The concept of the blue economy is positioned as the future of the global economic model. It offers a comprehensive approach to utilizing aquatic resources for economic growth, improving community welfare, and preserving marine ecosystems. The blue economy approach is not merely about resource exploitation but also sustainable management and development for present and future […]

Director General of Advanced Health Services at the Indonesian Ministry of Health, Azhar Jaya, MD, stated that cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and uronephrology are the four leading causes of death and healthcare costs in Indonesia.  Among these, the government is prioritizing five types of cancer: breast cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and childhood […]

Adventure-based nature tourism has experienced a surge in popularity over the past few decades. Mountains, offering both breathtaking beauty and physical challenges, have become favored destinations among both domestic and international travelers. However, this rise in tourism is not always matched by adequate safety systems.  Over the past two months, Mount Rinjani, one of Indonesia’s […]

The livestock industry is not solely profit-oriented; it also bears a responsibility to manage and utilize waste in ways that benefit society and the environment. As part of this commitment, researchers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have successfully demonstrated that liquid waste from biogas production, known as anaerobic digested manure wastewater or bio-slurry, can be […]

Over the past ten days, a severe heatwave has swept across Europe, causing at least 2,300 deaths in 12 major cities. This extreme weather is no longer a seasonal phenomenon; it now stands as an alarming symbol of the global climate crisis.  The recurrence of such weather patterns reinforces the notion that climate change is […]

Fish farming efforts among local farmers must be supported through vaccine development as a strategic step to safeguard the health of aquaculture production in Indonesia.  Although vaccine development began in the 1990s and has continued through collaboration with research institutions and industry, its use in the field remains suboptimal due to low demand and limited […]

In Namu Village, South Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, a long-standing tradition marks every funeral ceremony with the serving of local traditional dishes. One of the dishes introduced is Dokodoko, a steamed rice flour and palm sugar cake known for its soft texture. Commonly served during traditional ceremonies, this delicacy symbolizes unity and warmth within the community. […]

The Department of Archaeology and the Tourism Study Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM), formally returned a collection of cultural artifacts to the Warloka community in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, on Monday (Jul. 14).  The items, weighing approximately 40 kilograms and categorized into 15 types, including jewelry, tools, […]

The Universitas Gadjah Mada Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) Sangga Baruna team held a training session in collaboration with the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) Pokja 3 of Sumbermulyo Village under the theme “Processing Catfish and Chicken Dim Sum and Its Marketing Strategies” at the Sumbermulyo Village Office, Pesanggaran District, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, on Tuesday, Jul. […]

Education was the most significant legacy left by the parents of Fatimah Azzahra, one of Universitas Gadjah Mada’s (UGM) newly admitted students. Zahra (18), a native of Pasaman, West Sumatra, has fulfilled her parents’ hopes by being admitted to UGM’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH UGM) and receiving a full tuition subsidy. Her father, who […]