Yogyakarta, August 21st 2025─Amidst the bustling cafes, restaurants, shopping malls, and other venues where music is a key element of the atmosphere, a public debate has arisen regarding regulations for playing music in public spaces. This is especially true when news reports indicate that the government and music industry organizations (LMK) are reaffirming the obligation to pay royalties for playing Indonesian music in places like cafes, restaurants, hotels, and shopping malls. In fact, it’s not uncommon for this issue to be turned into memes or other digital jokes on social media. read more

Climate change is not a problem that centers on a single root cause. Collaboration and understanding are needed, as systems greatly influence their impact. Government policy is key to ensuring that this issue does not create deeper divisions between communities. Instead, good national policy in addressing climate change must be inclusive and equitable.

Patra added that, like it or not, many climate change challenges need to be prepared for. This is especially true as global support in the financial sector is beginning to shift towards this issue. However, climate action in Indonesia has grown organically within communities. This means that public awareness of climate change has already started to grow. The government must be able to formulate grassroots-based policies that can reach the smallest units of society. read more

The event opened with a symbolic inauguration ceremony, with the Public Opinion Management (MOP) Division of Dema Fisipol. After the inauguration, the atmosphere became even more festive with the presence of booths of each student activity unit showcasing their identity. More than just promotion, Sansiro Fair 2025 also emphasized the importance of utilizing digital media through content creation. Through creative content, student activity units can showcase the dynamics, work program, as well as the social contribution of their student units. The utilization of digital media can also help push innovation in communication, as well as help strengthen the information infrastructure at campus grounds.  read more

Yogyakarta, 19 August 2025–The phenomenon of Roblox online gaming, which is now popular among Indonesian children, has attracted public attention, especially regarding the potential risks and security of the digital space for the younger generation. In response to this, Dr. Adrian Indro Yuwono, S.I.P., M.A., or familiarly known as Mas Dadok, a lecturer in Communication Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) who specializes in cultural studies and new media, emphasized the importance of digital literacy and the responsibility of various parties in protecting children in cyberspace. read more

“There are tons of exciting things happening at this time of year in Fisipol. One of them includes being able to see the first-year students interact with each other. From that, I saw that Pamerpol works as some sort of an inclusive bridge for interactions,” Fiorenza mentioned, as one of the staff of Pamerpol.

As a way to show appreciation, Pamerpol also gave out prizes to those who won. The announcement for the winners are done at the end of the event, with the winners representing their departments. The winner for the sodor panci, tarik tambang, and goyang kardus competition came from the Department of Sociology; the winner for the makan nasi kucing competition came from the Department of Management and Public Policy, the winner for the fashion show competition came from the Department of Social Development and Welfare, while the award for best supporters was won by the Department of Communication Science.  read more

Yogyakarta, August 14th 2025─The Center for Digital Society (CfDS) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held the International Resiliency and Integrity Symposium (IRIS) 2025 on Thursday (August 21st) at the Mandiri Auditorium of the Faculty. In collaboration with Safer Internet LAB (SAIL), an initiative of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Google Indonesia, this forum aims to discuss and respond to the increasing use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), especially in the Asia-Pacific region. The forum is titled “Generative AI and Information Resilience in the Asia-Pacific: Actions and Adaptations.” read more

Yogyakarta, August 7, 2025 — The series of events for PIONIR Society FISIPOL UGM 2025 officially concluded with the Consolidation, Action Simulation, and Inauguration. Quoting Tan Malaka, “Idealism is the final luxury possessed by the youth,” this very spirit was instilled through open forums and public orations.

New students were invited to discuss two critical issues in Indonesia’s socio-political landscape: the commercialization of education in state universities and freedom of expression. They were not only encouraged to voice their opinions but also to understand that oration is not merely about speaking loudly—it serves as a medium to deliver sharp, argumentative, and substantive criticism. read more

Yogyakarta, August 6th 2025─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the PIONIR Society in 2025 as a welcoming event for new students, or Gadjah Mada Muda (Gamada). More than just a series of campus introduction activities, this year’s PIONIR Society was presented as a space to represent the character of the new FISIPOL students—adaptive, creative, self-sufficient, and inclusive.

Carrying the theme “Derap Bara Arunika: Gapai Kilau Asa, AKSI Satya Nusantara”, PIONIR Society of 2025 invites Gamada to be like arunika which means morning dawn that illuminates oneself and the environment with a certain spirit, moving together in one big Fisipol family. The values ​​​​of AKSI (Adaptive, Creative, Self-Reliant, and Inclusive) are the main breath of the entire series of events. read more

Yogyakarta, August 6, 2025—The PIONIR SOCIETY 2025 series was officially held today, Wednesday (6/8), at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). With the theme “Derap Bara Arunika”, PIONIR SOCIETY 2025 aims to embody the spirit of students who not only strive to be self-illuminators but also to benefit the community and the surrounding environment. This theme also emphasizes the importance of adaptive, reactive, self-reliant, and inclusive values in facing the challenges of the times. read more

Yogyakarta, August 6, 2025 — The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK)’s policy of freezing “idle” bank accounts has stirred controversy among the public. Tens of millions of accounts that have shown no activity in the past three months have been categorized as dormant or inactive. The freeze, according to PPATK, aims to prevent criminal misuse of inactive accounts for illegal activities such as money laundering and account trading.

Professor Dr. Wahyudi Kumorotomo, a lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, described PPATK’s decision as a form of “brute-force” policy — a trial-and-error approach that fails to account for many important aspects. He noted that this is not the first time the government has issued underdeveloped policies. “Time and again, the people have witnessed that policies issued by the current administration are lacking in professionalism, and if such actions are allowed to recur, they risk further eroding the President’s legitimacy,” he stated. read more