Imagine trying to find a research direction among hundreds of journals. One article leads to another. A single keyword opens up dozens of topics. Then there are authors, citations, and reference lists that continue branching out.

What makes an academic article engaging to read and academically strong? The answer goes beyond the number of references or the amount of data it contains. A clear flow needs to work from beginning to end, guiding readers through the problem, the research process, and ultimately the meaning of the findings.

A single mistake in choosing a research method or identifying the right target journal can send a research project far off course. For researchers, such missteps can even lead to a manuscript being rejected before it reaches the review process, a situation commonly known as desk rejection.

The image of a library as a “quiet space for storing books” is gradually fading. In response to changes in students’ learning habits in the digital era, the leadership of the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Library visited Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Thursday (September 10, 2026) to discuss library space management and the development of Co-Working Spaces (CWS).

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.