Yogyakarta, June 15, 2026—In response to a national socio-political situation deemed increasingly critical, the FISIPOL UGM Student Union (KM FISIPOL) held a press release reading, a declaration of stance, and a free speech forum at Taman Pintar FISIPOL on Monday (June 15). The rally was marked by the presence of a crowd dressed uniformly in black as a symbol of deep concern.

In its declaration, KM FISIPOL highlighted various crucial issues, pointing to the state’s failure to listen to its people. The primary concerns raised included the weakening of the Rupiah, soaring prices of basic commodities and fuel (BBM), misdirected budget allocations, and the alarming erosion of civilian supremacy following the enactment of the TNI (Military) and Polri (Police) Laws. read more

Yogyakarta, May 29, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a qurbani (animal sacrifice) event in celebration of Eid al-Adha 1447 H. The event, which took place in a solemn yet warm atmosphere, was held on Friday morning (29/5) in the Taman Pintar area of FISIPOL UGM.

The slaughtering procession began exactly at 07:30 WIB. For this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration, FISIPOL UGM sacrificed a total of three animals, consisting of one cow and two goats. The spirit of gotong royong (mutual cooperation) clearly colored the entire series of events. The implementation of the qurbani was directly attended by the staff and educational personnel (tendik) of FISIPOL UGM, who worked together hands-on, starting from site preparation, the meat cutting process, and weighing, to packaging it into distribution bags. read more

Yogyakarta, May 29, 2026─Graduation moments always bring a sense of relief and pride, and Muhammad Irsyad is no exception. On Thursday (21/5), Irsyad officially became one of the graduates of the Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) Study Program at FISIPOL UGM. Having a visual impairment was not an obstacle in his journey to earn a bachelor’s degree, a journey that provided him with many meaningful lessons. Starting college during the pandemic certainly presented difficult adaptation challenges, but Irsyad successfully proved that the situation did not deter his steps to obtain equal and quality access to education. read more

Yogyakarta, 26th of May 2026—The Department of Politics and Government Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (DPP UGM) held an awareness-raising event on addressing sexual violence and mental health.

The event was organized in response to growing public concern over cases of violence in academic settings, including student demonstrations at UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta demanding the dismissal of 11 faculty members suspected of sexual violence.

The Head of the Department of Politics and Government at UGM, AAGN Ari Dwipayana, emphasized that the department has the authority to take firm action in addressing issues of violence, but also provides ample space for recovery from the impact of such violence. “There is no tolerance for violence, but there is always room for recovery,” he 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

Yogyakarta, May 7, 2026 – The Center for Digital Society (CfDS), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again held CfDS Response, carrying the theme “The Enactment of PP TUNAS: Interpreting Equality in Child Protection on Digital Platforms.” This event was held online on Thursday (7/5).

CfDS Researcher and event host, Semeion Bintang Ridho Aunillah, opened the discussion session by highlighting the crucial urgency behind the emergence of this policy, which restricts social media use for children. “The use of digital technology by children is like a double-edged sword. On one hand, digital platforms offer a space for children to learn, express themselves, and develop. But on the other hand, there are numerous negative impacts that arise when children use digital media, such as exposure to harmful content, privacy data exploitation, and, most severely, digital violence against children,” Semeion stated. read more

Yogyakarta, April 23, 2026 – The Master’s and Doctoral Programs of Public Policy and Management (MKP), FISIPOL UGM, organized a seminar and book discussion entitled “Reviewing the Dynamics of Decentralization in Indonesia and Book Discussion: Theory and Regulation of Regional Autonomy.” This academic forum, which was open to the public, took place in the Auditorium on the 4th Floor of FISIPOL UGM on Thursday (23/4) morning.

Evi Sukmayeti, S.IP., MPA., an MKP doctoral student serving as the moderator, opened the event by highlighting concerns in the field regarding current government decentralization practices. “Practitioners state that what is currently being felt is a transfer of affairs, not authority. So, they are given tasks but not the authority to make decisions. Thus, it seems that what we worry about in the MKP department is that what is happening now is recentralization,” Evi explained. read more

Yogyakarta, April 18, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) continues to innovate in supporting a collaborative learning ecosystem for its students. One tangible manifestation of this commitment is the optimization of the Digital Library (Digilib) facilities through an online Room Reservation service. Now, academic members can conveniently book discussion rooms or quiet, representative co-working spaces directly through the official website at https://digilib.fisipol.ugm.ac.id/. read more

Yogyakarta, April 17, 2026─Faculty of Social and Political Sciences UGM, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and Kopernik, held a five-day Gender Durability Research Workshop from April 13–17, 2026. This workshop served as a crucial part of preparing the 2026 field research agenda, as well as a space for academic consolidation and strengthening cross-institutional collaboration.

The workshop was designed to bring together researchers, lecturers/academics, and practitioners from various backgrounds to develop a research framework that is comprehensive, contextual, and responsive to local social dynamics. The primary focus of the study was on women’s everyday politics, which is seen as a crucial space for understanding power relations, social practices, and the challenges women face in their daily lives in various regions of Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, April 11, 2026─The UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Wellness Center held a Community Service activity in the form of a POSBINDU health check-up today, Saturday (April 11). The activity, which began at 8:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), took place in Tegal Barep Hamlet, Bulak Salak, RT 03 RW 46, Wukirsari, Cangkringan, Yogyakarta.

The event, titled “Health Check-up with the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Wellness Center in Celebration of the 27th Anniversary of GEMPUR” was specifically organized through a strategic collaboration between several parties, including the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Wellness Center, the UGM Hospital (RSA) healthcare workers, the Tegal Barep Hamlet community, and the local Youth Organization (Karang Taruna). read more