Yogyakarta, 12 August 2026─Fisipol UGM’s commitment to democracy was demonstrated through the Dean election process for the 2026–2031 term, which was conducted in a transparent, participatory, and inclusive manner. Since July 2026, the election process has comprised several stages—ranging from nominations, the presentation of visions and missions, and public hearings to the actual voting—which took place on Thursday (August 13) from 09:00 to 12:00 WIB at the Fisipol UGM 4th-Floor Auditorium.
Yogyakarta, August 13, 2026 – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is holding the voting stage for the 2026–2031 Dean election today, Thursday (August 13).
The voting is being conducted in a hybrid format: the in-person process is taking place at the FISIPOL UGM 4th-floor auditorium, while online voting is accessible via a dedicated link sent by the selection committee to faculty members’ email addresses. Faculty members began casting their votes at 09:00 WIB, with the process scheduled to conclude at 12:00 WIB.
Yogyakarta, August 12, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM held a pivotal event to determine the faculty’s future direction: the Public Forum for FISIPOL UGM Dean Candidates for the 2026–2031 term. This event, featuring presentations of visions and missions as well as an exchange of ideas, took place today, Wednesday (August 12), at the FISIPOL UGM 4th-floor Auditorium from 09:00 to 12:00 WIB.
The event—open exclusively to the FISIPOL UGM academic community with limited seating—began with opening remarks from the current Dean, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, who emphasized that the most important aspect of this election process is the unity of the FISIPOL UGM family. Prof. Dr. Phil. Hermin Indah Wahyuni, M.Si., also spoke during the opening, explaining that today’s agenda was one of fifteen stages in the Dean selection process. Finally, Prof. Dr. Wahyudi Kumorotomo, M.P.P., as the chair of the selection committee, noted that today’s selection activities would be followed by a vote tomorrow, Thursday (August 13).
Yogyakarta, August 11, 2026—The Universitas Gadjah Mada Workers’ Union (SEJAGAD) held a forum at the auditorium to analyze the vision and mission statements of four candidates for Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM, focusing on issues regarding the welfare and workloads of lecturers and educational support staff.
A 2025 survey by SEJAGAD revealed that a significant portion of income for lecturers and support staff still comes from irregular sources. Furthermore, the majority of these staff members work more than eight hours a day, and over half of the lecturers report experiencing physical and psychological strain.
Yogyakarta, August 11, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has completed organizing the PIONIR Society 2026 series as a welcoming gateway for 629 new students. Carrying the theme “Rangkai Arah Prakarsa Muda” (Formulating the Direction of Youth Initiatives), the faculty successfully introduced a safe and inclusive campus ecosystem that fully supports freedom of expression since the first day of orientation on Wednesday (August 5).
Yogyakarta, August 6, 2026—The PIONIR Society 2026 event series organized by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM continued today. Entering its second day, the program moved beyond mere academic orientation to actively foster critical thinking among new students. The day began with classroom reflection sessions, followed by sessions hosted by individual departments and their respective student associations. New students gained valuable opportunities to deepen their understanding of their study programs, prevailing academic culture, and other relevant aspects. Following the departmental sessions, the event proceeded to an “Action Consolidation” session themed “Educational Justice Amidst Uncertainty,” held in the West Concourse (Selasar Barat) area.
Yogyakarta, July 23, 2026─Based on the verification of application files by the Selection Committee on July 20, 2026, four candidates have been selected for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada for the 2026-2031 period. The four names are:
The next step is the Public Test and Assessment of the four dean candidates. This information is conveyed as part of the selection process for the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, UGM, for the 2026–2031 period, as a commitment to a transparent, honest, and fair selection process for the entire campus community.
Yogyakarta, July 23, 2026—The Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, invited four candidates for the 2026–2031 deanship (Gabriel Lele, Fina Itriyati, Arie Ruhyanto, and Bahruddin) on a campus tour this Thursday (July 23) to explore the faculty’s journey and development over the past twenty years.
This event served as an opportunity to observe the various campus infrastructure transformations that have taken place since the tenure of Dean Pratikno, while also discussing initiatives related to the *Tri Dharma* (Three Pillars of Higher Education), the well-being of the academic community, student support facilities, the climate of academic freedom, and the faculty’s financial capacity. The tour covered the FISIPOL Bulaksumur Campus, the FISIPOL House Block, the Sekip Campus, and the “Norway House.”
Yogyakarta, July 20, 2026—The focus of the Australia–Indonesia in Conversation (AIC) 2026 event at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM shifted from the politics of knowledge to a fundamental human existential issue: how imagination and aesthetics endure amidst the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The second panel session, held on Monday afternoon in the Dean’s Meeting Room, was titled “Sustaining Imagination: Eco-Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Ethics of Intelligent Futures.”
Yogyakarta, July 20, 2026—The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can no longer be perceived merely as a technological marvel; rather, it constitutes a complex instrument with the potential to perpetuate domination and structural inequalities. This discourse emerged during the critical deliberations of The 6th Australia-Indonesia in Conversation (AIC) 2026. The inaugural panel, entitled “Governing Intelligence: Ethics, Power, and the Politics of Knowing,” featured Prof. Robert Hassan and Dr. Silvia Montaña-Niño from the University of Melbourne, alongside Prof. Ridi Ferdiana and Pratiwi Utami, Ph.D. from Universitas Gadjah Mada. Moderated by Dr. Indah Surya Wardhani, the session convened at the 4th Floor Auditorium of FISIPOL UGM on Monday (July 20).
