Yogyakarta, July 16, 2025─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), through the Academic Innovation Unit (UIA), is launching a free online class titled “Sustainable Transformation Towards Global Multifaceted Issues” on the FISIPOL Online Campus (FOCUS) website. This class is a product of a collaboration between FISIPOL UGM and Gaziantep University, and is supported by the Erasmus+ Project 2025.

Using English as the course language, this class aims to foster critical understanding in formulating inclusive and sustainable development strategies. addresses three main themes: industrial transformation in global production networks, sustainable food systems amidst multiple crises, and the green transition in Europe and its global implications. Participants will learn how global changes such as industrialization, climate and food crises, and environmental policies are reshaping urban spaces, local food security, and socio-economic policy directions. With case studies from Europe, Turkey, and Southeast Asia, the course fosters a critical understanding across diverse contexts and promotes academic collaboration in developing inclusive and sustainable development strategies. read more

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, continues to strengthen its role in promoting political literacy and democratic consolidation in Indonesia. Through the collaboration of four faculty members and alumni of the Department of Politics and Government—Dr. Mada Sukmajati, Putra Satria, Dendy Mifta Rizqia Ikhsandi, and Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia—FISIPOL UGM has released a new book titled “Potret Dana Kampanye pada Kampanye Pileg (DPR RI) 2019–2024” (Portrait of Campaign Finance in the 2019–2024 Legislative Election Campaigns). read more

Yogyakarta, July 15, 2025—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is rich with diverse innovation units operating in various fields, from academic to social. The Creative Hub, or C-Hub, under the faculty’s auspices, is no exception. It brings together various disciplines to elaborate and hone creative ideas that can improve the quality of life.

Using a transdisciplinary approach, C-Hub serves as a dialogue space for young people to create opportunities from the challenges and problems facing society today. These opportunities are developed with a proven spirit of social entrepreneurship (sociopreneurship), which has proven to have social and economic impacts. read more

Yogyakarta, July 15, 2025─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), through the Center for Digital Society (CfDS), is once again offering the Digital Intelligence course in 2025. The Digital Intelligence course is an annual CfDS initiative that encourages the public, especially students, to become critical, reflective, and empowered digital citizens. This course is an official elective under the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University, and is open to the general public free of charge. read more

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, has once again achieved an academic milestone with the launch of a new book authored by faculty members and researchers from the Department of Politics and Government: Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia, M.A., A. Sudiana Sasmita, Ph.D., and Prof. Haryanto.

The book, titled “Mengenal Sistem Politik Indonesia: Pengantar Teori dan Praktik” (Understanding Indonesia’s Political System: An Introduction to Theory and Practice), represents a significant contribution to Indonesia’s political science literature and serves as a strategic reference for students, academics, and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of the country’s political dynamics. read more

Are you passionate about writing and interested in issues related to digital transformation? We invite you to contribute your ideas and submit your articles to be published on the Megashift FISIPOL UGM website! ☺️

Important Notes:

Detailed submission guidelines and suggested subtopics are clearly outlined in the official poster.

This call for articles is open year-round, with no submission deadline.

Articles should be no longer than 1,000 words, including references.

Submissions must include citations from publications, journals, or books written by FISIPOL UGM lecturers or researchers. read more

We would like to invite you to the 2025 Annual Convention on the Global South, organized by the Institute of International Studies (IIS), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This year’s convention will be held in person in Yogyakarta, on October 1st – 2nd, 2025. 

GO SOUTH 2025’s theme is “70 Years Bandung Spirit: Re-invigorating Decolonial Struggle amidst Geopolitical Turbulence.” It seeks to foster discussions and debates on the dynamics of the Global South, 70 years after the Bandung Conference. As material conditions of the Global South countries have changed and new global-regional powers have emerged, how can such a global emancipatory project be reinvigorated? How can imaginaries of the Bandung Spirit be expanded, to project ideas for a just and peaceful world order amidst current geopolitical turmoils? This forum provides platforms for academics, policymakers, and the general public to connect, collaborate, and interact with peers with regards to the above questions. read more

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to affirm its academic excellence with the launch of a new scholarly book authored by three faculty members from the Department of Politics and Government: Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia, M.A., A. Sudiana Sasmita, Ph.D., and Prof. Haryanto.

Titled “Understanding Indonesia’s Political System: An Introduction to Theory and Practice”, the book offers a significant contribution to political science literature in Indonesia. It serves as a strategic reference for students, academics, and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of the country’s political landscape. read more

The Institute for Policy and Development (PolDev), under the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, has released the second episode of its podcast series, Unitalks. This episode addresses the timely and critical topic of Data Transparency and Proxy Data, highlighting ongoing challenges in ensuring public access to information in Indonesia.

Hosted by Rizki Dwi Lestari, a researcher at the Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP), the episode features guest speaker Rizki Ardinanta, a researcher at PolDev and Project Advisor at Unitrend. Together, they delve into the complexities surrounding public access to government data—especially in the realm of public policy—where transparency and accessibility remain limited. read more

Yogyakarta, July 11, 2025—The Department of Social Development and Welfare (PSdK), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (FISIPOL UGM), celebrated its 68th anniversary on Thursday (July 10). Since its founding on July 10, 1957, the department has traveled a long path of service, instilling the values of social development and welfare. Historically, the Department of Social Development and Welfare underwent a name change from the Department of Social Affairs through Government Regulation Number 15 of 1957, more precisely, referring to UGM Rector’s Decree Number 100/P/SK/HT/2010. read more