UGM’s expert calls for stronger health promotion to address the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases, citing lifestyle risks and the need for supportive environments.
Expert Opinions
UGM experts highlight the health risks of ultra-processed foods and call for innovation toward low-sugar, natural-based products to support public health.
UGM labor expert notes that job hugging reflects workers’ preference for job security amid high unemployment and economic uncertainty.
UGM professor urges Indonesia to develop independent satellite technology to protect national sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign companies.
UGM lecturer urges President Prabowo to consider civilian representation in the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs reshuffle.
UGM’s expert warns against unnecessary deworming pill use, urging better hygiene and sanitation as key measures to prevent worm infections.
UGM experts stress spatial planning, green spaces, and community resilience as key to reducing flash flood risks in Bali and NTT.
A UGM expert explains how orangutans practice natural medicine and healthy lifestyles that humans can learn from to support wellbeing and conservation.
UGM economist Dr. Fahmy Radhi urges the government to cancel the single-gate fuel import policy, warning it risks deterring foreign investment.
UGM hydrology expert Dr. Hatma Suryatmojo urges readiness against early rainy season risks of floods, landslides, and extreme weather.
UGM Professor Faturochman explains that relative and absolute deprivation drive Gen Z-led protests in Nepal against inequality and government policies.
UGM Professor highlights Japanese Interval Walking as a simple, low-cost, and effective exercise suitable for the elderly and those with health risks.
UGM lecturer urges transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of Indonesian diplomat Zetro Leonardo Purba in Peru to ensure accountability.
UGM political communication expert urges officials to adopt cautious communication styles to prevent controversy and maintain public trust.
UGM experts highlight health, nutrition, and injury prevention to support Yogyakarta’s vision as Indonesia’s leading wellness tourism destination.
Four in ten children worldwide cannot read. CfDS UGM urges stronger literacy and critical thinking skills to face misinformation and AI challenges.
A baby elephant named Tari was found dead in Tesso Nilo National Park. A UGM expert suspects EEHV virus infection as the cause.
UGM expert emphasizes the need for stronger human resources and technology to support Indonesia’s geothermal power plant development.
Experts emphasize the need to integrate local cultural wisdom and modern science in forest conservation to ensure sustainability.
UGM’s Center of Security and Peace Studies calls on President Prabowo to avoid unfounded claims of treason and terrorism in recent demonstrations.
UGM veterinary lecturer Dr. Heru Susetya outlines rabies risks in endemic regions and highlights proper treatment after dog bites.
UGM economist Dr. Rijadh Djatu Winardi stresses the importance of consistent fiscal policy to maintain investor confidence amid IHSG volatility.
UGM economist cautions that Finance Minister Purbaya’s Rp200 trillion withdrawal from Bank Indonesia may risk Rupiah depreciation and external imbalance.
UGM’s legal expert urges inclusive public participation in drafting Indonesia’s Climate Justice Bill to ensure equitable climate policy and protection.
Pustral UGM recommends housing planning, affordable public transportation, multimodal integration, and digital payments to reduce Indonesia’s high transportation costs.
UGM expert says Indonesia’s electricity export to Singapore will create jobs, boost the green economy, and attract investment opportunities.
UGM study shows neighborhood friendships provide vital social capital in crises, highlighting the power of support, closeness, and shared history.
Despite declining burned areas, wildfire-affected populations are rising. UGM’s expert urges stronger land mapping and monitoring to reduce risks.
UGM law expert Dr. Yance Arizona urges President Prabowo to enforce the Indonesian Constitutional Court ruling banning deputy ministers from holding commissioner roles in State-Owned Enterpr...
KPPKI submitted an amicus curiae on Indonesia’s Health Law, highlighting governance, education, and public health concerns.