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

Yogyakarta, April 15, 2026—FISIPOL UGM trained 25 educational staff in public relations and protocol on Wednesday (April 15) in the Dean’s Meeting Room. This training was held to improve professionalism in handling events with important guests.

This training provided educational staff with practical knowledge regarding ceremonial procedures, venue layout, respect, and dress code for official events in accordance with government standards. This activity was held as a strategic step to strengthen FISIPOL UGM’s image as a professional, responsive, and classy institution. read more

Yogyakarta, April 14, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), provides a Joint Secretariat as an inclusive learning space for the entire academic community.

Amidst busy lecture schedules and organizational commitments, FISIPOL UGM students now have a dedicated space to foster collaboration and innovation. The Joint Secretariat, or Sekber, serves not only as a gathering place for student organizations but also as an inclusive learning space for the entire academic community. read more

Yogyakarta, April 14, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), provides a prayer room to meet the worship needs of the campus community. The BSI Fisipol prayer room, inaugurated in 2015 through a collaboration between the faculty and Islamic banking, serves as a place for prayer between classes.

The prayer room features clean, regularly maintained carpet, with a partition separating the prayer areas for men and women. Prayer equipment, such as prayer robes (mukena), sarongs, and prayer mats, is available in a special cupboard and is free for anyone to use. The prayer room is equipped with two separate ablution areas for men and women. Each area has several running water faucets and small seating areas, making it easier for the congregation, especially when prayer times are close to class changes. One important facility provided is a locker for storing belongings. Students, faculty, or staff carrying bags, books, or valuables can safely store them before performing prayers. read more

Yogyakarta, April 10, 2026 – The employment landscape in the digital era is now facing new complexities, alongside the increasingly massive intervention of artificial intelligence across various job-providing platforms. Responding to this phenomenon, a lecturer from the Department of International Relations at FISIPOL UGM, Suci Lestari Yuana, held a participatory research training entitled “The Impact of AI on Gig Workers in Indonesia”. This innovative research is part of the UGM EQUITY grant program funded directly by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) and simultaneously serves as a continuation of Yuana’s previous research highlighting the issue of AI Colonialism entitled “The Plight of Female Gig Workers in Indonesia”. read more

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 9, 2026 – The Toyagama Drinking Water Supply System, an initiative by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is available across various faculties, including FISIPOL. The presence of the Toyagama facility on campus is a manifestation of the Green Campus movement, which continues to be actively promoted from the university down to the faculty level. The initiative to provide these water stations aims not only to ensure the availability of healthy, safe, and high-standard drinking water, but also serves as a concrete and measurable step in reducing the volume of single-use plastic waste, particularly bottled water, which is often the largest contributor to waste on campus. 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