The appearance of Prabowo’s advertisement video in commercial cinemas has sparked debate among the public. Discussions on social media suggest that many see this practice as reminiscent of the New Order era, where advertisements were deliberately presented through one-way communication channels without room for dialogue. Professor Nyarwi Ahmad, a political communication scholar from the Faculty […]
Alumni of the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Department of Electrical Engineering, Class of 2000, recently held a silver reunion to commemorate 25 years since they first entered the “Kampus Biru.” Around 43 alumni from across Indonesia gathered to reconnect, share stories, reminisce about their college years, and plan concrete contributions to their alma mater. The […]
Indonesia is currently facing a serious challenge where the rapid growth in the number of libraries each year is not matched by an increase in librarians. Data from the National Library of Indonesia (2020–2024) show that while the number of libraries grew by 11.2 percent, the growth in librarians was only 10.7 percent. This shortage […]
The incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to rise, with at least 43 million people reported to die each year from these illnesses. According to data from Indonesia’s Ministry of Health, NCDs account for more than 75 percent of all deaths. Many countries, including Indonesia, also report insufficient funding for NCD management. Professor of Health […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) recently reported that one in ten children, or around 188 million school-aged children and adolescents worldwide, are living with obesity. The report noted that childhood obesity has now surpassed underweight conditions as a form of malnutrition. A professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah […]
The phenomenon of job hugging (the tendency to remain in a job despite a lack of interest or motivation) has emerged among some Indonesians. This choice is often made to survive in the face of persistent labor market uncertainty, the threat of mass layoffs, and mounting economic pressures. A professor at the Faculty of Social […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to strengthen its networks with stakeholders and research partners. This commitment was marked by the opening of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) office at UGM Jakarta Campus on Tuesday (Sep. 16). Dean of Fisipol UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, explained that the new Jakarta office serves as a […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has successfully secured grants for three research teams under the Community and Academic Synergy for Nusantara Science and Technology (Semesta) Program initiated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. The program serves as a platform to bring university research closer to the community through four schemes: In Saintek, Tera […]
Indonesia launched the Nusantara 5 (N5) satellite, touted as Southeast Asia’s largest communications satellite, on Thursday evening (Sep. 11) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The communications satellite is expected to accelerate internet access in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost regions (3T). However, behind the achievement lies the fact that all Indonesian telecommunications satellites currently in […]
Supply challenges remain a systemic obstacle for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The availability of raw materials in terms of quantity, quality, price, and timeliness is fundamental to sustaining business operations. Disruptions in raw material supply affect production processes, increase operational costs, and weaken the ability of MSMEs to respond optimally to market demand. […]
