The Faculty of Economics and Business, Gadjah Mada University (FEB UGM), through the Career and Student Development Unit (CSDU), is once again providing free breakfast and psychological counseling services via the Mood Booster program for students currently sitting the Mid-Term Exams (UTS) for the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.

Two lecturers from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), Dr. Muhammad Ryan Sanjaya and Amanda Wijayanti, M.S., have contributed to an international research project published in the prestigious scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on March 20, 2026.

The study, titled “The Private Solution Trap in Collective Action Problems Across 34 Nations,” reveals the phenomenon of the private solution trap, which refers to individuals’ tendency to choose independent solutions rather than engage in collective action when addressing global challenges.

The Eid homecoming tradition (mudik) has long been recognised as a driver of the national economy.

Waste management remains a major challenge in Indonesia. This issue is not only about the increasing volume of waste but also about waste management systems that are not yet optimal.

Every year, the government allocates a budget for the free Eid homecoming (mudik) program.

The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), continues to strengthen its commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable campus environment.

By: Wisnu Setiadi Nugroho
Department of Economics, FEB UGM
Head of Poverty and Inequality Alleviation Studies (EQUITAS)

The number may seem small: a decline of 1.2 million people in a year.

The issue of organic waste remains a significant challenge in Indonesia.

The transportation sector is one of the key drivers of the modern economy, supporting human mobility, logistics, and interregional connectivity elements essential to economic growth.

The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting environmental sustainability.