Aspiring to uplift her family’s status and fund her younger sibling’s education, Elsa Yuliana (18), a prospective new student at Universitas Gadjah Mada from Sentolo, Kulon Progo, proved that unwavering sincerity and hard work can lead her to achieve her dream of pursuing higher education at UGM. Elsa, as she is commonly called, successfully gained […]
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has issued a COVID-19 alert circular to healthcare facilities. This circular was released after the number of coronavirus transmission cases increased in several Asian countries, such as Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. In Indonesia, the ministry reported an additional 7 COVID-19 cases from May 25 to 31, bringing the […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) inaugurated two professors on Tuesday (Jun. 3) at the Senate Hall, UGM Central Office. Both Professor Faridah and Professor Nazrul Effendy are from the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM). In her inaugural speech, Professor Faridah delivered a lecture titled “Smart Building Instrumentation for Energy […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)’s Tennis Club hosted an inter-staff tennis tournament on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Held at the UGM Wisdom Park Tennis Court, the tournament drew 40 participants, including lecturers, staff, and retirees. The event was officially opened by UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia, who symbolically hit a tennis ball toward the center of […]
Efforts to mitigate climate change across all layers of society require strong media support to foster inclusive and effective public communication. Adaptive and locally relevant approaches are key, particularly in rural areas that are vulnerable to climate impacts. Indonesia has taken steps in this direction through the 2014 National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation […]
Several regions in Indonesia have banned school-organized study tours, particularly for trips outside the city. These aim to minimize the risk of accidents during travel and, importantly, to ease the financial burden on parents. Regions implementing such policies include Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, and Pontianak. This situation is further exacerbated by Presidential Instruction No. […]
Freedom of expression can be conveyed through any medium, including entertainment media. Stand-up comedy is considered a unique performance because, in addition to its entertainment value, the content often presents a critical perspective from comedians regarding various phenomena and issues. This emerged during the 21st Student Communication Discussion (Diskoma #21), themed “Comics’ Stage, Criticism’s Stage: […]
The Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fisipol UGM), once again held the annual UGM Ajisaka Festival 2025 on May 23–24. The festival series, themed “Gaman Kamulyan: Echoing Hopes for Sustainability,” began with the uploading of Janamejaya’s short videos and the registration of competitions in six categories. It […]
The recent explosion of active military ammunition in Garut, West Java, on May 12 claimed the lives of 13 people, including Indonesian Army personnel and civilians. This incident has raised serious concerns about the security of military facilities. Ammunition storage sites are expected to be under tight supervision and strict discipline from all military personnel. […]
The challenge of the accounting profession is increasing in the digital era with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), prompting a call for accounting education to adapt to evolving technologies. This was highlighted during the kick-off of the Aspiring Professional Accountants Festival (APAFest) 2025, held at the Sukadji Ranuwihardjo Auditorium, MM FEB UGM Campus, on […]
