Indonesia continues to solidify its position as a digital economic powerhouse on the global stage. The rapid growth of startups in the country demonstrates remarkable progress. As of July 2025, Startup Ranking recorded Indonesia as the sixth-largest country in the world in terms of active startups. With a total of 3,161 active startups, Indonesia has […]
Finance Director of PT Sinar Niaga Sejahtera, Nanang Febrianto, delivered a talk to prospective graduates of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Monday (Oct. 20) at the 2nd floor of Grha Sabha Pramana. Through the Alumni Talks session, he shared his career journey that led to his current position and advised the graduates to pursue work […]
The forestry sector is currently facing significant challenges, including deforestation, land degradation, and global climate change, which are having a profound impact on ecosystems. Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, which is an ambitious target that can only be met if the forestry and land-use sectors play a strategic role. […]
The Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Professor Ova Emilia, conferred degrees upon 2,335 postgraduate graduates, consisting of 2,028 master’s graduates, including six international students, 102 medical specialty graduates, 12 medical subspecialty graduates, and 193 doctoral graduates, including one international graduate. The Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for Period I of the 2025/2026 Academic Year was held […]
The Regional Research and Innovation Development Planning Agency (Bapperida) of Murung Raya Regency has partnered with the Center for People’s Economy Studies of Universitas Gadjah Mada (Pusekra UGM) to draft the Creative Economy Development Master Plan (Rencana Induk Pengembangan Ekonomi Kreatif or Rindekraf). The collaboration was marked by a Preliminary Report Presentation and Focus Group […]
The learning process for students is not limited to listening to lessons in class; it also requires direct experience exploring the surrounding environment. Environmental exploration activities offer students opportunities to develop curiosity and motivation to learn. One factor that drives students’ learning motivation is the creation of a sense of awe or awe emotion. Awe […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) achieved national recognition by winning second place in the 2025 Mandaya Award in the State University category. The award honors UGM’s contributions to developing innovative and sustainable community empowerment programs. The trophy and certificate were presented by the Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment of the Republic of Indonesia, Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, […]
While coastal regions of Java are often associated with marine tourism, the contribution of agriculture on sandy lands in these areas remains significant. In southern Yogyakarta, for instance, strong agrarian traditions persist alongside deep-rooted local wisdom. The community’s rich cultural character is seen as a key driver for agrarian development. Four students from Universitas Gadjah […]
The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG), launched in January 2025, continues to spark public debate and criticism. According to data from the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) as of September 2025, 4,711 cases of food poisoning linked to MBG have been reported across various regions in Indonesia, raising public concern about the food safety standards maintained […]
The Patriot Expedition Team of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has identified leading commodities in the Muting Transmigration Area, Merauke, South Papua. The team is one of five research groups conducting studies in the Muting Transmigration Area, consisting of three teams from UGM and two from Universitas Indonesia (UI). One of UGM’s research topics focuses on […]
