The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (Mahkamah Konstitusi/MK) recently issued an important ruling on the judicial review of the Ministry Law, which explicitly reaffirms the prohibition against deputy ministers serving concurrently as commissioners in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The decision was welcomed by a Constitutional Law expert from the Faculty of Law at Universitas […]
The Gadjah Mada Building and Bridge (GMBB) community team once again achieved remarkable success in the field of civil engineering competitions at the national level. This time, the Digdaya and Prancang Brotoseno teams won top prizes in the National Bridge Design Competition at the Civil Engineering Festival 2025, themed “Bridge Design and Innovation Strategies for […]
The Community for Health Policy Care in Indonesia (KPKKI) has submitted an amicus curiae (friend of the court brief) to the Constitutional Court (MK) in the judicial review of Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health. The submission was made in response to concerns that healthcare services, which should be a constitutional right for every […]
The surge of protest calls in various regions and the widespread use of hashtags on social media in recent weeks reflect a growing sense of public unease. This phenomenon is not only visible on the streets but also in digital spaces, which have become an important channel for people to voice their concerns. In a […]
The government has reduced the allocation for Regional Transfer Funds (TKD) in the 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN). The cut, amounting to Rp650 trillion or a 24.7 percent decline from Rp864 trillion in 2025, is expected to significantly affect infrastructure development across the regions. Professor Wahyudi Kumorotomo, a faculty member at the Department of Public […]
The use of tear gas as a crowd-control measure has drawn significant public attention. Commonly deployed to disperse or break up large gatherings when they become uncontrollable in confrontations with police or military forces, tear gas exposure not only causes eye irritation but can also lead to other health issues. An Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), […]
Indonesia records more than 135,000 snakebite cases every year, with a mortality rate reaching up to 10 percent. The figure does not yet include unreported cases. According to experts, the main cause of death is not the absence of antivenom but rather improper first aid treatment. This concern was raised by toxicology specialist Dr. Tri […]
Muhammad Zaky Putra Pramudya, an undergraduate student of the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Animal Science UGM), participated in the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) at the University of Eastern Philippines last July and August. His participation in the program came upon invitation from the Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities (AAACU). The […]
UGM students have secured first place in the National Essay Competition by INOVASI 2025. The winning team consisted of Vina Ayu Lestari, a 2023 student of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM), and Nafi’atush Sholikhah, a 2023 student of the Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM), under the guidance of Nur […]
The Kagama Cup XVIII Tennis Tournament 2025 was once again held as part of the 76th Anniversary of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This year’s competition brought together 120 participants from the UGM Alumni Family (Kagama UGM) across various cohorts. The tournament took place on September 6 to 7, 2025, at the UGM Outdoor Tennis Court. […]
