A total of 20,615 participants are taking the national university entrance test (UTBK-SNBT) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held from Apr. 23 to May 2, 2025. This year’s number of participants has increased by 10% compared to last year’s total of 18,726. The UTBK coordinator at UGM, Professor Ridi Ferdiana, stated that among the 20,615 […]
A unique figure stood out amid the solemn atmosphere of the Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for the third period of the 2024/2025 academic year at Grha Sabha Pramana on Wednesday, Apr. 23. A middle-aged man appeared dressed in a traditional costume resembling a Yogyakarta royal soldier, complete with a peculiar doll strapped to his chest. That […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) celebrated the graduation of 1,455 students from its Master’s, Medical Specialist, Medical Subspecialist, and Doctoral programs during the Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for the third period of the 2024/2025 academic year, held on Wednesday, Apr. 23. The graduates include 1,263 Master’s degree recipients, 83 Specialists, 17 Subspecialists, and 92 Doctoral graduates. UGM […]
Director of Government Affairs at Microsoft Indonesia, Widya Listyowulan, shared her insights on building a successful career in the industry before 1,452 UGM postgraduate prospective graduates on Tuesday (Apr. 22) at Grha Sabha Pramana. The UGM Faculty of Philosophy alumna also reflected on her experiences and offered practical advice to graduates preparing to enter the […]
Dr. Fahrudin Nugroho, a UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM) lecturer, was inaugurated as a professor of nonlinear dynamics and chaos on Tuesday (Apr. 22) at the UGM Senate Hall. In his inaugural address, “Prospects for the Development of Complex Dynamics Research in Physical Systems,” Professor Nugroho highlighted how the concepts of […]
The Indonesian Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, recently sparked controversy by proposing to develop the capacity of tukang gigi (unlicensed dental technicians) to address the country’s shortage of dentists. His statement drew criticism from the public, particularly professional dental associations, as the term tukang gigi refers to individuals without formal medical education. In response […]
The controversy surrounding online gambling continues to trouble Indonesia. Allegations of Indonesian politicians’ involvement in online gambling networks based in Cambodia have stirred public debate and raised concerns about the government’s commitment. Some have even accused the state of failing to curb the growing threat of online gambling, which increasingly targets lower-income communities. Andreas Budi […]
Sexual violence and gender inequality continue to be significant challenges for women in various sectors, including academia. Campuses, which should be environments for learning and personal development, often turn into places where discriminatory practices, gender stereotypes, and sexual violence prevail. Therefore, it is essential for academic communities to create environments that promote the mental and […]
The UGM Faculty of Animal Science is exploring a collaboration with the Indonesian Butchers Network, an organization that supports business actors and professionals in the field of halal animal slaughter. The partnership is expected to enhance the quality of human resources in the halal meat processing sector. “We welcome this collaboration initiative and hope that […]
Infrastructure development cannot rely solely on technological sophistication but requires sensitivity to social and environmental dimensions. Therefore, multidisciplinary collaboration is key to producing holistic solutions. This issue was raised during the Infrastructure and Construction Innovation Conference and Workshop (ICONIC) 2025, which was held at the UGM Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM) on Monday, Apr. 21, […]
