Yogyakarta, August 18, 2026—Marking the start of the Fall Semester 2026/2027, the Department of Politics and Government (DPP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a semester-opening public lecture featuring four early-career lecturers who shared the stories behind their respective dissertation research. The event highlighted the research processes undertaken, the findings produced, and the contributions offered to the advancement of knowledge and public policy.

Kicking off the presentations, Dr. A. Sudiana Sasmita outlined his dissertation, which examines the relationship between ethnicity and democracy in West Papua through a comparative case study of South Sorong and Keerom Regencies. His fieldwork findings demonstrate that the relationship between ethnicity and democracy is not necessarily negative—contrary to common assumptions in mainstream political literature. Instead, his research reveals that ethnic politics in West Papua can coexist with democratic participation. “Although transmigrant groups are numerically dominant, they collectively support Indigenous Papuan (OAP) candidates to ensure stability, security, asset protection, and bureaucratic continuity. In return, strategic positions within the bureaucratic hierarchy are made available to non-Papuan migrant groups,” he stated. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026─Entering its eighth decade post-independence, Indonesia is facing a massive wave of changes across various strategic sectors. Responding to these dynamics, the academic community of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), together with several civil society elements, held a discussion titled “Republic Panel: Crisis, Transition, and the Future of the Republic” at the 4th Floor Auditorium of Fisipol UGM on Friday (14/8). This event, held in a hybrid format, is a manifestation of a joint effort between the Department of Sociology Fisipol UGM, Laboratorium Indonesia 2045, Forum 2045, and Nalar Institute. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026—Amid the increasingly massive onslaught of modern retail development, the local community of Kampung Batik Kauman in Solo continues to strive to preserve their batik businesses. The Gentriset Team from Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Student Creativity Program in Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH), investigated the adaptation strategies employed by local business owners in this area, known as a cultural village.

The Gentriset team, through the Student Creativity Program in Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH), studied the strategies employed by the local community of Kampung Batik Kauman in Solo to survive amid the rise of modern retail. The team was led by Hanel Aulia Afro (B.A. in Sociology), along with Nasywa Izzati Firdaus (B.A. in Politics and Government), Elang Gading Permana (B.A. in Geographic Information Systems), Laras Dwi Anggraeny (B.A. in Politics and Government), and Nasywa Adinda Ibrahim (B.A. in Cultural Anthropology). They were supervised by Odam A. Artosa, M.A., a Sociology lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026—The Quality Assurance Unit of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) organized an awareness workshop regarding the 2026 Internal Quality Audit (AMI) for study programs. This event guides each department within the faculty in preparing for study program feasibility evaluations and reflects a systematic effort to ensure sustainable, high-quality educational service standards.

The primary objective of the AMI is to monitor and evaluate the quality of education within each study program. Ario Wicaksono, S.I.P., M.Si., Ph.D., an auditor from the Department of Management and Public Policy, explained the importance of this annual evaluation as a tool for accreditation readiness. read more

Yogyakarta, August 12, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the next phase of its leadership election through a Public Hearing for the 2026-2031 Dean Candidates. The event served as a platform for candidates to present their ideas and a space to gather aspirations from the entire academic community.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, reminded everyone of the importance of maintaining harmony amidst the dynamics of the election. read more

Yogyakarta, August 11, 2026—The Universitas Gadjah Mada Workers’ Union (SEJAGAD) held a forum at the auditorium to analyze the vision and mission statements of four candidates for Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM, focusing on issues regarding the welfare and workloads of lecturers and educational support staff.

A 2025 survey by SEJAGAD revealed that a significant portion of income for lecturers and support staff still comes from irregular sources. Furthermore, the majority of these staff members work more than eight hours a day, and over half of the lecturers report experiencing physical and psychological strain. read more

Yogyakarta, August 11, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has completed organizing the PIONIR Society 2026 series as a welcoming gateway for 629 new students. Carrying the theme “Rangkai Arah Prakarsa Muda” (Formulating the Direction of Youth Initiatives), the faculty successfully introduced a safe and inclusive campus ecosystem that fully supports freedom of expression since the first day of orientation on Wednesday (August 5). read more

Yogyakarta, August 6, 2026—The PIONIR Society 2026 event series organized by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM continued today. Entering its second day, the program moved beyond mere academic orientation to actively foster critical thinking among new students. The day began with classroom reflection sessions, followed by sessions hosted by individual departments and their respective student associations. New students gained valuable opportunities to deepen their understanding of their study programs, prevailing academic culture, and other relevant aspects. Following the departmental sessions, the event proceeded to an “Action Consolidation” session themed “Educational Justice Amidst Uncertainty,” held in the West Concourse (Selasar Barat) area. read more

Gorontalo, August 6, 2026—Three students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) carried out a community service initiative in the southern coastal area of ​​Gorontalo. This activity was conducted as part of UGM’s Student Community Service (KKN-PPM) program—specifically the second period of 2026—running from June to August 2026. The program represents a tangible contribution by students toward addressing the social and economic challenges faced by coastal communities. read more

Yogyakarta, August 5, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM held the first day of the PIONIR Society 2026 event, themed “Weaving the Direction of Youth Initiatives,” on Wednesday (August 5). The agenda began with a guidance session, followed by an opening ceremony in the West Concourse area. A total of 629 new students from the Class of 2026 participated in this orientation program.

In his remarks, the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, conveyed a message to the new students about why they should be proud to be part of their dream campus, FISIPOL UGM. read more