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.
The visit was part of The 6th International Dental Summer Course, themed Sustainable Dentistry: Integrating Prevention, Innovation, and Environmental Responsibility, organized by the UGM Faculty of Dentistry from July 13–17, 2026. One of the program’s objectives was to introduce UGM’s educational facilities, innovations, and academic environment to international participants.
The participants were welcomed in the Seminar Room on the second floor of the UGM Library and Archives, where they attended an introductory session on the library’s services and facilities presented by Barid Budi Wicaksono, S.TP., M.A. During his presentation, Barid explained that the UGM Library and Archives operates an integrated library system connecting the Central Library, 18 faculty libraries, two school libraries, and the Jakarta Campus Library. Through this integrated system, all members of the UGM academic community can conveniently access and borrow materials from any library within the UGM network. Participants were also introduced to the library’s extensive print and digital collections, information literacy programs, and various learning support facilities.
“All libraries across the university are connected into a single service, allowing members of the UGM academic community to borrow books from any faculty or unit library. This integration makes access to knowledge easier, more efficient, and more convenient for our users,” said Barid.
Following the presentation, the participants toured The Gade Creative Lounge (TGCL), one of the library’s flagship facilities and a favorite study space among UGM students. Accompanied by the UGM Library and Archives team, they explored the collaborative learning space designed to foster discussion, creativity, and innovation.
One of the participants from the Philippines, Red, shared a positive impression of the visit.
“My first impression of the UGM Library is that it’s very big. The facilities are impressive, and I think it’s a comfortable place for students to study and collaborate,” said Red.
Through this visit, the UGM Library and Archives demonstrated its role as a learning hub that promotes collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange within an international academic environment. The program also reflects UGM’s commitment to internationalization by providing meaningful academic experiences for participants from around the world.
The activity also supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by providing access to high-quality learning resources and educational facilities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by strengthening international collaboration and academic networks. Through academic visits such as this, the UGM Library and Archives continues to reinforce its role as a gateway to knowledge, connecting the global academic community with UGM’s learning ecosystem and innovation.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh