Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to promote digital transformation in the academic environment. Through the Digital Transformation Bureau, UGM actively encourages innovation and promotes the involvement of the academic community, such as lecturers, staff, and students, in accelerating digital transformation. The focus is not only on technical aspects but also on user experience. This was […]
Since 2014, Indonesia has been implementing the National Social Security System (SJSN) to provide socio-economic protection for its citizens. However, compared to other Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia lags behind in providing social protection. Globally, Indonesia ranks low in providing social protection. This was conveyed by Ippei Tsuruga, the Social Protection Programme Manager at the International […]
Students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) who are recipients of the Cendekia BAZNAS Scholarship (BCB) and members of the Nahdlatul Ulama Student Family (KMNU) held a ‘1000 Ramadan Lights’ boarding event at the NU Bintan Saadilah Al-Rasyid Orphanage in Krapyak Wetan, Yogyakarta, on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025. The social service event aimed to foster a […]
The revision of Law No. 34 of 2004 on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), particularly concerning the military’s presence in civilian roles, has drawn significant public scrutiny due to its closed-door deliberations. The public fears a potential return to the military’s dual-function role, as seen in the past. Additionally, the discussion process for the […]
The mental health of informal workers in Indonesia often receives little attention from the government despite their crucial role in the country’s economy. These informal workers typically do not have permanent contracts, lack social or health protection, and often experience irregular and fluctuating incomes. Dean of UGM Faculty of Psychology, Dr. Rahmat Hidayat, emphasized that […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Rector, Professor Ova Emilia, visited Timor-Leste and met with President José Ramos-Horta on Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Dili. This UGM delegation aimed to strengthen international networks and strategic cooperation in education, teaching, research, and community service. The meeting, attended by Indonesia’s Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Okto Dorinus Manik, former Norwegian Ambassador […]
The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) dropped sharply by 5% on Mar. 18, prompting the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) to implement a 30-minute trading halt as part of a circuit breaker mechanism designed to prevent market panic and extreme volatility. According to Dr. Rijadh Djatu Winardi, a UGM Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM) […]
On Tuesday (Mar. 18), 181,425 seats were announced for the quota of prospective new students through the academic excellence-based entrance selection (SNBP) pathway. The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of Indonesia, Brian Yuliarto, congratulated the new students who had been accepted through this pathway. “This is certainly a great achievement resulting from all […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received an award from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology in recognition of the achievement of 26 fields of study that made it into the Top 500 QS WUR by Subject 2025. The award was personally presented by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto in […]
Recently, social media was once again stirred by allegations from Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar, a former lecturer at the University of Mataram, who questioned the authenticity of the undergraduate diploma and thesis of Indonesia’s 7th President, Ir. Joko Widodo, as a graduate of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). According to him, the approval page and cover of […]
