Yogyakarta, August 7, 2025 — The series of events for PIONIR Society FISIPOL UGM 2025 officially concluded with the Consolidation, Action Simulation, and Inauguration. Quoting Tan Malaka, “Idealism is the final luxury possessed by the youth,” this very spirit was instilled through open forums and public orations.

New students were invited to discuss two critical issues in Indonesia’s socio-political landscape: the commercialization of education in state universities and freedom of expression. They were not only encouraged to voice their opinions but also to understand that oration is not merely about speaking loudly—it serves as a medium to deliver sharp, argumentative, and substantive criticism. read more

The third edition of IIS UGM’s Monthly Review is here, bringing you fresh insights and the latest knowledge!

Featured articles in this issue include:
• When Vietnam’s Lotus Blooms in BRICS Water (Christopher Paller Gerale, Universitas Negeri Malang)
• The Structural Crisis Behind Bangladesh’s 2024 Student Protest (Allene Florence Fadhilah Darmawan, Department of International Relations UGM, 2023)
• The Making of Macan Asia in A Shifting Western Geopolitical Landscape (Aminah Rafa, Department of International Relations UGM)
• Indonesia’s Dilemma Between Nickel Extraction and Biosphere Preservation (Paramasatya Rakha Abiyoga, Department of International Relations UGM) read more

Latest Article on Megashift FISIPOL UGM
“Rethinking the Architecture of Climate Finance: How Political Discretion Undermines Global Commitments”
By: Meilisa Anggraeni

Megashift FISIPOL UGM has released another thought-provoking and timely article, this time spotlighting global climate finance, which is under immense pressure due to the shifting tides of international politics. In her piece, “Rethinking the Architecture of Climate Finance,” author Meilisa Anggraeni examines how climate funding pledges from developed nations often weaken — not because of technical or economic constraints, but due to the political choices of their leaders. read more

Yogyakarta, 7 August 2025 — The series of events under the 2025 PIONIR Society of FISIPOL UGM officially concluded with a Consolidation Forum, Public Action Simulation, and Inauguration Ceremony. Quoting Tan Malaka, “Idealism is the final luxury possessed by youth,” this spirit was instilled throughout the open discussions and public orations.

New students were invited to engage in critical conversations on two pressing issues within Indonesia’s socio-political landscape: the commercialization of higher education and freedom of expression. Beyond simply voicing their opinions, students were encouraged to understand that public oration is not merely about speaking loudly, but rather about delivering critiques that are sharp, well-argued, and substantive. read more

Yogyakarta, 6 August 2025 — A total of 627 new students from across Indonesia officially joined the opening of PIONIR Society 2025, held at the West Hall of FISIPOL UGM. This year, PIONIR Society carries the theme “Gerak Bara Arunika”, symbolizing the spirit of being not only a light for oneself but also a source of tangible benefits for society and the surrounding environment.

The opening ceremony was marked by the symbolic distribution of tumblers to six student representatives from each department, underscoring the faculty’s commitment to the Green Society movement. The program continued with the ceremonial lighting of the “Dawn of the Journey”, representing the first steps of the new students (Gamada) in their academic and personal development journey at FISIPOL UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, 6 August 2025 — The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted the selection process for village officials (pamong) of Guwosari Village, Pajangan District, Bantul Regency. Held at the Big Data Room and the PolGov Meeting Room, this activity reflects the tangible contribution of the Department of Politics and Government (DPP) at FISIPOL UGM in strengthening inclusive, participatory, and high-quality village governance.

The selection opened four positions: three hamlet chiefs (dukuh) and one kamituwa. The process involved multiple stages, including psychological testing, written exams, in-depth interviews, and the delivery of speeches in Javanese. Each stage was designed to assess candidates’ personal competencies, administrative capacity, and understanding of local culture. read more

Yogyakarta, 6 August 2025 — One of the highlights of the opening day of PIONIR SOCIETY 2025 was Jelajah FISIPOL, an interactive learning activity designed to comprehensively introduce new students, known as Gamada, to the FISIPOL UGM campus environment.

In this program, Gamada were guided by co-facilitators as they explored various corners of the faculty. The route began at FISIPOL Smart Park, continued to Sansiro Park, an open green space often used by students for discussions, relaxation, or informal gatherings. read more

Yogyakarta, August 6, 2025—As part of its green campus commitment, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) distributed free tumblers to 627 new students on Wednesday (6/8). The tumbler distribution ceremony, part of the PIONIR SOCIETY 2025 opening ceremony, was presented directly by the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, to six new student representatives from each department.

In his remarks, Wawan conveyed this effort as a form of the faculty’s contribution to creating an environmentally friendly campus environment. “This is one form of FISIPOL’s commitment to creating a sustainable campus environment,” he explained. read more

Yogyakarta, August 6th 2025─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the PIONIR Society in 2025 as a welcoming event for new students, or Gadjah Mada Muda (Gamada). More than just a series of campus introduction activities, this year’s PIONIR Society was presented as a space to represent the character of the new FISIPOL students—adaptive, creative, self-sufficient, and inclusive.

Carrying the theme “Derap Bara Arunika: Gapai Kilau Asa, AKSI Satya Nusantara”, PIONIR Society of 2025 invites Gamada to be like arunika which means morning dawn that illuminates oneself and the environment with a certain spirit, moving together in one big Fisipol family. The values ​​​​of AKSI (Adaptive, Creative, Self-Reliant, and Inclusive) are the main breath of the entire series of events. read more

Yogyakarta, August 6, 2025—The PIONIR SOCIETY 2025 series was officially held today, Wednesday (6/8), at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). With the theme “Derap Bara Arunika”, PIONIR SOCIETY 2025 aims to embody the spirit of students who not only strive to be self-illuminators but also to benefit the community and the surrounding environment. This theme also emphasizes the importance of adaptive, reactive, self-reliant, and inclusive values in facing the challenges of the times. read more