Research
UGM’s Expedition Patriot Team identifies promising plantation and livestock commodities to boost productivity and incomes in Muara Sahung transmigration area.
UGM and ISMP submit the 2025 National Coral Reef and Seagrass Map to the government to strengthen evidence-based marine conservation policies.
UGM researchers and national partners complete Indonesia’s first validated seagrass map, set for launch in November 2025.
UGM’s Asia Pacific Study Center calls for clearer agreements to strengthen legal protections for Indonesian migrant fishers working on Korean vessels.
The UGM Patriot Expedition Team studies leading commodities in the Hialu Transmigration Area to support inclusive and sustainable development.
UGM Biology student researches nutmeg plants at Leiden University’s Naturalis Center and Hortus Botanicus to enhance collaboration.
UGM research team promotes circular economy collaboration between oil palm and cattle farming to boost sustainability in North Konawe’s transmigration area.
Pusekra UGM collaborates with Murung Raya Regency to develop a creative economy master plan supporting local innovation and tourism
UGM Patriot Expedition Team identifies leading agricultural and plantation commodities in the Muting Transmigration Area, Merauke, South Papua.
UGM’s Center for Tourism Studies (Puspar UGM) recommends three strategies to boost sustainable tourism and diversify Berau’s economy beyond mining.
UGM researchers reveal how mindful consumption and a sense of awe can inspire responsible dining and help prevent food waste.
UGM research reveals the persistent poverty of Kapuas Hulu transmigrants and calls for improvements in infrastructure, education, and policy.
After 18 years of conserving Indonesian parrots, husband and wife Dwi Agustina and Dudi Nandika received Mandai Nature scholarships to study at UGM.
UGM anthropologist joins global research on floating solar panels in Tanakeke Island, empowering women in renewable energy management.
UGM and ViriyaENB are studying the electrification of airport and port vehicles to reduce emissions and support Indonesia’s 2060 net-zero target.
UGM researchers investigate the impact of knife sharpness and certified halal slaughterers on chicken meat quality and animal welfare.
UGM doctoral student Tiara Putri wins Poster Prize at the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology Conference for her research on pneumococcal meningitis.
UGM’s biologist and students identify Dibamus oetamai, a new blind skink species endemic to Buton Island, highlighting the urgency of forest conservation.
UGM and BRIN researchers collaborate to apply nuclear technology for fruit pest control, enhancing horticultural exports and supporting local farmers.
UGM researchers create fermented milk-based functional food to prevent metabolic syndrome and support gut health with indigenous probiotic strains.
UGM study reveals magma's potassium content determines if Java volcanoes form complex or caldera shapes, crucial for predicting large eruptions and disaster preparedness.
UGM returns 40 kg of excavated artifacts and ancestral remains to the Warloka community, marking a step forward in ethical academic practice.
Dr. Wenty Marina Minza from UGM secures Rp3.2 billion U’Good grant to study relational wellbeing among vulnerable youth in Indonesia.
UGM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine partners with Gembira Loka Zoo for research on invasive fish species and ostriches, focusing on education and germplasm utilization.
UGM Regional Development students conduct KKL in Karimunjawa, researching the dilemma of tourism development, environmental degradation, and community welfare in the archipelago.
UGM Anthropology students research the social impact of oil palm replanting in West Kalimantan, highlighting land access issues and economic alternatives.
UGM collaborates to develop blue carbon profiles for seagrass and peatlands in ASEAN to advance climate action, sustainable coastal management, and the blue economy.
UGM and Wageningen researchers uncover how geoparks, despite their sustainable image, can fuel land grabbing and power imbalances, urging critical oversight for social justice.
UGM study shows early testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B during pregnancy helps prevent mother-to-child transmission through local health innovations.
A UGM research team reveals how policy inconsistencies and rampant smuggling have impacted Indonesia’s lobster seed trade, proposing sustainable solutions through participatory management.

