Faculty Corner
Five UGM students have developed Integrated Smart Vertical Hydroponic Farming to help improve the productivity of hydroponic vegetable cultivation for the Tuwuh Makmur Women Farmers Group in Santren Hamlet, Sleman Regency.
Dr. Widiastuti Setyaningsih, a Food Technology and Agricultural Products lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology has been selected as the winner of the 2023 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science award in Indonesia.
Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the large intestine and rectum.
The approval of the proposal to extend the term of village heads from six to nine years has sparked both support and opposition in society. This proposal was voiced through a demonstration on January 17, 2023, in front of the Indonesian Parliament building by three village government associations, citing the need for the effectiveness of […].
Villages play a crucial role as catalyst units in development.
UGM students have developed an early detection tool for stunting based on artificial intelligence (AI). The stunting detection tool, named Electronic Stunting Detection System (ESDS), is designed to be integrated with an information system and a smartphone application.
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.
The livestock and agriculture industry contributed IDR 1,672.25 trillion, 9.9% of Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021. However, according to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture crisis center, until October 15, 2023, there were 615,444 cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock in 27 out of 38 provinces in Indonesia. This […].
Nang… ning… neng… gung… That is the sound you hear inside the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Engineering building, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada.
Who doesn’t feel uncomfortable wearing a jacket while driving in the scorching sun? Or, during rain or cold weather, you still feel cold despite wearing a jacket. Now, you don’t have to worry anymore because five UGM students have created a jacket that can automatically adjust the temperature to match the body temperature with the […].
For coffee enthusiasts, the presence of coffee grounds is a familiar aspect.
Three microalgae experts from UGM, Professor Arief Budiman, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, and Dr.
Professor Alim Isnansetyo of UGM has been honored with the Academic Leader Award in the maritime field by the Directorate General of Research and Technology, Ministry of Education.
The intense campaign leading up to the political year has created exciting interactions between the public, presidential and vice-presidential candidates, and the media. Unlike previous elections, campaigning in the media, both digital and conventional, is the current political style trend. This time, the Center for Digital Society (CfDS) at the UGM Faculty of Social and […].
Dr. Ganies Riza Aristya, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Biology, has been honored with the Outstanding Flagship Project Award at the 2023 RCE Awards for Innovative Projects on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
Ovarian cancer is one of the most high-risk diseases for women, with the lowest survival rate compared to other cancers such as lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer. According to the Ministry of Health data, in 2023, 41 women were diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day, and 27 of them died.
The UGM TAKI team has achieved 1st place in the 2023 Geo Student Competition for the Paper & Poster Competition category. The team consists of three Geological Engineering students: Rizky Nur Muhammad Failasuf, Laila Bunga Aqilah (2021), and Clara Helena Putri (2019), under the guidance of Agus Hendratno.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (2021), Indonesia ranks second with the highest number of hyperglycemia sufferers, reaching 19.5 million.
A UGM team won a gold medal at the 2023 Grand Jamboree-International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition held in Paris, France, from November 2 to 5, 2023.
The UGM Yacaranda team has emerged as the overall champion in the Indonesia Electric Car Competition (Kompetisi Mobil Listrik Indonesia or KMLI) held from November 6 to 8, 2023, at the Bandung State Polytechnic.
Driven by concern for the accumulation of organic waste, Rachael Tiono and her colleagues from the UGM Faculty of Dentistry processed peels from fruits and plants such as baby pacitan orange peel, horn banana peel, red dragon fruit peel, honeydew melon peel, and lemongrass leaves, into eco-enzymes for mouth ulcer medication.
A total of 21 experts from 11 countries discussed global agricultural land restoration amidst the threat of a world food crisis due to the impacts of climate change and land conversion. The meeting, packaged in the G20 Global Land Initiatives Stocktaking Workshop titled “Trigger Change! Innovative Agriculture Solutions for Land Restoration, a Global Course,” took […].
The academic world is crucial in elaborating various societal issues, ranging from politics, sciences, education, and technology to employment.
Dr. Ambar Kusumandari has been promoted to the title of soil and water conservation science professor at the UGM Faculty of Forestry. The inauguration ceremony occurred at the UGM Senate Hall on Tuesday (November 7), where she delivered a speech titled “Soil and Water Conservation for Watershed Rehabilitation Towards Community Welfare.” The chosen title emphasizes […].
The UGM Faculty of Animal Science, in collaboration with Global Food Partners (GFP) and PT Lion Super Indo, conducted Cage-Free Eggs System Training in Yogyakarta. The three-day training, held from November 3 to 5, 2023, took place at the Faculty of Animal Science and the International Training Center Cage-Free Innovation and Welfare Hub owned by […].
Dr. Tri Joko Raharjo, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, was inaugurated as a professor of chemistry on Tuesday (November 7) at the UGM Senate Hall. On that occasion, he delivered an inaugural speech titled “Bioactive Peptides as an Alternative Source in the Development of […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received the National Work Award in the Researcher category on the 2023 National Health Day. This award further complements the National Work Awards that UGM has received in previous years, solidifying UGM’s presence as a university excelling in the innovation of health tools. The Ministry of Health presented the award during […].
A team of UGM researchers has developed a tool for dyeing fabric and yarn using natural dyes called GamaWarni.
The UGM Chem-E-Car team, Reactics, has once again achieved global recognition.
The UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has introduced a new master’s program, the Master of Science in Electronics and Instrumentation.