Yogyakarta, October 3rd 2024─The current political dynamics cannot be separated from the influence of technological developments, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Center for Digital Society (CfDS) raised this issue during the 3rd day of Digital Society Week 2024 on Thursday (3/9). Through four panel discussions, CfDS and several experts highlighted AI phenomena in politics and its potential to increase transparency and support democracy.

In the first panel titled “Indonesian Parliamentary Reform”, Doni Andika Pradana, CfDS Scholarship Awardee explained how AI can be used to increase public participation in parliament. So far, political processes such as the formation of parliaments and policies tend to be closed and far from the public’s view. Only a small portion of the public can understand how political dynamics work. Whereas the existence of parliament is basically intended to channel the needs and aspirations of the community. read more

Yogyakarta, 2 October 2024─Increasingly sophisticated digital technology innovations have been widely utilized in almost all aspects of human life, including encouraging a sustainable environment. To dissect the relationship between digital technology and sustainability, the Center for Digital Society Universitas Gadjah Mada (CfDS UGM) specifically organizes research dissemination with the theme “The Linkage between Digital Technologies and Sustainable Environment”. The dissemination is part of the Digital Society Week 2024 series held on Wednesday (2/10) online through YouTube.  read more

Yogyakarta, 2 October 2024─To support the fulfillment of student nutrition, Fisipol UGM provides free breakfast during exam week. The program “Fisipol Free Breakfast” is held again during the exam week from 30 September 2024 to 11 October 2024.

Fisipol Free Breakfest is a routine agenda of Fisipol UGM that is often held during the midterm or final exam week. Through the breakfast distribution program to students who are about to take exams, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences UGM tries to support academic students from the aspect of fulfilling nutrition, as well as supporting the efforts of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 (Zero Hunger), and 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). read more

Yogyakarta, 1 October 2024–The development of digital technology, which is increasingly sophisticated, requires the policy framework to develop more adaptively and solution-centered. This is because the benefits that come from technological advances are also accompanied by consequences that can have negative consequences. Irfan Dwi Putra, a researcher from the Center for Digital Society (CfDS) UGM, expressed his concern regarding one of the artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies, deepfake. “There have been many losses caused by deepfake and involving public figures. Deepfake is widely misused for fraud,” said Irfan on the first day of Digital Society Week (DSW) 2024, organized by CfDS UGM online on Tuesday (1/10).  read more

Yogyakarta, 30th of September 2024—This year, Fisipol UGM’s Center for Digital Society (CfDS) has organized the Digital Society Week, with the title of “Navigating the Dynamics Between Digital Technologies and Digital Society in Indonesia”. The series of events in the Digital Society Week will take place for the next ten days. The event will present research dissemination with multiple actors, such as academia, industry partners, as well as stakeholders in the government sector, in order to discuss the interaction between digital technologies and the ever-more dynamic Indonesian society.  read more

Yogyakarta, September 27th 2024─The Student Family of Social Development and Welfare (Kapstra) of FISIPOL UGM organized a sign language class entitled Dialog Sunyi (Dialogue of Silence). The event, which was held at FISIPOL UGM, is a collaborative work program between Kapstra FISIPOL UGM and Gerkatin (Gerakan untuk Kesejahteraan Tunarungu Indonesia) as one of the NGOs (Non-Profit Organization) engaged in the welfare and empowerment of the deaf.

The Dialog Sunyi was held regularly every Friday for three weeks from September 13, 20, and 27, 2024. This event is a manifestation of the spirit of inclusion built by Kapstra FISIPOL UGM students. read more

Yogyakarta, September 27th 2024─In an important initiative to raise awareness about human rights violations, students of Faculty of Social and Political Sciences UGM organized Arts Week 2024. The festival was held for five days from September 23 to 27, 2024.

The festival serves as a platform to showcase the creative expression of FISIPOL UGM students in interpreting social issues. This year, Fisipol Arts Week carries a theme entitled “Selametan Terlahirnya Kembali Ingatan” or Gratitude for the Reborn of Memories. The theme was chosen as a reminder of the issues of human rights violations and the silencing of public space in Indonesia. With a focus on the events of Black September, Arts Week seeks to reflect on the social, cultural and political events that have shaped the nation throughout history. read more

Yogyakarta, September 21, 2024─The Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) held an important socialization event regarding the International Exposure Program (IUP PPM) on Saturday (21/9). The event, which took place in the Auditorium Room of FISIPOL UGM, aimed to provide information to students and parents regarding various international exposure opportunities available through partner universities. read more

Yogyakarta, 20 September 2024─As a direct democracy for all Indonesians, the 2024 General Election still has a lot of evaluation to do with disability rights and inclusiveness. This is because many people with disabilities feel unrepresented and do not get proper accommodation. Therefore, FJK 2024 carries the theme “Fulfillment of Disability Rights in Election Implementation”, a crucial topic that demands immediate attention.

The event, held in Taman Sansiro Fisipol, featured various interesting activities, including interactive tenants and performances by people with disabilities. According to Nugroho Prasetyo Aditama, Chairman of BEM KM UGM 2024, this activity played a significant role in raising awareness among participants and highlighting the importance of inclusivity in political participation. read more

Yogyakarta, 19th of September 2024—As a response towards government actions in preserving democracy, UGM’s Faculty of Social and Political Science initiated a campus civic movement in the National Seminar for Fisipol UGM’s 69th Dies Natalis. This event was held on Wednesday (19/9), with the theme of “Campus Civic Movements in Response to the Regression of Democracy, Digital Disruption and Ecological Crises”. The dialogue on the regression of democracy discussed three topics, with speakers ranging from experts, politicians, and academics. read more