The academic community of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is once again in mourning. The Faculty of Agriculture has lost one of its esteemed professors, Bambang Hendro Sunarminto, who passed away on Saturday (Aug. 30) at 06.11 a.m. at his residence in Sleman Regency, at the age of 70. Before being laid to rest at the […]
The House of Representatives (DPR) is currently gathering public input on the Draft Bill on the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP Bill), which is expected to enhance the agency’s effectiveness and promote Pancasila more widely across society. Head of the Center for Pancasila Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (PSP UGM), Dr. Agus Wahyudi, welcomed the […]
In recent weeks, the public has been closely scrutinizing the response of political parties and the House of Representatives (DPR) to ethical violations and legislative performance issues. Although measures such as suspensions, benefit cuts, and travel bans have been introduced, critics argue that these remain only preliminary steps. What is urgently needed, they say, is […]
The protest in Jakarta on Thursday (Aug. 28) resulted in the death of online motorbike taxi driver Affan Kurniawan, who was struck and run over by a mobile brigade (Brimob) tactical vehicle in the Pejompongan area. The vehicle, which should have been used to safeguard citizens, instead became the cause of a civilian’s death. Lecturer […]
Measles outbreaks have been reported in various regions of Indonesia. According to the Ministry of Health, 46 extraordinary events have been recorded across 42 areas in the country. Epidemiologist from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. Riris Andono Ahmad, explained that the spread of measles is closely linked to herd immunity levels. Vaccination coverage, therefore, plays a […]
Every limitation holds space for dreams to grow. This was proven by Anis Rahmatillah, who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) with cum laude honors, earning a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.53 while navigating the challenges of a physical disability. She received her degree at the Undergraduate […]
Avellyn Yoan Wiratan, a 23-year-old graduate from Banda Aceh, was named the highest-achieving graduate of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in the Applied Bachelor’s Program with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.96. She received her degree during the graduation ceremony held on Thursday (Aug. 28) at Grha Sabha Pramana. In comparison, the average GPA […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has issued a moral call to the nation amid the escalating wave of mass protests in various regions. The statement was directly delivered by UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia at the UGM Balairung on Sunday, August 31, 2025, as a form of concern from the academic community over the worsening condition […]
Food poisoning cases affecting 127 students in Sleman, Yogyakarta, and 427 students in Lebong, Bengkulu, due to the consumption of Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) menus, have drawn serious concern from various parties, including academics at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). These recurring incidents within a short timeframe reveal fundamental issues in the school food provision system. […]
Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Professor Ova Emilia, officially opened the series of events celebrating UGM’s 76th Anniversary. The opening ceremony was marked by the rector placing her hand on the videotron, followed by deans from the health cluster faculties who serve as the organizing committee for this year’s Anniversary. To enliven the occasion, […]
