Yogyakarta, March 9, 2026—In the spirit of Ramadan, lecturers, educational staff, and students of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a breaking-the-fast together on Monday (March 9).

This breaking-the-fast event was not only intended to break the fast, but also served as a moment of togetherness for the FISIPOL UGM community. The Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Wawan Mas’udi, stated, “Of course, our breaking-the-fast together today is not solely to break the fast, as the main purpose of breaking the fast is to break the fast. But more than that, it is to strengthen the bonds of friendship among all members of FISIPOL UGM,” he said. He added that the more opportunities for gatherings like this, the stronger the camaraderie among the academic community. read more

Yogyakarta, March 9, 2026—The Sejahtera Bersama Sospol Cooperative held its Annual Members Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday (March 9) at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Auditorium, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

As an expression of the cooperative’s value of equality, the Annual Members Meeting (AGM) invited all members to attend and share their views on the cooperative’s future. Furthermore, discussions, including implementation results, plans, and oversight, were openly presented to all cooperative members. Wawan Mas’udi, advisor to the Sejahtera Bersama Sospol Cooperative, stated, “Cooperative membership is equal; there are no lecturers, no tenders, no seniors or juniors. The principle of cooperatives is equality among members. Therefore, we ask that everyone share their ideas for the future development of the cooperative,” he said. read more

Yogyakarta, March 9, 2026—The Bala Gadjah Mada Team from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), is promoting sustainable waste management in the communities of North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan, to address the surge in waste in the buffer zone of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN).

Bala Gadjah Mada has promoted “Strengthening the Waste Bank Community” as its social project to address this waste problem. One of Bala Gadjah Mada’s members, Kholifa Tata Suharta, stated that the development of the IKN has impacted the surrounding areas, including the Pemaluan Village. He explained that the volume of waste has increased, while waste management capacity still relies on incineration or burial. read more

Yogyakarta, March 8—The Bala Gadjah Mada Team of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), restored the Miniature Tropical Rainforest of the National Capital City (IKN) by planting 100 endemic Kalimantan trees with students from SMPN 27 Penajam Paser Utara on February 8, 2026.

The land, which is now the IKN’s Central Government Core Area (KIPP), was previously an industrial forest concession area with eucalyptus monocultures. This plant has a short cutting cycle—six to seven years—and is designated for the paper industry. read more

Yogyakarta, March 5, 2026—The Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a guest lecture entitled “The Practice of Strategic Policymaking in Indonesia” on Thursday (March 5) at the 4th Floor of the Mandiri Auditorium, FISIPOL UGM. The event featured Dr. Velix V. Wanggai, Chair of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua’s Special Autonomy Development, to discuss the dynamics and practice of strategic policymaking in Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026—The FISIPOL Muslim Community raised the theme “Encouraging Steps Towards Actual Change: The Foundation of Islam” in a series of Ramadan events at FISIPOL (RDF) 1448H.

Yusuf Satrio Negoro, a member of the RDF Steering Committee, stated that this theme was chosen in response to current issues related to the erosion of Islamic values. “The background of this year’s RDF is to address various related issues (ecology and government policy) and how Islamic values ​​can provide solutions or become the best values ​​or ethos for resolving environmental damage and other issues,” he said. read more

Yogyakarta, March 6, 2026─The Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) Undergraduate Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted its LAMSPAK Field Accreditation Assessment on Friday (5/3). Hosted at the FISIPOL UGM Dean’s Meeting Room and continuing at the PSdK Department, the assessment brought together a comprehensive assembly of assessors, faculty leadership, department heads, quality assurance units, and a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including students, alumni, and employers.

The Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, officially inaugurated the proceedings. In his opening remarks, Wawan underscored the assessment as a pivotal moment for both strategic mapping and governance evaluation. “This is an effort to showcase the program’s core strengths. Should there be any administrative refinements needed during this process, they will be addressed accordingly,” Wawan stated. He further noted that insights gained from previous assessments have been instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. As the sixth program within the faculty to undergo this process, PSdK’s assessment is expected to yield benchmark-setting results. read more

Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026—The Department of Sociology at FISIPOL UGM held an open guest lecture titled “The World of Phenomenology from Schutz’s Outlook” as an effort to deepen students’ understanding the Modern Sociological Theory. The event was held online on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The guest lecture featured international phenomenology expert Prof. Carlos Belvedere, an academic from the University of Buenos Aires. The discussion was guided by Delta Fera Apriani, a Sociology alumna of FISIPOL UGM, acting as the moderator. Also in attendance was UGM Sociology Lecturer, Muhamad Supraja, who further enriched the perspective in the academic discussion regarding phenomenology and the social sciences. read more

Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026 ─ The Youth Studies Centre (YouSure) at FISIPOL UGM, in collaboration with the Youth, Human Capital, & Future of Work (YHCFW) Research Group from the Population Research Center of BRIN, held a virtual book discussion on Wednesday (4/3). The event, titled Reading Group “Reboan” #141 “Introduction to Youth Perspectives: Transition, Culture, and Social Generations” (Pengantar Perspektif Kepemudaan: Transisi, Budaya dan Generasi Sosial) by Oki Rahadianto Sutopo and Elok Santi Jesica. read more

Yogyakarta, March 3, 2026—The Department of International Relations (IR) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a discussion and statement of intent during the IIS Strategic Talk today at the HI Podcast Studio. The discussion, broadcast live on Instagram and YouTube, highlighted four main points in response to the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

On February 28, 2026, a month after the US kidnapped President Maduro and seized control of Venezuela’s oil, Israel and the United States launched a military aggression against Iran amid near-complete US-Iran nuclear negotiations. The Head of the Department of International Relations, Dr. Ririn Tri Nurhayati, explained in her presentation, “In the future, anyone, any sovereign nation, has the potential to become a target if actions like this are not stopped.” read more