Yogyakarta, May 22, 2026 — To equip students with advanced research skills, the Institute of International Studies (IIS) UGM held the Research Toolkit Training #2 on Friday (05/22). Taking place in the DIHI Common Room, BC Building 5th Floor, this offline training specifically delved into the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. The event, which ran from 13:30 to 16:00 WIB, was widely open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as alumni of International Relations at UGM.

Amidst the flood of global literature, the SLR method was introduced as a relevant methodological tool to objectively map the development of knowledge (State-of-the-Art). Through structured and replicable data synthesis, participants were taught how to identify their research position among thousands of existing scientific publications. read more

Yogyakarta, May 21, 2026 — At the Period III Undergraduate Graduation of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) officially sent off 168 graduates. The solemn graduation ceremony, held in the west corridor of the faculty, was not only an academic celebration but also a moment of reflection for the graduates before directly entering society.

The Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, in his speech highlighted the crucial issue regarding educational privilege and the social responsibility now borne by the graduates. He reminded that out of the more than 270 million population of Indonesia, having the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree is a great privilege. read more

Yogyakarta, May 21, 2026─The Master’s Program in International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), once again held a Master’s Open Day on Thursday (May 21). Taking place online via the Zoom platform, this event was specifically designed for prospective students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies within the UGM International Relations (IR) program.

In this year’s Open Day, participants not only received an in-depth presentation about the study program, curriculum, and registration procedures, but also had the opportunity to experience a lecture firsthand through a class sit-in session. read more

Yogyakarta, 20th May 2026—The Social Research Center at Gadjah Mada University, in collaboration with the Caksana Institute, held a public discussion to address issues with the Merah Putih Village Cooperative (KDMP) policy that threaten economic democracy.

Dr. Andreas Budi Widyanta, one of the speakers, emphasized that the current concept of KDMP has strayed far from the original ideals of Mohammad Hatta’s cooperative concept. “Cooperatives were born out of a shared need among their members, which were then managed democratically without the employer-employee divide. In contrast, KDMP is a tangible manifestation of state corporatism,” he asserted. read more

Yogyakarta, May 19, 2026—The Social Movement Institute (SMI), together with POLGOV Fisipol UGM, held a conference as a space to unite forces, gather initiatives, and build a bold, creative, militant, and imaginative youth politics.

Amidst political deadlock, the dominance of power, military strengthening, and the arrest of over 6,000 young people, this event focused specifically on igniting youth political awareness to bring about change.

Prof. Amalinda Savirani, one of the speakers, emphasized the importance of realizing change through our communities. “Return to the community, organize yourself, and continuously connect one point with another. In this way, hopefully, the desired change can occur,” she said. read more

Yogyakarta, May 19, 2026─DEMA FISIPOL UGM’s Selasar Forum highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by migrant domestic workers on Tuesday at the FISIPOL UGM Selasar Barat.

In commemoration of Labor Day (May 1), the Student Council (DEMA) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Gadjah Mada University held a Forum Selasar with a primary focus on highlighting the vulnerabilities experienced by Indonesian migrant domestic workers. The event took place at the West Selasar, FISIPOL UGM, and featured several speakers from Beranda Migran and the Coordination of Former Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPPMI). read more

Yogyakarta, 19th May, 2026—In a significant step toward environmental sustainability, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has transformed the parking lot located on the west side of the Bank Mandiri FISIPOL UGM branch into a vibrant green space. This initiative marks a crucial step in the faculty’s commitment to increasing green open spaces within the academic environment.

The transformation of the area is clearly visible, as what was once a crowded parking lot has become a clean expanse of lush green grass and newly planted trees. This change not only beautifies the campus but also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focused on environmental sustainability and climate action. read more

Yogyakarta, May 18, 2026 — Often, the production of knowledge and social science discourse, especially sociology, resonates exclusively within classrooms, academic journals, or limited discussion forums. The confinement of knowledge beneath the roof of the ivory tower frequently makes it difficult for the wider public to access and understand the urgency of existing social theories. Stemming from this concern, the Social Research Centre (SOREC) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM has officially introduced an innovative breakthrough called the “SEKOCI Project.” read more

Yogyakarta, May 13, 2026—The Department of Art and Literature Appreciation (DASS) at KOMAHI FISIPOL UGM emphasized the creative process, self-expression, and inclusivity at the Artlab 2026 event, held May 11–13 in Yogyakarta under the theme “Be Human, Be Free.”

Nasmaria Putri, Head of DASS, explained that the theme “Art in Politics: Be Human, Be Free” was deliberately chosen as a broad umbrella that does not impose limitations, allowing participants from diverse backgrounds to join. “We really tried to find a very general theme where people can interpret it in multiple ways. Like, people can interpret the theme themselves—it’s that open,” she said. read more

Yogyakarta, May 12, 2026—As a manifestation of the educational institution’s commitment to facilitating inclusive dialectical spaces, the Social Research Centre (SOREC) of the Sociology Department, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM, took a strategic initiative by hosting the ‘Papua Solidarity Space for Land, Food, and Life Sovereignty’ (Ruang Solidaritas Papua Untuk Kedaulatan Tanah, Pangan, dan Kehidupan). This event was realized through a screening, collective viewing, and discussion of the documentary film entitled Pesta Babi (Pig Feast). Held on Tuesday (12/5) in the Auditorium on the 4th Floor of FISIPOL UGM, this agenda sparked widespread enthusiasm and was attended by various elements, ranging from the academic community to the general public. read more