Yogyakarta, February 3, 2025 – The Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its International Undergraduate Program (IUP) in Environmental Geography, has officially signed a collaboration agreement with SMA Islam Al Azhar 9 Yogyakarta. The signing ceremony took place at the KLMB Building, Faculty of Geography, UGM, and marks a significant milestone in strengthening academic collaboration between higher education institutions and secondary schools.

This partnership aims to foster intensive student engagement programs for Al Azhar students, enhance teacher competency, and promote the Environmental Geography program at UGM. Additionally, the collaboration will provide insights into the industry’s needs, ensuring that students and educators stay informed about the evolving demands of the environmental and geographical sciences sector. read more

The Faculty of Geography at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has secured the top position in Indonesia and ranked 137th in Asia in the EduRank 2024 rankings. According to EduRank.org, this ranking is based on an evaluation of 452,000 citations received from 222,000 academic papers produced by 75 universities in Indonesia. The assessment also includes additional indicators related to non-academic excellence and alumni popularity as part of the evaluation criteria.

A Collective Achievement

The Dean of the Faculty of Geography UGM, Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, S.Si., M.Sc., expressed his gratitude for this achievement in an interview on Thursday (January 16). He emphasized that this ranking serves as proof of the continuous improvements and advancements made by the faculty across various aspects. read more

The International Undergraduate Program (IUP) of Environmental Geography at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is taking an active role in promoting low-carbon emissions through the UGM International Geography Olympiad 2025. The event, scheduled to take place at the Faculty of Geography UGM, aims to foster awareness and solutions for environmental sustainability while encouraging young geographers to contribute to global climate action.

The International Geography Olympiad (OLGENAS) 2025 officially commenced on Monday (January 20) at the Merapi Auditorium, Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), with a strong commitment to supporting a low-carbon future. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13, which focuses on climate change and global warming. read more