Megashift FISIPOL UGM has released a new article titled “Seeking Alternatives to the Dominance of Economic Logic in Indonesia’s Development.” The piece offers a critical reflection on Indonesia’s national development agenda, which has long been centered on economic growth, investment, and macro-financial indicators.

The article emphasizes the importance of pursuing alternative development approaches that prioritize social welfare and environmental sustainability. Rather than relying solely on economic logic, it advocates for an integrative approach that incorporates social values, local wisdom, and participatory democracy into policy formulation. read more

The Pre-Employment Card (Kartu Prakerja) Program, initiated by President Joko Widodo as a response to the surge in unemployment during the pandemic, now faces uncertainty at the beginning of 2025. According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), open unemployment remains high, reaching 7.28 million people in early 2025, with 26,455 cases of layoffs recorded.

Since its launch in 2020 until 2024, the program has supported 18.9 million beneficiaries, including 1.4 million workers in 2024 alone. The program provides digital-based training and financial incentives amounting to IDR 4,200,000 per participant, aiming to enhance skills and productivity among job seekers. read more

Two lecturers from the Department of Politics and Government (DPP), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada, Arie Ruhyanto and Amalinda Savirani, have once again achieved academic recognition through their latest publication in the reputable Asian Journal of Political Science, published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis). The article, titled “Comparing Village Politics Across Time and Space,” was co-authored with Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot.

The article offers a profound comparative study of village politics in Indonesia, examining not only geographical differences but also temporal changes. The authors explore how practices of power, patronage relations, and political participation at the village level have evolved across different periods and regions. read more

Two lecturers from the Department of Politics and Government (DPP), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada, Amalinda Savirani and Arie Ruhyanto, have once again contributed to international scholarship through their latest publication in the prestigious journal Asian Journal of Political Science (Routledge, Taylor & Francis). The article, titled “Analysing and Explaining Variation in Village Governance Regimes Across Indonesia,” was co-authored with Edward Aspinall and Ward Berenschot. read more

Yogyakarta, 25 July 2025 — To strengthen ties between academia and the media, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted its first Media Gathering titled “Sapa FISIPOL (Silaturahmi dan Pemberitaan Aktual FISIPOL)” on Friday (25/7). This event served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration between the faculty and media outlets, recognizing the media as strategic partners in addressing societal issues.

At this inaugural gathering, FISIPOL introduced two of its active research centers that focus on digital and social issues in Indonesia: the Center for Digital Society (CfDS) and the Center for Capacity Development and Cooperation (PPKK). read more

The Master’s Program in International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, underwent an on-site accreditation assessment conducted by the Independent Accreditation Board for Social, Political, Administrative, and Communication Sciences (LAMSPAK) on Friday, July 25. The event took place at the Faculty Senate Meeting Room of FISIPOL UGM as part of the higher education quality evaluation process.

The assessment team from LAMSPAK consisted of two distinguished experts, Dr. Suyani Indriastuti and Dr. Dudy Heriyadi, who carried out a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects of the Master’s Program in International Relations. Their assessment covered curriculum design, teaching and learning processes, program governance, as well as the program’s outputs and broader impacts on both society and the academic community. read more

Bayu Dardias Kurniadi, lecturer at the Department of Politics and Government (DPP), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada, has achieved another academic milestone through his latest publication in the internationally renowned journal Journal of Peasant Studies (Routledge). The article, titled “Dispossession by Archive: Contemporary Land Grabbing Through Colonial Land Deeds in Indonesia,” was co-authored with Diana Suhardiman, Ward Berenschot, Dianto Bachriadi, Hilma Safitri, and Rizki Maulana Hakim. read more

Labuan Bajo, July 26, 2025—In a significant initiative aimed at improving sustainable tourism, the Master of Public Administration (MAP) program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) conducted field research in Labuan Bajo, a super-priority tourism destination in Indonesia. The research took place from July 21 to 25, 2025, and was a collaborative effort with the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Widya Mandira Catholic University, Kupang. This collaboration was funded through the BIMA scheme of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. read more

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada organized SAPA FISIPOL (Silaturahmi dan Pemberitaan Aktual FISIPOL) on Friday, July 25, 2025, at BRIWork FISIPOL UGM. This strategic forum brought together academics and journalists from both national and local media, aiming to strengthen a knowledge-based ecosystem of news reporting.

In today’s era of information disruption—where speed often outweighs accuracy—FISIPOL recognizes the importance of fostering synergy between academic institutions and the media. SAPA FISIPOL is designed as an open dialogue platform to encourage collaboration between these two strategic actors in enriching public narratives that are accurate, critical, and relevant. read more

Yogyakarta, 25 Juli 2025—To strengthen its relationship with media and academic networks, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a Media Gathering program, “Sapa FISIPOL (Silaturahmi dan Pemberitaan Aktual FISIPOL),” on Friday (25/7). This event is a forum for discussion and collaboration with the mass media as the faculty’s strategic partners in contributing to social issues.

In this first meeting, Fisipol introduced two research centers that actively research various digital and social phenomena in society: the UGM Center for Digital Society (CfDS) and the Center for Capacity Development and Cooperation (PPKK). Syaifa Tania, Executive Secretary of CfDS, explained several CfDS commitments to realize a healthy and safe digital ecosystem through digital society education. “This year we have three research focuses, such as digital democracy and new governance, human-centered AI, and environmentally friendly and sustainable technology,” she said. read more