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 […]
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara (Persero) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a strategic milestone in efforts to strengthen national food security. The agreement establishes cooperation in distributing Gamagora 7 rice seeds, a plant breeding innovation developed by UGM researchers. In addition to supplying this rice variety, which thrives […]
The transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B from mother to child can be prevented through the use of affordable rapid tests to support early diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy. This finding emerged from research conducted by the UGM Center for Tropical Medicine (PKT UGM) across 22 community health centers (puskesmas) in Bandung and Bogor […]
The prevalence of dental caries among children in Indonesia remains high, particularly in densely populated areas. According to the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas), around 93 percent of children aged 5–6 years suffer from cavities. This indicates that most Indonesian children are still affected by dental caries. Therefore, early education is essential to raise awareness […]
On Monday (May 13), the smoke of ritual incense filled the night air at the Sanatanagama Temple, UGM Spiritual Center. That evening coincided with Purnama Jyestha, a sacred full moon moment in the eleventh month of the Hindu calendar. On this special night, the Hindu academic community at UGM marked the temple’s anniversary through the […]
Business schools in higher education are expected not only to produce highly skilled human resources but also to contribute to national development, particularly in addressing sustainability issues. This is especially important as Indonesia continues to face structural development challenges, including poverty alleviation and institutional reform. This point was raised by the Dean of the UGM […]
