Yogyakarta, February 11, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a welcoming ceremony for new postgraduate students for the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year today (February 11). This event served as an initial introduction for students to the academic environment and postgraduate education system at FISIPOL UGM.

During the event, new students received an introduction to the academic system, including educational evaluation mechanisms, the fast-track program, and the role of research units and study centers within each department. This introduction aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the academic pathway and opportunities for scientific development during postgraduate studies. read more

Yogyakarta, February 6, 2026—The Political Science Doctoral Program and the Public Policy and Management (MKP) Undergraduate Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted a LAMSPAK Accreditation Field Assessment on Friday (February 6) as part of their efforts to ensure and continuously improve the quality of education.

The event began with a simultaneous opening session and was attended by the assessor team, the dean’s office, the heads of both study programs, and the Quality Assurance Unit. read more

The Institute of International Studies (IIS), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with UN Women Indonesia, has officially launched the Feminist Participatory Action Research (FPAR) Report. This report highlights gender inequality and the intersecting vulnerabilities faced by women in fragile contexts.

The study examines the root causes of gender inequality across settings shaped by disasters, social conflict, and violent extremism. Conducted in Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara), Bima (West Nusa Tenggara), and Sigi (Central Sulawesi), the research adopts a participatory approach that positions women as active subjects rather than passive objects of study. read more

Yogyakarta, 5 February 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Social Research Center of the Department of Sociology, held a Public Discussion and Book Launch of the Peasant and Agrarian Change Study Series entitled “The Indonesian Farmer Regeneration Crisis and Transnational Agrarian Activism” today, Thursday (February 5) at the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Auditorium.

Featuring Jun Borras (author of the books “The Political Dynamics of Transnational Agrarian Movements” and “Scholarly Activism & Agrarian Struggle”), Amalinda Savirani (Professor of the Department of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah Mada), Pitra Hutomo (Circle of Spatial Justice), Ben White (author of the book “Agriculture & Generational Problems”), and Oki Rahadianto Sutopo (Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Universitas Gadjah Mada), this discussion focused on in-depth perspectives on the dynamics of agrarian change in the context of the farmer regeneration crisis and the challenges of agrarian justice in Indonesia. read more

Jakarta, February 3, 2026—The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in online motorcycle taxi platforms has become a system that actively regulates, assesses, and disciplines drivers. Amidst the lack of algorithmic transparency and weak legal protection for platform workers, the Center for Digital Society (CfDS) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Pulitzer Center held an offline workshop at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Jakarta Campus on Tuesday (February 3). The workshop, titled “Strengthening the Role of Advocates in Addressing Algorithmic Inequality in Online Motorcycle Taxi Platforms in Indonesia,” aimed to bridge empirical research findings and investigative reporting with legal practice by strengthening the capacity of advocates and digital rights advocates to understand, critique, and challenge the algorithmic systems that shape working conditions in the platform economy. This event brought together academics, researchers, representatives from taxi and motorcycle taxi driver associations, and legal practitioners to discuss litigation pathways, regulatory gaps, and data-driven advocacy strategies. read more

The Institute of International Studies (IIS), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, has released IIS Monthly Review #9 (January 2026), addressing key global dynamics shaping Indonesia’s position in international affairs. The publication covers issues ranging from foreign policy direction and AI geopolitics to evolving traditional and non-traditional security challenges amid rising great-power unilateralism.

In the Indonesia and the World section, the review highlights Indonesia’s strategic role in ASEAN amid increasingly transactional foreign policy trends. It emphasizes strengthening regional multilateralism to sustain Indonesia’s position as a de facto leader in Southeast Asia. read more

Yogyakarta, January 26, 2026—The Master of Communication Studies Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), conducted a LAMSPAK Accreditation Field Assessment on Monday, January 26, 2026, in the Dean’s Meeting Room, BB 208. This activity is part of the ongoing effort to ensure quality and improve the quality of the study program.

The field assessment series began in the morning with an opening ceremony, introduction of the assessor panel, and the reading and signing of the Field Assessment Statement. The activity then continued with a confirmation session and data analysis involving the heads of the Study Program Management Unit (UPPS), Study Program leaders, lecturers, educational staff, students, and external stakeholders. read more

Mohammad Farid Budiono, a researcher from the Department of Social Development and Welfare at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, together with Prof. Susetiawan, has published a study examining state–community relations in rural electrification in Indonesia.

The study analyzes unequal contestations between the state and local communities in the implementation of rural electrification programs. Adopting a critical perspective, it shows that energy infrastructure development does not always align with community needs, but is often shaped by power relations, negotiation processes, and the marginalization of local voices.  read more

Yogyakarta, January 23, 2026—As an effort to encourage socio-economic empowerment of residents in the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Department of Public Policy and Management (DPPM), has again deployed a community service team to Karanganom Hamlet, Sitimulyo Village, Piyungan District, Bantul Regency. For this activity, the DPPM Team partnered with the Ngudi Hasil Women’s Farmers Group (KWT) in a collaborative initiative involving lecturers and students from various levels, from Bachelor’s (S1), Master’s (S2), to Doctoral (S3). This academic synergy aims to provide comprehensive and sustainable support to the partner community. read more

Yogyakarta, January 22, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of  Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) sent off the National Capital Expedition Team on Wednesday (January 22) at the Faculty’s Dean’s Office. The team will conduct social research in Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan, as part of the students’ academic contribution to development and environmental issues.

The IKN Expedition Team consists of 12 students from five study programs under the Faculty Student Activity Unit Sentrajana. During this expedition, the team will conduct social research in two villages: Pamaluan and Bumi Harapan, with a focus on understanding and identifying environmental issues arising from the development of the National Capital area on the surrounding community. In addition to social research, the team will also conduct various educational campaigns to raise public awareness and concern for the importance of environmental sustainability. read more