Mental health among the elderly is often overlooked. As a vulnerable group, older adults face various psychological challenges, one of which is empty nest syndrome (a condition in which parents experience loneliness after their children move away). Many affected individuals feel isolated, face identity crises, and suffer from sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and other physical […]
A recent study from the Center for Biomarker Research in Medicine, Austria, revealed that contamination by plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes resembling patterns associated with depression and colorectal cancer. Microplastics have now become an unavoidable part of everyday life. These tiny particles are found in […]
Medical record workers in clinics and hospitals face a high risk of developing musculoskeletal and skeletal disorders due to the nature of their work, which involves extensive data recording and electronic processing (from patient registration to discharge). A team of scholars from Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM), led by Dina Fitriana Rosyada, in […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially inaugurated GMart, a modern retail outlet located at the Innovation and Creativity Hub (GIK UGM) complex on Monday (Oct. 13). The outlet is expected to serve as a space for education, innovation, and collaboration, reinforcing UGM’s entrepreneurial and learning ecosystem. The inauguration ceremony featured a symbolic tumpeng-cutting led by Vice […]
Indonesia faces complex challenges in regulating and enforcing laws related to potential armed conflicts at sea, particularly in the context of human rights (HAM) and environmental protection. To date, the Indonesian government has yet to establish explicit regulations concerning non-international armed conflicts at sea, including mechanisms for their enforcement. This issue was raised by the […]
Wildlife plays a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance, yet it also serves as a reservoir for zoonotic diseases that can affect humans. Conservation efforts, therefore, not only aim to preserve biodiversity but also function as a crucial strategy to sustain healthy and stable ecosystems. For this reason, the One Health approach has become a […]
Five students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have successfully developed Gelora, a portable and environmentally friendly household waste incinerator. The device features a closed combustion system and an active carbon filtration mechanism, providing an innovative solution to domestic waste management, which remains a major challenge in many regions. The product was developed by the Student […]
A total of 992 runners participated in the Forestry Run 2025 held at the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Forestry UGM), on Sunday (Oct. 12). The participants included not only members of the UGM academic community and alumni but also the general public. Covering a five-kilometer route, the event offered participants the chance to […]
Due to their 18 years of dedication to conserving Indonesian parrots, husband and wife Dwi Agustina and Dudi Nandika have been awarded scholarships from Mandai Nature. Dwi Agustina will pursue her master’s degree at the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), while Dudi Nandika will continue his doctoral studies at the same faculty. […]
A team of lecturers from the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKH UGM), conducted a community service program at Remone Bird Farm, located in Gamping, Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Tuesday (Sep. 23). The activity was titled “Strengthening Biosecurity Management to Improve the Health and Productivity of Canary Farms.” The team consisted […]
