Yogyakarta, June 8, 2026 – Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the University of Leeds (UoL), United Kingdom, have initiated discussions on a potential academic collaboration through a Double Degree (DD) program at the doctoral level. The preliminary meeting was held online on Monday (June 8) and brought together representatives from the Faculty of Environment at the University of Leeds, along with faculty leaders, graduate program representatives, and related offices from UGM.

The meeting marked a strategic step toward strengthening international collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in areas aligned with the Faculty of Environment’s expertise, including transportation, environmental pollution, water resources, geology, and other environmental studies. Representatives from the University of Leeds included Prof. Dr. Guy Ziv (Professor in Socio-Environmental Systems), Prof. Dr. Zia Wadud (Professor of Mobility and Energy Futures), Dr Desy Ayu Pirmasari (Lecturer in School of Geography), and Matthew Butler, International Partnerships Officer. UGM was represented by leaders from the Faculty of Geography, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School, Directorate of Global Relations and Partnerships (DKRG), and related doctoral programs. The Doctoral Program in Environmental Science at UGM Graduate School was represented by Professor Eko Haryono and Dr. Priyaji Agung Pambudi. read more

Students of the Master of Environmental Science Program, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted the Environmental Water Pollution Mini Project as part of the Environmental Hydrology course. This activity aimed to apply concepts of hydrology and water pollution through field-based research on various water bodies experiencing environmental pressures caused by human activities. The students were divided into five groups, each assigned to different locations and research focuses, resulting in five case studies that illustrate diverse water quality issues across Yogyakarta, Surakarta, and Bantul. read more

In an effort to promote environmental awareness and foster a healthy aquatic ecosystem, students of the Master of Environmental Science Program conducted a working visit and public discussion in Terban Village on Tuesday (May 26). The activity highlighted the issue of pollution in the Code River and explored long-term plans for river rehabilitation and environmental improvement in the area.

The visit was attended by officials from the Terban Village administration, the Environmental Engineering course lecturer, Muhammad Sulaiman, S.T., M.T., D.Eng., and students from the Master of Environmental Science Program. The event began with a discussion on the general environmental conditions of Terban Village, followed by a presentation on the environmental development plans proposed by the Yogyakarta City Government for the coming years. During the session, students were encouraged to provide suggestions and recommendations for implementing greener and more sustainable environmental engineering strategies. read more

Yogyakarta, June 5, 2026 – Preparations for the 2026 Field Study Program of the Master of Environmental Science Program continue to progress steadily. A total of 12 student delegates returned to the field to conduct the second phase of the preliminary survey, which took place over two days, from May 21 to 22, 2026. This follow-up survey focused primarily on securing administrative permits, requesting research data, and ensuring the readiness of accommodation, transportation, and lodging arrangements for all KKL participants. read more

In commemoration of Environmental Day 2026, which carries the theme “Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For Future,” the Master’s Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, conducted an environmental conservation activity entitled “Eco-Action, Climate Reaction: From Land to Water, We Act Together” on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in the Bompon Watershed (DAS Bompon), Kalisari Hamlet, Kalisari District, Magelang Regency, Central Java. This area has also received the highest recognition from Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) as a ProKlim Lestari village due to its excellence in water resource preservation and its ongoing tree-planting efforts around water springs. read more

TAIPEI – The Student Mobility Program Team of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, continued its series of activities through an academic visit to the soil laboratory at National Taiwan University. This activity was part of efforts to strengthen students’ understanding of environmental and sustainability issues, particularly those related to the role of soil in supporting ecological systems.

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The visit was guided by Prof. Zeng-Yei Hseu, Professor at the Department of Agricultural Chemistry, NTU, who specializes in soil science and soil contamination. During the discussion session, students received insights into various challenges in soil management, including land degradation and pollution caused by human activities. read more

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