AI can accelerate research. But can we trust it completely? This crucial question has emerged amid the growing use of artificial intelligence in academia, where AI has increasingly become a double-edged sword for the credibility of scientific work.

The history of Indonesia’s development planning is preserved not only in official documents. Traces of ideas, decisions, and institutional developments can also be found in archives, books, and scholarly works that capture the dynamics of their respective periods. These traces are now being revisited by the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) through the collections of the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives.

Taking care of our health can start with simple things around us. One example is coconut, which is readily available at home and can be processed into Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). This virgin coconut oil became an interesting topic at the Monthly Gathering of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives on Friday (September 4), where participants learned about the experience of consuming VCO as well as how to make it at home.

Twenty years of dedicated service is a significant milestone worthy of recognition. This dedication was honored through the presentation of the 20-Year Satyalancana Karya Satya Award to Martina Uki Emilyasanti, S.I.Pust. The award was presented during the Monthly Friday Gathering (Sarasehan Jumat Awal Bulan) held by the UGM Library and Archives on Friday (September 4) at the BNI Co-Working Space, L7 Building, 1st Floor.

Google may be the first place students turn to when an assignment comes their way. However, when lecturers ask for academic journals, credible references, or research sources, students need to know that there are broader options available. For Gadjah Mada Muda (Gamada), the term used for new UGM students, one of those options is the UGM Library and Archives.

Is providing access to books really all a library needs to do? Is it necessary to explore other aspects that enhance the library’s intrinsic value? These questions were addressed during a Sharing Session and book discussion on Mengusahakan Pertolongan Ilahi, held at CollabHub by Paragon in the UGM Innovation and Creativity Building (GIK) on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The event directly explored the values firmly upheld by Nurhayati Subakat and the long-standing contributions of Paragon Corporation through the book  Mengusahakan Pertolongan Ilahi by Susana Nur Kusumaningsih of PT Paragon Technology and Innovation (Paragon Corp).It also celebrated a heartwarming moment for retired staff of the UGM Library and Archives by presenting them with mementos.

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.