The Doctoral Program in Environmental Science (DIL), Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully hosted the Dissertation Camp & Student Gathering 2026 from Wednesday to Thursday, August 12–13, 2026. Centered around the theme “Strengthening Academic Collaboration and Well-being through Multidisciplinary Engagement”, the program was thoughtfully designed to balance academic activities, network building, and outdoor engagement.

Held at Merbabu 360 Magelang and the Elo River, the event brought together with Prof. Dr. Drs. Eko Haryono, M.Si., Dr. Sudrajat, S.Si., M.P., and Dr. Asmorowati, S.Pi., M.Eng., M.Sc. alongside doctoral students across various cohorts and research specializations. read more

The Environmental Science Program, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continued its efforts to strengthen students’ competencies in environmental management through the Basic Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) Training Batch 3. The training was organized by the Center for Environmental Studies (PSLH) UGM in collaboration with the UGM Environmental Science Program and attended by 33 postgraduate students of Environmental Science at UGM. Held from 27–31 July 2026, the training was officially opened by Dr. Endang Astuti, M.Si. The program was conducted online, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning through a Learning Management System (LMS). read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its team of experts, continues to support the Government of West Kutai Regency in the preparation of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory (IGRK) document. The activity was carried out through technical collaboration with various local government agencies and relevant institutions in West Kutai Regency from July 27–30, 2026.

The collaboration began with a technical coordination meeting between the UGM Expert Team and the West Kutai Regency Environmental Agency (DLH) on July 27, 2026. The meeting aimed to agree on the scope of activities, data sources, and emission reduction targets to be incorporated into the West Kutai GHG Inventory document. This process also served as an important step in aligning methodologies, perceptions, and data validation between the academic team and the local government. read more

PARI, Japan – In response to the growing risk of coastal disasters driven by climate change, including erosion, storm surges, and sea-level rise, the Government of Indonesia, in collaboration with Japan, organized the Green–Grey Coastal Project Training Program from 22–28 July 2026. The program was conducted under the framework of the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). The training was hosted at the Port and Airport Research Institute (PARI) and various coastal sites across Japan. read more

YOGYAKARTA, July 22, 2026 – The Environmental Science Study Program of the Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held its graduation farewell ceremony for Period IV of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday (July 22). During this period, a total of eight graduates, comprising seven Master’s graduates and one Doctoral graduate, officially completed their studies and are ready to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge, environmental management, and sustainable development. read more

The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, continues to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening students’ academic capacity by encouraging participation in international academic forums. This commitment was reflected in the participation of one of its doctoral students in the Obninsk Tech Summer University 2026, held in Obninsk, Kaluga Region, Russia, from June 21 to 27, 2026. The program was part of UGM’s Student Mobility Program, designed to broaden global perspectives, enhance academic competencies, and strengthen the University’s international academic network. read more

(July 17, 2026) – The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to encourage and support its students’ active participation in reputable international academic forums. One such example is the participation of Melania Hanny Aryantie, a doctoral student in the Environmental Science Program, in the International Conference on Coastal and Tropical Water Sustainability (ICOTWAS 2026), which was held in a hybrid format on July 17, 2026. The conference focused on water-related issues from a wide range of research perspectives. read more

Guangxi, China – Probo Santoso, a doctoral student in the Environmental Science Program at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), had the opportunity to present his research during a Joint Lecture held alongside the Eucalyptus Growing and Caring Techniques Training Program, which took place from May 11 to 25, 2026. The joint lecture served as a platform for knowledge exchange among academics, researchers, and training participants from Indonesia and China.

During the session, Probo presented his research entitled “Harvesting Practices of Eucalyptus Plantations: Insights from Indonesian Case Studies.” His presentation highlighted eucalyptus plantation harvesting practices in Indonesia based on several case studies, discussing harvesting management approaches, challenges encountered in the field, and key lessons that could contribute to the development of more productive and sustainable plantation forest management. read more

Guangxi, China – As part of its commitment to enhancing students’ competencies and expanding international academic collaboration, two doctoral students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)—Puji Lestari from the Doctoral Program in Forestry and Probo Santoso from the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science—participated in the Eucalyptus Growing and Caring Techniques Training Program. The program was organized by Guangxi Eco-Engineering Vocational & Technical College (GEVTC) in collaboration with the China–Indonesia TVET Industry-Education Alliance (CITIEA) in Guangxi, China, from May 11 to 25, 2026. The international training program also brought together researchers and academics from across Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, July 15, 2026 – The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Environmental Agency of the West Kutai Regency Government, held an online Preliminary Presentation for the 2026 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory of West Kutai Regency. The event marked the initial stage of implementing a scientific data-based inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and removals as part of efforts to support low-carbon development and climate change mitigation at the regional level. read more