Social media has become an integral part of everyday life, serving not only as a means of communication and information access but also as a space for building relationships, developing personal branding, and supporting educational and professional activities. This situation makes an understanding of ethics and responsibility in using social media increasingly important. This issue was the focus of the Talkshow and Book Discussion themed “Ethics of Using Social Media in the Digital Era,” held as part of the “Deepublish Store Goes to UGM” series. The event was organized by the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with Deepublish Store on Wednesday (26/8) as an in-person event.

Four hundred and twenty-four students from 53 countries have begun a new chapter of their academic journey at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Before starting their studies, they were introduced to the campus environment, available services, and various experiences that will shape their time as members of the UGM community.

One by one, titles were added to the proposal list. Some covered religion, law, health, and business. The number continued to grow until it reached 296 titles. This was more than an ordinary reading list. Behind it was a picture of the reading materials sought by the UGM academic community.

The research is complete, the data have been collected, and the manuscript has been written. Yet, one question remains: what makes a manuscript worthy of publication in an international journal? The answer goes beyond the quality of the research findings. How researchers build a scientific narrative, present evidence, select a journal, and respond to reviewer comments all play a role in determining a manuscript’s journey toward publication.

Scientific publication does not end when an article is successfully published. How widely a study is read, cited, and influential within the academic community is an important aspect for researchers to understand. Therefore, the ability to measure and monitor research impact is becoming increasingly important in developing a strong research ecosystem. This was the focus of the Research Smarter Series #2: Measure, Track, and Elevate Your Research Impact with Scopus workshop, organized by the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Wednesday (19/8), held online.

Getting to know a library involves more than simply knowing where the building is located. For graduate students, understanding the facilities, services, and information resources available is an important first step in supporting their academic studies and research. This was introduced to new students of the Master of Law and Master of Litigation Law programs at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through a library visit to the UGM Library and Archives on August 14 and 15, 2026.

As students enter master’s and doctoral education, access to credible scholarly information becomes increasingly important. This was introduced to new students of the Master of Science and Doctoral Programs at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), through a Campus Tour of UGM Library and Archives on Friday (August 14, 2026). The activity was part of the New Student Academic Orientation and the Researchers’ Enrichment Program (REACH) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, organized by the Master of Science and Doctoral Programs at FEB UGM.

Kimpul, a local tuber that has recently gained widespread attention on social media, is more than just a substitute ingredient in creative cooking. Behind its newfound popularity, this local crop has been the subject of research at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) for more than three decades. A search of the UGM Library and Archives’ Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) collection has identified at least five studies on kimpul, covering a range of topics, from its functional properties and starch modification to microencapsulation and food packaging applications.

The information needs of the academic community continue to be an important consideration in the collection development of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives. To ensure that its collections remain aligned with these needs, UGM Library and Archives is reviewing its 2026 Collection Development Policy.

Amid the abundance of scholarly information available today, finding the right references requires more than simply entering keywords. The ability to effectively search, select, and utilize scholarly resources is an essential part of producing high-quality research. Recognizing this need, the UGM Library and Archives held the Research Smarter Series #1: Getting the Most Out of ScienceDirect for Your Research workshop on Tuesday (August 11).