International Engagement

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada, along with other humanities and social science scholars from eight universities worldwide, initiates the GHA as a signature international initiative to address pressing global challenges.

The GHA will enable international partnership between universities alliance in a mission to raise the profile and social and political impact of the humanities and social sciences through an emphasis on a program of research and teaching that takes up global issues, incorporates diverse global perspectives, and brings scholars and students together for critical conversations.A core value of the GHA is that by combining our complementary and distinctive strengths we can better address key global challenges and showcase the difference humanities, social sciences and liberal arts make to the world.

Core themes of the Global Humanities Alliance™️

The Global Humanities Alliance™️ is an alliance of eight universities.

The Global Humanities Alliance™️ programs and activities

The GHA, which was launched in October 2024, is working towards a range of joint research and global classrooms initiatives. These initiatives will be coordinated by working groups focusing on our four core themes. In addition, members of the GHA are working on plans for enhanced staff mobility between alliance members through a program of visiting fellowships.

Our Programs:

  1. Forest Carbon Literacy Course: This 3-UGM credit course offers a comprehensive deep dive into forest carbon management, empowering participants with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle global climate challenges.