The Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives once again served as one of the university’s gateways to the international community by welcoming participants of The 6th International Dental Summer Course on Tuesday (July 14). Through this visit, participants from various countries were introduced to UGM’s learning ecosystem, including the wide range of services, collections, and flagship facilities offered by the UGM Library and Archives.
“Have a great research idea but still unsure where to find the right references?” This challenge continues to be faced by many students and researchers. To address this need, UGM Library and Archives organized the “From Exploration to Publication with Cambridge University Press (CUP)” workshop on Wednesday (July 8), inviting hundreds of participants to learn how to discover high-quality scholarly literature and understand the publication process with one of the world’s most prestigious academic publishers.
What if thousands of undergraduate theses, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations on manuscripts from universities across Indonesia could be accessed in one place? That is the vision currently being explored by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in collaboration with the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives through discussions on the potential integration of university repositories.
UGM Library and Archives welcomed a benchmarking visit from the Politeknik Pekerjaan Umum on Thursday (April 2, 2026), as part of efforts to strengthen service innovation and information management in the digital era. The event, held in the Archive Meeting Room, L7 Building, 2nd Floor, was attended by the Director of Politeknik Pekerjaan Umum, Ir. Brawijaya, S.E., M.Eng.I.E., MSCE, Ph.D., IPU, ASEAN.Eng., along with the Vice Director II of Politeknik Pekerjaan Umum, Ir. Iriandi Azwartika, Sp-, and their delegation.
A warm and respectful atmosphere filled the Seminar Room, L1 Building, 2nd Floor of the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. It was in this space that the retirement ceremony of Peni Bektiningsih, S.IP., Senior Librarian (Pustakawan Ahli Muda), was held, marking the end of her long-standing service of 38 years and 1 month at the university.
The warm atmosphere of Eid al-Fitr was strongly felt in the Seminar Room, L1 Building, 2nd Floor of the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), on Thursday (March 26, 2026). Through a Syawalan event themed “Strengthening Harmony, Reinforcing Synergy, and Values in Service,” the gathering brought together the management team, staff, retirees, and supporting personnel, including part-time students, cleaning service staff, and canteen employees.
Waiting for iftar, or ngabuburit, is often associated with hunting for food outside. However, a different atmosphere can be found at the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada. In a place typically known for its quietness and rows of books, a number of students choose to stay—not only to study, but also to share and enjoy free takjil (opening snack before breaking the fast) together.
The perfection of worship in Islam always begins with one fundamental aspect: purification. During the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims strive to improve the quality of their worship, understanding thaharah becomes increasingly important. Responding to this need, the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada in collaboration with the Forum Silaturahmi Muslimah (Forsilam) UGM organized the Fiqh Study Series on Worship: Thaharah on Friday (March 13, 2026).
The ability to find accurate scientific references has become a crucial skill for students and researchers amid the overwhelming flow of digital information. Responding to this challenge, the UGM Library and Archives organized the Mini Class on Information Literacy, March 2026 edition, a short course designed to help students access, manage, and analyze scientific literature more effectively.
Finding credible scholarly journal references often becomes a challenge for students and researchers. Amid the overwhelming flow of digital information, the ability to locate reliable academic sources has become an essential skill in the academic process. Responding to this need, the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a SAGE Database Literacy Class to help participants understand effective strategies for finding internationally reputable scholarly references.
