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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Yogyakarta, August 27, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) once again presented Sansiro Fair 2026, a special venue for new students to immerse themselves in the diverse organizations and student activity units that form the heartbeat of campus life.
Held over two days, this event served as an initial gateway for the Class of 2026 to map out their interests and unlock their potential beyond the classroom. Dozens of booths representing various Departmental Student Associations (HMD) and Faculty Student Activity Units (UKMF) stood ready to welcome enthusiastic participants. Each booth showcased the group’s identity, flagship programs, and past achievements, allowing new students to gain a clear picture of which community best aligned with their spirit and aspirations.
Yogyakarta, August 21, 2026—The Global Engagement Office (GEO) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a gathering for international exchange students. The event, with a warm and friendly atmosphere, was specifically organized to welcome foreign students participating in the Fall 2026 Student Exchange Program. The program is run from August through December 2026.
For this period, FISIPOL UGM officially welcomed 67 international students from 12 different countries. Students from the Netherlands make up the largest group of participants this year, followed by students from Japan and France. The presence of students from various parts of the world is expected to further enrich the cultural diversity of the UGM campus environment. GEO FISIPOL UGM designed the event to be highly informal and interactive. Held in the faculty’s West Hallway, the activity allowed international students to mingle freely. This relaxed atmosphere provided an immediate opportunity for participants to converse and get to know their peers from other countries better.
Yogyakarta, August 20, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a “Graduation Send-off Ceremony for Bachelor’s Degree Students (Period IV, Academic Year 2025/2026).” Taking place on Thursday (August 20) at the West Concourse of Fisipol UGM, the event served as the culmination of celebrations and a historic moment for students who have officially completed their studies at the faculty.
In this graduation period, Fisipol UGM proudly sent off 194 graduates who are now ready to step into the professional world or pursue higher education. The top graduate for this period was Elvira Chandra Dewi Ari Nanda from the Department of Communication Science; the Department of Communication Science also recorded the highest number of graduates, totaling 51. This was followed by the Department of International Relations with 42 graduates. Next were the Department of Politics and Government (32 graduates), the Department of Social Development and Welfare (29 graduates), the Department of Public Policy and Management (25 graduates), and finally, the Department of Sociology (15 graduates).
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.
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.
