Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Directorate of Community Service overseeing the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM), deployed the KKN-PPM team for period 4 of 2023 from Dec.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
In celebrating its 12th anniversary, the UGM Academic Hospital has taken a significant step by declaring an integrity zone towards a corruption-free zone. Alongside this milestone, the hospital has unveiled several enhancements, including the inauguration of the Wijoyokusumo ICU room, Gadjah Mada Orthopedic Center, Gadjah Mada Stroke Center, BPJS Executive Polyclinic, and public amenities such […].
Community service activities are integral to the tri-dharma of higher education.
Waste management is a pressing concern in Indonesia, with the challenge escalating as landfills reach their maximum capacities in various regions.
Islamic scholars KH Ahmad Bahauddin Nursalim (Gus Baha) and Professor Muhammad Quraish Shihab engaged in a National Dialogue on Maintaining National Brotherhood to Preserve Indonesian Unity, organized by UGM on Monday (Mar.
Maggots, the larvae of the black soldier fly (BSF), have emerged as a powerful ally in organic waste decomposition. Their remarkable ability to transform waste into organic compost offers a promising solution to waste management challenges, particularly in Yogyakarta.
UGM’s Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) students, part of the Kelana Kendal team, are dedicated to enhancing community awareness of clean water quality. One method involves mapping the positions of wells and assessing water facilities in Majasem Village, Ngawi Regency, East Java.
Donoharjo Village in Sleman, Yogyakarta, has been selected by Sobat Bumi Jogja, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), and Pertamina Indonesia to pioneer the Self-Reliant Energy Village (DEB) Program. This program, spearheaded by Sobat Bumi UGM, is themed “Empowering the Community of Donoharjo Village, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Towards Realizing a Self-Reliant and Sustainable Energy Village, Focusing on the […].
UGM is dedicated to bolstering the future of food security expediting the attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Gilang Nur Rochman, a Physics student at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, has been passionate about dancing since childhood. Amid his activities during the Community Service Program (KKN) in Namu Village, Laonti District, South Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, he teaches traditional Indonesian dances to local school children.
A team of students from the UGM Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) devised a rainwater harvesting system adapted from the Gama Rain Filter technology for use in Ngadiharjo Village, Magelang. This affordable device, crafted from simple materials at a cost of approximately IDR 400,000, enhances community access to clean water for various household needs.
Students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) engaged in the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) in Mantren and Gondang Villages, Magetan, East Java, orchestrated a gathering named “Semarak Bergembira,” in collaboration with residents. Themed “Rumaketing Paseduluran Anggayuh Aruming Katresnan,” which in Javanese conveys fostering brotherhood through the pursuit of utmost affection, this festival was a joyful celebration […].
On a vibrant Saturday (Jan. 3), UGM students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN PPM) embarked on a beach clean-up operation at Congot Beach, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta. This environmental care, held in conjunction with the Clean Congot Festival, was a collaborative effort involving the Kulonprogo Regency Government, the Yogyakarta Naval Base, local tourism managers, […].
A significant effort unfolded in the Kalijeruk I and II Hamlets of Widodomartani, Yogyakarta, where 370 seedlings found their new home. This collection included 25 Banyan trees, 100 Gayam trees, 100 Sugar Palm trees, 45 Orange trees, 50 Tabebuia trees, and 50 Soursop trees, all carefully planted by the hands of UGM’s Community Service Program […].
With its geological complexity as a diverse volcanic mountain teeming with natural wonders like scenic landscapes, fertile soil, water, geothermal energy, minerals, rocks, and biodiversity, Dieng grapples with environmental challenges.
Dr. Agus Maryono, the Dean of the UGM Vocational College, was recently appointed as a professor in water resources and environment at UGM. His inaugural speech, “Developing Science and Technology in Harvesting Rainwater: from Concerns, Research, and Technological Development towards Community Movements and Teaching Factories,” sheds light on his groundbreaking work in water resources and […].
Professor Ova Emilia, the Rector of UGM, embarked on a visit to the UGM Community Service Program (KKN) team in the Mlonggo District, Jepara Regency, Central Java, on Sunday (Jan.
Waste management systems have faced intensified scrutiny recently, particularly in Yogyakarta, where millions of tons of waste generated daily often go through inadequate processing. The public is alarmed as the Piyungan Final Disposal Site shuts down again, prompting makeshift emergency disposal sites in various parts of the city. Tackling this multifaceted problem head-on is Yuris […].
The 2024 New Year’s celebration came alive with spectacular events scattered across the globe—this moment, ripe with possibilities, beckoned art enthusiasts and performers alike to captivate eager audiences. Stepping up to the challenge, the Pradangga Sastra Inggris (Prasasti), a UGM English Literature’s gamelan group, demonstrated its prowess by gracing two stages on Dec.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted monitoring and evaluation (monev) activities for the implementation of the Community Service Program (KKN) in Kalikotes Village, Klaten, Central Java. The monitoring and evaluation were conducted to observe the UGM students in the region firsthand as they develop Kalikotes into a rural tourism area to help improve the local economy.
In response to the threat of coastal erosion, UGM Forestry students joined forces with students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) to transform Wuni Melodi Beach in Kebumen Regency, Central Java. In late December 2023, the collaborative effort saw the planting of thousands of Cemara Udang and Cemara Belitung tree seedlings, aiming to mitigate […].
The Gasbadra team at UGM has spearheaded research and development in Indonesia, focusing on creating electric motorcycles with an impressive 57.42% domestic component level (TKDN).
28 UGM students conducting the Community Service Program (KKN) have descended upon Pacitan Regency, sparking the initiation of a groundbreaking digital village program in Kendal and Wareng Villages, Punung District.
Mejan is one of the ancestral relics of the Pakpak Bharat community in North Sumatra.
Whether pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies, students at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) extend their academic pursuits beyond the lecture halls and research labs. Their daily lives unfold within the confines of the campus and the residential tapestry of neighboring communities. Consequently, the active involvement of residents becomes pivotal in observing and guiding student behavior, ensuring […].
The Center for Tropical Medicine at the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing hosted a seminar centered around Wolbachia-infused mosquitoes on Thursday, Nov.
The UGM Faculty of Engineering is reaffirming its commitment to safety, health, and environment (SHE) awareness, particularly within the professional landscape. As an integral facet of the educational process, the faculty continually underscores SHE-related considerations throughout the academic community to instill a culture of responsibility.
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.
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 […].