SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Floods inundate dozens of villages in Pati Regency as UGM KKN students join local volunteers to evacuate residents and distribute aid.
A UGM lecturer warns that the buying and selling of public offices signals weak governance and urges merit-based appointments at the village level.
UGM deploys 30 student volunteers through the KKN-PPM Disaster Response program to support post-disaster recovery efforts in Aceh.
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.
UGM graduate Aji Wikandaru completed his master’s degree with a perfect GPA of 4.00 in just 1 year and 10 months, balancing study and experience.
UGM students secured First Prize at the Global Sustainability Challenge Regional Final in China with an AI-based disaster management platform.
UGM researcher transforms geothermal silica into nanosilica to boost crop yields and support sustainable agriculture and green technology.
UGM forestry expert urges firm regulation of concession holders after the government revoked permits of 28 companies for environmental violations.
UGM journalism expert says Constitutional Court ruling reaffirms that protecting journalists ultimately safeguards the public’s right to information.
UGM expert highlights the need to strengthen human capital and align research with industry demands to accelerate campus-based downstream innovation.
A UGM lecturer has developed a rapid, eco-friendly tool for detecting food safety and authenticity, earning international recognition through the Hitachi Award.
UGM graduates 39 smart forest city experts through a special training program to support human resource development for Indonesia’s future capital, IKN.
Semar UGM returns to the Shell Eco-Marathon 2026 in Doha, competing with innovative hydrogen and electric vehicles to represent Indonesia globally.
UGM Professor Ani Widiastuti teaches adaptive agriculture at Ibaraki University through a cross-appointment, strengthening international academic collaboration.
Indonesia’s push for energy independence faces key challenges as experts warn the nation stands between fossil fuel reliance and renewables.
UGM and the West Sulawesi Provincial Government sign an MoU to strengthen education, affirmative pathways, and human resource development.
Intensifying tourism development in Gunung Sewu is raising concerns over karst damage, water security, and long-term community sustainability.
UGM expert supports the government’s Grok AI block and urges firm action against digital platforms that harm users and violate ethical norms.
An emotional story behind Professor Zainal Arifin Mochtar’s inauguration, as he fulfills a lifelong promise to his late father at UGM.
UGM builds 550 driftwood-based temporary shelters to help flood survivors in Aceh move from emergency tents to safe, healthy housing.
Research at UGM shows that psychosocial support rooted in local wisdom effectively strengthens the mental health and resilience of disaster survivors.
A UGM doctoral student joins academic programs at NTUA, Greece, to strengthen international research collaboration in waste management and sustainability.
UGM Nuclear Engineering student wins an international Grand Prize at the Youth Multimedia Arts Competition in Bangkok, promoting a nuclear-free world.
UGM academics highlight the importance of social approaches in forest management to strengthen climate mitigation, disaster resilience, and community welfare.
UGM and the Yogyakarta City Government collaborate to revitalize Terban Market, promoting humane spatial planning and community-based trade.
Premium hydroponic melon research supports sand-land farmers, boosts productivity, and develops value-added products for food resilience.
UGM KKN students plant Vanda tricolor orchids on Mount Merapi’s slopes to conserve endemic flora and develop edutourism potential.
UGM’s Center for Energy Studies (PSE UGM) distributes portable solar power units to support emergency energy needs in disaster-affected areas of Aceh.
A Pustral UGM survey shows 90.9% public satisfaction with transportation services during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year holiday period.

