Team Capex1 from the Faculty of Economics and Business of Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM) claimed first place in the Equity Research category at the UNNES Capital Market Competition (UCMC) International 2026. The final round of the competition was held in-person from August 11 to 13, 2026, at the FEB Campus of Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES). Team Capex1 comprised three students from the Accounting Study Program, class of 2024: Ibnu Zidan Alfarij, Satrio Dwi Arisetyo, and Adrianus Marselinus Senayuda Dhityra. The team secured the top ranking after competing against 33 teams from various institutions, including international delegations from the University of Santo Tomas (Philippines), Foreign Trade University (Vietnam), and the University of Malaya (Malaysia). The participation of these international universities heightened the competitive intensity while expanding the space for exchange of perspectives on global capital markets. read more

Two delegating teams from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) delivered outstanding performances at the National Excellence Competition (NEC) Chapter 2026, hosted by Universitas Mataram. The prestigious national essay competition brought together leading teams from universities across Indonesia to compete across eight sub-fields of study. From those eight sub-fields, both UGM teams advanced to the final round and claimed awards that placed UGM among the top-performing universities in attendance. Team BioMaggot-ColorSense from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology earned the 2nd Place Overall Winner title along with a Gold Medal Final, Best Idea, and Best Team Final, while Team Circular Stage System (CSS) from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences secured a Gold Medal as finalists. read more

Four teams from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) delivered an impressive collective performance at Geophysics Day 4.0, organized by the Geophysical Engineering Student Association (HMTGF) of Universitas Pertamina and held on May 4, 2026. Students representing the Geophysics and Geographic Information Systems programs claimed awards across two competition categories: the Hackathon Competition and the Design Survey Competition. The achievements of these four teams affirm the quality and competitiveness of UGM students in the fields of earth sciences and geoscience technology at the national level. All delegation members came from UGM’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MIPA) and Vocational School, reflecting a strong cross-program synergy in facing the competition. read more

The Karate Student Club of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again delivered an outstanding performance at the national level, returning home with ten medals from the Open Karate Championship Sunan Kalijaga Cup XIII 2026. The national open karate championship was organized by the Student Activity Unit of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta and held on May 1–2, 2026, at the Prof. Amin Abdullah Building, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta. The event drew 74 contingents from across the Indonesian archipelago from Sabang in the west to Merauke in the east making it one of the largest national karate championships ever held in Yogyakarta. The UGM contingent delivered a dominant performance throughout the competition, securing eight gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal. read more