Yogyakarta, November 13, 2024— The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by researching the adaptation of financial well-being measurement tools. This research focuses on Indonesia’s growing middle class, which plays a critical role in national economic growth.
The 10th Gebyar Brawijaya Qur’ani Nasional (GBQN X) 2024 was held at Samantha Krida Hall, Universitas Brawijaya. This year’s theme was “Grounding the Heart in Upholding Eternal Civilization of the Quran.” The event aimed to strengthen Quranic values among students and university youth through nine competition categories focused on religious and Islamic artistic skills.
GBQN X attracted 1,465 participants from 16 provinces across Indonesia. The competition series included registration, administrative selection, submission of written papers (for the Musabaqah Karya Tulis Ilmiah Al-Qur’an or MKTIA), announcement of finalists (for MKTIA), competition rounds, and the final announcement of winners. Universitas Gadjah Mada sent nine delegates to compete in the categories of Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ), Musabaqah Tartilil Qur’an (MTrQ), Musabaqah Karya Tulis Ilmiah Al-Qur’an (MKTIA), and Musabaqah Khattil Qur’an (MKQ) – Decorative Category.
Tourism has become a vital sector for the Indonesian economy, especially in Bali. However, the influx of tourists has significantly transformed the lifestyle of the Balinese community—including the involvement of children in tourism activities. This illegal involvement has been exacerbated by the disturbing rise of Child Sex Tourism (CST), which includes pedophilia and the sexual abuse of minors.
In response to this alarming issue, four students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), each from different academic disciplines, joined forces as part of the Student Creativity Program for Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH) to conduct field research in Bali.
The Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) confirms its commitment to supporting fair and inclusive access to education through the implementation of the UKT Scholarship Policy. In the 2024/2025 academic year, as many as 22% of new students accepted through the National Achievement Based Selection (SNBP) route at the UGM Faculty of Psychology will receive a 100% UKT subsidy. Meanwhile, another 32% of new students receive UKT subsidies in the amounts of 75%, 50% and 25%.
The UGM Psychology Student Institute (LM) again held “Ngariung”, a discussion about social phenomena in society, on Saturday (25/5). This time Ngariung 2024 has the theme “Ableism Discourse: Is There Inclusivity for Quality Entertainment?”. This event presented Senoaji Julius, a director, producer and writer, and Elga Andriana, S.Psi, M.Ed, Ph.D., lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Psychology.
On Saturday, March 2 2024 08.30-11.30 WIB, the Center for Life-Span Development (CLSD) Faculty of Psychology UGM through The Reading Buddies Team held a read-aloud or reading-aloud training event in Suronatan Village, Notoprajan Village, Ngampilan Kemantren, Yogyakarta City. The event was attended by 19 people, including Toddler Family Development (BKB) cadres and parents with young children. This event aims to introduce and improve the abilities of BKB cadres and parents in practicing reading aloud at home and in the community. This training activity is a continuation of the reading-aloud activity carried out by The Reading Buddies Team two weeks previously, to ensure that the people in Suronatan Village can independently continue this literacy activity.