Yogyakarta, July 9, 2026 – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is preparing to welcome a new leadership transition for the 2026-2031 period. To ensure a democratic and open process, this year’s FISIPOL Dean Selection Committee prioritizes transparency that directly broadens the space for participation, extending even to the student body.

This selection process is overseen by a committee led by Prof. Dr. Wahyudi Kumorotomo as the Chair and Dr. Dian Arymami, S.I.P., M.Hum. as the Secretary. Overall, this selection team was formed in accordance with the university’s mandate and consists of nine members, comprising three professors and six non-professors. read more

Yogyakarta July 2, 2026—The Master’s Program in Public Management and Policy (MKP) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), underwent an Accreditation Field Assessment process by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Social, Political, Administration, and Communication Sciences (LAMSPAK). This assessment activity was held entirely offline at the 4th Floor Auditorium and the MKP meeting room of FISIPOL UGM on Thursday (July 2). This comprehensive field assessment process was led by the LAMSPAK assessor team, namely Prof. Dr. Teguh Kurniawan, S.Sos., M.Si. from Universitas Indonesia and Dr. Dra. Sinta Ningrum, M.T. from Universitas Padjadjaran.The Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, explained that the implementation of this accreditation is one of the faculty’s strategic efforts to encourage its study programs to gain international recognition. On this occasion, Wawan personally welcomed the assessor team while introducing the profile of the MKP Department as the department that houses the largest number of study programs at FISIPOL UGM.

To clarify the academic direction of the assessed study program, Wawan also emphasized the distinct scientific characteristics possessed by the Master’s Program of the Department of Public Management and Policy.

“If the Master of Public Administration has a multidisciplinary character and tends to facilitate professionals, the Master of Public Management and Policy (MMKP) is indeed directed more towards public policy as science,” Wawan stated.

Regarding the assessment method, which is required to be conducted face-to-face or offline, Prof. Teguh revealed that this step is part of the standards set by the agency. read more

Yogyakarta, June 29, 2026—The Career Development Centre (CDC) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has introduced a solution enabling students and alumni to access safe, curated job vacancy information. This progressive initiative has been realized through the launch of the “CDC x Glints Landing Page.” By collaborating with a leading recruitment platform, CDC FISIPOL UGM aims to bridge the gap between academia and the industry. This dedicated portal presents dozens of career opportunities from trusted companies that have undergone a screening process, thereby minimizing the risk of recruitment-related scams that often harm fresh graduates. The “CDC x Glints Landing Page” features various strategic positions across sectors relevant to the profiles of social and political science graduates. Key sectors include Marketing & Communication, Education & Research, Administration & Human Resources, Business Development, and many others.Beyond the collaborative web portal, efforts to facilitate student careers also utilize digital approaches that align with the daily lives of young people. CDC FISIPOL UGM actively and consistently updates job vacancy information via its official Instagram account.

The information shared on this social media platform is diverse. Followers of the CDC Instagram account can find updates not only on full-time positions for alumni but also on opportunities for internships and part-time work. This strategy greatly benefits active students looking to build a portfolio, gain pre-professional experience, or simply earn extra pocket money alongside their academic schedules.

The introduction of this facility represents the faculty’s tangible commitment to supporting its students’ success. Students and alumni of FISIPOL UGM are encouraged to proactively utilize these available services to prepare for a brilliant career path from an early stage. read more

Yogyakarta, June 27, 2026─In order to meet the need for childcare support for the academic community, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) established and manages the Family Wellness facility, an integrated daycare service located within the campus environment, precisely on the 1st Floor of the BH Building, FISIPOL UGM.

This facility serves as a concrete solution for lecturers and educational staff who have children. Through Family Wellness, Fisipol UGM is taking tangible steps to institutionalize support for work and personal life balance. read more

Yogyakarta, 24 June 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Gadjah Mada University (FISIPOL UGM) hosted a public lecture titled “Tinpots and Technocrats? Market Reforms and the Politics of Personal Rule.”

The event featured Professor Benjamin Smith from the University of Florida as the keynote speaker. Professor Smith is an expert in comparative politics and political economy, known for his research on natural resource wealth, ethnic conflict, and regimes and regime change in developing countries. read more

Yogyakarta, 24 June 2026─The POLGOV Research Center will host its inaugural multi-stakeholder forum, titled the POLGOV Policy Forum (PPF) 2026. This forum is designed to bring together academics, policymakers, industry representatives, and civil society in a roundtable discussion to address more equitable natural resource governance.

This event is being launched amid the “paradox of plenty” phenomenon occurring in several nickel-producing regions across Indonesia. Although economic growth in North Maluku surged by more than 20% and Central Sulawesi recorded growth above 12% from 2021 to 2024, poverty rates in both provinces have actually continued to rise. read more

Yogyakarta, 20 June 2026─The Doctoral Program in Public Administration (Ph.D., Department of Management and Public Policy) at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (FISIPOL UGM), conducted a LAMSPAK Accreditation Field Assessment. This activity, which took place at FISIPOL UGM, is part of the higher education quality assurance system aimed at ensuring that all academic processes and program governance are in accordance with nationally and internationally established standards. read more

Yogyakarta, June 19, 2026—The atmosphere at the NOTED cafe, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada, felt distinctly different on Friday (19/6) afternoon. While this area is usually filled with students chatting casually, busy discussing socio-political issues, or rushing to meet assignment deadlines, this time it transformed into a warm, live music stage. Forum Musik Fisipol (FMF) had just successfully held an offline music performance titled “Mendadaq Gigz” (Sudden Gigs) which ran from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM WIB.Amidst the cheers of the crowd gathering around the mini-stage area, the Master of Ceremony (MC) took the spotlight to greet the audience and explain the essence of that afternoon’s event.

“So, Mendadaq Gigz is a music event held to let off steam after the Final Exams,” exclaimed the host.

As mentioned, this event was specifically initiated as a mental refresher after weeks of going through the tension of the Final Exams (UAS) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

The stage came alive thanks to a lineup of talents who took turns enlivening the event. The audience was treated to excellent and energetic performances from bands initiated by students and the academic community of FISIPOL UGM, such as TheParkirs, Jembatan, SosHIo, G-Project, and J’Office, along with a special performance by the host itself, FMF or Forum Musik FISIPOL. read more

Yogyakarta, June 18, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM held a Faculty Working Meeting on Thursday (June 18). Held in the 4th Floor Auditorium of FISIPOL UGM, the meeting was attended by all faculty leaders, from the Dean and Vice Deans, to the Heads and Secretaries of Departments and Study Programs.

In general, the Faculty Working Meeting focused on the evaluation and discussion of Lecturer Performance Incentives (IKD). The Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, emphasized the importance of discussing IKD as a gateway to the forum. read more

Yogyakarta, 17 June 2026─The Master of Public Administration (MAP) program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a Project Showcase on the use of data for public policy. The event featured student projects that transformed data into insights to support policy formulation and the resolution of various public issues.

This project showcase serves as a platform for students to showcase their work and share ideas and perspectives on the use of data in public administration. Through this event, visitors can see firsthand how data is processed into information that can support policy formulation and the resolution of various public issues. read more