The U-FOLUNTEER activity is the initiation of the Human Resource Development Division (HRDD) of the UGM Photography Student Activity Unit (UFO) in the context of community service. This time, U-FOLUNTEER was held on Monday, December 16, 2024 with the aim of increasing the awareness of UFO UGM members to environmental issues around the community and trying to support education for children in coastal areas.  With the theme “Cleaning the Beach and Donating Books for Children”, UFO UGM collaborates with Garduaction based on the similarity of the vision and mission of this year’s U-FOLUNTEER service, namely the waste problem. read more

One of the prestigious events in the national chess world, the Rector Cup UGM 2024 Championship, has been successfully held on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The competition was organized by UGM Chess Student Activity Unit at the Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas UGM Building.

“This championship is a form of Universitas Gadjah Mada’s commitment to encourage the birth of talented chess athletes at the national level. We want to provide space for chess athletes from various backgrounds to show their abilities,” said Mugiyarto, SIP., as the Coordinator of Student Organizations and Activities. read more

The Student Activity Unit of Pencak Silat Perisai Diri Universitas Gadjah Mada has successfully held the national championship Perisai Diri Gadjah Mada Championship 2024 (PGC 2024). This prestigious event took place at GOR Pancasila UGM from December 12-14, 2024 and brought together high school martial arts athletes from all over Indonesia.

This national championship is one of the major initiatives based on the hopes of the UGM Pencak Silat UKM coach to create a space for young athletes to showcase their talents. With the spirit of developing the younger generation in the world of pencak silat, PGC 2024 is a strategic means to hone skills and establish relationships between young athletes. read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Photography Student Activity Unit (UFO) has once again successfully held a photography exhibition titled ‘Temukan Makna’. The exhibition that lasted for three days, Friday-Sunday, November 8-10, presented various photographic works with the big theme ‘Kelana’. Held at Galeri Lorong, Kasihan, Bantul, this exhibition brought visitors to interpret more deeply the stories and journeys of human life while raising various forgotten issues. “Our work raises issues that are actually very important, but forgotten in society. Such as posters on the streets, garbage piled up in places that are not their function, rice fields that are eroded by land conversion, and the uncertain fate of fishermen on the south coast,” explained Fatimah Azzahrah, Chairman of the Exhibition Committee. read more