Yogyakarta, April 2, 2026 ─ The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM held a Syawalan event today, Thursday (April 2) in the West Corridor of FISIPOL UGM. The gathering, which took place from 10:00 to 12:30 WIB, raised the central theme “Strengthening Human Unity in Facing Poly-Crisis.” The event was attended by the dean’s office, lecturers, educational staff, and staff of FISIPOL UGM, both active and retired. In his remarks, the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, stated that in a life full of uncertainty, human bonds, or Ukhuwah Insaniyah, are crucial. read more

Yogyakarta, April 2, 2026 ─ The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again held its annual gathering, Syawalan 1 Syawal 1447 H, on Thursday (2/4). Taking place at the West Hall of FISIPOL UGM, the event, which started at 10.00 AM WIB, raised a central theme highly relevant to current global dynamics: “Strengthening Ukhuwah Insaniah in Facing the Polycrisis”. This Syawalan event was attended by the faculty leadership, lecturers, educational staff, retirees, and students who mingled together. read more

Yogyakarta, March 30, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), through the Center for Digital Society (CfDS), in collaboration with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), held the 23rd Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights (ASEMHRS23): Capacity-Building Training entitled “Future-Proofing AI: Building Human-in-the-Loop Governance Skills for Rights-Respecting AI.”

This event is an international forum bringing together participants from various countries in Asia and Europe, including representatives of governments, civil society, academics, and human rights institutions. Held over three days, from March 30 to April 1, 2026, in Yogyakarta, this program focused on strengthening capacity to understand and respond to the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on human rights, while also encouraging cross-sector and cross-regional collaboration. read more

Lecturers from the Social Development and Welfare Study Program (PSdK), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM)—Hempri Suyatna, Kafa Abdallah Kafaa, and Mohammad Farid Budiono—together with researchers Rindu Sanubari Mashita Firdaus and Istianto Ari Wibowo, have published a new scholarly article titled “Digitalising Traditional Markets: Challenges and Opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia” in the Journal of Social and Political Sciences.  read more

Yogyakarta, March 31, 2026─The Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held a public lecture titled “JICA Chair Public Lecture: A Japanese Approach to International Cooperation” on Tuesday (31/3) at the 4th Floor Mandiri Auditorium, FISIPOL UGM.

The event was presented by Prof. Kato Hiroshi from the International University of Japan and moderated by Drs. Siti Daulah Khoriati. This public lecture was part of the Japanese Political Economy and International Relations course in the International Undergraduate Program in International Relations (IUP in IR) and the Japanese Political Economy and International Relations course in the regular Bachelor of International Relations study program. read more

A lecturer from the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), Oki Rahadianto Sutopo, together with Pam Nilan and Wiwik Sushartami, has published a new international journal article titled “Contextualising the Subculture/Post-Subculture Debate: Young Indonesian Musicians Navigating Careers in the Digital Era.” The study explores the experiences of young Indonesian musicians in building identity and careers amid the increasingly complex digital transformation. read more

Yogyakarta, March 31, 2026 – The Department of International Relations (DIHI) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held a public lecture entitled “A Japanese Approach to International Cooperation,” which reviewed Japan’s approach to building international cooperation. The event, held in the 4th Floor Auditorium of FISIPOL UGM, featured Professor Kato Hiroshi from the International University of Japan as the key speaker. read more

Yogyakarta, March 30, 2026─The Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), hosted 34 students from the International Relations Study Program at Universitas Mulawarman (PSHI Unmul) for the 2026 Study Excursion on Monday (30/3). The event, held in Room BG204 of the Faculty, was divided into three main sessions: a scientific discussion, an introduction to the UGM Master of International Relations Study Program, and a student experience sharing session. read more

A lecturer from the Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), Indri Dwi Apriliyanti, along with Diwangkara Bagus Nugraha and Indra Overland, has once again demonstrated her academic contribution at the global level through an international journal publication. The article, titled “Explaining Indonesia’s Failed Energy Transition: Mapping Power and Support for Decarbonization among Government Institutions and Actors,” has been published in the reputable Energy Research & Social Science, marking an important achievement in the study of energy transition and policy politics in Indonesia.  read more

A lecturer from the Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), Bevaola Kusumasari, together with Sakir Ridho Wijaya and Agus Pramusinto, has again achieved a notable academic milestone through the publication of an international journal article titled “How do Policy Network, Local Wisdom, and Green Economy Interact to Shape Sustainable Tourism Governance in Disaster‑Prone Areas?”. The article has been published in the reputable International Journal of Tourism Anthropology, enriching studies on sustainable tourism governance.  read more