The Department of Public Policy and Management (DMKP) at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a study visit from the Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universitas Bina Taruna (UNBITA) Gorontalo. The event was part of a collaborative academic initiative aimed at expanding inter-university engagement, particularly in the field of inclusive digital transformation policy and governance in Indonesia.

As part of the visit, students from UNBITA participated in a guest lecture delivered by Alvi Syahrina, S.T., M.Sc., a lecturer at DMKP UGM. The session, titled “Inclusive Digital Transformation Policy and Governance in Indonesia,” emphasized the need to view digital transformation not only as a technological advancement, but also through the lens of social justice, digital literacy, and the risks of digital exclusion. read more

Melbourne, 9 July 2025 — The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in partnership with the University of Melbourne, successfully held the 5th Australia-Indonesia in Conversation (AIC) 2025. This year’s forum took place at the University of Melbourne, Australia, following its previous iteration hosted at FISIPOL UGM.

Carrying the theme “Bridging Development, Representation, and Indigenous Knowledge: Learning from Australia and Indonesia”, the forum brought together scholars and representatives of Indigenous communities to discuss critical issues at the intersection of social justice, sustainable development, and recognition of local knowledge. read more

Yogyakarta, 4 July 2025 — As internet access becomes increasingly prevalent among children, ensuring a safe digital environment has emerged as an urgent priority. According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in 2024, 35.5 percent of children aged 0–4 years have accessed the internet, indicating that digital exposure now begins at a very early age. While this brings opportunities for learning and development, it also presents serious risks—including exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, and digital exploitation. read more

Research is not merely a process of data collection, but also a meaningful space for learning. This was evident in the fieldwork experience of students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), who joined a research team focusing on women’s empowerment and social justice across various regions in Indonesia. Through direct interaction with women from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, these young researchers not only sharpened their technical skills but also reflected deeply on their own position, privilege, and social responsibility as academics. read more

Seoul, June 26, 2025 — As the urgency of the climate crisis continues to intensify, the global community faces a growing obstacle: the spread of misinformation and disinformation that hampers public understanding and concrete climate action. At the prestigious 9th Climate Energy Summit held in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Novi Kurnia, a lecturer in the Department of Communication Science at FISIPOL UGM and lead researcher at the Centre for Digital Society (CfDS) UGM, delivered a keynote address offering a critical perspective from the Global South on the rampant spread of climate-related falsehoods. read more

Yogyakarta, June 27, 2025 — A strong commitment to fostering adaptive and visionary governance was once again demonstrated through the implementation of a Strategic Planning Training Program (Diklat Renstra) for regional government agencies of Raja Ampat Regency for the 2025–2029 period. The program was held in Yogyakarta from June 24 to 26, 2025.

The opening ceremony was marked by a warm and collaborative atmosphere, attended by the Vice Regent of Raja Ampat, Drs. Mansyur Syahdan, M.Si.; the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Wawan Mas’udi, S.IP., MPA, Ph.D.; and the Chair of the Board of Experts of the Center for Capacity Development and Cooperation (PPKK) at FISIPOL UGM, Prof. Gabriel Lele. Participants included representatives from various regional departments within the Raja Ampat government. read more

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the national university admissions process by serving as one of the official venues for the 2025 UGM Entrance Examination (UM UGM) Computer-Based Test (CBT). The examination is scheduled to take place over four days, from July 2 to July 5, 2025.

As one of the designated test locations in Yogyakarta, FISIPOL UGM has prepared two exam rooms—the 4th Floor Auditorium and the East Seminar Room—with optimal arrangements to ensure the smooth and orderly execution of the test. The examination is conducted in two sessions daily: the morning session runs from 07:30 to 11:45 WIB, while the afternoon session takes place from 13:00 to 17:15 WIB. On Friday, the afternoon session starts at 13:45 and ends at 17:00 WIB. read more

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs – FISIPOL UGM

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, announces the official registration timeline for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year for all undergraduate and postgraduate students. The following are key dates and steps to be noted:

This academic registration process (herregistrasi) includes several stages such as tuition fee payment, academic advising, course enrollment, and confirmation of course plans (KRS). All students are required to complete the procedures according to the set schedule to maintain their active academic status for the upcoming semester. read more

Yogyakarta, 19 June 2025–The history of the development of international relations with the Middle East shows the identity and alignment of Indonesia’s foreign policy. Consistency over the years reflects the strong solidarity of the past and present governments, especially in the Palestinian conflict. Prof. Dr. Dra. Siti Mutiah Setiawati, M.A., Professor of Middle East Geopolitics, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, raised the issue in her speech on Thursday (19/6). read more

Yogyakarta, June 19th 2025 – Bulaksumur Roundtable Forum (BRF) was held again through The Clinics series which this year focused on the theme “Opportunities for Zakat, Infaq, Sadaqah, and Waqf (ZISWAF) to Build Participative Climate Finance in Indonesia”. Located at the 4th Floor Auditorium of FISIPOL UGM, this forum became a forum for cross-sector discussions to explore the potential of social funds as an instrument of inclusive and sustainable climate crisis financing. The forum presented a variety of speakers from philanthropic institutions, Islamic finance, to government agencies. Some of them were Syamsul Ardiansyah (Senior Officer of Strategic Alliance Dompet Dhuafa), Dede Haris Sumarno (Commissioner of Supervision and Governance of the Indonesian Waqf Board), and Nur Fadilah (ESG Operation and Communication Head of Bank Syariah Indonesia). In addition, the forum also involved academics and climate policy experts to enrich perspectives. read more