SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
In celebrating its 12th anniversary, the UGM Academic Hospital has taken a significant step by declaring an integrity zone towards a corruption-free zone. Alongside this milestone, the hospital has unveiled several enhancements, including the inauguration of the Wijoyokusumo ICU room, Gadjah Mada Orthopedic Center, Gadjah Mada Stroke Center, BPJS Executive Polyclinic, and public amenities such […].
Waste management is a pressing concern in Indonesia, with the challenge escalating as landfills reach their maximum capacities in various regions.
The UGM Faculty of Dentistry is marking its 76th anniversary this year.
The UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) is deeply committed to fostering human resource development across Indonesia, particularly in remote and underserved regions known as frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped areas (3T). This commitment is underscored by the faculty’s effort to enhance educational access for aspiring students from these regions at FK-KMK.
Have you ever witnessed or heard of patients undergoing treatment several times but not yet recovered? Or those who’ve been on medication for years with no improvement despite changing doctors? These scenarios aren’t about incurable diseases but rather the body’s resistance to certain medications.
UGM’s Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) students, part of the Kelana Kendal team, are dedicated to enhancing community awareness of clean water quality. One method involves mapping the positions of wells and assessing water facilities in Majasem Village, Ngawi Regency, East Java.
At the Concert Hall of Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) at the UGM Faculty of Psychology orchestrated a compelling art performance titled “A Visual Symphony for Mental Health” on Thursday, Feb 15. Collaborating with the Arts for Mental Health Advocacy (AMHA) network, this event represents CPMH’s commitment to advancing mental […].
Gadjah Mada Medical Center (GMC) orchestrated an enlightening talk show coupled with complimentary eye examinations for the local community to champion public health awareness.
Doping, a performance-enhancing stimulant, comes in various forms, like medications, supplements, and hormones. The use of doping has tarnished the titles of many athletes, leading to sanctions like the Indonesian team’s flag prohibition at the 2021 Thomas Cup because the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned the Indonesian team from hoisting the flag as a sanction […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) stands out as Indonesia’s sole higher education institution, honored with the Paritrana Award by the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. This accolade commends UGM’s steadfast commitment to implementing social security measures for labor within its campus community. “UGM was the only […].
A team of researchers affiliated with the Biofilm Research Collaboration Center (PKR Biofilm) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is actively pushing the boundaries in biofilm research. As known, biofilm represents a cluster of microorganism cells, primarily bacteria, adhering to either a biological surface or an inert object while enveloped in a carbohydrate adhesive secreted by […].
Did you know that household wastewater holds valuable clues? Researchers at the Center for Child Health Studies (PKKA-PRO), Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, UGM, have uncovered this hidden potential.
The Integrated Research and Testing Laboratory of Universitas Gadjah Mada (LPPT), in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) of Sleman Regency, orchestrated a blood donation campaign on Friday (Jan.
Malaria remains a persistent threat to Indonesian communities as an endemic disease.
In an effort to revitalize the tourism potential of Kalikotes Village, Klaten Regency, the UGM KKN PPM students, together with local stakeholders and the community, have built the Kotes Fish Monument.
The UGM International Training Center–Cage-Free Innovation and Welfare Hub, nestled in Kalijeruk, Sleman, has obtained international animal welfare certification from the Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) organization in the United States. Luiz Mazzon Neto, the Director of the HFAC Global Program, formally presented the certificate to the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Sciences, Professor […].
Professor Ova Emilia, the Rector of UGM, embarked on a visit to the UGM Community Service Program (KKN) team in the Mlonggo District, Jepara Regency, Central Java, on Sunday (Jan.
In a journey lasting approximately 1.5 months, 23 UGM students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN PPM) have ventured into the heart of Kendal, Ngawi Regency, East Java. Their mission is to unlock the untapped potential of nature for sustainable community development.
Whether pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies, students at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) extend their academic pursuits beyond the lecture halls and research labs. Their daily lives unfold within the confines of the campus and the residential tapestry of neighboring communities. Consequently, the active involvement of residents becomes pivotal in observing and guiding student behavior, ensuring […].
Educators from the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences recently spearheaded an awareness campaign illuminating the perils associated with the liquid utilized by “silver people.” Silver people are familiar in Indonesia.
The Center for Tropical Medicine at the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing hosted a seminar centered around Wolbachia-infused mosquitoes on Thursday, Nov.
The UGM Faculty of Engineering is reaffirming its commitment to safety, health, and environment (SHE) awareness, particularly within the professional landscape. As an integral facet of the educational process, the faculty continually underscores SHE-related considerations throughout the academic community to instill a culture of responsibility.
Professor Etty Indriati is a beacon of knowledge in forensic anthropology, wielding her expertise to delve into the intricate web of human behavior. Her latest literary offering, “Understanding Emotional Abuse and the Recovery Process,” was the focal point of a riveting book review held at the UGM Library on Wednesday (Nov.
Kagama Lari hosted a night-time running event on Dec. 16-17 in Yogyakarta.
In a commendable outreach effort, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) orchestrated a social service event encompassing health checks and educational programs for the local community surrounding the UGM employee apartments on Wednesday (Dec.
Mlathi Anggayuh Jati, fondly known as Gayuh, stands tall among the 1,852 recent graduates celebrated at the UGM graduation ceremony on Nov.
As Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) celebrated its 74th anniversary on December 19, 2023, the spotlight was on the university’s commitment to transforming and fortifying its leadership in science and innovation, guided by the tri dharma of higher education. In the anniversary meeting held at Grha Sabha Pramana on Tuesday (December 19), Professor Ova Emilia, the […].
The UGM Alumni Family (KAGAMA) in Riau, in collaboration with the Riau Stunting Reduction Acceleration Team, organized a social service event on Sunday (November 26) in the courtyard of the Riau Social Affairs Office.
The Universitas Gadjah Mada Alumni Family (KAGAMA) in Samarinda planted 200 fruit tree seedlings along the Karang Asam Besar River banks in Samarinda City on Sunday (November 26). This initiative, held to commemorate UGM’s 74th anniversary, is KAGAMA Samarinda’s contribution to greening the city and addressing environmental issues such as flooding.
Made in Indonesia, for Indonesia: Professor Jarir At Thobari Unveils UGM-Developed Rotavirus Vaccine
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a professorial promotion ceremony for Professor Jarir At Thobari of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing at the UGM Senate Hall on Tuesday, November 28.