Yogyakarta, April 7, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) has installed special chairs for students who take notes using their left hand. This facility is part of the faculty’s efforts to create a more inclusive and comfortable learning environment for the entire academic community.
Have you ever noticed how a left-handed student writes on a lecture chair? The chair design, with a desk attached to the right side of the body, is common in most classrooms and often presents a challenge for those who are left-handed. As a result, many left-handed students are forced to sit sideways or even use the chair to their left as a makeshift desk.
Recognizing this need, UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences has provided special lecture chairs designed for the comfort of left-handed students. This initiative aligns with the spirit of inclusivity, where attention to the special needs of students is continuously enhanced.
The presence of these left-handed chairs is not simply an additional facility. Moreover, every student, regardless of their natural inclinations, deserves a comfortable and supportive learning environment. Left-handed students no longer need to contort their bodies or feel marginalized simply because their chairs are not designed for them. They can focus on their studies and maximize their academic potential without disruptive physical barriers.
In line with FISIPOL UGM’s latest mission, “Committed to Science for a Better Society,” FISIPOL believes that every small step taken to create a more inclusive and sustainable environment is a significant contribution to achieving the broader SDGs. We are committed to continuously supporting our vision and mission in realizing the SDGs.
By providing equal access for the entire academic community without exception, FISIPOL contributes to realizing fair and quality education for all. These disability-friendly facilities are also part of our efforts to eliminate physical and social barriers, so that no one feels marginalized. Furthermore, FISIPOL UGM believes that a safe and accessible campus space for people with disabilities is the foundation of a more humane and just society.