The MCU RSA Goes to Campus event was held at the UGM Library and Archives in collaboration with Gadjah Mada Medical Center (GMC) and UGM Academic Hospital (RSA UGM).

Yogyakarta, July 1, 2024 – The spirit of life gathered at Gadjah Mada University’s Library and Archives with the presence of MCU RSA UGM Goes to Campus. This event is part of the first anniversary celebrations of UGM Library and Archives. MCU RSA UGM Goes to Campus not only raises awareness of the importance of health but also demonstrates UGM’s commitment to supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3: Health and Well-being.

UGM Library and Archives, in collaboration with UGM Academic Hospital, organized a blood donation drive.

Gadjah Mada University’s Library and Archives transformed the Windows of the World (WOW) Room into a place unlike any other. It served not only as a space for learning but also as a silent witness to a meaningful celebration. On Monday, July 1, 2024, UGM Library and Archives hosted a blood donation drive in the WOW Room, a small step with significant impact on life and well-being. This event was part of the first anniversary celebrations of UGM Library and Archives and a concrete effort to support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3: Good Health and Well-being.

Mental Health and Nutrition have become concerns for many parties considering their significant impact on the productivity of working staff. This includes the staff of the Library and Archives. In celebration of its first anniversary, the Library and Archives organized a health lecture on Monday (1/7) at the Seminar Room of the Library and Archives, conducted in a hybrid format and attended by participants from all librarians, archivists, library staff, and archive staff within Universitas Gadjah Mada, as well as open to limited Library visitors. The Health Lecture is one of the collaborative activities between RSA UGM, HPU UGM, and GMC, along with a series of blood donation activities and RSA Goes to Campus, all held simultaneously.

Universitas Gadjah Mada Library and Archives held a healthy walk in celebration of its first anniversary. The event took place around the UGM campus area. The route was from UGM Library and Archives to the south through GSP towards the alumni office then to DPKM and back north to UGM Library and Archives. This activity was attended by employees and education personnel. The event, which started at 07.00 am, aims to promote a lifestyle that is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) point 3 of ensuring a healthy life and improving the welfare of all people of all ages.

The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada held an Integrated Non-Communicable Disease Management Post (Posbindu PTM) event on Friday, June 28, 2024, in the lobby of the UGM Library and Archives Building. This event was part of the series of activities for the 1st Anniversary of the UGM Library and Archives.

In commemoration of the Anniversary of the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives, the Faculty of Law Library at UGM collaborated with the UGM Library and Archives to organize the Westlaw E-Resources Workshop. This event is part of a series of database workshop activities aimed at enhancing educational quality and supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.

UGM Library and Archives provide disability-friendly facilities to promote inclusion and reduce inequality

Yogyakarta, June 21, 2024 – As a significant step towards enhancing inclusivity and reducing inequality, the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has provided disability-friendly facilities, including wheelchair-friendly ramps, lifts, disabled toilets, and dedicated disability rooms. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 10, which aims to reduce inequality.

Opening opportunities for international collaboration, UGM Library and Archives received a visit from the National University of Singapore.

Yogyakarta, May 29, 2024 – The Library and Archives of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) welcomed a special guest, Mrs. Lee Cheng Ean, who is the Immediate Past University Librarian and currently serves as Advisor and Global Relations at the National University of Singapore. This visit is a valuable opportunity for both institutions to share knowledge and explore potential collaborations in the future. It can strengthen the commitment of UGM’s Library and Archives to achieve Sustainable Development Goals number 17.

The Faculty of Engineering Library at UGM plays an active role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting quality education and the development of sustainable cities and communities.