Faculty Corner
Two UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing lecturers were invited as speakers at the annual Fete de La Science with the theme Sports Science, organized by IFI Yogyakarta on November 22, 2023. Fete de La Science is an annual French scientific and cultural event that takes ten days in October in France and […].
In collaboration with Toyota, the UGM Faculty of Engineering organized a national seminar to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indonesian automotive industry, theming “Socio-Economic Challenges and Digital Transformation in the Development of Alternative Energy in the Transportation Sector Towards Net-Zero Emission 2060 in Indonesia.” As part of UGM’s anniversary activities, this seminar featured speakers […].
Dr. Sarmin, a veterinarian and lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, was honored with a professor title on Thursday (November 9) at the UGM Senate Hall.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a familiar and widely discussed topic on many platforms, from mass media to academic circles and everyday conversations.
Dr. Rachma Wikandari of UGM Agricultural Technology Wins 2nd Place in National Young Scientist Award
Dr. Rachma Wikandari, a Food Technology and Agricultural Products lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology, has secured 2nd place in the Young Scientist Award from the Indonesian Association of Food Technologists (PATPI). The award was presented at the PATPI Annual Meeting and the 2nd International Conference on Food Technology and Nutrition 2023 in […].
Professor Adi Utarini, the lead researcher at the World Mosquito Program (WMP) Yogyakarta, emphasized that the research on Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes has received recognition and support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI).
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer’s are diseases with increasing prevalence as age advances. It is predicted that the number of Alzheimer’s patients in Indonesia will reach 3,999,285 people by 2050.
The UGM Faculty of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Berau Regency Government in East Kalimantan and partners, has implemented the Inspirational Action Program for Citizens towards Change for Prosperous Communities (Pejuang Sigap Sejahtera). The program aims to improve the human resources (HR) quality in Berau Regency by facilitating village governance, natural resource management, and economic […].
Inclusion for people with disabilities is a sustainability issue emphasized by many countries, including Indonesia.
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.