Yogyakarta, June 27, 2026─In order to meet the need for childcare support for the academic community, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) established and manages the Family Wellness facility, an integrated daycare service located within the campus environment, precisely on the 1st Floor of the BH Building, FISIPOL UGM.

This facility serves as a concrete solution for lecturers and educational staff who have children. Through Family Wellness, Fisipol UGM is taking tangible steps to institutionalize support for work and personal life balance. read more

“So, Mendadaq Gigz is a music event held to let off steam after the Final Exams,” exclaimed the host.

As mentioned, this event was specifically initiated as a mental refresher after weeks of going through the tension of the Final Exams (UAS) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

The stage came alive thanks to a lineup of talents who took turns enlivening the event. The audience was treated to excellent and energetic performances from bands initiated by students and the academic community of FISIPOL UGM, such as TheParkirs, Jembatan, SosHIo, G-Project, and J’Office, along with a special performance by the host itself, FMF or Forum Musik FISIPOL. read more

Yogyakarta, June 13, 2026—As a concrete demonstration of the institution’s commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and non-violent campus environment, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the FISIPOL Crisis Center (FCC), successfully held a workshop entitled “Harmony of Colors, Healing Together.” The event, which took place on Friday (June 5) in Room BA 113 of FISIPOL UGM, was specifically designed to provide a safe space for student survivors of violence to express themselves and support their recovery process. read more

Yogyakarta, June 5, 2026—Amidst the dynamic pace of academic life and the increasingly high demands of professionalism, mental health issues are often still marginalized. Responding to this urgency, the Ajisaka Festival 2026 of the Department of Communication Science, FISIPOL UGM, returned to present a reflective discussion space. This series of inspiring talk shows was held on Friday (05/06).

The talk show consisted of two sessions. The first session, which took place in the Auditorium on the 4th floor of FISIPOL UGM, discussed a reality deeply familiar to today’s younger generation: the crisis of mental exhaustion, or burnout. Bearing the title “When ‘Doing Your Best’ Feels Never Enough: How We Talk About Burnout Matters”, the discussion was guided by Kafka Vadanta as the moderator and featured Clinical Psychologist Gayatri Hutami Putri. In this segment, the phenomenon of mental fatigue was dissected through a comprehensive professional lens. 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 4, 2026—As a commitment to raising awareness of the physical and mental health of its academic community, the Department of Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada University launched the PSdK Well-being Center (WBC) program on Monday (May 4) at the FISIPOL Auditorium. Designed for the entire PSdK Department community, including students, lecturers, educational staff, and related parties such as the Student Leadership Team (Kapstra), Human Resources Development (PSDM), and Advocacy, the PSdK Well-being Center (WBC) program provides a fast, safe, and contextual service center for mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being. read more

Yogyakarta, May 4, 2026— Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs responded to mental health issues in Gunung Kidul.

Gunung Kidul has one of the highest suicide rates in Indonesia, exacerbated by the cultural myth of “pulung gantung.” The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs is taking the mental health crisis in Gunung Kidul seriously, recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing this issue. Katiman, Assistant Deputy for Research, Technology, and Industrial Partnerships at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs, emphasized the importance of cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration on this issue. “We ask for your assistance in mapping the issues in Gunung Kidul. What additional factors need to be considered? From psychology, medicine, agriculture, geography, and others. This will form the basis for our future,” he said. read more

Yogyakarta, April 23, 2026─Mental health issues among university students are increasingly gaining serious attention from various parties. Responding to this urgency and as a concrete step toward creating a safe learning space, the Fisipol Crisis Center (FCC) UGM, in collaboration with the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) of the Faculty of Psychology UGM, successfully held a Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training.

The activity, which aimed to equip the academic community to prepare themselves for mental health crises, took place on Thursday (23/4) from 08:00 to 15:00 WIB in Room BG 203, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM. This event specifically targeted students actively involved in various Student Activity Units (UKM) within FISIPOL, and was also open to the general public interested in mental health issues. read more

Yogyakarta, April 23, 2026 – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Crisis Center (FCC), in collaboration with the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) of the Faculty of Psychology, UGM, held a Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training in Room BG 203, FISIPOL UGM, on Thursday (April 23). Held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), the event specifically invited students from FISIPOL student organizations (UKM) and the general public.

This training is not the first of its kind. “The FCC conducted this training three years ago for students, but now that they have graduated or are about to graduate, we are updating it,” said Arie, a representative of the FCC, in his remarks. This demonstrates the FCC’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment. read more

Yogyakarta, 17 April 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) remains committed to creating a comfortable campus environment by providing public facilities such as Fisipmart, Fisipoint, and Digilib Cafe. The faculty recognizes that student needs extend beyond the dynamics of the classroom, positioning these three facilities at the heart of student activities.

The presence of these diverse facilities is specifically designed so that the academic community can practically meet their various needs without having to leave the campus area. One of the most relied-upon facilities is the Fisipoint Minimarket (Fisipmart). Adopting the concept of a modern convenience store or minimarket, Fisipmart serves as a one-stop solution for students’ daily needs. This facility offers a comprehensive display, ranging from snacks and flavored beverages to ready-to-eat packaged meals. Furthermore, Fisipmart also provides a variety of daily necessities such as stationery, medicines, masks, and much more. Official merchandise from FISIPOL and UGM is also available at this minimarket. read more