Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) secured the national first rank among higher education institutions with the highest number of funded Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (Student Creativity Program, PKM) project titles in 2026. The official announcement was released by the Director of Learning and Student Affairs, Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, on May 22, 2026. This achievement stands as strong evidence that UGM’s academic ecosystem continues to foster creative, solution‑oriented, and impactful ideas for society. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), held a preparation session for prospective bachelor’s graduates of Period III, Academic Year 2025/2026, with the topic “Keys to Becoming a Young Entrepreneur.” The session featured Sekar Ayuningtyas, S.P., founder of Tuai Bunga and an alumnus of the 2018 Agronomy undergraduate program, who shared her journey of transforming hobbies and a passion for the arts into a business.

Held at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Sekar stressed that one of the main keys to entrepreneurship is the courage to realize ideas. She urged participants to stop romanticizing ideas and instead focus on concrete steps to turn them into real business opportunities. According to her, fear and lack of self‑confidence are often the main barriers for young people when starting out. read more

The Communication Forum for Young Farmers/Millennial Farmers themed “Young Farmers of Jogja: Creating Innovation, Weaving Food Security, and Responding to Global Economic Dynamics” was successfully held by the UPTD Balai Pengembangan SDM Pertanian (Agricultural HR Development Center), Department of Agriculture and Food Security of DIY. This event served as a strategic platform for young farmers to sharpen their digital skills, strengthen group dynamics, and build local food security amid global economic challenges. read more