News Report
UGM’s Tropical Medicine Center releases the documentary Langkah Akhir to revive public awareness of polio eradication in Indonesia.
Pustral UGM calls for transportation safety to be prioritized, as recent accidents highlight the need for stronger oversight and policy coordination.
RSA UGM doctor highlights weight loss, balanced diet, and regular exercise as key lifestyle changes to prevent prediabetes.
UGM’s economist highlights high informal employment as a sign of structural poverty, urging stronger job formalization and vocational training.
UGM academics raise concerns over weak verification and hasty implementation in Indonesia’s 80,000 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives program.
UGM sociologist urges government and youth collaboration to strengthen digital literacy and critical awareness against online gambling exploitation.
UGM introduces the high-yield, nutrient-rich Gamagora 7 rice variety to farmers in Klaten, aiming to advance innovation and promote sustainable food security.
UGM and PT Pupuk Indonesia collaborate to promote precision agriculture, enhancing the productivity and resource efficiency of smallholder farmers.
UGM experts call for improved governance, accountability, and legal protection in Indonesia’s MBG Program following food poisoning cases.
A UGM sociologist urges stronger digital literacy education for migrant workers as thousands of Indonesians fall victim to online scams.
UGM lecturer Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia says the Prabowo-Gibran government’s first-year performance remains below expectations and internally focused.
Influenza cases surge by 55% in Indonesia. UGM’s expert calls for enhanced surveillance, vaccination, and public awareness to prevent the transmission of the disease.
UGM’s expert highlights the dangers of microplastics found in rainwater, urging stronger awareness and preventive action to protect human health.
UGM Professor Gabriel Lele highlights that the reduction of regional transfer funds reflects weak fiscal independence and centralization of control.
UGM economist Dr. Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho criticizes Indonesia’s employment policies as being short-term and insufficient to address youth unemployment.
UGM economist Dr. Evi Noor Afifah urges the government to focus on quality, timely, and targeted spending amid rising idle regional funds.
UGM environmental expert Prof. Djati Mardiatno explains that Indonesia’s extreme heat is caused by solar movement, urban heat islands, and low green space coverage.
UGM accounting lecturer Dr. Arika Artiningsih outlines the characteristics and warning signs of fraud in both the business and government sectors.
UGM energy economist Dr. Fahmy Radhi warns that threats against private gas stations could harm Indonesia’s overall investment climate.
UGM’s expert urges the government to refocus the MBG program on students truly in need and strengthen food safety management.
BMKG predicts a weak La Niña from October 2025 to January 2026, which may lead to increased rainfall in several Indonesian regions.
UGM’s expert highlights poor dental hygiene education and limited access to care as key factors contributing to the widespread dental problems in Indonesia.
UGM lecturer emphasizes curriculum and teacher readiness as Indonesia prepares to make English a mandatory subject for grades 3–6 by 2027.
UGM expert Dr. Agustinus Subarsono states that the proposed single salary system can enhance civil servant welfare and improve bureaucratic efficiency.
UGM fiscal policy expert calls for more efficient and productive spending as Indonesia records a Rp371.5 trillion state budget deficit in 2025.
UGM psychologist Dr. Rahmat Hidayat highlights the effects of father absence on children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development.
UGM geologist explains the scientific benefits and potential hazards of the meteor fall recently observed in Cirebon.
UGM Professor Wahyudi Kumorotomo says the Prabowo-Gibran administration’s oversized cabinet has led to policy overlap and low budget absorption.
CfDS UGM expert urges public vigilance and transparency as the government raises discourse on IMEI blocking and digital regulation.
UGM’s Peace and Security Center criticizes the proposed cybersecurity bill for expanding military powers and threatening democracy.

