UGM lecturer warns that rising layoffs and informal work threaten social cohesion, urging inclusive policies and stronger social protection.
Expert Opinions
Violent teacher–student conflicts highlight how education liberalization and transactional school relations undermine safe, democratic learning spaces.
UGM experts urge vigilance against Nipah virus transmission and stress clean, healthy living to prevent zoonotic disease spread.
UGM economist urges stronger financial governance to curb Indonesia’s shadow economy and prevent tax leakages.
RSA UGM oncologist highlights the importance of early cancer detection to improve survival rates and prevent cancer-related deaths in Indonesia.
UGM sociologist says a child suicide case over school expenses reflects structural inequality and schools’ failure as spaces for dialogue.
UGM lecturer Dr. Ashar Saputra explains the technical, cultural, and sustainability factors behind choosing metal roofing over clay tiles.
UGM expert warns that a weak occupational health and safety culture has contributed to over 400,000 workplace accidents nationwide.
UGM expert warns that extreme weather increases flood and landslide risks and calls for preventive mitigation to reduce fatalities.
A UGM economist warns that 59 percent of Indonesian workers are informal and urges stronger employment and social protection policies.
UGM economist warns that lack of transparency has made Indonesia’s capital market vulnerable to speculative shocks and declining investor trust.
UGM sociologist urges culturally grounded law enforcement in Yogyakarta to strengthen social order through dialogue, participation, and justice.
Deforestation and land-use change around Way Kambas National Park are intensifying human–elephant conflict in Sumatra, experts warn.
A UGM lecturer highlights the water–energy–food nexus as a key approach to sustaining agricultural productivity amid growing global pressures.
Long consumed in Indonesia, bamboo shoots are a source of fiber and bioactive compounds that may help reduce cholesterol and regulate blood glucose.
The competition for viral content on social media reflects more profound cultural shifts, reshaping emotions, meaning-making, and public discourse in the digital era.
As thousands remain displaced in Aceh, a UGM psychology expert highlights trauma, loss, and adjustment as key challenges for survivors.
Rising global geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of US rate cuts are boosting gold prices as investors seek safe-haven assets.
UGM’s international relations expert criticizes Indonesia’s decision to join Trump’s Board of Peace, calling it a serious foreign policy blunder.
A UGM lecturer warns that the buying and selling of public offices signals weak governance and urges merit-based appointments at the village level.
As Indonesia targets garlic self-sufficiency by 2029, UGM’s experts urge the government to prioritize farmers’ welfare and price stability.
Informal employment, low wages, and weak social protection drive overwork in Indonesia, says UGM economist Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho.
Gaming for over 10 hours a week can harm physical and mental health, increasing risks of obesity and addiction, warns a UGM mental health expert.
The birth of Indonesia’s first panda cub at Taman Safari underscores conservation success and strengthens the country’s global image in wildlife diplomacy.
UGM research shows prison-based job training can build inmates’ self-efficacy, resilience, and hope for a meaningful second chance after release.
A UGM professor explains that Bank Indonesia’s independence rests on a collective leadership system, following Thomas Djiwandono’s appointment.
Two earthquakes hit southern Java in one day. A UGM geology expert explains their causes, impacts, and why tsunami risk is unlikely.
UGM forestry expert urges firm regulation of concession holders after the government revoked permits of 28 companies for environmental violations.
A UGM engineering lecturer explains that navigation errors amid severe weather may have caused the ATR 42-500 crash, pending KNKT black box analysis.
UGM journalism expert says Constitutional Court ruling reaffirms that protecting journalists ultimately safeguards the public’s right to information.
