SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
A UGM expert urges the government to ensure sufficient supply, demand data, and fair distribution following Indonesia’s ban on 12 imports.
A UGM doctoral student joins academic programs at NTUA, Greece, to strengthen international research collaboration in waste management and sustainability.
Universitas Gadjah Mada inaugurates 901 new professional engineers, strengthening Indonesia’s human resources in engineering and technology.
UGM economist calls for stronger law enforcement and improved tax literacy as Indonesia’s 2025 tax revenue falls short of its APBN target.
UGM and the North Maluku Provincial Government formalize cooperation to strengthen human resources through education, research, and community service.
UGM economists say Indonesia’s planned bullion bank can deepen financial markets and support macroeconomic stability through gold-based instruments.
UGM students win the Nutrifood Leadership Award 2025 after excelling in leadership training and a national health-focused social project.
UGM and the Yogyakarta City Government collaborate to revitalize Terban Market, promoting humane spatial planning and community-based trade.
UGM research explores sustainable buffalo production systems in Gayo, Tapanuli, and Kalimantan to support national food self-sufficiency.
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.
A UGM expert says 14 million workers earning below the minimum wage reflects limited job creation and weak worker bargaining power.
A Pustral UGM survey shows 90.9% public satisfaction with transportation services during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year holiday period.
UGM research finds Indonesia’s stock market responds slowly to technology investment announcements, reflecting thin market characteristics.
UGM builds 100 temporary shelters in Aceh. A disaster expert emphasizes the importance of safety, risk-based planning, and mitigation in post-disaster reconstruction.
UGM received 14 awards at Anugerah Diktisaintek 2025, including a Silver Winner for impactful collaboration with government and civil society.
Pursuing 5.4 Percent Economic Growth in 2026, UGM Expert Urges Government to Prioritize Job Creation
UGM economist warns the 5.4 percent growth target for 2026 will be hard to reach without large-scale job creation and active government intervention.
A UGM student team secured first place in the Escoration essay competition with an innovation that turns chicken waste into sustainable feed supplements.
UGM lecturer Sri Rahayoe wins the 2025 Diktisaintek Award for applied research on soft palm sugar production technology for small industries.
UGM strengthens post-flood recovery in North Aceh by building 100 temporary shelters while empowering residents through construction skills training
UGM tourism expert says micro-tourism is rising due to expensive airfares and growing awareness of disaster risks during holiday travel.
A UGM sociologist highlights social, mobility, and environmental pressures faced by Yogyakarta residents amid the Christmas–New Year tourist surge.
UGM alumnus Robert Fanggidae builds inclusive community banking to empower 3T communities in East Nusa Tenggara through integrity-driven leadership.
UGM’s Center for Tourism Studies supports East Barito Regency in drafting a regional cultural policy document to strengthen heritage protection.
UGM’s Patriot Expedition Team evaluates the Muting transmigration area to support sustainable, inclusive development in South Papua.
UGM and Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade collaborate to strengthen human resource capacity in trade defense through a workshop on trade remedies.
Applying Indonesian National Standards (SNI) helps MSMEs improve quality, gain consumer trust, expand markets, and strengthen global competitiveness.
UGM Professor Amin Wibowo outlines key leadership traits of Millennials and Gen Z, emphasizing sustainability, collaboration, and inclusivity in the workplace.
Indonesia’s cocoa productivity continues to fall as UGM expert urges stronger replanting, superior seedlings, and sustainable pest control.
UGM Arabic Literature students earned five awards at the Modern Languages Olympiad 3.0 in Malaysia, highlighting their global linguistic excellence.

