The government is set to launch a digital social assistance program, with a pilot project to be carried out in Banyuwangi, East Java. The program is claimed to potentially save up to IDR 14 trillion annually while improving transparency and accuracy in social aid distribution. Responding to the initiative, UGM economist Dr. Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho, […]
The suspension of the live feature on the social media platform TikTok has sparked debate among the public. The move came during a series of demonstrations, where citizens widely used TikTok Live to share and access real-time information from the ground. Many demonstrators had relied on the feature to broadcast live updates, making the suspension […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada welcomed a delegation from PT Pertamina Bina Medika Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (Pertamedika IHC) on Tuesday (Sep. 2) at the UGM Central Office. The visit marked the beginning of discussions on potential collaboration between UGM Academic Hospital (RSA UGM) and Pertamedika IHC. President Director of RSA UGM, Dr. Darwito, stated that both parties […]
Three students from the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Animal Science UGM), won the Best Formulation award and were First Runner-Up in the Animal Feed Formulation Competition, organized by the Animal Products Technology Student Association of Universitas Hasanuddin, on Aug. 30, 2025. The three students were Prima Cendekia Nirmala Afiatri as team leader, […]
A student team from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participating in the Student Creativity Program for Entrepreneurship (PKM-K) has successfully created an innovation to transform poultry waste into a nutritious feed supplement. Poultry manure poses significant challenges, as it often leads to air and water pollution and can be harmful to human health due to the […]
The wave of large-scale demonstrations and riots that occurred over the past weekend has affected Indonesia’s national economy, undermined market confidence, and raised international concerns, with several countries issuing travel warnings for Indonesia. UGM economist Dr. Denni Puspa Purbasari explained that the decline in market confidence and economic slowdown is a natural consequence of the […]
Indonesia’s Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, stated that the government is promoting agricultural mechanization to boost rice production. According to him, mechanization improves labor efficiency, reduces costs, increases cropping indices, and optimizes harvest yields. “This initiative is part of ongoing improvements in the agricultural sector and has received full support from the president,” said […]
Becoming the youngest graduate at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in the Undergraduate and Applied Undergraduate Commencement on Wednesday (Aug. 27) was a special achievement for Duiddo Imani Muhammad. At the age of 20 and 5 months, he completed his bachelor’s degree in law in just 3 years and 7 months, graduating with a GPA of […]
Digital tax revenue in Indonesia has shown a steadily positive trend. As of Jul. 31, 2025, the Directorate General of Taxes recorded revenue of Rp40.02 trillion, with the largest contribution coming from Value Added Tax on Trade Through Electronic Systems (PMSE VAT), which reached Rp31.06 trillion or about 77.6 percent. This figure highlights the significant […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)’s area appeared quiet following the implementation of online classes from Sep. 1 to 4. The policy was issued in an official circular signed by UGM Vice Rector for Education and Teaching, Professor Wening Udasmoro, on Aug. 31 to maintain campus conduciveness amid the escalation of nationwide demonstrations in recent days. On […]
