Yogyakarta, March 30, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), through the Center for Digital Society (CfDS), in collaboration with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), held the 23rd Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights (ASEMHRS23): Capacity-Building Training entitled “Future-Proofing AI: Building Human-in-the-Loop Governance Skills for Rights-Respecting AI.”

This event is an international forum bringing together participants from various countries in Asia and Europe, including representatives of governments, civil society, academics, and human rights institutions. Held over three days, from March 30 to April 1, 2026, in Yogyakarta, this program focused on strengthening capacity to understand and respond to the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on human rights, while also encouraging cross-sector and cross-regional collaboration. read more

Yogyakarta, March 31, 2026─The Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held a public lecture titled “JICA Chair Public Lecture: A Japanese Approach to International Cooperation” on Tuesday (31/3) at the 4th Floor Mandiri Auditorium, FISIPOL UGM.

The event was presented by Prof. Kato Hiroshi from the International University of Japan and moderated by Drs. Siti Daulah Khoriati. This public lecture was part of the Japanese Political Economy and International Relations course in the International Undergraduate Program in International Relations (IUP in IR) and the Japanese Political Economy and International Relations course in the regular Bachelor of International Relations study program. read more

Yogyakarta, March 30, 2026─The Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), hosted 34 students from the International Relations Study Program at Universitas Mulawarman (PSHI Unmul) for the 2026 Study Excursion on Monday (30/3). The event, held in Room BG204 of the Faculty, was divided into three main sessions: a scientific discussion, an introduction to the UGM Master of International Relations Study Program, and a student experience sharing session. read more

Yogyakarta, March 12, 2026 ─ Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding the direction of public policy in Indonesia by contributing to a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) entitled “Public Consultation on the Bill of Population Administration,” held at the Dean’s Meeting Room on Thursday (12/3).

This event was attended by the Vice Chairman of Commission II of the DPR RI, Zulfikar Arse Sadikin, S.I.P., M.Si., and the Head of the Center for Legislative Drafting (PUU) in the Field of Politics, Law, and Human Rights, Novianto Murti Hartanto, S.H., M.H. The presence of these lawmakers on campus aimed to absorb aspirations and critical perspectives from both academics and practitioners regarding the Population Administration Law Bill. read more

Yogyakarta, March 9, 2026—In the spirit of Ramadan, lecturers, educational staff, and students of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a breaking-the-fast together on Monday (March 9).

This breaking-the-fast event was not only intended to break the fast, but also served as a moment of togetherness for the FISIPOL UGM community. The Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Wawan Mas’udi, stated, “Of course, our breaking-the-fast together today is not solely to break the fast, as the main purpose of breaking the fast is to break the fast. But more than that, it is to strengthen the bonds of friendship among all members of FISIPOL UGM,” he said. He added that the more opportunities for gatherings like this, the stronger the camaraderie among the academic community. read more

Yogyakarta, March 9, 2026—The Sejahtera Bersama Sospol Cooperative held its Annual Members Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday (March 9) at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Auditorium, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

As an expression of the cooperative’s value of equality, the Annual Members Meeting (AGM) invited all members to attend and share their views on the cooperative’s future. Furthermore, discussions, including implementation results, plans, and oversight, were openly presented to all cooperative members. Wawan Mas’udi, advisor to the Sejahtera Bersama Sospol Cooperative, stated, “Cooperative membership is equal; there are no lecturers, no tenders, no seniors or juniors. The principle of cooperatives is equality among members. Therefore, we ask that everyone share their ideas for the future development of the cooperative,” he said. read more

Yogyakarta, March 9, 2026—The Bala Gadjah Mada Team from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), is promoting sustainable waste management in the communities of North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan, to address the surge in waste in the buffer zone of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN).

Bala Gadjah Mada has promoted “Strengthening the Waste Bank Community” as its social project to address this waste problem. One of Bala Gadjah Mada’s members, Kholifa Tata Suharta, stated that the development of the IKN has impacted the surrounding areas, including the Pemaluan Village. He explained that the volume of waste has increased, while waste management capacity still relies on incineration or burial. read more

Yogyakarta, March 8—The Bala Gadjah Mada Team of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), restored the Miniature Tropical Rainforest of the National Capital City (IKN) by planting 100 endemic Kalimantan trees with students from SMPN 27 Penajam Paser Utara on February 8, 2026.

The land, which is now the IKN’s Central Government Core Area (KIPP), was previously an industrial forest concession area with eucalyptus monocultures. This plant has a short cutting cycle—six to seven years—and is designated for the paper industry. read more

Yogyakarta, March 5, 2026—The Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a guest lecture entitled “The Practice of Strategic Policymaking in Indonesia” on Thursday (March 5) at the 4th Floor of the Mandiri Auditorium, FISIPOL UGM. The event featured Dr. Velix V. Wanggai, Chair of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua’s Special Autonomy Development, to discuss the dynamics and practice of strategic policymaking in Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026—The FISIPOL Muslim Community raised the theme “Encouraging Steps Towards Actual Change: The Foundation of Islam” in a series of Ramadan events at FISIPOL (RDF) 1448H.

Yusuf Satrio Negoro, a member of the RDF Steering Committee, stated that this theme was chosen in response to current issues related to the erosion of Islamic values. “The background of this year’s RDF is to address various related issues (ecology and government policy) and how Islamic values ​​can provide solutions or become the best values ​​or ethos for resolving environmental damage and other issues,” he said. read more