Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026—The Quality Assurance Unit of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) organized an awareness workshop regarding the 2026 Internal Quality Audit (AMI) for study programs. This event guides each department within the faculty in preparing for study program feasibility evaluations and reflects a systematic effort to ensure sustainable, high-quality educational service standards.

The primary objective of the AMI is to monitor and evaluate the quality of education within each study program. Ario Wicaksono, S.I.P., M.Si., Ph.D., an auditor from the Department of Management and Public Policy, explained the importance of this annual evaluation as a tool for accreditation readiness. read more

Yogyakarta, August 12, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the next phase of its leadership election through a Public Hearing for the 2026-2031 Dean Candidates. The event served as a platform for candidates to present their ideas and a space to gather aspirations from the entire academic community.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, reminded everyone of the importance of maintaining harmony amidst the dynamics of the election. read more

Yogyakarta, 12 August 2026─Fisipol UGM’s commitment to democracy was demonstrated through the Dean election process for the 2026–2031 term, which was conducted in a transparent, participatory, and inclusive manner. Since July 2026, the election process has comprised several stages—ranging from nominations, the presentation of visions and missions, and public hearings to the actual voting—which took place on Thursday (August 13) from 09:00 to 12:00 WIB at the Fisipol UGM 4th-Floor Auditorium. read more

Yogyakarta, August 13, 2026 – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is holding the voting stage for the 2026–2031 Dean election today, Thursday (August 13).

The voting is being conducted in a hybrid format: the in-person process is taking place at the FISIPOL UGM 4th-floor auditorium, while online voting is accessible via a dedicated link sent by the selection committee to faculty members’ email addresses. Faculty members began casting their votes at 09:00 WIB, with the process scheduled to conclude at 12:00 WIB. read more

Yogyakarta, August 12, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM held a pivotal event to determine the faculty’s future direction: the Public Forum for FISIPOL UGM Dean Candidates for the 2026–2031 term. This event, featuring presentations of visions and missions as well as an exchange of ideas, took place today, Wednesday (August 12), at the FISIPOL UGM 4th-floor Auditorium from 09:00 to 12:00 WIB.

The event—open exclusively to the FISIPOL UGM academic community with limited seating—began with opening remarks from the current Dean, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, who emphasized that the most important aspect of this election process is the unity of the FISIPOL UGM family. Prof. Dr. Phil. Hermin Indah Wahyuni, M.Si., also spoke during the opening, explaining that today’s agenda was one of fifteen stages in the Dean selection process. Finally, Prof. Dr. Wahyudi Kumorotomo, M.P.P., as the chair of the selection committee, noted that today’s selection activities would be followed by a vote tomorrow, Thursday (August 13). read more

Yogyakarta, August 11, 2026—The Universitas Gadjah Mada Workers’ Union (SEJAGAD) held a forum at the auditorium to analyze the vision and mission statements of four candidates for Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM, focusing on issues regarding the welfare and workloads of lecturers and educational support staff.

A 2025 survey by SEJAGAD revealed that a significant portion of income for lecturers and support staff still comes from irregular sources. Furthermore, the majority of these staff members work more than eight hours a day, and over half of the lecturers report experiencing physical and psychological strain. read more

Yogyakarta, August 11, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has completed organizing the PIONIR Society 2026 series as a welcoming gateway for 629 new students. Carrying the theme “Rangkai Arah Prakarsa Muda” (Formulating the Direction of Youth Initiatives), the faculty successfully introduced a safe and inclusive campus ecosystem that fully supports freedom of expression since the first day of orientation on Wednesday (August 5). read more

Yogyakarta, August 10, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fisipol UGM) hosted a benchmarking visit from the Department of Development Studies at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, today, Monday (August 10), at the Dean’s Office Meeting Room, Fisipol UGM.

Specifically, this visit served as a comparative study regarding study program management and preparations for accreditation by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Social, Political, Administrative, and Communication Sciences (LAMSPAK). This accreditation process involves two study programs: the Bachelor’s Program in Development Studies and the Bachelor’s Program in Communication Science. read more

Yogyakarta, August 10, 2026—FISIPOL UGM held a welcoming event today for new postgraduate students for the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year at the FISIPOL UGM West Concourse. This year, the faculty welcomed 305 new students, comprising 125 men and 180 women. Among them are two international students who will pursue their studies in the Master’s Program in International Relations.

In his remarks, the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, highlighted three flagship research areas at the faculty level: Democracy and Social Inclusion, Climate Change and Sustainability, and Digital Transformation. These three focus areas serve as a vital foundation for students to respond to various changes, broaden their perspectives, and make tangible contributions to society. read more

Yogyakarta, August 6, 2026—The PIONIR Society 2026 event series organized by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM continued today. Entering its second day, the program moved beyond mere academic orientation to actively foster critical thinking among new students. The day began with classroom reflection sessions, followed by sessions hosted by individual departments and their respective student associations. New students gained valuable opportunities to deepen their understanding of their study programs, prevailing academic culture, and other relevant aspects. Following the departmental sessions, the event proceeded to an “Action Consolidation” session themed “Educational Justice Amidst Uncertainty,” held in the West Concourse (Selasar Barat) area. read more