Yogyakarta, April 17, 2026─Faculty of Social and Political Sciences UGM, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and Kopernik, held a five-day Gender Durability Research Workshop from April 13–17, 2026. This workshop served as a crucial part of preparing the 2026 field research agenda, as well as a space for academic consolidation and strengthening cross-institutional collaboration.

The workshop was designed to bring together researchers, lecturers/academics, and practitioners from various backgrounds to develop a research framework that is comprehensive, contextual, and responsive to local social dynamics. The primary focus of the study was on women’s everyday politics, which is seen as a crucial space for understanding power relations, social practices, and the challenges women face in their daily lives in various regions of Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, 17 April 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) remains committed to creating a comfortable campus environment by providing public facilities such as Fisipmart, Fisipoint, and Digilib Cafe. The faculty recognizes that student needs extend beyond the dynamics of the classroom, positioning these three facilities at the heart of student activities.

The presence of these diverse facilities is specifically designed so that the academic community can practically meet their various needs without having to leave the campus area. One of the most relied-upon facilities is the Fisipoint Minimarket (Fisipmart). Adopting the concept of a modern convenience store or minimarket, Fisipmart serves as a one-stop solution for students’ daily needs. This facility offers a comprehensive display, ranging from snacks and flavored beverages to ready-to-eat packaged meals. Furthermore, Fisipmart also provides a variety of daily necessities such as stationery, medicines, masks, and much more. Official merchandise from FISIPOL and UGM is also available at this minimarket. read more

Yogyakarta, April 15, 2026—FISIPOL UGM trained 25 educational staff in public relations and protocol on Wednesday (April 15) in the Dean’s Meeting Room. This training was held to improve professionalism in handling events with important guests.

This training provided educational staff with practical knowledge regarding ceremonial procedures, venue layout, respect, and dress code for official events in accordance with government standards. This activity was held as a strategic step to strengthen FISIPOL UGM’s image as a professional, responsive, and classy institution. read more

Yogyakarta, April 14, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), provides a Joint Secretariat as an inclusive learning space for the entire academic community.

Amidst busy lecture schedules and organizational commitments, FISIPOL UGM students now have a dedicated space to foster collaboration and innovation. The Joint Secretariat, or Sekber, serves not only as a gathering place for student organizations but also as an inclusive learning space for the entire academic community. read more

Yogyakarta, April 14, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), provides a prayer room to meet the worship needs of the campus community. The BSI Fisipol prayer room, inaugurated in 2015 through a collaboration between the faculty and Islamic banking, serves as a place for prayer between classes.

The prayer room features clean, regularly maintained carpet, with a partition separating the prayer areas for men and women. Prayer equipment, such as prayer robes (mukena), sarongs, and prayer mats, is available in a special cupboard and is free for anyone to use. The prayer room is equipped with two separate ablution areas for men and women. Each area has several running water faucets and small seating areas, making it easier for the congregation, especially when prayer times are close to class changes. One important facility provided is a locker for storing belongings. Students, faculty, or staff carrying bags, books, or valuables can safely store them before performing prayers. read more

Yogyakarta, April 13, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), provides a Wellness Center, a free health screening facility for the entire academic community.

Physical health is a key foundation that influences one’s productivity. For the academic community, the quality of health will significantly influence the teaching and learning process, research, and public service delivery. Recognizing this, FISIPOL UGM is committed to creating a healthy campus environment for the entire academic community. read more

Yogyakarta, April 11, 2026─The Wellness Center of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has successfully carried out a community service program entitled “Health Check with the Wellness Center of HPU FISIPOL UGM in Celebration of Gempur’s 27th Anniversary.” This program was held on Saturday (11/4) in Tegal Barep, Bulak Salak RT 03 RW 46, Wukirsari, Cangkringan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta.

Not only came as participants in the health check-up, local residents, alongside village officials and the youth organization (karang taruna), worked hand in hand to ensure the success of this event. Everyone, from children and pregnant women to the elderly, welcomed the activity enthusiastically, as demonstrated by their punctual arrival at the location and orderly participation in the series of events. This event brought in expert health professionals directly from the Universitas Gadjah Mada Academic Hospital (RSA UGM), as well as service officers from the Wellness Center HPU FISIPOL UGM, to conduct the examinations. read more

Yogyakarta, April 10, 2026 – The employment landscape in the digital era is now facing new complexities, alongside the increasingly massive intervention of artificial intelligence across various job-providing platforms. Responding to this phenomenon, a lecturer from the Department of International Relations at FISIPOL UGM, Suci Lestari Yuana, held a participatory research training entitled “The Impact of AI on Gig Workers in Indonesia”. This innovative research is part of the UGM EQUITY grant program funded directly by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) and simultaneously serves as a continuation of Yuana’s previous research highlighting the issue of AI Colonialism entitled “The Plight of Female Gig Workers in Indonesia”. read more

Yogyakarta, April 9, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), has once again presented the “FISIPOL Free Breakfast” program as a form of support for students during the 2025/2026 midterm exams period. The program is held every morning starting at 06:30 AM in the east corridor of FISIPOL UGM, specifically around the Security, Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency, and Environment Office (K5L). This initiative has been running for almost a decade since it was first held in 2017, making it a pioneer in providing free breakfast for students within the academic environment. read more

Yogyakarta, April 9, 2026 – The Toyagama Drinking Water Supply System, an initiative by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is available across various faculties, including FISIPOL. The presence of the Toyagama facility on campus is a manifestation of the Green Campus movement, which continues to be actively promoted from the university down to the faculty level. The initiative to provide these water stations aims not only to ensure the availability of healthy, safe, and high-standard drinking water, but also serves as a concrete and measurable step in reducing the volume of single-use plastic waste, particularly bottled water, which is often the largest contributor to waste on campus. read more