as a beacon of diversity and inclusivity with the inauguration of six spiritual sanctuaries on its campus. In addition to the campus mosque and the Mardliyyah Islamic Center, the university’s rector proudly unveiled a spiritual facilities complex—a testament to UGM’s commitment to nurturing a harmonious coexistence. This complex encompasses two […].
A team from the Accounting Education Program (PPAk) at the UGM Faculty of Economics and Business launched digital financial literacy training in collaboration with the Keerom Trade and MSMEs Office. This training is aimed at Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by the Papuan people in Keerom Regency.
The year 2023 has been a year full of achievements for UGM.
Among the 2,163 graduates at the UGM bachelor’s and applied bachelor’s degree graduation in November 2023 were 72 from the 3T (frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped) regions.
UGM is providing free breakfast for its students during semester exams.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have contributed 60.5% to the National GDP.
The UGM Faculty of Pharmacy launched the Digital Jamu Literacy application on Tuesday (November 14). Developed in collaboration with the Yogyakarta Health Office, this application is designed to support health transformation in the country through the digitization of traditional jamu or herbal medicine.
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 […].
Inclusion for people with disabilities is a sustainability issue emphasized by many countries, including Indonesia.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is preparing special polling stations for students who cannot return to their hometowns.
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.
Professor Ova Emilia, MD, the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), stated that commemorating Heroes’ Day is a moment to build the spirit of intellectuality by promoting education to enlighten the nation, intensifying research to create innovation and fresh thinking and promoting community service to enhance nationalism and humanity. The Rector of UGM made this […].
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 […].
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 […].
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, […].
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.
For children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the childhood period can be challenging because they face significant difficulties in maintaining concentration, which affects their learning process.
The village of Duwet in Gunungkidul has attracted the attention of five UGM students.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has been recognized as a higher education institution concerned about workplace social security. This award was presented directly by the Vice President of Indonesia, Ma’ruf Amin, to Professor Supriyadi, the UGM Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Finance, in Jakarta on Friday (October 20) during the 2023 Paritrana Award ceremony.
At the high school level, chemistry is often considered difficult and less attractive to students. Even when teachers explain the material, students tend to have trouble understanding chemistry lessons.
UGM Women’s Association Holds Social Service in Kocoran, Showing Commitment to Social Responsibility
The Universitas Gadjah Mada Women’s Association (DWP) organized a social service event on Tuesday, October 17, in Kocoran Hamlet, Sleman Regency. This activity is a collaboration between the association and the UGM 74th Anniversary Committee, UGM Academic Hospital, Gadjah Mada Medical Center, and the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. This activity reflects […].
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.
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.