Yogyakarta, September 24, 2026—The event titled “Career Preparation Class: All-in-One Cheat Sheet to Your Career Journey!” was successfully held online via Zoom on Thursday (Sept 24). Open to UGM students and the general public free of charge, the event aimed to equip participants with the skills needed to navigate the professional recruitment process.

Featuring Zulfikar Fadhila Rahman, a Human Resources (HR) professional from MySkill, the agenda was divided into two main sessions. The first session focused on presenting fundamental concepts. Participants were guided through designing a career vision, understanding career pathways, and preparing basic job-hunting strategies. read more

Yogyakarta, September 18, 2026—Prof. Amalinda Savirani advocates for strengthening the capacity of citizens to participate, organize, hold power to account, and influence public decisions amidst the state of Indonesian democracy, which she assesses as experiencing a decline.

Amalinda presented this idea during her speech at the 71st Anniversary (Dies Natalis) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) in 2026, titled “Navigating the Future of Indonesian Democracy and Strengthening Citizenship.” read more

Yogyakarta, September 16, 2026—The Bachelor’s Program in Public Administration at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM) paid a visit to the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Universitas Gadjah Mada (DPP UGM). The meeting was part of efforts to strengthen the department’s development through the sharing of knowledge and experiences between the two programs.

During the visit, both parties shared knowledge and experiences that are expected to serve as a foundation for the development of their respective programs. Strengthening departmental development was the main focus of the meeting, particularly in terms of program management, institutional governance, and continuous improvement of academic quality. This activity also served as a forum for exchanging information and experiences regarding departmental management and development. read more

Yogyakarta, September 11, 2026—The Sociology Student Association (KMS) of Fisipol UGM held an Open House today, Friday (Sept. 11), at the West Concourse (Selasar Barat). This activity is part of the broader “Family Journey 2026” series, an event designed to welcome new students to the Department of Sociology.

The Open House was structured to help new students adapt to the dynamics of student life. The event began with a comprehensive introduction to KMS, followed by division tours that allowed new students to gain a closer understanding of the functions, structures, and operational focuses of the various divisions within the association. read more

Yogyakarta, September 10, 2026─The Fisipol Crisis Center (FCC) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized the “FCC Menyapa 2026” program for all new undergraduate and postgraduate students within the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL). This activity aims to provide foundational knowledge on sexual violence prevention and mental health. The implementation of this education reflects the institution’s commitment to providing a safe, healthy higher education ecosystem and ensuring individual well-being. read more

Yogyakarta, September 8, 2026—Sharing details of children’s daily lives on TikTok has become an increasingly widespread phenomenon among parents. In fact, 82% of parents have engaged in this practice of “sharenting” (Stephenson et al., 2024). However, the sharenting content proliferating on TikTok today serves not merely as documentation but is also monetized to generate profit. This monetization of sharenting content can potentially lead to forms of child exploitation on social media. read more

Yogyakarta, September 4, 2026—The use of data in the social sciences has become a necessity amid the explosion of digital information. To address this urgent need, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has optimized the Big Data Analytics Laboratory as a research center that prioritizes a social data science approach to utilize raw data from the digital realm as the primary tool for interpreting, analyzing, and predicting collective social behavior. read more

Yogyakarta, September 4, 2026—GAMAPI has officially launched this year’s Policy Land event series under the theme “Policy Deck: The Ground Where Future Policy Makers Shape Their First Move.” This theme positions the event as a foundational platform for aspiring policymakers to take their initial steps.

The event series is divided into two main sessions. The morning began with an introduction to the academic program and curriculum. This session was designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the academic structure and the course progression that new students will experience. read more

Yogyakarta, September 4, 2026—The Department of Public Policy and Management (DMKP) at Fisipol UGM hosted a visit from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Universitas Andalas, West Sumatra, this morning, Friday (Sept 4), in the Dean’s Office meeting room. The visit was organized to expand the academic collaboration network between Fisipol UGM and FISIP Universitas Andalas, specifically regarding student exchanges and internationalization programs.

The Dean of Fisipol UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, stated that student exchanges between the two universities are highly feasible through specific schemes. He also noted that several students from FISIP Universitas Andalas had previously participated in exchanges at Fisipol UGM under the MBKM program. read more

Yogyakarta, September 3, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received a courtesy visit from representatives of the Institute of International Business at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan, on Thursday afternoon.

The meeting, held in the FISIPOL UGM Dean’s Office meeting room, brought together the NCKU delegation with representatives from the Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP) and the Public Administration (IAP) study program. This event was part of efforts to strengthen cross-border academic and research cooperation between the two institutions. read more