Yogyakarta, April 9, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), has once again presented the “FISIPOL Free Breakfast” program as a form of support for students during the 2025/2026 midterm exams period. The program is held every morning starting at 06:30 AM in the east corridor of FISIPOL UGM, specifically around the Security, Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency, and Environment Office (K5L). This initiative has been running for almost a decade since it was first held in 2017, making it a pioneer in providing free breakfast for students within the academic environment. read more

Yogyakarta, April 8, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), continues to demonstrate its commitment to the principle of inclusivity. One tangible example is the availability of various facilities specifically designed to meet the needs of members of the academic community with disabilities. This initiative is a crucial part of the effort to create an equitable and comfortable campus environment for all, including students, faculty, and staff. Some of the disability-friendly facilities found within FISIPOL UGM include wheelchair ramps, dedicated restrooms, passenger elevators, and accessible parking. Ramps located at various locations facilitate access for wheelchair users to lecture halls, auditoriums, and administrative areas. These ramps facilitate daily mobility and reduce dependence on assistance from others. Meanwhile, the disabled-friendly restrooms meet adequate accessibility standards, including wall-mounted handrails, ample space for wheelchairs, non-slip flooring, and other necessary facilities to ensure the safety and comfort of disabled students.

For vertical mobility, a passenger lift facilitates access to different floors, eliminating the need to move between lecture halls and workspaces.

Finally, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM also provides dedicated disabled parking located near the main building and other important campus facilities. This parking area facilitates access for students with disabilities to campus facilities.

In line with FISIPOL UGM’s latest mission, “Committed to Science for a Better Society,” FISIPOL believes that every small step we take to create a more inclusive and sustainable environment is a significant contribution to achieving the broader SDGs. FISIPOL is committed to continuously supporting our vision and mission and realizing the SDGs. read more

Yogyakarta, 19 September 2025 — As part of the 70th Anniversary (Dies Natalis) series, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, officially announced the winners of the FISIPOL Undergraduate Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2025, along with the Best Undergraduate Thesis Awards from each department.

🏆 Best Undergraduate Thesis Awards by Department:

1. Belinda Zabrina Lailani – Department of International Relations (confirmation pending)
2. Tasya Melyana Kusuma Dewi – Department of Communication Science (confirmation pending)
3. Ratna Kusumawati – Department of Public Policy and Management (confirmation pending)
4. Salsabila Laily Maulina – Department of Social Development and Welfare (attendance confirmed)
5. Ghea Anissah Trinanda – Department of Politics and Government (not attending offline)
6. Meliana Sari – Department of Sociology (attendance confirmed)

🏅 3MT Competition Winner:
• Salsabila Laily Maulina (Department of Social Development and Welfare)

🎖️ People’s Choice Award:
• Salsabila Laily Maulina (Department of Social Development and Welfare) read more

Yogyakarta, April 7, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) has installed special chairs for students who take notes using their left hand. This facility is part of the faculty’s efforts to create a more inclusive and comfortable learning environment for the entire academic community.

Have you ever noticed how a left-handed student writes on a lecture chair? The chair design, with a desk attached to the right side of the body, is common in most classrooms and often presents a challenge for those who are left-handed. As a result, many left-handed students are forced to sit sideways or even use the chair to their left as a makeshift desk. read more

Yogyakarta, March 30, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), through the Center for Digital Society (CfDS), in collaboration with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), held the 23rd Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights (ASEMHRS23): Capacity-Building Training entitled “Future-Proofing AI: Building Human-in-the-Loop Governance Skills for Rights-Respecting AI.”

This event is an international forum bringing together participants from various countries in Asia and Europe, including representatives of governments, civil society, academics, and human rights institutions. Held over three days, from March 30 to April 1, 2026, in Yogyakarta, this program focused on strengthening capacity to understand and respond to the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on human rights, while also encouraging cross-sector and cross-regional collaboration. read more

Yogyakarta, March 31, 2026 – The Department of International Relations (DIHI) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held a public lecture entitled “A Japanese Approach to International Cooperation,” which reviewed Japan’s approach to building international cooperation. The event, held in the 4th Floor Auditorium of FISIPOL UGM, featured Professor Kato Hiroshi from the International University of Japan as the key speaker. read more

Yogyakarta, March 9, 2026—In the spirit of Ramadan, lecturers, educational staff, and students of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a breaking-the-fast together on Monday (March 9).

This breaking-the-fast event was not only intended to break the fast, but also served as a moment of togetherness for the FISIPOL UGM community. The Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Wawan Mas’udi, stated, “Of course, our breaking-the-fast together today is not solely to break the fast, as the main purpose of breaking the fast is to break the fast. But more than that, it is to strengthen the bonds of friendship among all members of FISIPOL UGM,” he said. He added that the more opportunities for gatherings like this, the stronger the camaraderie among the academic community. read more

Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026—The FISIPOL Muslim Community raised the theme “Encouraging Steps Towards Actual Change: The Foundation of Islam” in a series of Ramadan events at FISIPOL (RDF) 1448H.

Yusuf Satrio Negoro, a member of the RDF Steering Committee, stated that this theme was chosen in response to current issues related to the erosion of Islamic values. “The background of this year’s RDF is to address various related issues (ecology and government policy) and how Islamic values ​​can provide solutions or become the best values ​​or ethos for resolving environmental damage and other issues,” he said. read more

Yogyakarta, March 6, 2026─The Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) Undergraduate Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted its LAMSPAK Field Accreditation Assessment on Friday (5/3). Hosted at the FISIPOL UGM Dean’s Meeting Room and continuing at the PSdK Department, the assessment brought together a comprehensive assembly of assessors, faculty leadership, department heads, quality assurance units, and a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including students, alumni, and employers.

The Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, officially inaugurated the proceedings. In his opening remarks, Wawan underscored the assessment as a pivotal moment for both strategic mapping and governance evaluation. “This is an effort to showcase the program’s core strengths. Should there be any administrative refinements needed during this process, they will be addressed accordingly,” Wawan stated. He further noted that insights gained from previous assessments have been instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. As the sixth program within the faculty to undergo this process, PSdK’s assessment is expected to yield benchmark-setting results. read more

Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026—The Department of Sociology at FISIPOL UGM held an open guest lecture titled “The World of Phenomenology from Schutz’s Outlook” as an effort to deepen students’ understanding the Modern Sociological Theory. The event was held online on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The guest lecture featured international phenomenology expert Prof. Carlos Belvedere, an academic from the University of Buenos Aires. The discussion was guided by Delta Fera Apriani, a Sociology alumna of FISIPOL UGM, acting as the moderator. Also in attendance was UGM Sociology Lecturer, Muhamad Supraja, who further enriched the perspective in the academic discussion regarding phenomenology and the social sciences. read more