UGM researchers develop a spatial data-based disaster geoportal to support emergency response and improve the accuracy of aid distribution in Sumatra.
Faculty of Geography
A UGM Geography lecturer joins UN-Habitat’s global expert group to help shape international guidelines for people-centered smart cities.
UGM and ISMP submit the 2025 National Coral Reef and Seagrass Map to the government to strengthen evidence-based marine conservation policies.
UGM Professor Eko Haryono is appointed to UNESCO’s International Research Centre on Karst Governing Board for 2025 to 2031.
UGM mourns the passing of Professor Sukamdi, a respected scholar of population geography, remembered for his dedication, mentorship, and service.
BMKG predicts a weak La Niña from October 2025 to January 2026, which may lead to increased rainfall in several Indonesian regions.
UGM alumnus Gerry Utama sets MURI record as Indonesia’s youngest researcher to explore Antarctica through Russia’s 69th Antarctic Expedition.
UGM experts stress spatial planning, green spaces, and community resilience as key to reducing flash flood risks in Bali and NTT.
UGM Faculty of Geography marks its 62nd anniversary, highlighting ecosystem preservation to support sustainable development.
Dr. Joncik Muhammad becomes Chair of UGM Geography Alumni Association (Kagegama) for 2025–2028, committed to strengthening alumni networks for national development.
UGM expert welcomes Indonesia’s plan for a national coral reef and seagrass map, a key milestone for marine ecosystem management and climate change mitigation.
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 launches a book documenting community-based forest conservation practices and sustainable partnerships to promote inclusive forest governance.
Two recent accidents on Mount Rinjani prompt UGM professor to stress stronger risk mitigation in Indonesia’s mountain tourism management.
UGM’s Dr. Djaka Marwasta calls heatwaves a climate crisis warning, urging youth action, public literacy, and policies for the vulnerable.
UGM Regional Development students conduct KKL in Karimunjawa, researching the dilemma of tourism development, environmental degradation, and community welfare in the archipelago.
UGM Faculty of Geography welcomes a delegation from NTNU Taiwan, initiating long-term partnership opportunities in collaborative research, academic programs, and knowledge exchange.
Professor Suharyadi highlights the potential of hybrid image interpretation in remote sensing to support urban planning through advanced spectral analysis.
Geography UGM plants mojo trees on campus to celebrate World Environment Day and promote local biodiversity and environmental awareness.
Elsa Yuliana, the daughter of a mosque caretaker, achieves her dream of studying at UGM through SNBP with a 75% UKT subsidy.
UGM collaborates to develop blue carbon profiles for seagrass and peatlands in ASEAN to advance climate action, sustainable coastal management, and the blue economy.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecasted that this year’s dry season will be shorter in some parts of Indonesia.
A year after Mount Ruang erupted, UGM-led research reveals how crystal density in magma shaped the eruption's power and ash distribution.
In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Geography UGM ranked first in Indonesia and within the 101-150 bands globally, solidifying its reputation as a leading geography educatio...
Recently, a hailstorm occurred in several regions of Indonesia, drawing public attention due to its rarity.
The intensity of the rainfall in early March has caused several areas to be hit by floods and landslides. Fourteen Bekasi Regency districts and seven Bekasi City districts were flooded, affe...
Universitas Gadjah Mada continues to expand its international programs through the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) across various faculties.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to show its commitment to promoting Indonesia’s participation on the global stage.
Undergraduate and graduate programs at the Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada, have received full accreditation from ASIIN (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieur...
The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies of Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) held the 17th International Asian Urbanization Conference (IAUC), a three-day event from Jan. 14–16, 2...
