SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Approximately 270 UGM Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) students will be deployed to nine transmigration areas in Indonesia. These locations are Lunang Silaut in Pesisir Regency, West Sumatra; Batu Ketumpang in South Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung; Lagita in North Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu; and Rasau Jaya in Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan.
UGM students have once again achieved national recognition by winning first place.
The tourism sector is believed to be a lifeline for rural economies if managed professionally.
The UGM Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta UGM) continues to pursue strategic innovations.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Makassar City Government have agreed to collaborate on implementing the tri-dharma of higher education. This collaboration focused on developing a Low Carbon City and was signed by UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia and Makassar Mayor Moh Ramadhan Pomanto at the UGM University Club (UC) on Tuesday (May 15).
Indonesia faces challenges related to waste and waste management, rapid urbanization growth, sustainable natural resource management, promoting inclusive economic growth, and contributing to global climate change mitigation. Therefore, UGM encourages the development of a circular economy by accelerating its mainstreaming at the government, community, private sector, and public levels, emphasizing collaboration. This was highlighted in […].
The Ministry of Investment of Indonesia donated three electric buses to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Wednesday (May 8).
The UGM Center for Tourism Studies (Puspar UGM), in collaboration with the Borobudur Authority Implementing Agency (BPOB), continues to develop tourism around Borobudur.
Currently, the ESG concept is being applied in the infrastructure sector, including the construction and operation of toll roads. A critical review of toll road development in Indonesia with ESG implementation for sustainable infrastructure requires a deep evaluation of these projects’ environmental, social, and governance impacts.
The Department of Development Geography, UGM Faculty of Geography, organized the 100th Sustainable Development Goals Seminar Series (SDGs Seminar Series) session on Monday (Apr.
Coinciding with a day after Kartini Day, UGM organized Sekolah Wartawan, focusing on “Empowerment of Women versus Gender Equality” on Monday (Apr.
Dr. Destha Titi Raharjana, a researcher at the UGM Center for Tourism Studies, stated that one of the determining factors for the progress of tourism villages lies in the capacity of human resources in their management institutions because the development of tourism villages is essentially carried out through community-based tourism (CBT).
Green and smart buildings are designed to reduce negative environmental impacts and enhance energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Therefore, collaboration among architects, engineers, contractors, and operators in maintaining and measuring sustainable performance using a comprehensive diagnostic framework is essential.
The Faculty of Geography at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has maintained its prominent position in the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2024, securing a spot in the 101-150 range globally, 21st in Asia, and 1st in Indonesia. This achievement in breaking into the top 100 in the world is a proud achievement for the […].
As the Eid al-Fitr holiday approaches, traffic begins to swell with people returning to their hometowns.
A team of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again achieved success in the Adhi Innovation for Construction (Adhi ICon) 2024 competition organized by PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk in celebration of the company’s 64th anniversary on Jan.
The ammunition warehouse of Yon Armed 7/105 GS in Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, exploded and caught fire intensely on Saturday (Mar.
Cases of violence against children are increasing. According to the National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA) report in 2023, there were 3,547 cases of violence recorded in Indonesia.
As the simultaneous regional head elections (Pilkada) scheduled for Nov.
Faisal Rahman, a Protection Associate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Indonesia, stated that although Aceh has long been receiving refugees from abroad, it has only been a temporary shelter.
The tradition of “mudik,” returning to one’s hometown during Eid al-Fitr, has been a long-standing cultural phenomenon.
Flooding has affected several areas in Demak Regency, Central Java, and its surrounding areas.
Waste remains a serious issue for global society, including Indonesia.
Dr. Lintang Nur Fadlillah, a lecturer at the Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), and researchers from Finland conducted a study on the antibiotic potential of the Code River in Yogyakarta by collecting 24 water and surface sediment samples along the river.
The UGM Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM) has launched waste management programs on campus.
The management of water resources in Indonesia still faces many challenges and issues.
As a public institution, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering top-notch services to the community, spanning information dissemination, consultation avenues, and collaborative initiatives in education, research, and community engagement. UGM currently upholds 25 Public Service Standards (SPP) as of March 2024 to fortify the framework of quality service protocols. “We […].
The Gadjah Mada Building and Bridge (GMBB) Community team triumphed with the top honor in the ADHI Icon 2024: Innovation For Construction competition. This national-level innovation contest drew participants from diverse universities across Indonesia.
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Indonesian Agency for Tourism and Creative Economy orchestrated a comprehensive discussion on mapping training needs and village potentials for the 2024 Tourism Awareness Campaign (TAC).
The UGM Balairung Forum has taken a proactive stance in reminding the nation about the critical aspects of democracy.