Yogyakarta – Social security is not merely a form of protection but also a crucial strategy in economic development. This was emphasized in the Capita Selecta Actuarial B (CSAB) Guest Lecture, themed “Social Security from the Perspective of National Development Strategy,” organized by the Actuarial Science Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event, held online via Zoom on Saturday, March 8, 2025, featured Dr. Iene Muliati, MM, FSAI, a social security expert and former member of the National Social Security Council, as the keynote speaker. ...
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Guest Lecture on Actuarial Capita Selecta B: “Population and Employment Dynamics in the Development of Social Security in Indonesia”
The Actuarial Capita Selecta B guest lecture featured Dr. I Dewa Gede Karma Wisana, Ph.D., Head of the Demography Institute at FEB UI, as the guest speaker. Held online via Zoom, the session explored the theme “Population and Employment Dynamics in the Development of Social Security in Indonesia.” ...
Curriculum and MBKM Benchmarking in the Mathematics Study Program, Faculty of Science, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, at the Department of Mathematics
On November 5, 2024, the Mathematics Study Program at the Faculty of Science, Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA), conducted a curriculum benchmarking activity focused on the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of MIPA, UGM. This program aimed to ensure that the applied curriculum meets relevant academic standards and aligns with scientific developments and industry needs. ...
Understanding the Differences Between Islamic Insurance and Conventional Insurance
Illustration of Types of Insurance (Source: sarjanaekonomi.co.id)
Insurance is one of the important financial instruments in modern life, serving to protect individuals and businesses from the risk of financial loss. However, there are two types of insurance that are often compared: Islamic insurance and conventional insurance. Each has its own fundamental principles, operational methods, and underlying values, making them different from one another. ...
Utilization of GPT in Official Correspondence: Enhanced Efficiency and Quality
Illustration of ChatGPT (Photo: Special)
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, generative language models such as GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) are increasingly relied upon to support various administrative activities, including official correspondence. This technology can produce high-quality drafts of formal letters and speed up the writing process, providing convenience for professionals to handle correspondence more efficiently. ...
UGM Exotic Team Wins 2nd Place at the 2024 National Statistics Olympiad
Two students from the Statistics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Rahma Nur Annisa and Daffa Elgo Santosa, have once again brought honor to their campus by securing second place in the “Dokter Data” National Statistics Olympiad. This competition was organized by the Statistics Study Program of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) and was participated in by statistics students from various universities across Indonesia. ...
Team “Sudah Saatnya” Wins 2nd Place in the Data Analysis Competition at IFest 2024 with Applied Data Analysis Project
At the Informatics Festival (IFest) 2024, organized by Universitas Padjadjaran, the team “Sudah Saatnya” from the Statistics Study Program at UGM achieved 2nd place in the Data Analysis Competition. Comprising three students from the 2022 cohort—Erlin Shofiana, Aulia Mirfah, and Fitri Hartanti—this team utilized the competition’s theme, “Digital Horizon: Exploring Career Paths in Technology,” to present innovative data analysis that offers solutions to real issues in sanitation and the impact of AI. ...
UGM Actuarial Science Students Prove Their Quality Through Success in the Actuarial Business Case Competition
Actuarial Science students from the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have once again proven their excellence at the national level. The Begawan Actuaria team, consisting of Mohammad Firdaus, Fitriana Arlyn Rahayu, and Cherlyn, earned First Place in the Actuarial Business Case Competition (ABCC), part of the Jelajah Aktuaria (JEJAK) event organized by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). ...
Elevating Spatial Analysis for the Future of Nusantara Capital: A Work Toward Sustainable Economic Transformation
A team of students from the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, consisting of Gian Luky Saputra (Statistics, 2021) and Daud Muhamad Azhari (Statistics, 2021), presented an exceptional data analysis project that not only earned them first place in the National Data Analytics Competition (NDAC) at EPSILON UNP 2024 but also provided a meaningful contribution to the understanding of sustainable economics through spatial analysis. ...
Exploring the Potential of Geospatial Data Analysis: The Application of GTWR Method by UGM Students at Gammafest 2024
Gammafest 2024 was not just a competition, but also a platform for students to apply their data analysis skills to solve real-world problems. This year, Kurniawan Chandra Wijaya, an undergraduate student of Statistics at FMIPA, Universitas Gadjah Mada, class of 2022, earned a bronze medal in the Statistics Analysis Competition (SAC), one of the key events at Gammafest. However, more than the award itself, Chandra’s paper demonstrated how statistical methodology can offer sustainable solutions to economic issues. ...