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Taking Part in Safeguarding Democracy, Fisipol UGM Facilitates Bocor Alus Politik on Campus

Yogyakarta, 26 August 2024–Universities and educational institutions have an essential and strategic role in safeguarding democracy in Indonesia. This cannot be separated from the function of universities to educate the nation’s children. The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fisipol UGM), which also plays a role in this matter, upholds the principles and values ​​of democracy and is committed to pushing democracy towards a better direction. As a manifestation of this commitment, Fisipol UGM facilitated the Bocor Alus Politik Goes to Campus activity with the title “Balking the Constitution for Democracy”, which was held on Monday (26/8) at the Mandiri Auditorium of the Fisipol UGM. read more

Supporting the Reduction of Carbon Emissions through Forest Management, FISIPOL UGM Releases Forest Carbon Literacy Course

Yogyakarta, 19 August 2024─In line with the agenda for reducing the climate crisis and sustainable development, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), in collaboration with Chakra Giri Energi Indonesia (CGEI) and the Faculty of Forestry UGM launched a Forest Carbon Literacy Course. This course, along with a panel discussion entitled “Synergizing Carbon Sequestration with Social Strategies in Forest Management,” held on Monday (19/08) at the Mandiri Auditorium, 4th Floor, Fisipol UGM, is a beacon of hope. It aims to increase our capacity and understanding of sustainable forest carbon management, to face the challenges of global climate change, and to support the reduction of carbon emissions in Indonesia. read more

International Relations Department Welcomes New Students through Rumah HI

Yogyakarta, August 16, 2024─On August 16, 2024, the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DIHI FISIPOL UGM) held an event titled “Rumah HI” to welcome new students of the 2024 batch. This event took place in the East Seminar Room of FISIPOL UGM. It aimed to provide important information and equip new students with various topics, including curriculum, anti-plagiarism, communication ethics, anti-sexual violence, and mental health. read more

Sansiro Fair 2024 Invites New Students to Get to Know FISIPOL UGM More Closely

Yogyakarta, 15 August 2024─The Sansiro Fair was held again to welcome the Gadjah Mada Muda (Gamada) class of 2024. This annual event of the Fisipol Student Council (Dewan Mahasiswa/ Dema) Fisipol, Student Internal Development division involves institutions, organizations, student activity units, and supporting units at the level of the Fisipol.

This year, the Sansiro Fair carries the tagline, “Know Your Sansiro”. As the tagline suggests, this year’s Sansiro Fair is intended for Gamada to learn more about Fisipol. read more

The Department of Politics and Government of Fisipol UGM Opens Dialogue on Decentralization and Sustainability Through the Bulaksumur Roundtable Forum

Yogyakarta, 9th of August 2024—The Department of Politics and Government of Fisipol UGM, through the Collaborative Hub for Politics and Policy on Sustainability (CoPPS), have organized the first Bulaksumur Roundtable Forum with the title of “Managing the Dilemma of Decentralization and Sustainability” on Friday (9/8) at UGM’s Balai Senat. This forum will feature academics, government officials, as well as business actors to dialogue on discussing both the issues of sustainability and evaluating the practices of local autonomies and local politics. Furthermore, this forum is also expected to be able to produce policy recommendations and strategic steps on promoting a new direction for further decentralization, which  will have more emphasis on multi sector collaboration. read more

UGM’s Department of Politics and Governance Will Organize the Bulaksumur Roundtable Forum in an Effort to Bridge the Dialogue Regarding Sustainability

Yogyakarta, 7th of August 2024—The government of Indonesia is currently facing a dilemma regarding the issue of both the environment and the economy. Before, attempts made by the government to solve these problems often backfired and contradicted each other. On one hand, the government has committed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, which of course is one of the main causes of climate change. This move by the government is directly based on Indonesia’s Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC). On the other hand, the Indonesian government is also committed to increase economic growth, so that it does not fall into the middle income trap. read more

DIKOM FISIPOL UGM Welcome New Students

Yogyakarta, August 7, 2024─The Department of Communication Sciences (DIKOM) Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a friendly event for new students entitled “New Student Friendly Event and Curriculum Presentation” on Wednesday (7/8). This event took place at Seminar Timur Room and marked the start of the Odd Semester lectures of the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

In addition to having the main objective of providing important information and understanding related to the curriculum that will be taken by new students, this event also functions as a forum for new students to interact and get to know lecturers, education staff, and fellow students. In addition, this interaction is very important in building a supportive academic environment, which is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to quality education and education in the context of developing countries. read more

Formulating Food Security Solutions, Department of Social Development and Welfare Opens Discussion with Academics and Agricultural Practitioners

Yogyakarta, August 5th 2024─In an effort to dissect problems and find solutions regarding food security, the Department of Social Development Talks (SODET) organized the 67th Anniversary Special Edition of Social Development Talks. This special edition of SODET carries the theme “Discussion on Agriculture and Food: Realizing Food Security for a Prosperous Society”. The discussion was held offline at BRIWork Fisipol UGM on Monday (5/8) and was attended by various academics and agricultural practitioners. read more

PIONIR Society 2024 Introduces the Value of Inclusivity and Freedom in Public Spaces

Yogyakarta, August 1st 2024─PIONIR Society for learning, introduction, potential exploration, and orientation activities at the faculty level have been held from July 31 to August 1, 2024. By raising the main issue of freedom in public space, PIONIR Society 2024 aims to introduce the inclusive campus environment of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences UGM. A talk entitled “Reconstruction of Public Spaces and Practices of Freedom of Expression in the Ruins of Democratic Values” became one of the series of PIONIR Society 2024. In the seminar session that presented Mohamad Hikari Ersada, an alumnus of the Department of Political Government who is currently serving as Program Director at the Public Virtue Research Institute, reviewed messages for young people who are critical and support basic human rights. read more

Without Age Limits, Fisipol UGM Opens Free Online Lecturers on Digital Intelligence

Yogyakarta, 30 July 2024–Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) through the Center for Digital Society (CfDS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbud Ristek) is again opening free classes for the general public. Titled the Digital Intelligence Course (Mata Kuliah Kecerdasan Digital/ MKKD), this online class can be taken by anyone and anywhere, without age restrictions and free of charge.

MKKD consists of two classes: Basic Digital Intelligence and Digital Research Methods. Each participant can choose one or two courses at a time. Lecturers will be held from 6 September to 12 November 2024 with adjusted topics. read more