SDG 1: No Poverty
UGM deploys 29 students for KKN-PPM in Rote Ndao, Indonesia's southernmost island, focusing on sustainable innovation, economic empowerment, and human resource development.
UGM sends 8,038 students for KKN-PPM 2025 to 35 provinces, focusing on food security, climate resilience, and community empowerment.
UGM grants Dato Low Tuck Kwong scholarships to 311 students, supporting those from low-income families, activists, and high achievers in various fields.
UGM secures 6th place globally in THE Impact Rankings 2025 for SDG 1, highlighting its long-standing commitment to poverty alleviation and community empowerment.
Varen Syifa Maudina, daughter of a school canteen vendor, earns a full scholarship at UGM through perseverance, self-study, and her mother’s devotion.
The UGM Faculty of Forestry expert urges firm environmental law enforcement to safeguard Raja Ampat’s ecotourism and ecosystems from destructive mining operations.
UGM dispatches 30 KKN-PPM students to Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, focusing on sustainable waste management, ecotourism revitalization, and food sovereignty in Sombano and Mantigola Makmur ...
Syarifah Nazwa, from a humble background, secures free tuition at UGM's FEB via SNBP, overcoming family challenges to pursue her dream of higher education.
UGM and Pati Regency strengthen collaboration in education, KKN student deployment, and local potential development, fostering a knowledge-based approach for regional progress.
Indonesia aims for food self-sufficiency by halting rice/corn imports. Experts urge stronger plant protection policies for sustainable agriculture & farmer welfare.
Inspired by her single mother, Adinda Yusria Rachma secures a tuition-free spot at UGM’s Nursing Science program via SNBP, embodying hard work and a commitment to serving others.
Rahmad Raafi Saputra (18) secures free tuition at UGM Faculty of Forestry via SNBP, determined to become a forester and uphold Indonesia’s environmental balance.
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.
Shareent Wardhani, an accomplished student from Surabaya, secures a place at UGM’s Faculty of Economics and Business with a full scholarship.
UGM KKN team to harvest Gamagora rice on Enggano Island, supporting food resilience and empowering local communities through innovation and collaboration.
UGM partners with Uniera and Unkhair to implement a collaborative KKN-PPM program supporting sustainable development in North Halmahera, Maluku Utara.
Rofidah Nurhana Lestari, daughter of a straw truck driver, earns a full-tuition subsidy to study Agricultural Engineering at the UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology.
Ganjar Pranowo and Kagama Gelanggang distributed 23 sacrificial animals to residents on Merapi’s slopes ahead of Eid al-Adha, continuing a tradition since 2017.
Elsa Yuliana, the daughter of a mosque caretaker, achieves her dream of studying at UGM through SNBP with a 75% UKT subsidy.
UGM partners with Tabalong Regency Government to support the 1,000 Bachelor's Degree Program and promote equitable access to higher education.
Amid rising layoffs, UGM lecturer Dr. Hempri Suyatna supports removing work age limits as a solution, emphasizing economic and social impacts.
UGM empowers communities near forests in Ngawi and Blora through circular economy programs, livestock aid, and student service deployment for sustainable growth.
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 expert Prof Tadjuddin Noer Effendi addresses rising educated unemployment in Indonesia, proposing labor export as a key solution amid economic challenges.
UGM includes students in determining tuition fees (UKT) as part of its commitment to transparency and inclusivity for economically and socially vulnerable groups.
UGM and Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Build Closed House Layer Facility for Veterinary Student Learning
UGM partners with Charoen Pokphand to establish a closed-house layer facility for hands-on poultry education and research at its Smart Veterinary Teaching Farm.
UGM student Asysyfa, from a farming family in West Sumatra, thrives at UGM thanks to a full tuition subsidy that helped her pursue her academic dreams.
UGM strengthens inclusive education by providing scholarships and laptop loans to support students from underprivileged and remote areas.
UGM and PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara sign an MoU to distribute 200 tons of Gamagora 7 rice seeds, supporting national food security and farmer empowerment through research-based innovation.
UGM Dean calls on business schools to contribute to poverty alleviation and institutional reform through education, research, and policy-oriented innovations.

