The Institute of International Studies (IIS), Department of International Relations, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized an enumerator training on Tuesday, August 26. This activity is part of a two-year research project titled Connect, Defend, and Act! (CDA), initiated by Hivos and the Humanis Foundation, with support from Norad – Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.

The training was designed to equip enumerators with skills in data collection, coding techniques, and interview methods to monitor the condition of civic space and democracy in Indonesia. The sessions were delivered by Daniel Petz and Nadya Zafira, both experienced in research on civil society and human rights issues. read more

Dr. Nurhadi, lecturer at the Department of Social Development and Welfare (PSDK), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), participated in a visiting scholar program at BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from August 6–15, 2025. The program aims to strengthen international academic collaboration, particularly in poverty alleviation studies through the Graduation Approach.

BRAC University was chosen due to its close connection with BRAC International, the institution that pioneered the Graduation Approach in the early 2000s. Today, this method has become a global reference in poverty reduction strategies, including in Indonesia. read more

The Creative Hub (CHub) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), organized a Knowledge Exchange Program titled “Tech for Earth: Sustainable Enterprises for the Future” on Friday, August 22. This online event was part of the CHub Batch 9 Talent Pitching series, which focuses on fostering social entrepreneurship in the context of sustainability challenges.

The webinar explored the theme of Future-Fit, an approach that emphasizes social justice, economic inclusion, and environmental restoration and protection as foundations for a sustainable future. Technology, in this discussion, was positioned not merely as a tool but as a key infrastructure that supports systems—accelerating innovation, expanding impact, and building adaptive and collaborative mechanisms aligned with sustainability principles. read more

The Center for Capacity Development and Cooperation (PPKK), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), successfully organized the 4th Training on Developing Business Process Maps for Government Institutions on August 19–22, 2025, in Yogyakarta. The program was attended by participants from various ministries, agencies, and local governments across Indonesia.

Over the course of four days, participants received intensive training on the importance of business process mapping as the backbone of organizational efficiency. A structured process map not only ensures smooth operations but also helps government institutions function ethically, legally, and effectively in delivering public services. read more

The Center for Digital Society (CfDS), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), hosted the Information Resilience and Integrity Symposium (IRIS) 2025, an international academic and policy forum addressing the challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).

The event was held in collaboration with the Safer Internet Lab (SAIL)—an initiative by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Google Indonesia—together with CfDS FISIPOL UGM. IRIS 2025 provided a cross-sector dialogue space to respond to the impacts of GenAI on democracy, digital security, and social life across the Asia-Pacific region. read more

The Department of Politics and Government (DPP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and the Southeast Asia Parliamentarians Against Corruption (SEAPAC), convened the Bulaksumur Roundtable Forum (BRF) 2025 under the theme “Promoting Environmental Democracy to Counter the Climate Crisis.” The event was held at UGM’s Gelanggang Inovasi & Kreativitas Building and livestreamed through the DPP UGM YouTube channel and Pares.id.

The forum opened with a keynote speech by Helen Fazey, the UK Ambassador to ASEAN, who highlighted the importance of environmental democracy as a foundation for global governance in addressing the climate crisis. read more

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), held the Sansiro Fair 2025, a two-day event (August 19–20) at Taman Sansiro. The fair brought together all student organizations and activity units at FISIPOL to introduce themselves to the incoming students of the 2025/2026 academic year.

At the exhibition, new students were able to explore a wide range of opportunities for self-development—from student organizations in each department and Student Activity Units (UKM) in arts, spirituality, research, and knowledge, to special service units such as mental health support and career development. read more

Yogyakarta, August 17, 2025 — To celebrate the 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, FISIPOL UGM distributed 250 free cups of coffee to lecturers, staff, and students in attendance.

The event, held at the Tangga Baru area of Digilib Café, was enlivened by a communal breakfast and live music from GASPOL Band, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

Beyond serving as a casual gathering for the academic community, the occasion also marked the launch of new menu items soon to be available at Digilib Café FISIPOL UGM. read more

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada has once again demonstrated its academic engagement on the global stage. One of its lecturers, Dr. Novi Kurnia from the Department of Communication Science, contributed as a key resource in the development of an online course entitled “Navigating Climate Information with Media and Information Literacy”, initiated by UNESCO in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP). read more

Yogyakarta, 14 August 2025 — The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted the welcoming ceremony for its new postgraduate students at the West Hall of FISIPOL. This year, the faculty admitted 313 students across 14 study programs, consisting of 251 master’s students and 62 doctoral students. Among them are two students from Timor Leste, whose presence enriches the diversity of perspectives within the academic community.

In his address, Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, emphasized the faculty’s strong commitment to building a robust and relevant research ecosystem. As part of this strategic direction, FISIPOL is advancing three flagship areas of study at the faculty level: Climate Change and Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Social Inclusion. These three pillars serve as a foundation for responding to societal change, broadening perspectives, and making tangible contributions to the study of communities and global challenges. read more