Our organisation develops clear ethical values (e.g., diversity, honesty, respect, fairness) and these are enshrined in a publicly available strategic document
It is regulated in Rector’s Regulation Number 21 Year 2021 (Article 4) that all faculty members must uphold academic freedom, freedom of academic platforms, academic etiquette, and scientific autonomy.
In the field of Education, Academic Policy within the faculty provides related standards and directions with the development and implementation of an integrated learning process based on the principle of academic freedom. For example, these are mentioned in the Senate Decree of Mathematic and Natural Science Faculty Number 1/SF-FMIPA/SK/2020 page 8.
Our university provides training based on clear ethical values at all levels of the organisation
There is an office for ethical compliance within our institution, with a designated official with oversight on ethical matters across the institution.
The University Honors Council (DKU) is an instrument of the Academic Senate (SA) which has the authority to independently conduct examinations and make decisions on alleged violations of the code of ethics. (pg. 2; Article 15 pg. 7)
Our organisation has an internal reporting system to assure the confidentiality of whistleblowers or a grievance procedure for staff concerning an employment matter
UGM has a reporting system through Sistem Informasi Aspirasi Publik (SIAP) UGM to assure the confidentiality of whistleblowers or a grievance procedure for staff concerning any violation. The reporting system is provided for both internal and external stakeholders. In the Reporting Violation Form, KAI evaluates the adequacy and reliability of internal controls to provide assurance that UGM rules, laws and policies have been complied with and implemented.
Our organisation support and facilitate a holistic ethical organisational culture
Our organisation is committed to fostering and upholding clear ethical principles, including diversity, honesty, respect, and fairness, which are firmly embedded within strategic documents that are accessible to the public. The ethical framework is outlined in the UGM Lecturers’ Code of Conduct , specifically Article 4, which emphasizes adherence to the university’s vision, mission, and foundational goals. This commitment includes embracing the principles of the Tridharma of higher education, safeguarding academic freedom, ethics, and autonomy, and preserving the integrity and reputation of UGM and its academic staff.
Furthermore, it mandates compliance with institutional regulations, acceptance of responsibilities with full accountability, avoidance of falsifying information, and upholding confidentiality. To ensure these ethical values are understood and practiced, UGM provides comprehensive training across all organizational levels. This includes the Basic Training (Latsar) for education personnel and Basic Training for Permanent Lecturers featuring modules such as the Actualization of UGM Values. The institution also houses an ethics compliance office to oversee ethical matters, represented by the University Senate, Faculty Senate, and Council of Professors. Additionally, UGM has established an internal reporting system to address grievances and ensure whistleblower confidentiality. Since 2024, the UGM Whistleblowing System (WBS) has been upgraded, providing a platform for members of the UGM community to report violations, such as abuses of authority, unethical behavior, gratuities, and harassment. The system ensures anonymity and protection for whistleblowers while implementing a centralized mechanism for prompt and appropriate follow-up on reports, thereby maintaining the integrity of the institution.