TAIPEI – The International Student Mobility Program of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, is one of the implementations of the cooperation between UGM and National Taiwan University. As part of efforts to strengthen academic networks and open further collaboration opportunities, the UGM team had the opportunity to conduct a return visit after NTU previously visited UGM in 2025. This visit became a platform for discussions between UGM and NTU regarding the enhancement of cooperative programs, particularly in the development of research in the fields of environment and sustainability. read more

TAIWAN – The International Student Mobility Program of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, continued with an academic visit to The 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan, one of the internationally recognized disaster learning centers that integrates scientific approaches with field-based experiences. The activity was guided by Ci-Jian Yang from the Department of Geography, National Taiwan University. During the session, he provided a comprehensive explanation of the 1999 major earthquake in Taiwan, known as the Chi-Chi Earthquake, and the significant transformations that followed in Taiwan’s national disaster mitigation system. read more

TAIWAN – On the sidelines of The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Geography Society on 25 April 2026, delegations from Universitas Gadjah Mada and National Changhua University of Education held a strategic meeting to discuss opportunities for strengthening academic cooperation between the two institutions. The meeting was attended by the Head of the Department of Geography NCUE, Assoc. Professor Chen Yi-Chin and team, as well as the Head of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science UGM, Prof. Eko Haryono, together with the UGM delegation. The discussion took place in a warm atmosphere, focusing on the development of collaborative programs that could be implemented in the near future. read more

TAIWAN – The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Master’s (S2) and Doctoral (S3) Programs in Environmental Science, once again demonstrated its commitment to enhancing students’ academic capacity through participation in an international forum. This was realized through involvement in The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Geography Society, held at National Changhua University of Education from April 23 to 27, 2026. This participation was part of the Student Mobility Program, which aims to broaden global perspectives, strengthen academic competencies, and expand international networks among UGM’s academic community. The delegation consisted of 14 participants, including faculty members, master’s and doctoral students, as well as alumni, all of whom actively contributed as presenters in various scientific sessions. read more

YOGYAKARTA, 22 April 2026 – The Master’s Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a graduation farewell ceremony for Period III of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday (22/4). In this period, a total of 16 graduates officially completed their studies and are ready to continue contributing professionally and academically in various fields of environmental management and sustainable development.

(Activity Documentation)

The graduates of the Master’s Program in Environmental Science for this period are Annisa Ayu Fawzia, Baktida Revi Prasetyo, Bayu Pamungkas, Berlania Mahardika Putri, Boy Kurniawan, Cindy Amelina, Dwi Prayoga Ade Sarlita, Fathul Jannah, Herlin Mienatha Simbiak, Linta Aulia, Nur Idham Kholid, Prima Dinta Rahma Syam, Riana Ekawati, Rina Andriyaningrum, Roro Crisanthy Suparyanto, and Witari Elya Utami. read more

On Saturday (18/4), fourteen students from the Master of Environmental Science Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada, participated in a Soil and Environment Field Study led directly by Prof. Dr. Junun Sartohadi, M.Sc. In his opening remarks, Prof. Junun emphasized that the activity was not merely passive observation, but an active learning process integrating theoretical understanding with empirical validation. The learning experience highlighted that soil cannot be understood separately from geomorphological processes, hydrological dynamics, volcanic activity, and the socio-cultural interventions of local communities. Before entering the field, students were required to formulate initial hypotheses through map analysis, satellite imagery, and previous literature. Without hypotheses, field activities would only result in physical exhaustion without meaningful understanding. read more

Yogyakarta — Students of Universitas Gadjah Mada once again achieved an international accomplishment at the 2nd International Student Summit 2026 Malaysia, held on 14–15 February 2026. In the competition, the UGM team won the Bronze Medal in the Food category through their innovation entitled “ROOT CHIPS: A Prebiotic Zero-Waste Snack for Low-Carbon Food Solutions.” The team was supervised by Dr. Priyayi Agung Pambudi, with Baso Samsu Rijal serving as team leader, alongside members Nurlaila Sahara Worabay, Rabiyathul Adawiyah Abbas, Muchammad Shaliqin, and Atik Septiana Putri. read more

Yogyakarta (16/04) — The Master’s and Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, participated in the Disability Services Training: Disability Awareness for an Inclusive Campus, organized by the Graduate School of UGM in collaboration with the UGM Disability Services Unit (ULD). The event was held at the 5th Floor Auditorium, Unit 1 Building, Graduate School UGM.

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The Environmental Science programs were represented by lecturers, administrative staff, and student delegates. The participation of these various academic community members reflects a shared commitment to enhancing understanding, sensitivity, and service capacity for students with disabilities within the study programs. read more

On Saturday, 11 April 2026, the Environmental Science Study Program, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada conducted a field study with students from the socio-cultural specialization in Pacitan Regency, East Java. The activity took place at the Song Terus Cave Site and Song Terus Museum. The field study was attended by 10 students accompanied by the lecturer of the Cultural Environment course, Dr. Dra. Niken Wirasanti, M.Si.

 (Field Work Team)

Pacitan Regency is one of the regions located in the southern part of Java Island and is included in the Gunung Sewu area. This region is well known for its karst landscape, which contains numerous natural caves, one of which is Song Terus Cave. The cave has become an important object of study for national and international archaeologists due to its significant findings related to prehistoric human life. One of the most notable discoveries is a prehistoric human skeleton known as “Mbah Sayem,” found in 1999 at the cave entrance, which is approximately 70 meters long and 15 meters wide. read more

Yogyakarta (06/04) — Students conducted a field study as part of the Environmental Management course along the banks of the Code River in Yogyakarta, accompanied by Prof. Bakti Setiawan. The activity was designed as a contextual learning experience to understand directly how environmental management principles are implemented amid limited space and high urban population density.

(Explanation by Prof. Bakti Setiawan)

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In his introduction, Prof. Bakti explained that environmental management does not only concern the technical aspects of management but also encompasses social, economic, and spatial dimensions. One of the main issues observed was population and building density, reflected in the high ratio of building area to land area. This condition indicates significant pressure on the environmental carrying capacity, particularly in riverbank areas. In the case of the Code River, settlement patterns have developed organically, largely through the informal sector. “Here we can see how communities adapt to limited land availability, often without prior structured planning,” he explained. read more