Licensing remains a serious challenge for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Many business owners struggle with obtaining permits due to limited understanding, complicated bureaucracy, and ineffective systems. These issues were highlighted in the MSME Class Series #26 discussion titled Licensing and Work Productivity of MSMEs, held at the UGM Directorate of Community […]
Students from UGM’s Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) in the Banggai Islands have initiated the establishment of a diving center to strengthen local marine tourism. The diving center was realized through close collaboration between UGM students, the local government, and community members, who were actively involved from the planning to the implementation stages. In addition to […]
The UGM Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) Binar Bengkalis team carried out community engagement activities in Bumi Lancang Kuning, North Rupat District, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province. This area, rich in natural and cultural potential, served as a platform for students to contribute to sustainable development based on local wisdom. North Rupat is one of the tourist […]
Professor Mubyarto, an economics lecturer at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) three decades ago, is widely recognized as a prominent thinker of Pancasila Economics. His work went beyond theory, as he actively practiced social economics within communities. His profound ideas on Pancasila Economics, grounded in Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution, consistently served as a reminder […]
The nickel mining industry in Raja Ampat has long been under scrutiny due to numerous cases of environmental degradation. Recently, it was revealed that several companies had committed violations in their mining operations, resulting in damage to parts of small islands. As the case gained public attention, the government was criticized for failing to oversee […]
A team of students from the UGM Community Service Program (KKN-PPM UGM) has successfully compiled a history book on Sikasur Village, Belik District, Pemalang Regency, Central Java. This book documents the village’s local history as part of its cultural tourism attractions. Titled Sejarah Desa Sikasur, Kecamatan Belik, Kabupaten Pemalang (The History of Sikasur Village, Belik […]
A Universitas Gadjah Mada Community Service Program (KKN-PPM UGM) team serving in Sukaluyu and Margaluyu Villages, Pangalengan District, Bandung, West Java, has encouraged students at SMK Negeri 5 Pangalengan to aspire to higher education. The initiative aimed to shift students’ perspectives on pursuing university studies. Through this motivational session, students were encouraged to cultivate the […]
Christopher Ernesto Budi (28) was among the 917 graduates of Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Graduate Program conferred at the Grha Sabha Pramana on Wednesday (Jul. 23). On this occasion, Christopher successfully completed the Periodontics Specialty Program at the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG UGM) within three years, earning the distinction of being the youngest medical specialty graduate […]
The People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) has recently responded to a proposal to hold Regional Head Elections (Pilkada) through the Regional People’s Representative Councils (DPRD), with council members appointed by the central government. The initiative stems from the intention to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Pilkada process. However, the proposal has sparked controversy among political […]
Dozens of young researchers from various universities shared their experiences and inspirational stories about their ongoing research at the 2025 Merck Young Scientist Roadshow held on Tuesday (Aug. 12) at the Auditorium of Building A, Integrated Research and Testing Laboratory (LPPT UGM). Carrying the theme Talks on Campus – Innovation, Collaboration & Advances in Life […]
