Escalating multi-hazard disasters in Sumatra reveal the limits of emergency-only responses and call for stronger, cross-sector mitigation mechanisms.
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Fuel shortages, power outages, and damaged telecom networks in disaster-hit regions are hampering recovery efforts, prompting calls for urgent infrastructure repairs.
UGM psychology expert highlights the importance of psychosocial support and mental health services to help disaster survivors in Sumatra recover sustainably.
UGM expert highlights the urgency of meeting basic needs and providing psychosocial support to help Sumatra flood survivors recover with dignity.
UGM experts urge stronger mitigation capacity and technical readiness of local governments to reduce disaster risks amid extreme weather threats.
UGM experts explain how geology, climate change, and ecological degradation contribute to recurring flash floods across Sumatra.
UGM’s expert stresses the need for tiered governance in determining national disaster status amid floods and landslides in Sumatra.
UGM deploys medical teams to Sumatra to support emergency health response and assist recovery efforts for disaster-affected communities.
UGM sociologist highlights the crucial role of social solidarity and strong state coordination in responding to major floods in Sumatra.
UGM hydrology expert explains the causes of recent flash floods in Sumatra and outlines urgent response priorities and long-term prevention measures.
UGM deploys a trauma healing team and coordinates aid to support communities and students affected by floods and landslides in Sumatra.
UGM experts urge archipelago-based development to reduce disaster risks, highlighting Indonesia’s geological complexity and the need for science-led policy.
Over 200,000 students affected by floods in Sumatra need psychosocial support to restore well-being and learning continuity, says UGM expert.
Integrating drones, artificial intelligence, and smartphones can speed up the search for disaster victims, a UGM expert says, amid Indonesia’s complex terrain.
UGM professor urges reallocating part of the MBG funds to restore education infrastructure and support students and teachers in disaster-hit regions.
UGM prepares data-driven psychosocial assistance for flood survivors in Aceh, focusing on rapid assessment, volunteer training, and targeted interventions.
UGM provides psychosocial training for USK student volunteers to support children and restore emergency schooling in flood-affected areas of Sumatra.
UGM delivers academic, psychological, and financial assistance to 162 students whose families were affected by disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
UGM deploys a second AHS medical team to Aceh to strengthen health service recovery and support hospitals and affected communities after recent disasters.
UGM’s AHS Emergency Medical Team delivers critical medical and management support in disaster-hit Langkahan, Aceh, following severe floods and landslides.
UGM Academic Hospital deploys an AHS medical team to Aceh to assess needs and provide emergency health services for flood-affected communities.
UGM expert warns that blue clay layers and new fractures in Pandanarum increase the risk of landslide dam failure and sudden flash floods.
Experts at UGM’s Pojok Bulaksumur forum criticize the newly passed Criminal Procedure Bill (RUU KUHAP), highlighting issues in oversight and human rights.
UGM Rector, Ova Emilia, sends off a 64-member delegation to the 38th National Student Science Week (PIMNAS) at Hasanuddin University.
FKG UGM launches KaderMu, a digital app to help community health cadres monitor and improve children’s dental health.
FEB UGM shares best practices in sustainable education and launches a new Sustainability Management concentration at the MASUDEM Final Conference.
UGM deepens disability awareness training to strengthen its commitment to an inclusive campus and improve services for persons with disabilities.
UGM students and community partners launched the RESIK and ROADMATE programs to improve coastal cleanliness and waste management at Parangtritis Beach.
Eight UGM students join the 2025 Sookmyung UNESCO UNITWIN Workshop in Seoul to strengthen women’s leadership, digital skills, and entrepreneurship.
UGM geriatric expert calls for expanding gerontological nursing education to enhance professional standards and improve the quality of elderly healthcare in Indonesia.
