A month ago, dozens of young students from Teluk Bintuni, West Papua, arrived at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), carrying hopes for a brighter future.

When discussing deforestation, public attention is often directed toward companies that clear forests.

The sound of threads brushing against one another and the swift movements of skilled hands filled one of the production rooms at DOWA Bag in Yogyakarta.

Rimawan Pradiptyo, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), shared his experience in initiating Sambatan Jogja (SONJO) to foster solidarity and support vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Yogyakarta during the Global Summer Week (GSW) 2026.

Being named the best graduate of the Master’s Program at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), while also earning the title of Valedictorian at The University of Queensland (UQ), was an achievement Fajar Munichputranto had never imagined.

Technological advancements have not yet ensured equal access for everyone.

A business’s success is not solely measured by the profits it generates, but also by the positive social impact it creates.

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, strong academic achievements alone are no longer enough.

Sustainability is no longer viewed merely as a company’s corporate social responsibility.

The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), through its Human Resources (HR) Office, organized two competency development programs for professional staff in June and July 2026.