The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), plans to issue a policy requiring fuel imports for foreign-owned fuel stations to be conducted through a single gate under PT Pertamina (Persero). With this policy, it appears that the government intends to shift downstream oil and gas management from a liberalized system back […]
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has predicted that the rainy season will arrive earlier than normal this year. BMKG reported that some regions in Indonesia have already entered the rainy season since August, and the coverage is expected to expand between September and November. This condition may increase the risk of hydrometeorological disasters […]
A wave of demonstrations led by Generation Z (Gen Z) in Nepal has captured global attention. These protests are not only a reaction to restrictions on social media but also a channel to vent frustrations over long-standing socio-economic injustices. Professor Faturochman from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Psychology UGM), explained that this phenomenon […]
Running has recently become a favorite activity among both young people and the elderly. However, there is another fitness trend that is less well-known yet offers numerous health benefits: walking. This type of exercise has been proven to support health, whether it is walking 10,000 steps daily or brisk walking for a few minutes. One […]
Bulaksumur is recognized as the main campus area of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The eastern part of this area serves as a housing complex for UGM lecturers. While some of the houses are still occupied as residences, others have been converted into offices. This housing complex holds many memories for the children of UGM lecturers. […]
The tragic shooting that claimed the life of an Indonesian Junior Chancellery Officer, Zetro Leonardo Purba, in Peru on Sep. 1 has shocked the public and raised questions about the safety of Indonesian diplomats abroad. Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) International Relations lecturer, Muhadi Sugiono, stated that it is premature to assume any political motive behind […]
Driven by concerns over banana plant waste, particularly banana pseudostems, four Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students under the Student Creativity Program for Entrepreneurship (PKM-K) have successfully created an eco-friendly seedling polybag. The product, named PaPipot (short for Pelepah Pisang Pot or Banana Pseudostem Pot), serves as a biodegradable seedling medium. The four students behind the […]
Public controversy arose following remarks by Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, who referred to student demands of “17+8” as merely the “voice of a small minority.” Although he has since issued an apology, many argue that such a statement was inappropriate for a public official. A similar incident occurred recently when Minister of […]
Yogyakarta is strengthening efforts to become a national center for wellness tourism through collaboration between academics, medical practitioners, and sports professionals. With interdisciplinary synergy and academic support, the city is envisioned not only as a healthy city but also as a national reference for integrating health and tourism toward a sustainable future. The initiative was […]
International Literacy Day, observed on Sep. 8, served as a reminder of the urgent global need to improve literacy. On this occasion, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) emphasized the importance of equipping every individual with literacy skills to fully benefit from digitalization. The call was based on UNESCO’s alarming report revealing […]
