A total of 700 participants participated in a health walk organized by the UGM Employee Corps (Korpagama) on Saturday, October 28.
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Sorghum is a functional food known for its health benefits in preventing diseases associated with the immune, endocrine, nervous, digestive, and circulatory systems.
The UGM Public Relations and Protocol Office organized a public speaking training session for the PR teams of faculties, study centers, and work units within Universitas Gadjah Mada. Ika Sastrosoebroto, a PR and brand consultant and the founder and president director of Prominent Public Relations, facilitated the training.
The UGM Faculty of Philosophy organized a karawitan festival on Wednesday (October 25).
Since 2020, UGM has been researching the development of area-based organic agriculture in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. This research has produced several outcomes, including a model of sustainable agricultural governance and a Sleman Regent Regulation on the Development of Area-Based Organic Agriculture.
The Postgraduate Student Association of Universitas Gadjah Mada collaborated with the Directorate of Community Service to conduct the program work evaluation and village entertainment on Saturday, October 7. The activity occurred in Mancasan Kleben and aimed to evaluate the implemented program work over the past four months since June 2023.
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.
The Ministry of National Development Planning stated that between 2010 and 2023, 20% of food waste in Indonesia originated from fruits. As a result, farmers in Indonesia often face losses because they are unable to sell their harvests, either due to surplus produce or the short shelf life of fruits. Additionally, the 2021 report from […].
Mental health and modern technology are two inseparable components of today’s society. While the proliferation of technological advancements often generates various debates, it’s undeniable that technology has transformed the face of modern society.
The prevalence of chronic kidney failure (CKF) in Indonesia is quite alarming.
Cow manure processed using anaerobic digestion technology can yield biogas rich in methane, which can be used as fuel, a heat source, an electricity generation energy source, or injected into the natural gas grid after purification. Despite its advantages, the method produces wet residues known as digestate, often utilized as fertilizer but can potentially release […].
Students from Universitas Gadjah Mada participating in the Student Creativity Program in Entrepreneurship successfully developed a product named Herbaseed, a comprehensive educational kit for practical and educational herbal plant cultivation at home. Led by Fauzela Azira Ainaya (Biology), the team included Irma Khamidatus (Vocational College), Monica Margareta Periahkenukur (Pharmacy), Prasetyo Edi Pamungkas (Vocational College), and […].
Salmonellosis remains a global health concern. According to WHO, Salmonella bacteria, the cause of Salmonellosis, is one of the four global causes of diarrheal disease. Salmonellosis results not only in diarrhea but also in severe invasive infections such as bacteremia and meningitis, particularly in at-risk groups such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, and immunocompromised […].
Five UGM students have produced the MAHEZZA puzzle as part of an effort to address mental health issues in Indonesia. The UGM team consists of Yovanti Trifa Mivea, Ahmad Taufiq (Electronics and Instrumentation 2021), Apriana Vika Vikanbara (Management 2021), Muhammad Rizqi (Information Technology 2021), and Hemalia Happy Virginia Koeswardani (Psychology 2021).
Five UGM students have researched the potential of microalgae, specifically Chlorella vulgaris, as a treatment for mouth cavity wounds, particularly traumatic ulcers in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients.
The UGM Vocational College held a National Seminar on Applied Technology titled “The Role of Applied Research in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals” on Saturday (October 21).
UGM students have developed an integrated carbon absorption technology that can be monitored in real time using smart sensors.
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.
Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence, has provided workshops and training on the prevention and handling of sexual violence cases for high school students and university students.
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 psychologist and manager of the Center for Public Mental Health at the UGM Faculty of Psychology, Nurul Kusuma Hidayati, emphasized the strategic role of mass media in shaping public perceptions of suicide. The way news narratives are presented can be used as an advocacy tool but can also have negative impacts.
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.
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.
A team of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students, through the Student Creativity Program in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research field, has researched the values and local wisdom in Pencak Silat to address adolescent delinquency.
High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is when a person has too much fat in their blood.
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.