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

Yogyakarta, 25 July 2025 — To strengthen ties between academia and the media, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted its first Media Gathering titled “Sapa FISIPOL (Silaturahmi dan Pemberitaan Aktual FISIPOL)” on Friday (25/7). This event served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration between the faculty and media outlets, recognizing the media as strategic partners in addressing societal issues.

At this inaugural gathering, FISIPOL introduced two of its active research centers that focus on digital and social issues in Indonesia: the Center for Digital Society (CfDS) and the Center for Capacity Development and Cooperation (PPKK). read more

Labuan Bajo, July 26, 2025—In a significant initiative aimed at improving sustainable tourism, the Master of Public Administration (MAP) program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) conducted field research in Labuan Bajo, a super-priority tourism destination in Indonesia. The research took place from July 21 to 25, 2025, and was a collaborative effort with the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Widya Mandira Catholic University, Kupang. This collaboration was funded through the BIMA scheme of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. read more

Yogyakarta, 25 Juli 2025—To strengthen its relationship with media and academic networks, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a Media Gathering program, “Sapa FISIPOL (Silaturahmi dan Pemberitaan Aktual FISIPOL),” on Friday (25/7). This event is a forum for discussion and collaboration with the mass media as the faculty’s strategic partners in contributing to social issues.

In this first meeting, Fisipol introduced two research centers that actively research various digital and social phenomena in society: the UGM Center for Digital Society (CfDS) and the Center for Capacity Development and Cooperation (PPKK). Syaifa Tania, Executive Secretary of CfDS, explained several CfDS commitments to realize a healthy and safe digital ecosystem through digital society education. “This year we have three research focuses, such as digital democracy and new governance, human-centered AI, and environmentally friendly and sustainable technology,” she said. read more

Yogyakarta, 24 July 2025 — The tragic death of Arya Daru Pangayunan (39), a young diplomat of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whose body was found at a boarding house in Menteng, Central Jakarta, has drawn wide public attention. This heartbreaking incident also sparked concern among academics, including Prof. Dr. Dafri Agussalim, a Professor of International Relations at Universitas Gadjah Mada.

According to Prof. Dafri, the death of an active diplomat is not merely a personal loss, but a moment for national reflection—particularly on how the state protects its diplomats. In an interview, he stressed the importance of this case being a wake-up call for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions. He believes that employee protection should not only cover physical health but also psychological safety and economic well-being. read more

Yogyakarta, 24 July 2025–The death of a young diplomat from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Arya Daru Pangayunan (39), who was found lifeless in a boarding house in Menteng, Central Jakarta, sparked widespread public attention. This heartbreaking event has also been highlighted by academics, including Prof. Dr. Dafri Agussalim, Professor of International Relations at FISIPOL UGM.

The death of an active diplomat is not just about personal loss, but also a space for reflection on how the state protects our diplomats. In his interview, Prof. Dafri emphasized the importance of this event as a reflection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government institutions. According to him, protecting employees is not only about physical health, but should also include psychological security and economic well-being. read more

Yogyakarta, July 24th 2025─Prof. Dr. Nur Rachmat Yuliantoro was officially inaugurated as Professor of International Development in East Asia, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University. In his speech, he highlighted the issue of loans or debt in foreign Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, which has sparked debate over the relationship between Indonesia and China. Prof. Rachmat’s perspective offers a broad view that raises concerns about national finance and stability. read more