Yogyakarta, June 8th, 2026─In the midst of fierce competition for admission to state universities, the Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Entrance Exam 2026, attended by 44,972 participants, emphasizes not only academic skills but also a commitment to a fair and integrity-driven process. This commitment was reaffirmed by the organizers at the faculty level, particularly at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM.

Dr. Pradhikna Yunik Nurhayati, the person in charge of the UGM CBT location at FISIPOL UGM, explained that thorough preparations were made to ensure the exam was conducted fairly and credibly. From training sessions, mentoring, to technical coordination, all staff members were equipped with a comprehensive understanding of what is permissible and what is not. read more

Yogyakarta, June 5, 2026—Amidst the dynamic pace of academic life and the increasingly high demands of professionalism, mental health issues are often still marginalized. Responding to this urgency, the Ajisaka Festival 2026 of the Department of Communication Science, FISIPOL UGM, returned to present a reflective discussion space. This series of inspiring talk shows was held on Friday (05/06).

The talk show consisted of two sessions. The first session, which took place in the Auditorium on the 4th floor of FISIPOL UGM, discussed a reality deeply familiar to today’s younger generation: the crisis of mental exhaustion, or burnout. Bearing the title “When ‘Doing Your Best’ Feels Never Enough: How We Talk About Burnout Matters”, the discussion was guided by Kafka Vadanta as the moderator and featured Clinical Psychologist Gayatri Hutami Putri. In this segment, the phenomenon of mental fatigue was dissected through a comprehensive professional lens. read more

Yogyakarta, June 4, 2026—The Master of Public Policy and Management, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized the Publicness Forum. Held virtually on Thursday (04/06), this public dialogue space carried the theme “Towards Living Space Inclusivity: Rawa Tripa and the Remaining Hope.” This event serves as a critical response to the increasingly alarming ecological and agrarian crisis in Rawa Tripa, one of the most important and historic peat swamp ecosystems in Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, June 4, 2026—The Election Organizers’ Honorary Council (DKPP), in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Government at Gadjah Mada University (DPP UGM), hosted a national seminar to discuss the integrity and ethics of election organizers.

The seminar emphasized that the strengthening of democracy can only be achieved through the integrity of election organizers. The DKPP’s empirical experiences were shared as key insights for building a stronger democratic framework in Indonesia. The discussion focused on how integrity in election management is crucial for public trust and the overall health of the democratic process. read more

Yogyakarta, May 3, 2026—The 2026 Universitas Gadjah Mada Student Creative Talent Event (Ajisaka) kicked off its series of events with a communication discussion titled “Journalism and Filmmaking” at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. This discussion highlighted the role of alternative media as a tool for advocacy and voicing the public interest, especially amidst the turmoil in traditional mass media.

Featuring two speakers—director and UGM Communication Sciences alumnus Luhki Herwanayogi, and freelance writer and journalist Titah AW—the event not only discussed career opportunities in journalism and filmmaking but also emphasized the importance of leveraging new forms of media to make one’s voice heard. read more

Yogyakarta, June 2, 2026—The Doctoral Program in Political Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a public lecture to discuss the book Understanding Jokowi: Progressive Realism in Indonesian Politics (2014–2024). The event marked the start of a two-day colloquium for doctoral students in Political Science at UGM.

The public lecture was attended by undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from UGM’s Department of Political Science. Amid the dominance of political researchers from Australia and the United States in Indonesia, this event offered a new perspective on Indonesian politics from a French academic tradition. read more

Yogyakarta, May 29, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a qurbani (animal sacrifice) event in celebration of Eid al-Adha 1447 H. The event, which took place in a solemn yet warm atmosphere, was held on Friday morning (29/5) in the Taman Pintar area of FISIPOL UGM.

The slaughtering procession began exactly at 07:30 WIB. For this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration, FISIPOL UGM sacrificed a total of three animals, consisting of one cow and two goats. The spirit of gotong royong (mutual cooperation) clearly colored the entire series of events. The implementation of the qurbani was directly attended by the staff and educational personnel (tendik) of FISIPOL UGM, who worked together hands-on, starting from site preparation, the meat cutting process, and weighing, to packaging it into distribution bags. read more

Yogyakarta, May 29, 2026─Graduation moments always bring a sense of relief and pride, and Muhammad Irsyad is no exception. On Thursday (21/5), Irsyad officially became one of the graduates of the Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) Study Program at FISIPOL UGM. Having a visual impairment was not an obstacle in his journey to earn a bachelor’s degree, a journey that provided him with many meaningful lessons. Starting college during the pandemic certainly presented difficult adaptation challenges, but Irsyad successfully proved that the situation did not deter his steps to obtain equal and quality access to education. read more

Yogyakarta, 26th of May 2026—The Department of Politics and Government Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (DPP UGM) held an awareness-raising event on addressing sexual violence and mental health.

The event was organized in response to growing public concern over cases of violence in academic settings, including student demonstrations at UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta demanding the dismissal of 11 faculty members suspected of sexual violence.

The Head of the Department of Politics and Government at UGM, AAGN Ari Dwipayana, emphasized that the department has the authority to take firm action in addressing issues of violence, but also provides ample space for recovery from the impact of such violence. “There is no tolerance for violence, but there is always room for recovery,” he said. read more

Yogyakarta, 25th of May 2026—-As part of the culminating assessment for the Social Campaign course, students from the Communication Studies program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), UGM, organized a social campaign. 

The event, which took place on Monday (May 25), was held in the Sansiro area at FISIPOL UGM. This activity served as an opportunity for students to translate course material into social interventions in public spaces.

The one-day event aimed to encourage students not only to be sensitive to various social issues but also to actively seek solutions using relevant communication strategies.  read more