The recent revelation of a child sexual predator case in Jepara has sparked deep concern. At just 21 years old, the perpetrator, still relatively young, had already committed sexual abuse against at least 31 children aged between 12 and 17. His predatory acts began on social media and escalated into both digital and physical forms […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and PT PLN Persero have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) within the UGM campus. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Jakarta by Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, UGM Vice-Rector for Research, Business Development, and Cooperation, and Edi Srimulyanti, […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with PT Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk, is developing an early warning system for earthquakes based on Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology. This innovative disaster management system utilizes Telkom’s undersea optical cable infrastructure as a key component to detect seismic activity in real time. The innovation is considered a strategic […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP UGM) and the Faculty of Geography (Geography UGM), in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS), officially launched the Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at FTP UGM. 37 students from NUS and 21 students from UGM are participating in […]
Indonesia has not yet achieved self-sufficiency in meeting domestic beef demand, thus still relying on imports from other countries. Although the government has pursued efforts to increase the cattle population, success rates vary, creating regional disparities. Environmental pressures, especially land conversion, which reduces natural feed availability, pose a serious threat to the sustainability of the […]
A year ago, the story of Asysyfa Maisarah touched many hearts. The daughter of a farm laborer from a remote village in West Sumatra, she successfully gained admission to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). More than that, Syfa, her nickname, was awarded a full tuition subsidy scholarship, reducing her tuition fee (UKT) to zero. Her journey […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recognizes education as one of the key drivers in advancing human resource development. In line with this, UGM remains committed to ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all. This commitment is realized through various assistance schemes to support students throughout their academic journey. Among these initiatives are scholarships and laptop […]
A recent case of mass food poisoning affecting several students after consuming meals from the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program has drawn public attention. While the MBG program aims to improve nutritional status, particularly among students, through the provision of free nutritious meals, food safety aspects must not be overlooked in its implementation. “If the […]
Tiara Putri, a doctoral student in the double degree program at the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has successfully received the STIBET Scholarship for Graduation Support and Outstanding Engagement, funded by the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). Receiving this scholarship requires passing a highly competitive selection process. The award is intended to support outstanding […]
Data from the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises in 2024 indicates that 64% of micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) actors in Indonesia are women. This underscores the strategic role women play in strengthening household economies and empowering communities. However, many women-led MSMEs still face numerous challenges, including limited access to information […]
