Yogyakarta, July 16th 2024─The island of Java is predicted to experience a severe water shortage in 2030. This worrying prediction is the result of climate change which causes unpredictable weather. On the other hand, the water right is a human right. However, demands for economic growth often prioritize physical infrastructure projects over the availability of clean water. In the name of increasing local economic income, many development projects have deprived residents of their water rights.

Responding to this concern, the Research Center for Politics and Government (POLGOV) FISIPOL UGM, in collaboration with 16 young lecturers and researchers from various campuses in Indonesia, published a new book entitled “Our Water Congestion: Citizens’ Movements and Access to Clean Water in Indonesia”. This book, written by Amalinda Savirani, Amrita Nugraheni Saraswaty, Arga Pribadi Imawan, Luky Sandra Amalia, Wijanto Hadipuro, and other authors, tries to explore the challenges and successes of citizens’ movements in defending their basic rights to water. read more

Yogyakarta, July 15th 2024─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) in collaboration with the IHE Delft Institute, Arkom Indonesia, and supported by the Water Development Program (WDP), the Dutch Government, opened the “CARING” Program Scholarship Program (Caring the flows for a healthier urban(ized) (ground)water in Semarang and Yogyakarta, Indonesia). This program has been implemented from 2023 to 2026. The program aims to support and catalyze knowledge transformation related to socially inclusive and ecologically sustainable water management practices. read more

Yogyakarta, July 13th 2024–Ana Kaporina Saharina, a student of the Department of Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) Fisipol UGM succeeded in winning 1st place in the National Student Debate in the Field of Environment organized by the National Capital Authority (Otorita Ibu Kota Negara/ OIKN) in 2024. Ana and her team, Hasan Adi Nugrah (Cartography and Remote Sensing, Faculty of Geography) and Razif Raihan Rasyid (Animal Science and Industry, Faculty of Animal Science) managed to bring home the champions after struggling throughout the competition process from 17 May to 14 June 2024. read more

Yogyakarta, July 13th 2024—Fisipol UGM supports the creation of an environment which supports the well-being of its Civitas Academica by providing the Family Wellness service. The Family Wellness service, which was formed from the 2nd of June 2022, is a co-parenting facility that is provided from the faculty for the Civitas Academica of Fisipol UGM who has preschool-age children (kindergarten).

“The daily activities are designed to support the development of children in a holistic manner, as we highlight the physical, mental, emotional, social, and their cognitive aspects,” explained Dini Hariyani, as one of the managers of Family Wellness Fisipol. read more

Yogyakarta, 13 July 2024–The Alumni Family Management of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (KAFISPOLGAMA) Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) was officially inaugurated on Saturday (13/7). The inauguration was held at the Mandiri Auditorium of Fisipol UGM and was attended by the Dean of Fisipol UGM, Wawan Mas’udi. “From the alumni organization, we can do something much more powerful for society. We can together design community service programs to respond to the issues faced by the community,” said Wawan when giving his speech. Wawan also hopes that there will be further meetings between Fisipol UGM and KAFISPOLGAMA DIY after this which will encourage alumni innovation for the alma mater. read more

Yogyakarta,  July 12th 2024─In this day and age, the world is facing disruptions as a consequence of digital transformation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change. These disruptions are changing the way and pattern of global society in interacting, politicking, and maintaining a sustainable life.

Wawan Mas’udi, S.IP., M.P.A., Ph.D., the Dean of Faculty of Social and Political Sciences UGM assessed that universities need to take a role in facing this disruption. “Universities need to play a more aggressive role to better understand the changes that are happening and offer something to be part of the changes that occur,” he said. He also added that universities should not only dwell on the context of substance, but also need to take action. read more

Yogyakarta, July 10th 2024–The latest book publication, titled “Regulatory Impact Analysis: Concepts & Implementations,” offers guidance through one of the approaches in public policy in minimizing the impacts of policy implementations. This book was just published on the 27th of May 2024 by the UGM Press Team and is a collaborative result between three lecturers from the Department of Public Policy and Management, namely Dr. Ambar Widaningrum, Dr. Nunuk Dwi Retnandari, and Dr. Nurhadi Susanto. read more

Yogyakarta, July 9th, 2024–Fisipol UGM’s Career Development Center (CDC) has shown from time to time again its commitment and support in improving the mental health and development of students in the campus environment by providing a counseling service with a psychologist. There are two types of services that are provided by the CDC, that is psychological assistance as well as personal and career development. Other than a counseling service with a psychologist, CDC also offers peer counseling as a service.  read more

Yogyakarta, July 3rd 2024─The Department of International Relations, Gadjah Mada University (DIHI UGM) is developing international exposure opportunities for master’s (S-2) students through a double degree program with the University of Naples “L’Orientale”, Italy. The formal initiation of this collaboration was marked by the process of signing an agreement by the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, and Chancellor of the University of Naples “L’Orientale”, Prof. Roberto Tottoli on Wednesday (3/7) at 10.00 WIB in the Meeting Room of the Dean of Fisipol UGM. read more

At the Second Commission of the House of Representatives, the students were given an overview of the legislative processes and the role of the commission in creating national policies. The discussion was focused towards the importance of accountable institutions in ensuring good governance. The students were given a chance to ask questions and get insights on the challenges and opportunities that are faced by state legislators. Meanwhile, the visit to the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency gave a much comprehensive understanding of national development and its planning. This session also highlighted the importance of Sustainable Development Goals in creating long term development strategies for Indonesia. The students learnt about the various programmes and its initiatives that are aimed at accomplishing those objectives, which includes capacity building and education.  read more