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

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