Owning pets has become a lifestyle for many Indonesians, as it is believed to provide psychosocial support to their owners. According to data from Euromonitor International, the number of pets in Indonesia has continued to rise between 2016 and 2022, with the cat population increasing from 2.15 million to 4.80 million, and the dog population […]
Arising from concerns over persistent land-related issues such as duplicate certificates, inaccurate boundary maps, and slow administrative processes, a team from the Student Creativity Program for Constructive Idea Videos (PKM-VGK) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) developed Notobates, or Non-Fungible Token-Based Certificate. This innovation offers a blockchain-based solution for land administration and management by utilizing unique […]
Home-based traditional ice cream (es puter) industries in the Special Region of Yogyakarta continue to face inefficiencies in their production processes. Manual methods still dominate, particularly in the ice block crushing and ice cream stirring stages, which can take up to two hours and heavily rely on human labor. This condition not only hampers productivity […]
The Center for Tourism Studies of Universitas Gadjah Mada (Puspar UGM), in collaboration with the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (Bapelitbang) of Berau Regency, presented the results of a study on the 2026–2030 Tourism Marketing Strategy of Berau Regency. This initiative is expected to serve as a breakthrough in optimizing local potential and […]
A professor of coal geology at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FT UGM), Ferian Anggara, and his research team have developed Gamahumat, an innovative soil conditioner made from low-calorie coal as its main raw material. This innovation serves as a breakthrough in countering negative perceptions of the mining industry by demonstrating that mining […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) have agreed to expand their collaboration in developing competencies, conducting research, and engaging in public outreach related to LPS’s functions, duties, and authorities, while also increasing access to higher education for students from underprivileged families. The memorandum of understanding was signed during a ceremony […]
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs recently suspended the registration of TikTok’s electronic system provider (PSE) after the platform declined to provide complete data for the period from Aug. 25 to 30, during heightened social and political tensions marked by widespread demonstrations across Indonesia. Shortly afterward, the government lifted the suspension. However, not long […]
A call to protect and preserve Indonesia’s forests echoed through the 62nd Anniversary Celebration of the Faculty of Forestry on Friday evening (Oct. 17). The message was delivered by the legendary band Slank, who headlined the reunion concert held at the Faculty of Forestry. “We’ll sing a special song as a gift for the Faculty […]
Catfish farmers often face difficulties during the manual sorting process at harvest time. The process not only takes a long time but also carries a higher risk of human error, especially when the number of fish is abundant. A team of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participating in the Student Creativity Program for Science […]
Over the past two decades, since Indonesia’s reform era, the separation of the military from civil affairs has been implemented. However, recent discussions surrounding the proposed Law on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience (RUU KKS) have raised concerns about the planned involvement of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in cybersecurity law enforcement. This move risks […]
