Yogyakarta, September 8, 2026—Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students, participating in the Student Creativity Program for Social Sciences and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH), have formulated a preventive strategy rooted in Javanese culture to address the rise of klithih (street violence) cases in Yogyakarta. The research was conducted in the Special Region of Yogyakarta from May to September 2026.

Guided by Dr. Phil. Oki Rahadianto Sutopo, Ph.D., a lecturer from the Department of Sociology, a team of five students—Arsillia Wempin Yaurilasari (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences), Ariani Nur Wulandari (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences), Khayyahatti Maulidina Surgawi (Faculty of Psychology), Gracia Hana Ester W. K. P. (Faculty of Psychology), and Carlos Jose Prabakusuma (Faculty of Cultural Sciences)—carried out a research project titled “Clash Over Klithih: Self-Regulation Based on the Sedulur Papat Limo Pancer Philosophy as a Preventive Factor Against the Klithih Phenomenon in Yogyakarta.” read more

Yogyakarta, September 2, 2026—Five Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students, forming the Student Creativity Program for Social Sciences and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH) team, are developing a sociotechnical approach to address the threat of tidal flooding in the Muara Baru area. Two of the students are from the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL): Muhammad Aditya Nugroho Sofyan and Muhammad Aditya Ibnu Salim. The other three hail from different UGM faculties: Nurul Aliyyah (Faculty of Law), Khansa Najla Athaya (Faculty of Engineering), and Aryo Wicaksono (Faculty of Geography). read more

Yogyakarta, August 28, 2026 ㅡ In collaboration with Seoul Women’s University, UN Women, and KOICA, IIS UGM held the International Conference on the Gender-Responsive Humanitarian, Development, and Peace (HDP) Nexus on Friday (28/8). The event took place in a hybrid format at the 4th Floor Auditorium of Fisipol UGM and online via the Zoom platform.

Today’s series of events began with opening remarks by Ulziisuren Jamsran, the Representative and Liaison to ASEAN for UN Women Indonesia. In line with the spirit of international collaboration being promoted, Dr. Hyun Gyung Kim, the Co-Convener from Seoul Women’s University, emphasized that this forum is more than just a one-way knowledge transfer platform. read more

Yogyakarta, August 28, 2026 — The Institute of International Studies (IIS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Seoul Women’s University, UN Women, and KOICA, is holding the International Conference on the Gender-Responsive Humanitarian, Development, and Peace (HDP) Nexus today, Friday (August 28). The event is taking place in a hybrid format, hosted at the 4th-floor Auditorium of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) UGM and broadcast online via the Fisipol UGM YouTube channel. The conference centers on the theme: “Women’s Leadership for Inclusive Resilience: Leaving No One Behind for Sustainable Peace and Crisis Response.” read more

Yogyakarta, August 19, 2026—The Center for Capacity Building and Cooperation (PPKK) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fisipol UGM), together with the Bojonegoro Regency Government and the Bojonegoro Regency Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), held a finalization session for the Academic Draft of the Regional Regulation on Public Order, Public Tranquility, and Community Protection (*Trantibumlinmas*) for Bojonegoro Regency. The event took place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the Dean’s Office Meeting Room at Fisipol UGM. It was officially opened by Dr. Fina Itriyati, Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Alumni Affairs at Fisipol UGM, and was attended by relevant regional government agencies (OPD) and representatives from the Regional Regulation Formation Body of the Bojonegoro Regency DPRD. The event featured a presentation on the findings of the Academic Draft study and a discussion among relevant stakeholders. The study was driven by existing social and legal imperatives. Socially, there is a need to address the currently low level of compliance with regional regulations (*perda*) and regional head regulations (*perkada*). From a legal perspective, the study identified a need to further adjust the regional regulation to ensure alignment with national-level legislation.

