The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to affirm its academic excellence with the launch of a new scholarly book authored by three faculty members from the Department of Politics and Government: Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia, M.A., A. Sudiana Sasmita, Ph.D., and Prof. Haryanto.

Titled “Understanding Indonesia’s Political System: An Introduction to Theory and Practice”, the book offers a significant contribution to political science literature in Indonesia. It serves as a strategic reference for students, academics, and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of the country’s political landscape. read more

The Institute for Policy and Development (PolDev), under the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, has released the second episode of its podcast series, Unitalks. This episode addresses the timely and critical topic of Data Transparency and Proxy Data, highlighting ongoing challenges in ensuring public access to information in Indonesia.

Hosted by Rizki Dwi Lestari, a researcher at the Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP), the episode features guest speaker Rizki Ardinanta, a researcher at PolDev and Project Advisor at Unitrend. Together, they delve into the complexities surrounding public access to government data—especially in the realm of public policy—where transparency and accessibility remain limited. read more

MEGASHIFT, a publication initiative by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada, has released its latest feature article highlighting urgent socio-political issues in Indonesia. Titled “Indigenous Women and the Politics of Periphery in Forest Conservation in Papua”, the article by Halimatu Sa’diah sheds light on the structural injustices faced by Indigenous Papuan women in their struggle to protect ancestral forests.

The article critically explores how Indigenous women—often positioned at the margins of state power—play a crucial role in forest conservation through their deep-rooted local knowledge. Through the lens of periphery politics, Sa’diah analyzes how centralized governance in Java, industrial expansion, and the inadequate legal protection for Indigenous communities have systematically marginalized women, both economically and socially. read more

A lecturer from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, has contributed to the academic discourse on human rights with the launch of a new publication titled the Routledge Handbook of Human Rights in Southeast Asia. The book was officially launched at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and is co-edited by Prof. Amalinda Savirani, a lecturer from the Department of Politics and Government at FISIPOL UGM, alongside Dr. Ken M.P. Setiawan, Senior Lecturer in Indonesian Studies at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne. read more

The Department of Public Policy and Management (DMKP) at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a study visit from the Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universitas Bina Taruna (UNBITA) Gorontalo. The event was part of a collaborative academic initiative aimed at expanding inter-university engagement, particularly in the field of inclusive digital transformation policy and governance in Indonesia.

As part of the visit, students from UNBITA participated in a guest lecture delivered by Alvi Syahrina, S.T., M.Sc., a lecturer at DMKP UGM. The session, titled “Inclusive Digital Transformation Policy and Governance in Indonesia,” emphasized the need to view digital transformation not only as a technological advancement, but also through the lens of social justice, digital literacy, and the risks of digital exclusion. read more

Research is not merely a process of data collection, but also a meaningful space for learning. This was evident in the fieldwork experience of students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), who joined a research team focusing on women’s empowerment and social justice across various regions in Indonesia. Through direct interaction with women from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, these young researchers not only sharpened their technical skills but also reflected deeply on their own position, privilege, and social responsibility as academics. read more

Kulon Progo, 17th of August 2024—Students of Fisipol UGM alongside Sarayu Samigaluh, the KKN-PPM Team of the 2nd Period of 2024, carried out group organizing activities and the creation of a management board for MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in the village of Banjarsari, Samigaluh District, Kulon Progo Regency. This activity is a collaboration between MSME, the local government of the village of Banjarsari, Kulon Progo Regency Department of Trade and Industry (Disdagin), and Sarayu Samigaluh.  read more

Yogyakarta, July 13th 2024–Ana Kaporina Saharina, a student of the Department of Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) Fisipol UGM succeeded in winning 1st place in the National Student Debate in the Field of Environment organized by the National Capital Authority (Otorita Ibu Kota Negara/ OIKN) in 2024. Ana and her team, Hasan Adi Nugrah (Cartography and Remote Sensing, Faculty of Geography) and Razif Raihan Rasyid (Animal Science and Industry, Faculty of Animal Science) managed to bring home the champions after struggling throughout the competition process from 17 May to 14 June 2024. read more

Yogyakarta, July 13th 2024—Fisipol UGM supports the creation of an environment which supports the well-being of its Civitas Academica by providing the Family Wellness service. The Family Wellness service, which was formed from the 2nd of June 2022, is a co-parenting facility that is provided from the faculty for the Civitas Academica of Fisipol UGM who has preschool-age children (kindergarten).

“The daily activities are designed to support the development of children in a holistic manner, as we highlight the physical, mental, emotional, social, and their cognitive aspects,” explained Dini Hariyani, as one of the managers of Family Wellness Fisipol. read more

Yogyakarta, 13 July 2024–To prevent and deal with cases of sexual violence in the campus environment, the FISIPOL Crisis Center provides four services ranging from reporting to educational facilitators. The FISIPOL Crisis Center or FCC is a work unit under the Career Development Center (CDC) tasked with carrying out, coordinating, and/or monitoring efforts to prevent and recover cases of sexual violence on the FISIPOL UGM campus.

According to Arie Eka from the FCC Reporting and Services Division, four integrated services include case reporting, psychological assistance and recovery, legal counseling, and educational facilitators. This service is open to all FISIPOL academics as a manifestation of the 5th point of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Gender Equality because it seeks to eliminate discrimination in all forms of sexual violence. read more