Yogyakarta, September 29, 2026 – The Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SPs UGM), held a collaboration discussion with the Educational System Management Leadership (ESML) Program, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. The discussion explored opportunities for collaboration in developing staff competencies and implementing other academic programs.

The meeting was attended by the UGM team, comprising Dr. Priyaji Agung Pambudi, a lecturer and Coordinator for Cooperation at SPs UGM; Muhammad Ulyn Nuha, an academic staff member; Septhia Adriati, a finance staff member; and three doctoral students from the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science. Chulalongkorn University was represented by Professor Sukanya Chaemchoy, Ph.D., Head of the ESML Program, and Dr. Poramet Charoynoot, lecturer and program secretary. read more

Yogyakarta, 28 September 2026 — The Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Sciences at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SPs UGM) conducted the 2026 Internal Quality Audit (AMI) as part of the university’s internal quality assurance system to evaluate the implementation of academic standards and promote continuous quality improvement. The Internal Quality Audit for the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences was conducted on Friday, 25 September 2026, in Room 305, 3rd Floor, SPs UGM, while the audit for the Doctoral Program in Environmental Sciences was conducted on Monday, 28 September 2026, in Room 405, 4th Floor, SPs UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, 28 September 2026 – The Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences (MIL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a guest lecture as part of the Environmental Research Methods course on Monday, 28 September 2026. The lecture featured Prof. Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo, Ph.D. from Chiba University, Japan, with the theme “How to Be a World Class Scientist.”

In his presentation, Prof. Josaphat encouraged students to reconsider the meaning of conducting research. He explained that re-search means searching, exploring, and looking at something again in greater depth. Researchers do not necessarily have to discover something that has never been studied before. Familiar phenomena, such as volcanic eruptions and volcanic ash dispersion, remain worthy of research when examined through different questions, perspectives, methods, or scales. read more

Friday, September 18, 2026 — The Environmental Science Team of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) presented the Final Report of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHGI) Document for West Kutai Regency 2026 during an online presentation held in collaboration with the Government of West Kutai Regency. The activity was part of efforts to provide a data and information base on greenhouse gas emissions and removals to support regional development planning.

The preparation of the GHGI document involved a process of data inventory, processing, and analysis to provide an overview of greenhouse gas emissions and removals in West Kutai Regency. The study also provides information on emission trends, carbon sources and removals, as well as aspects that require attention in efforts to improve environmental management and emission control at the regional level. read more

Sukabumi, September 5, 2026 – To complete the series of activities of the 2026 PEPSILI National Working Meeting, the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM Graduate School) participated in a fieldtrip as part of a Community Engagement program at Situ Gunung, Sukabumi, West Java, on Saturday (September 5, 2026).

Carrying the spirit of “Saving the Earth through Impactful Real Action,” the activity served as a platform for field-based learning through an Environmental Rapid Assessment and trekking activities. read more

Bogor, September 4, 2026 – The 2026 National Assembly (MUNAS) of the Indonesian Association of Environmental Science Study Programs (PEPSILI) was successfully held at the 5th Floor of the Start-up Centre Building, STP-LKST, IPB University, on Friday (September 4, 2026).

The event served as a strategic forum for universities and environmental science study programs to strengthen networks, consolidate the organization, and align the direction of environmental education and scientific development in Indonesia. The Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM Graduate School) also sent delegates to actively participate in the event. read more

Bogor, September 3, 2026 – As an important part of the 2026 PEPSILI National Working Meeting at IPB University, the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM Graduate School) participated in a socialization session organized by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Design, Planning, Environment, and Architecture (LAM DEPILAR).

The session served as an important opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the institutional development of LAM DEPILAR, the scope of its accreditation authority, and the direction of study program accreditation within the relevant scientific fields. The session was directly facilitated by the LAM DEPILAR team, represented by Prof. Dr.-Ing., Ar. Ir. Ilya Fadjar Maharika, M.A., IAI. read more

Bogor, September 3, 2026 – As part of the 2026 National Working Meeting of the Indonesian Association of Environmental Science Study Programs (PEPSILI), the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM Graduate School) actively participated in a competency training program entitled “Governance in Natural Resource and Environmental Management.”

The training was organized through a collaboration between PEPSILI and IPB University. The UGM delegation consisted of heads of study programs, quality assurance coordinators, lecturers, and educational staff. Their participation formed part of an effort to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of the academic community in understanding natural resource and environmental governance while keeping pace with developments in environmental management and higher education quality assurance. read more

Bogor, September 3, 2026 – The Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM Graduate School) participated in an International Workshop entitled “From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Environmental Management and Governance through Multi-Stakeholder Engagement”, held at the Start-up Centre Building, STP-LKST, IPB University, on Thursday (September 3, 2026).

The workshop was organized as part of the 2026 PEPSILI National Working Meeting in collaboration with the Environmental and Natural Resources Management Study Program (PS-PSL) of IPB University. read more

Yogyakarta, August 15, 2026 – The Master’s Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SPs UGM), held a field lecture deficiency program for incoming students. This activity invited students to explore four observation sites spanning from the slopes of Mount Merapi to the southern coast of Yogyakarta, namely Watu Gede (Argomulyo, Cangkringan, Sleman), Mount Sempu (Bantul), the Sewon Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), and the Depok Beach area in Parangtritis, Bantul. read more