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 […]
On Tuesday (May 20), on National Awakening Day, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) launched a new symbol, the 3-Finger Formation, accompanied by the tagline Populist, Independent, and Sustainable. The launch occurred at the UGM Innovation and Creativity Hub (GIK UGM) and marked an important moment in the institution’s new direction towards UGM 2025 and beyond. The […]
Livestock welfare needs to be a concern for all communities, especially for slaughterers, ahead of the Eid al-Adha observance. Many sacrificial animals receive insufficient attention when placed in temporary holding areas around mosques, schools, offices, and so forth. Professor Panjono, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Animal Science, encouraged mosque administrators or sacrificial committees […]
UGM continues to strengthen its commitment as an inclusive campus by expanding access to education for all segments of society, including those facing economic, social, and geographic vulnerabilities. One of its ongoing efforts is a geography-based inclusion program, implemented by selecting new students via the Talent Scouting (PBU) admission pathway for top-performing students from 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 […]
