Yogyakarta July 2, 2026—The Master’s Program in Public Management and Policy (MKP) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), underwent an Accreditation Field Assessment process by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Social, Political, Administration, and Communication Sciences (LAMSPAK). This assessment activity was held entirely offline at the 4th Floor Auditorium and the MKP meeting room of FISIPOL UGM on Thursday (July 2). This comprehensive field assessment process was led by the LAMSPAK assessor team, namely Prof. Dr. Teguh Kurniawan, S.Sos., M.Si. from Universitas Indonesia and Dr. Dra. Sinta Ningrum, M.T. from Universitas Padjadjaran.The Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, explained that the implementation of this accreditation is one of the faculty’s strategic efforts to encourage its study programs to gain international recognition. On this occasion, Wawan personally welcomed the assessor team while introducing the profile of the MKP Department as the department that houses the largest number of study programs at FISIPOL UGM.

To clarify the academic direction of the assessed study program, Wawan also emphasized the distinct scientific characteristics possessed by the Master’s Program of the Department of Public Management and Policy.

“If the Master of Public Administration has a multidisciplinary character and tends to facilitate professionals, the Master of Public Management and Policy (MMKP) is indeed directed more towards public policy as science,” Wawan stated.

Regarding the assessment method, which is required to be conducted face-to-face or offline, Prof. Teguh revealed that this step is part of the standards set by the agency. read more

Yogyakarta, July 1, 2026—The Master’s Program in Sociology at FISIPOL UGM underwent the LAMSPAK accreditation field assessment today (July 1) in the Dean’s Office Meeting Room (BB 208).

During the assessment process, assessor Prof. Dr. H. Ahmad Subakir, M.Ag., verified various strategic aspects and the future development direction of the Master’s Program in Sociology.

Through this field assessment, FISIPOL UGM reaffirms its commitment to continuously maintaining and enhancing the quality of education, institutional governance, and academic services—particularly for the Master’s Program in Sociology. This assessment is part of the faculty’s ongoing efforts toward quality assurance and the improvement of program governance.
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Yogyakarta, June 29, 2026—The Career Development Centre (CDC) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has introduced a solution enabling students and alumni to access safe, curated job vacancy information. This progressive initiative has been realized through the launch of the “CDC x Glints Landing Page.” By collaborating with a leading recruitment platform, CDC FISIPOL UGM aims to bridge the gap between academia and the industry. This dedicated portal presents dozens of career opportunities from trusted companies that have undergone a screening process, thereby minimizing the risk of recruitment-related scams that often harm fresh graduates. The “CDC x Glints Landing Page” features various strategic positions across sectors relevant to the profiles of social and political science graduates. Key sectors include Marketing & Communication, Education & Research, Administration & Human Resources, Business Development, and many others.Beyond the collaborative web portal, efforts to facilitate student careers also utilize digital approaches that align with the daily lives of young people. CDC FISIPOL UGM actively and consistently updates job vacancy information via its official Instagram account.

The information shared on this social media platform is diverse. Followers of the CDC Instagram account can find updates not only on full-time positions for alumni but also on opportunities for internships and part-time work. This strategy greatly benefits active students looking to build a portfolio, gain pre-professional experience, or simply earn extra pocket money alongside their academic schedules.

The introduction of this facility represents the faculty’s tangible commitment to supporting its students’ success. Students and alumni of FISIPOL UGM are encouraged to proactively utilize these available services to prepare for a brilliant career path from an early stage. read more

Yogyakarta, June 27, 2026─In order to meet the need for childcare support for the academic community, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) established and manages the Family Wellness facility, an integrated daycare service located within the campus environment, precisely on the 1st Floor of the BH Building, FISIPOL UGM.

This facility serves as a concrete solution for lecturers and educational staff who have children. Through Family Wellness, Fisipol UGM is taking tangible steps to institutionalize support for work and personal life balance. read more

Yogyakarta, 24 June 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Gadjah Mada University (FISIPOL UGM) hosted a public lecture titled “Tinpots and Technocrats? Market Reforms and the Politics of Personal Rule.”

The event featured Professor Benjamin Smith from the University of Florida as the keynote speaker. Professor Smith is an expert in comparative politics and political economy, known for his research on natural resource wealth, ethnic conflict, and regimes and regime change in developing countries. read more

Yogyakarta, 24 June 2026─The POLGOV Research Center will host its inaugural multi-stakeholder forum, titled the POLGOV Policy Forum (PPF) 2026. This forum is designed to bring together academics, policymakers, industry representatives, and civil society in a roundtable discussion to address more equitable natural resource governance.

This event is being launched amid the “paradox of plenty” phenomenon occurring in several nickel-producing regions across Indonesia. Although economic growth in North Maluku surged by more than 20% and Central Sulawesi recorded growth above 12% from 2021 to 2024, poverty rates in both provinces have actually continued to rise. read more

Yogyakarta, June 24, 2026—The POLGOV Research Center is set to host its inaugural multi-stakeholder forum, the POLGOV Policy Forum (PPF) 2026. This forum is designed to bring together academics, policymakers, industry players, and civil society in a roundtable discussion aimed at addressing more equitable natural resource governance.

The event is being launched against the backdrop of the “paradox of plenty” observed in several nickel-producing regions across Indonesia. Despite economic growth surging by over 20% in North Maluku and exceeding 12% in Central Sulawesi between 2021 and 2024, poverty rates in both provinces have continued to rise. read more

Yogyakarta, June 24, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a public lecture titled “Tinpots and Technocrats? Market Reforms and the Politics of Personal Rule” on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Room BA 201 at FISIPOL UGM.

The event, held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM WIB, featured Professor Benjamin Smith from the University of Florida as the keynote speaker. Professor Smith is an expert in comparative politics and political economy, known for his research on natural resource wealth and politics, ethnic conflict, and regimes and regime change in developing nations. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington and previously served as an Academy Scholar at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies. read more

Yogyakarta, 20 June 2026─The Doctoral Program in Public Administration (Ph.D., Department of Management and Public Policy) at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (FISIPOL UGM), conducted a LAMSPAK Accreditation Field Assessment. This activity, which took place at FISIPOL UGM, is part of the higher education quality assurance system aimed at ensuring that all academic processes and program governance are in accordance with nationally and internationally established standards. read more

Yogyakarta, June 19, 2026—The atmosphere at the NOTED cafe, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada, felt distinctly different on Friday (19/6) afternoon. While this area is usually filled with students chatting casually, busy discussing socio-political issues, or rushing to meet assignment deadlines, this time it transformed into a warm, live music stage. Forum Musik Fisipol (FMF) had just successfully held an offline music performance titled “Mendadaq Gigz” (Sudden Gigs) which ran from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM WIB.Amidst the cheers of the crowd gathering around the mini-stage area, the Master of Ceremony (MC) took the spotlight to greet the audience and explain the essence of that afternoon’s event.

“So, Mendadaq Gigz is a music event held to let off steam after the Final Exams,” exclaimed the host.

As mentioned, this event was specifically initiated as a mental refresher after weeks of going through the tension of the Final Exams (UAS) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

The stage came alive thanks to a lineup of talents who took turns enlivening the event. The audience was treated to excellent and energetic performances from bands initiated by students and the academic community of FISIPOL UGM, such as TheParkirs, Jembatan, SosHIo, G-Project, and J’Office, along with a special performance by the host itself, FMF or Forum Musik FISIPOL. read more