Yogyakarta, 14 August 2025 — The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted the welcoming ceremony for its new postgraduate students at the West Hall of FISIPOL. This year, the faculty admitted 313 students across 14 study programs, consisting of 251 master’s students and 62 doctoral students. Among them are two students from Timor Leste, whose presence enriches the diversity of perspectives within the academic community.
In his address, Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, emphasized the faculty’s strong commitment to building a robust and relevant research ecosystem. As part of this strategic direction, FISIPOL is advancing three flagship areas of study at the faculty level: Climate Change and Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Social Inclusion. These three pillars serve as a foundation for responding to societal change, broadening perspectives, and making tangible contributions to the study of communities and global challenges.
Beyond a welcoming moment, the event also provided new students with their first academic orientation. Prof. Poppy S. Winanti, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, delivered the academic briefing, which was followed by presentations from the Career Development Center (CDC) and the Fisipol Crisis Center (FCC).
Students were also introduced to the Digital Library (Digilib), which offers unlimited access to literature, as well as practical guidance on using Simaster, the academic information system designed to support their studies effectively.
Through this orientation, FISIPOL UGM hopes its postgraduate students will maximize every opportunity for learning, research, and collaboration, contributing meaningfully to knowledge, society, and a sustainable future. This vision is in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).