Amid the challenge of declining popularity and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), consistency in preserving and nurturing scientific knowledge has become essential to ensuring sustainability. Through grounded teaching, growing research, and continuous innovation, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has consistently sustained its academic and research excellence. This commitment led UGM to receive the Gold Winner Award at the Diktisaintek Awards 2025 in the category of Most Productive Public University in STEM.
The award was presented during the Diktisaintek Awards 2025 ceremony on 19 December 2025 in Jakarta. Organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, the event serves as a form of appreciation for higher education institutions that demonstrate outstanding output in research productivity, scientific publication, and STEM-based innovations. The awards reflect UGM’s consistency and productivity in generating excellent research with broad impact on the advancement of science, technology, and innovation in Indonesia. The achievement strengthens public and stakeholder trust in UGM’s role as a research university capable of addressing national strategic challenges through the advancement of science and technology.
UGM was recognized for the capacity to sustain high productivity across various indicators, including the quantity and quality of scientific publications. The acquisition of the intellectual property and the societal and national development impact of its research. These accomplishments are the result of strong synergy among faculty members, researchers, and students, supported by institutional policies that foster a sustainable research culture. The success also reflects UGM’s commitment to strengthening an inclusive and collaborative research and innovation system. Furthermore, the Diktisaintek Awards 2025 reinforces UGM’s position in building national and global research networks. Through collaboration with universities, research institutions, industry partners, and international collaborators, UGM continues to expand an inclusive and sustainable STEM research ecosystem. These networks serve as an essential foundation for accelerating research downstreaming and enhancing Indonesia’s global competitiveness.
This award stands as tangible evidence of UGM’s dedication and service in developing and preserving scientific knowledge as a pillar of civilization. In line with its slogan “Locally Rooted, Globally Respected, Creating Impact” UGM reaffirms its commitment to grounding itself in local and national values, excelling through world-class research and innovation, and delivering scientific outcomes that provide concrete solutions and meaningful benefits for the nation and humanity.
