SDG 4: Quality Education
The Directorate General of Immigration, in collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada and several universities in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, has launched an Education Visa for foreign nationals seeking education in Indonesia. The launch of the Education Visa coincided with the 2023 Immigration Festival (IMIFEST) themed “Shaping the Image of Indonesia’s Gateway,” held at Grha […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has been recognized as the first university in Indonesia to provide certified training for remote pilots of small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (small UAS) or drones.
The UGM Faculty of Philosophy, under the Education for Sustainable Development grant scheme from the UGM Directorate of Community Service, organized a public speaking training in Javanese using ‘Tembang Macapat.’ The event was held in collaboration with the Bangunjiwo Village Youth Group and was attended by over 20 participants. Dr. Rr.
Universitas Gadjah Mada collaborates with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to organize the 11th ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) from October 31 to November 12, 2023, in Yogyakarta. The signing of the cooperation agreement between the two institutions occurred on Monday (October 9) at the UGM campus, marking their commitment to youth and cultural issues.
UGM welcomed French Ambassador Fabien Penone to discuss potential cooperation in education and research on Thursday, October 5.
UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences provides free breakfast for students during semester exams to support their health and well-being.
The phenomenon of “barcode,” or deliberately harming oneself using a sharp object to cut themselves in parallel lines, resembling the barcode on a product, is gaining attention among experts.
A team of UGM students has developed a mobile application called “Gigi Kecil,” which features real-time dental caries detection using AI, augmented reality-based educational games, and a free consultation with professional dentists for children.
The Center for Disaster Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has assisted four community groups selected as local innovators in disaster management.
The collaborative program ‘Future Skills’ between Universitas Gadjah Mada (the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences), Airlangga University, and Future Skills (Pijar Foundation) has entered the eighth batch and begun its semester of academic activities.
UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing Alumni Family hosted “Meridian 2023: Alumni Sharing” on Saturday (September 30) to help students prepare for life after graduation.
The new student hub of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK, or Innovation and Creativity Center), is scheduled to be completed in February 2024.
Students from Universitas Gadjah Mada mentored 30 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jatimulyo Village, Bantul Regency, to brand their products on social media and enter the digital ecosystem.
Digital technology continues to evolve and change the business landscape for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The UGM Student Organization Strengthening Program Team, through the Village Development Grant Program, organized a training on making fertilizer using Nitrobacter for the Banjararum Farmers Group in Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta.
While Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has reported decreased unemployment, some university graduates still find it difficult to secure jobs.
UGM Library is reinforcing collaboration for the development and utilization of the Integrated Library System “Jogja Library for All (Sepatu Jolifa)” with the Yogyakarta Library and Archives, along with several universities/higher education institutions in the region.
The UGM Vocational College hosted the 2023 Fab Camp Challenge at the UGM Field Research Center (FRC) in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, from September 17 to 21, 2023. The event attracted 60 participants from 12 countries, with 17 international participants from Pakistan, Malaysia, Norway, the Philippines, Japan, Vietnam, Yemen, Bangladesh, Germany, Spain, Bhutan, and the United […].
Employment remains a critical issue in Indonesia’s current demographic bonus era.
To preserve Indonesian culture and enhance community preparedness, the UGM Center for Disaster Studies and the UGM Center for Cultural Studies commemorated Rebo Wekasan in Sompok, Bantul Regency, on the evening of Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The Rebo Wekasan, titled “Understanding Disasters Through a Cultural Perspective,” was attended by the Head of the Community Service […].
Despite the importance of proper tooth brushing in preventing oral and dental health problems, most Indonesians do not brush their teeth correctly. “Only 2.8 percent of the population have brushed their teeth correctly, doing so at least twice a day before bedtime and after breakfast,” explained Head of Professional Marketing Personal Care at Unilever Indonesia, […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students have developed a concept for processing banana stem waste into compost that local farmers can utilize. In collaboration with the local youth group, this program serves as a form of community service by UGM students in Caban Gunung, Magelang, Central Java.
Caring for people with dementia (PWD) often leads to physical and mental exhaustion due to the emergence of challenging behaviors in PWD. Training for caregivers of PWD has been proven to increase knowledge and attitudes toward PWD.
Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, is known for having the largest local potential of cassava.
The Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK, or Innovation and Creativity Center) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) will host a free online course titled “Talent Development” for UGM students, non-UGM students, and the general public. There are 16 available courses, which mentors from various renowned industries in Indonesia will conduct.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that rabies and anthrax are neglected diseases that claim many lives. According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, there were 11 deaths due to rabies, with 95% resulting from dog bites.
The UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology strengthens international cooperation with Ehime University, Japan, in exploring food culture in Indonesia, especially in Yogyakarta. This activity involved 12 students from the Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University, accompanied by two lecturers, Professor Takuya Sugahara and Associate Professor Kosuke Nishi.
Yubita Hida Aprilia (19) vividly remembers six years ago, on September 15, 2017, when she reluctantly consented to amputating her right leg.
Tiara Putri, a doctoral student at the UGM Faculty of Biology, was awarded the Landesgraduiertenförderungsverordnung, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (LGFVO M-V) scholarship as part of a double degree program with the University of Greifswald, Germany.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a news release writing workshop focusing on Sustainable Development Goals for public relations staff within the university on Wednesday, September 13.