Yogyakarta, 8 June 2026─The Creative Hub of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), together with partners from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Leipzig, conducted an observation and mini-fieldwork study on waste management in RW 05, Terban Village, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta City.

Indonesia faces challenges in waste management, with a national waste production volume of 23.9 million metric tons per year, 65.45% of which remains poorly managed due to low community participation. The Terban area, located not far from the UGM campus, faces similar issues and was therefore selected as a living laboratory for circular economic transformation through the development of the Gebrak Sampah Ecosystem. read more

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 8, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) has launched the FISIPOL Information Center (FIC) as a demonstration of its commitment to transparency and accessibility of information for the general public. This facility is expected to serve as the primary gateway for the public to access a wide range of information about the campus, from academic activities to collaboration opportunities.

The FIC is designed as a reference information center to assist those wishing to learn more about FISIPOL UGM. The services offered are not limited to the academic community but are also open to the general public. School visits, external collaborations, or inquiries regarding FISIPOL UGM can be handled at the FIC. 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, June 2, 2026─The auditorium on the fourth floor of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) continues to solidify its role as an active and inclusive hub for public discourse. This state-of-the-art venue has become the primary location for a variety of discussion events involving students, academics, and the general public.

The auditorium has a capacity of up to 200 people and is equipped with a modern audio-visual system, including a high-resolution screen and a sound system that supports dynamic interactive dialogue. One of the standout features that sets it apart from other discussion spaces is the presence of a dedicated ramp, making the area wheelchair-accessible. 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