Many regions in Indonesia are currently facing serious challenges in waste management. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), the country generates 33.9 million tons of waste annually, more than 50 percent of which comes from household organic waste. Without proper management, organic waste produces methane gas, which has a far […]
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has reported that five of the world’s ten most critically endangered species live and breed in Indonesia, yet their conditions remain dire and alarming. These include the Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica), and hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys […]
The term klitih (Jogja night gangster), which originally referred to leisurely nighttime walks to relieve stress, has undergone a troubling shift in meaning which is now associated with violent acts committed by youths that have claimed lives. According to Jogja Police Watch, there were 20 cases of street violence related to klitih in Yogyakarta throughout […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives has once again achieved a remarkable milestone at the national level, earning third place in the 2025 Academic Library Innovation Award (ALIA) organized by the Indonesian Higher Education Library Forum (FPPTI) Central Board. Representing the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), UGM was recognized as one of Indonesia’s most […]
Environmental issues have once again drawn public attention following reports of deforestation in Papua, where customary forests have been cleared for palm oil plantations and mining activities. More than 500 hectares of forest and natural vegetation in the Raja Ampat Islands, Papua, for instance, have been exploited for nickel mining. This has sparked resistance from […]
As technology continues to advance rapidly, Indonesia’s agricultural sector is also expanding its capabilities through the modernization of national food security data. The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Statistics Indonesia (BPS), and the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) are reportedly working to develop technologies utilizing satellite imagery, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. […]
To support students’ success during the Midterm Examination period, several faculties at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) launched programs offering free breakfast and counseling services. These initiatives aim to motivate and assist students in maintaining their well-being throughout the examination period. At the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM), a free breakfast program was held […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Rector, Professor Ova Emilia, officially opened the 2025 Kagamahut Tennis Tournament, part of the 62nd Anniversary celebration of the Faculty of Forestry (Forestry UGM), on Friday (Oct. 10). This year’s competition brought together 44 participants from various alumni batches and took place from Oct. 10 to 11, 2025 at the UGM […]
Measles has once again drawn public attention after several children in Sumenep, Madura, reportedly died from the disease. The incident has sparked public concern and widespread discussion on social media. As of August 2025, Indonesia recorded 3,444 confirmed measles cases, with 46 outbreaks across 14 provinces. Lecturer at the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again earned recognition in the field of public relations at the 2025 Anugerah Humas Indonesia/AHI (Indonesian Public Relations Awards), themed “Accountable Communication and Public Information Transparency for an Advanced Indonesia.” At the prestigious event held in Surabaya on Sep. 29, UGM won the Silver Winner in the categories of Most […]
