The village of Duwet in Gunungkidul has attracted the attention of five UGM students.
SDG 13: Climate Action
A team of UGM students has successfully developed an automated liquid fertilizer composter integrated with a control system.
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 […].
A prolonged drought in several parts of Indonesia has resulted in water scarcity, making it challenging for the local population to access clean water for their daily needs and activities. One severely affected region in Yogyakarta is Gunungkidul Regency, where residents face limited access to clean water due to diminishing groundwater sources.
UGM Students Use Activated Carbon from Coffee Grounds to Remove Pollutants from Household Wastewater
UGM students are exploring sustainable solutions to address environmental issues by using activated carbon derived from coffee grounds as an adsorbent in household wastewater.
UGM students are teaching children environmental education in Parangkusumo, Yogyakarta’s coastal area.
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.
Facing a global clean water crisis, students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have researched the culture of Kudus, Central Java, which preserves water in wells and springs through the wisdom of Banyu Penguripan. The scarcity of clean water has become an urgent issue, and this research aims to view local wisdom as a concrete and […].
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.
A team of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has successfully created an innovation that can reduce the impact of landslides and their consequences.
The issue of climate change is becoming increasingly prominent as various environmental problems arise.
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.
Five UGM students have developed an AI-based forest and land fire detection device named Saveforest.ai.
Dr. Hanifrahmawan Sudibyo from the Department of Chemical Engineering, the UGM Faculty of Engineering, together with Dr.
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.
A team of UGM Vocational College students has developed Edgytech Flathouse, an integrated solution that maximizes various potentials within flat buildings, including energy, waste management, water supply, air quality, and management.
The increasing population poses a unique challenge to food availability.
Forests are one of the assets that few other countries possess.
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 […].
Twelve Asian universities discussed critical island studies at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), on Sunday (October 1). These twelve universities come from Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, China, and Japan.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is developing a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary research center called the Institute for Future Life (IFL) as a tangible contribution to addressing climate change. The research conducted by IFL is expected to provide essential inputs to stakeholders, including in the development of Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan.
Professor Pramaditya Wicaksono, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Geography, has been honored with the “Best Presenter” award at the 4th International Conference on Integrated Coastal Management & Marine Biotechnology (ICMMBT).
To mark its 12th anniversary, the UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology organized a national seminar titled “The Role of Agricultural Technology in Building Sustainable Agroindustry Towards Golden Indonesia” on Saturday, September 2. The event invited representatives from the Indonesian ministries and UGM’s academic community to discuss agricultural strategies facing contemporary challenges.
The UGM Community Service Team, based on the Utilization of Research Results and Application of Appropriate Technology, has developed an organic fertilizer product from goat manure with a 5-day fermentation. This innovation is driven by organic fertilizers becoming a popular solution in the modern agricultural world.
UGM’s Community Service Program Contributes to Cultural and Environmental Preservation in Raja Ampat
UGM students taking the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) in Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua Province, Indonesia, carried out several monumental programs. Apart from planting 100 mangrove trees along the coastal area of Teluk Mayalibit District, Raja Ampat Regency, they also hoisted the Indonesian flag underwater to commemorate the 78th Independence Day of Indonesia. Additionally, they […].
A team of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada taking the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) in Labuhan Pandan Village, Sambelia District, East Lombok, conducted a waste separation awareness campaign. The event took place on Saturday, July 29, 2023, with participants consisting of 5th-grade students from Labuhan Pandan State Elementary School 1.
UGM Faculty of Biology & Yogyakarta Trade and Industry Office Explore Waste Management Collaboration
The UGM Faculty of Biology conducted a training on organic waste processing on Friday (August 25), receiving attendance from the Public Market Division of the Yogyakarta Trade and Industry Office, UGM Faculty of Pharmacy, and UGM Academic Hospital.
The UGM Faculty of Biology shared its experience in waste management, particularly organic waste, with dozens of community members from the Yogyakarta Special Region and Central Java on Friday (August 18).
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has received two electric buses from the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board, which will expand the public transportation fleet within the UGM campus. The symbolic handover of the buses took place on Tuesday (August 22) at the Pancasila Field of UGM, with the Minister of Investment, Bahlil Lahadalia, presenting them to […].
The UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP) held a summer course titled “Innovative Technology for Agroindustrial Sector in Society 5.0” from August 7 to 13, 2023.