SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
UGM graduate Naufal Firdausyan earns an LPDP scholarship to pursue a double degree at UGM and the University of Glasgow in sustainable development.
UGM’s horror film Setan Alas! premieres nationwide on Mar. 5 after awards and global festival screenings.
Aira completes UGM’s Applied Bachelor's in 3 years 11 months, becoming the fastest graduate in her cohort.
UGM expert urges better governance and oversight of LPDP scholarship service obligations after public controversy over alumni’s social media posts.
UGM economist says Indonesia’s 8% growth target is hard to achieve, with 2026 growth projected at 5%.
UGM Accounting graduate Cynthia Fransisca earns cum laude honors after excelling in academics, organizations, and competitions.
UGM scholars highlight Indonesia’s layered crisis, calling for epistemic freedom and stronger democratic resilience.
UGM students open three innovative food and beverage stalls at FEB UGM to sharpen entrepreneurial and sustainability skills.
UGM graduates 1,353 undergraduate and applied bachelor’s students in the 2025/2026 Period II ceremony.
FAO Indonesia highlights 637 million people facing food insecurity and urges multidisciplinary solutions.
UGM economist calls for restoring policy credibility after Moody’s downgrades Indonesia’s credit outlook.
UGM alumna Herdiana builds DEWITI herbal tea bags into a national and international MSME brand.
UGM inaugurates Prof. Reni Rosari, emphasizing a sense of belonging as key to sustainable and meaningful organizations
UGM forum calls for a cross-sector roadmap to combat AI-driven disinformation, highlighting deepfake threats, digital governance gaps, and the need for systemic collaboration in Indonesia.
UGM economist warns Indonesia’s shrinking middle class signals fragile job quality and stalled social mobility.
UGM expert highlights Indonesia’s rare earth potential, prospective regions, and challenges in extraction technology.
UGM lecturer urges stronger regulations to ensure fair wages and social protection for online motorcycle taxi drivers.
UGM partners with NVIDIA and Indosat to develop AI research, infrastructure, and healthcare innovation.
UGM economist clarifies false claims that Indonesia is the world’s second poorest country.
UGM alumnus Anselmus Wau turns pandemic layoff into success with MAMOKA cassava chips and culinary ventures.
Universities urged to prioritize impactful research over metrics and administrative compliance.
Prof. Luthfi Muta’ali was inaugurated as UGM Professor of Regional Development, highlighting space, environment, and justice.
UGM professor warns that rising food productivity has not improved farmers’ welfare or ensured food sovereignty in Indonesia.
UGM researcher urges early outreach and simplified reactivation after 11 million PBI JKN beneficiaries were deactivated.
A UGM-University of Nottingham survey reveals that most Indonesian campuses remain inaccessible for lecturers with disabilities
UGM lecturer warns that rising layoffs and informal work threaten social cohesion, urging inclusive policies and stronger social protection.
Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlights industrial downstreaming, food security, and human resources as engines of growth.
UGM economist urges stronger financial governance to curb Indonesia’s shadow economy and prevent tax leakages.
UGM KKN students help develop Kledung Village’s coffee potential in Pacitan as a sustainable and high-value local commodity.
A UGM economist warns that 59 percent of Indonesian workers are informal and urges stronger employment and social protection policies.

