The government is intensifying efforts to strengthen food security by reducing dependence on imported products. This year, imports of four staple commodities—sugar, salt, rice, and corn—have been halted. However, this decision carries the risk of inflation, particularly for sugar. Previously, sugar imports reached 3.5 million tons per year, surpassing rice imports, which stood at 3 […]
Previously controlled tropical infectious diseases are resurging, with a rising trend in cases. Climate change has further accelerated the spread of vector-borne diseases. As a tropical country with a large population, Indonesia is leading the way in tackling diseases closely linked to environmental and social factors. Despite their widespread impact, tropical diseases often do not […]
Dr. Rimawan Pradiptyo, a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), is widely known as an economist who actively advocates anti-corruption issues. His contributions in academia and policy advocacy have significantly impacted education, corruption eradication, and safeguarding Indonesia’s constitutional integrity. In recognition of his efforts, Tempo magazine honored Dr. […]
Data from the Global Cancer Observatory in 2022 showed that Indonesia recorded 408,661 new cancer cases, with a mortality rate of 242,099—more than 50 percent of the total cases. Among these, the five most common types of cancer affecting both men and women in Indonesia are breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and […]
Around 700 business school deans attended the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) conference, which was held in Las Vegas, United States, from Feb. 3 to 5. This conference served as a strategic platform for business school deans to discuss challenges and opportunities in global business education. The conference’s theme, “Driving Change in […]
The rapid advancement of digital technology in recent decades has transformed the global economic landscape. Digital marketing has become one of the fastest-growing sectors, offering companies great opportunities to reach a wider audience through digital platforms. However, behind this great potential, there is a need for better regulation to ensure that the sector does not […]
World Cancer Day (WCD), which fell on Feb. 4, is a day observed globally to remind the public of the struggles of patients fighting cancer. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), a non-governmental cancer advocacy organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, was the first to promote WCD back in 2000. Since then, the annual observance […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is proud to announce that its esteemed International Undergraduate Program (IUP) will continue this year for the agro and vocational clusters. The Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM) and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH UGM) are currently offering an International Undergraduate Program (IUP) within the agro cluster. This year, […]
The separation process in industrial waste treatment accounts for 40-90 percent of capital and operational costs. By selecting an efficient separation process, costs can be reduced while profits increase. Therefore, reliable and optimal separation technology is needed to ensure that the chemical industry remains competitive and sustainable globally. Professor Aswati Mindaryani, a lecturer at the […]
Environmental issues are currently a major concern for many parties. According to a report by Berkeley Earth, in 2023, air temperatures increased by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Terms such as global warming, climate change, extreme weather, flash floods, and landslides, which describe the worsening condition of the Earth, are frequently encountered […]