The study emphasizes the importance of involving community elements—specifically through the Community Protection Unit (*Satlinmas*)—in maintaining public order and tranquility to enhance the effectiveness of enforcement and compliance regarding regional regulations. It also highlights the need to strengthen the roles and authority of the Bojonegoro Regency Public Order Enforcers (*Satpol PP*) in collaboration with other regional agencies, particularly regarding the enforcement of regional regulations and the guidance and empowerment of *Satlinmas*. read more

Yogyakarta, August 18, 2026—Marking the start of the Fall Semester 2026/2027, the Department of Politics and Government (DPP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a semester-opening public lecture featuring four early-career lecturers who shared the stories behind their respective dissertation research. The event highlighted the research processes undertaken, the findings produced, and the contributions offered to the advancement of knowledge and public policy.

Kicking off the presentations, Dr. A. Sudiana Sasmita outlined his dissertation, which examines the relationship between ethnicity and democracy in West Papua through a comparative case study of South Sorong and Keerom Regencies. His fieldwork findings demonstrate that the relationship between ethnicity and democracy is not necessarily negative—contrary to common assumptions in mainstream political literature. Instead, his research reveals that ethnic politics in West Papua can coexist with democratic participation. “Although transmigrant groups are numerically dominant, they collectively support Indigenous Papuan (OAP) candidates to ensure stability, security, asset protection, and bureaucratic continuity. In return, strategic positions within the bureaucratic hierarchy are made available to non-Papuan migrant groups,” he stated. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026─Entering its eighth decade post-independence, Indonesia is facing a massive wave of changes across various strategic sectors. Responding to these dynamics, the academic community of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), together with several civil society elements, held a discussion titled “Republic Panel: Crisis, Transition, and the Future of the Republic” at the 4th Floor Auditorium of Fisipol UGM on Friday (14/8). This event, held in a hybrid format, is a manifestation of a joint effort between the Department of Sociology Fisipol UGM, Laboratorium Indonesia 2045, Forum 2045, and Nalar Institute. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026—The Department of Sociology Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) UGM, in collaboration with Laboratorium Indonesia 2045, SOREC, the Nalar Institute, and Forum 2045, is hosting a discussion titled “Republic Panel: Crisis, Transition, and the Future of the Republic.” This strategic event is taking place today, Friday (August 14), at the Mandiri Auditorium (4th Floor, BB Building, Fisipol UGM) at 13:00 WIB.

Stemming from reflections ahead of the 81st anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, this event serves as a platform to address the interconnected dynamics of political, economic, and socio-technological change in Indonesia. The Republic Panel features Prof. Francisia Saveria Sika Ery Seda, Ph.D., a Professor at the University of Indonesia, as the keynote speaker via an online link. The discussion also includes a lineup of speakers from diverse backgrounds, including Jaleswari Pramodhawardani, M.Hum., Prof. Dr. Amalinda Savirani, S.IP., M.A., Dr. Andreas Budi Widyanta, S.Sos., M.A., Dhivana Anarchia Ria Lay, and Bintang Mesa. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026—Amid the increasingly massive onslaught of modern retail development, the local community of Kampung Batik Kauman in Solo continues to strive to preserve their batik businesses. The Gentriset Team from Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Student Creativity Program in Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH), investigated the adaptation strategies employed by local business owners in this area, known as a cultural village.

The Gentriset team, through the Student Creativity Program in Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH), studied the strategies employed by the local community of Kampung Batik Kauman in Solo to survive amid the rise of modern retail. The team was led by Hanel Aulia Afro (B.A. in Sociology), along with Nasywa Izzati Firdaus (B.A. in Politics and Government), Elang Gading Permana (B.A. in Geographic Information Systems), Laras Dwi Anggraeny (B.A. in Politics and Government), and Nasywa Adinda Ibrahim (B.A. in Cultural Anthropology). They were supervised by Odam A. Artosa, M.A., a Sociology lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, August 12, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the next phase of its leadership election through a Public Hearing for the 2026-2031 Dean Candidates. The event served as a platform for candidates to present their ideas and a space to gather aspirations from the entire academic community.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, reminded everyone of the importance of maintaining harmony amidst the dynamics of the election. read more