Modeling Infectious Diseases: An Important Foundation of Modern Epidemiology

Yogyakarta, June 24, 2025 — The “Modeling 101” session, part of a series of regional epidemiology training courses, was successfully held at the Arjuna Room, Alana Hotel Yogyakarta. The event was attended by 13 participants from various countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, and Thailand. The participants came from diverse backgrounds, including academics, researchers, representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), and students. ... 

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MIDSEA Summer School 2025 Highlights the Role of Foundation Models in Health AI Development

Yogyakarta, June 24, 2025 — The Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University is hosting the MIDSEA Summer School 2025, a collaborative scientific forum bringing together participants from various Southeast Asian countries to explore strategic issues in mathematics and its applications. One of the subtopics discussed in this event is AI for Infectious Disease Modeling (AI4IDM), which focuses on the use of artificial intelligence to understand and anticipate the spread of infectious diseases. ... 

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Discussing Maximum Likelihood Estimation and Track Inference at the Midsea Summer School 2025: Offering a Critical Approach to Data Analysis

Yogyakarta, June 23, 2025 — The Midsea Summer School 2025 held a breakout session from the Track Inference track. Four speakers with extensive experience in epidemiology and statistics—Akira Endo, Swapnil Mishra, Angkana T. Huang (HAT), and Bimandra Djaafara—shared their knowledge and experience with the participants. ... 

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Exploring Epidemic Dynamics, MIDSEA Presents the “Simulations” Track Led by International Experts

Yogyakarta, 23 June 2025 — One of the most anticipated advanced sessions at MIDSEA Summer School 2025 is the Simulations track, led by Prof. Alex Cook, a leading figure in the MIDSEA initiative and a mathematical epidemiology expert from the National University of Singapore (NUS). This track is designed to introduce participants to stochastic simulation modelling, a crucial approach for realistically understanding the spread of infectious diseases. ... 

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Introducing the Basics of Infectious Disease Modelling, MIDSEA Presents the “Modelling 101” Track with International Experts

Yogyakarta, 23 June 2025 — As part of the MIDSEA Summer School 2025, the Modelling 101 track stands out as one of the most fundamental and essential sessions, especially designed for participants who are new to the world of mathematical modelling, particularly in the context of infectious diseases. ... 

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Fostering Scientific Collaboration in Southeast Asia, UGM Hosts MIDSEA Summer School 2025

The Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially opened the MIDSEA Summer School 2025, a regional scientific forum aimed at strengthening capacity and expanding networks in the field of infectious disease modeling. This event will take place from June 23–29, 2025, at The Alana Yogyakarta Hotel & Convention Center, focusing on enhancing research and collaboration in mathematical modeling to address the increasingly complex and dynamic challenges posed by infectious diseases. ... 

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Syawalan 1446 H at the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA UGM: Strengthening Bonds in the Month of Syawal


Yogyakarta – The Department of Mathematics, FMIPA UGM, held its annual Syawalan and Halalbihalal gathering on Saturday (April 12, 2025) to strengthen ties among its academic community during the month of Syawal 1446 H. The event began at 10:00 AM at the RMJT Soehakso Auditorium (A1.06–A1.07), 1st floor, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UGM. ... 

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#MatematikaBangga: Mahardi, 2022 Statistics Student, Earns the Title of FMIPA UGM’s 2025 Most Outstanding Student

Another proud achievement has been secured by a student from the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA UGM. Mahardi Nalendra Syafa, a 2022 Statistics student, has been named the 2025 Most Outstanding Student (Mapres) of FMIPA UGM. This prestigious title is part of the university-level selection organized by the Sub-directorate of Student Creativity under the Directorate of Student Affairs at UGM. The selection process began online on March 1 and culminated in an offline final round held on March 22, 2025. Since the beginning of his college journey, Mahardi had set his sights on becoming a Mapres as a form of gratitude and commitment to his education at UGM. ... 

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Inaugural Lecture of the Certified Sit-in Program: “Actuarial Analysis of Social Security Programs”

The Actuarial Science Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada held the inaugural lecture of Actuarial Capita Selecta B, integrated with the Certified Sit-in Program, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The lecture, conducted online via Zoom Meeting, covered the topic “Actuarial Analysis of Social Security Programs” and was delivered by Danang Teguh Qoyyimi, ASAI, Ph.D., a lecturer in Actuarial Science at UGM with extensive experience in actuarial modeling for social security programs. ... 

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