Over 500,000 social aid recipients linked to online gambling; UGM sociologist says they are victims of systemic failure, not to blame.
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UGM Communication Science student Anathalia Meyskina Pangestu wins Bronze in Mandarin Public Speaking at the 2025 National Porseni VI.
UGM expert Dr. Nurhadi warns that 18-sqm subsidized homes risk creating new poverty if housing quality and supporting facilities are not prioritized, urging policy review.
UGM’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences opens three master’s programs at its Jakarta campus to support professionals in public policy sectors.
An FGD hosted by UGM discusses blue food as a sustainable and equitable solution for food security, emphasizing its role in strengthening coastal communities and addressing the climate crisi...
Febiyanti Nur Mahmudah, daughter of a grocery storekeeper, gains admission to UGM via SNBP with a 100% UKT scholarship, inspired by her dedication and perseverance.
UGM’s Dr. Subarsono warns that extending the ASN retirement age to 70 may burden the state budget and hinder bureaucratic regeneration.
Professor Gabriel Lele urges democratic transformation in public policy through respectful conflict and inclusive civic participation.
UGM's Diskoma #21 highlights how comedians like Sandi Prastowo use humor and criticism to enhance political literacy and awareness.
UGM's annual Ajisaka Festival 2025 unites 151 teams from 38 universities, featuring creative works and initiatives focused on environmental sustainability.
Amid rising layoffs, UGM lecturer Dr. Hempri Suyatna supports removing work age limits as a solution, emphasizing economic and social impacts.
UGM sociologist criticizes TNI for neglecting safety protocols in the Garut explosion that killed civilians, urging stricter oversight in military operations.
UGM empowers communities near forests in Ngawi and Blora through circular economy programs, livestock aid, and student service deployment for sustainable growth.
Trade Minister Budi Santoso partners with UGM to encourage entrepreneurship and digitize small shops through student community service programs.
UGM expert Prof Tadjuddin Noer Effendi addresses rising educated unemployment in Indonesia, proposing labor export as a key solution amid economic challenges.
UGM expert urges stronger inclusive economic policies as informal employment rises due to layoffs, post-pandemic impacts, and limited social security access.
UGM expert warns against rushing AI and coding education for elementary students, urging ethical, digital literacy, and critical thinking foundations.
UGM Professor Tadjuddin Noer Effendi highlights wage issues in Indonesia, urging balanced solutions between workers’ demands and business viability.
Professor Dafri Agussalim of UGM raises concerns over potential child rights violations in the circus industry, calling for stronger oversight and public awareness.
UGM expert Dr. Subarsono weighs in on the proposed centralization of civil servant transfers, outlining its potential advantages and drawbacks for local governance in Indonesia.
UGM’s Dr. Rahayu urges a review of the Broadcasting Bill, warning of excessive authority, overlapping laws, and risks to freedom of expression on digital platforms.
UGM expert Dr. Abdul Gaffar Karim urges that proposals for new special regions must prioritize public welfare over elite interests, warning against political motives and calling for a compre...
Academics warn of rising militarism in Indonesia following legal revisions, urging civil society to defend democratic values and uphold civilian supremacy over the military.
UGM expert Dr. Dede Puji Setiono calls for bold reforms in the education sector amid rising cases of cheating and gratification, urging schools and universities to prioritize integrity and t...
Experts at UGM discuss Indonesia’s low public participation in policy-making, urging strategic action and highlighting impacts on democratic legitimacy.
UGM sociologist Andreas Budi Widyanta warns that online gambling is creating a digital trap in Indonesia, with ties to politics and weak regulation.
Indonesia’s plan to welcome 1,000 Gaza refugees garners mixed reactions. UGM expert says it could boost global standing but warns of logistical and cultural challenges.
Dr. Hempri Suyatna, a lecturer in Social Development and Welfare at the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM), said the policy plan to remove import quotas should be rev...
Police Regulation No. 3/2025 obliges foreign journalists in Indonesia to get clearance, prompting concern over threats to press freedom.
President Prabowo Subianto and Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesia’s fifth president and Chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), held a closed-door meeting last Tuesday ...