The President of Ehime University, Japan, Dr. Hiroshige Nishina, paid an official visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The meeting aimed to further develop cooperation between UGM and Ehime University in education, research, and publication, building on a partnership established since 2007. UGM Rector, Professor Ova Emilia, expressed that the […]
The use of fertilizers and chemicals in agriculture is often seen as an instant solution to increase crop yields. These substances enhance agricultural productivity and provide additional nutrients, such as potassium, NPK, nitrogen, and phosphorus, that plants need. However, excessive use of fertilizers and chemicals can lead to serious impacts, including soil quality degradation, water […]
The COVID-19 pandemic marked the beginning of modern vaccine technology innovation. However, various challenges emerged during its implementation, including reliance on medical personnel and the public’s fear of needles. Moreover, conventional vaccines raise environmental concerns due to the large amounts of plastic waste they generate. These conditions have driven innovation to create vaccination methods that […]
The Graduate School at Universitas Gadjah Mada (SPs UGM) held its 42nd Anniversary Celebration on Thursday (Oct. 16) at the SPs UGM Auditorium. This year’s celebration carried the theme “Transformation Towards Indonesia with Excellent Human Resources.” UGM Rector, Professor Ova Emilia, expressed her full support for the SPs’ commitment to producing graduates with strong competence […]
The issue of waste management has become increasingly critical in Indonesia. The country’s consumption of products that generate waste continues to rise each year. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia produces 64 million tons of trash annually, with household waste such as food scraps, plastic, and other organic waste accounting […]
Corruption practices are increasingly prevalent among political elites and government officials. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has identified the public procurement sector as one of the most corruption-prone areas, consuming around 30% of the national budget (APBN) annually. Ironically, the regulations governing this sector often accommodate corruption, leading to what is known as state capture. […]
The use of 3D printing in food processing opens significant opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to produce precise, unique, and value-added products. With this technology, food designs can be made more diverse and appealing to meet consumer demands, even enabling the creation of products with shapes and sizes previously impossible through conventional […]
The issue of fatherlessness, or the absence of a father figure within families, has become a growing concern in understanding the psychological development of children in Indonesia. The term does not always imply that a child has no father at all, but rather that the father may be emotionally absent during the child’s formative years. […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has secured first place in Indonesia’s 68 Best Literature Universities according to the Edurank University Ranking 2025. This achievement marks a source of pride for the UGM Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB UGM), particularly the Department of Language and Literature, which serves as the driving force behind the advancement of humanities […]
The appearance of a meteorite in the sky over Cirebon recently startled the public, highlighting that various regions in Indonesia can be affected by the fall of celestial rocks. Indonesia’s position along the equator places it within a region where numerous asteroids orbit nearby. However, predictions of an asteroid potentially colliding with Earth in 2032, […]
