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For Grace Zefanya Octovella Situmorang (21), campus was not merely a place to gain knowledge, but also a space to grow, explore, and build networks.

Sugary drinks have long been a favorite among many Indonesians. Their sweet taste and relatively low price make them highly accessible.

Indonesia is among the countries with the highest dengue fever mortality rates in Asia. The combination of a hot and humid tropical climate creates ideal conditions for the growth of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the primary vector of dengue fever.

The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), in collaboration with the University of Southampton, UK, held the Societal Impact Symposium 2025 under the theme “From Ivory Tower to Community Square: Making Business and Economics Research Matter.” The symposium took place in a hybrid format on Monday (22/09), with onsite sessions at the Multimedia Room, FEB UGM, and Pertamina Tower Room 5.3, and online via Zoom Meeting. 

The event was organized in response to growing expectations that business schools should produce innovative research and generate tangible social impact.