SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
UGM and Hitachi Asia Indonesia reinforce long-term collaboration to advance impact-driven research, innovation, and talent development.
UGM economist warns that lack of transparency has made Indonesia’s capital market vulnerable to speculative shocks and declining investor trust.
With 66 islands and rich Kei culture, UGM encourages Tual City to develop special interest tourism to strengthen maritime-based destinations.
UGM opens a quota of 10,000 new undergraduate and applied undergraduate students for 2026 through national and independent admissions.
UGM alumni and the Faculty of Psychology promote early mental health awareness for children and adolescents through outreach programs in Bali.
Working as a food delivery driver while studying, UGM Law graduate Wahyu Aji Ramadan proves perseverance can lead to cum laude success.
A UGM lecturer highlights the water–energy–food nexus as a key approach to sustaining agricultural productivity amid growing global pressures.
The competition for viral content on social media reflects more profound cultural shifts, reshaping emotions, meaning-making, and public discourse in the digital era.
UGM and USK agree to collaborate on a Disaster Response KKN program to accelerate post-disaster recovery in Aceh.
UGM KKN students assist disaster-affected communities in Aceh by supporting economic recovery and providing psychosocial assistance.
Anies Baswedan urges universities to sustain student movement regeneration through cross-generational reflection and commitment to democracy.
UGM student Ryaas Amin shares his journey of balancing college studies while working as an online motorcycle taxi and food delivery driver.
UGM and Kulon Progo Regency strengthen farmer-scale smart agriculture through FASTAN, integrating IoT-based greenhouses and applied research.
UGM and the Jardine Foundation discuss expanding scholarship collaboration to support access to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
As thousands remain displaced in Aceh, a UGM psychology expert highlights trauma, loss, and adjustment as key challenges for survivors.
An inspiring story of Siham Hamda Zaula Mumtaza, an autistic student with Asperger’s, who successfully passed his undergraduate thesis examination at UGM.
As Indonesia targets garlic self-sufficiency by 2029, UGM’s experts urge the government to prioritize farmers’ welfare and price stability.
Informal employment, low wages, and weak social protection drive overwork in Indonesia, says UGM economist Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho.
UGM graduate Aji Wikandaru completed his master’s degree with a perfect GPA of 4.00 in just 1 year and 10 months, balancing study and experience.
UGM research shows prison-based job training can build inmates’ self-efficacy, resilience, and hope for a meaningful second chance after release.
A UGM professor explains that Bank Indonesia’s independence rests on a collective leadership system, following Thomas Djiwandono’s appointment.
UGM students secured First Prize at the Global Sustainability Challenge Regional Final in China with an AI-based disaster management platform.
UGM Research Team Formulates Post-Disaster Recovery Recommendations for Flood-Affected Areas in Aceh
UGM researchers propose adaptive, sustainable post-disaster recovery strategies for flood-affected areas in Aceh, based on rapid field assessments.
UGM Master of Business Administration graduate Yulistika Rahayu completes her studies with a perfect 4.00 GPA, earning top graduate honors at FEB UGM.
UGM expert highlights the need to strengthen human capital and align research with industry demands to accelerate campus-based downstream innovation.
Through UGM’s fast-track program, Tria Sofie completed her master’s degree at 22, becoming the youngest graduate of the Faculty of Geography.
UGM provides internal financial assistance to over 500 students facing tuition payment difficulties to ensure equitable access to higher education.
UGM alumni runners donate over Rp500 million through a charity run to support scholarships, disaster-affected students, and UGM’s endowment fund.
UGM doctoral graduate Dea Angelia Kamil earned her PhD in Computer Science at just 26 years old, becoming one of the youngest doctoral graduates.
An inspiring story of Manuel Vong, UGM alumnus from Timor-Leste, whose journey led him to serve as minister, rector, and education advocate.

