Yogyakarta, June 8th, 2026─In the midst of fierce competition for admission to state universities, the Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Entrance Exam 2026, attended by 44,972 participants, emphasizes not only academic skills but also a commitment to a fair and integrity-driven process. This commitment was reaffirmed by the organizers at the faculty level, particularly at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM.

Dr. Pradhikna Yunik Nurhayati, the person in charge of the UGM CBT location at FISIPOL UGM, explained that thorough preparations were made to ensure the exam was conducted fairly and credibly. From training sessions, mentoring, to technical coordination, all staff members were equipped with a comprehensive understanding of what is permissible and what is not. read more

Yogyakarta, June 4, 2026—The Election Organizers’ Honorary Council (DKPP), in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Government at Gadjah Mada University (DPP UGM), hosted a national seminar to discuss the integrity and ethics of election organizers.

The seminar emphasized that the strengthening of democracy can only be achieved through the integrity of election organizers. The DKPP’s empirical experiences were shared as key insights for building a stronger democratic framework in Indonesia. The discussion focused on how integrity in election management is crucial for public trust and the overall health of the democratic process. read more

Yogyakarta, May 3, 2026—The 2026 Universitas Gadjah Mada Student Creative Talent Event (Ajisaka) kicked off its series of events with a communication discussion titled “Journalism and Filmmaking” at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. This discussion highlighted the role of alternative media as a tool for advocacy and voicing the public interest, especially amidst the turmoil in traditional mass media.

Featuring two speakers—director and UGM Communication Sciences alumnus Luhki Herwanayogi, and freelance writer and journalist Titah AW—the event not only discussed career opportunities in journalism and filmmaking but also emphasized the importance of leveraging new forms of media to make one’s voice heard. read more

Yogyakarta, June 2, 2026—The Doctoral Program in Political Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a public lecture to discuss the book Understanding Jokowi: Progressive Realism in Indonesian Politics (2014–2024). The event marked the start of a two-day colloquium for doctoral students in Political Science at UGM.

The public lecture was attended by undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from UGM’s Department of Political Science. Amid the dominance of political researchers from Australia and the United States in Indonesia, this event offered a new perspective on Indonesian politics from a French academic tradition. read more

Yogyakarta, May 29, 2026─Graduation moments always bring a sense of relief and pride, and Muhammad Irsyad is no exception. On Thursday (21/5), Irsyad officially became one of the graduates of the Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) Study Program at FISIPOL UGM. Having a visual impairment was not an obstacle in his journey to earn a bachelor’s degree, a journey that provided him with many meaningful lessons. Starting college during the pandemic certainly presented difficult adaptation challenges, but Irsyad successfully proved that the situation did not deter his steps to obtain equal and quality access to education. 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, 25th of May 2026—-As part of the culminating assessment for the Social Campaign course, students from the Communication Studies program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), UGM, organized a social campaign. 

The event, which took place on Monday (May 25), was held in the Sansiro area at FISIPOL UGM. This activity served as an opportunity for students to translate course material into social interventions in public spaces.

The one-day event aimed to encourage students not only to be sensitive to various social issues but also to actively seek solutions using relevant communication strategies.  read more

Yogyakarta, 23rd May 2026—The Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Public Management and Policy Student Association (GAMAPI UGM) concluded its Public Action series of events by hosting a Public Conference to discuss food security with experts.

Food security has become a critical topic of discussion, particularly in light of its alignment with the national strategic program of President Prabowo Subianto. The complexities surrounding food security necessitate a thorough examination, especially when its implementation involves various actors and interests. The conference aimed to shed light on these complexities and foster a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in achieving food security. read more

Yogyakarta, May 22, 2026 — To equip students with advanced research skills, the Institute of International Studies (IIS) UGM held the Research Toolkit Training #2 on Friday (05/22). Taking place in the DIHI Common Room, BC Building 5th Floor, this offline training specifically delved into the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. The event, which ran from 13:30 to 16:00 WIB, was widely open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as alumni of International Relations at UGM.

Amidst the flood of global literature, the SLR method was introduced as a relevant methodological tool to objectively map the development of knowledge (State-of-the-Art). Through structured and replicable data synthesis, participants were taught how to identify their research position among thousands of existing scientific publications. read more

Yogyakarta, May 21, 2026 — At the Period III Undergraduate Graduation of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) officially sent off 168 graduates. The solemn graduation ceremony, held in the west corridor of the faculty, was not only an academic celebration but also a moment of reflection for the graduates before directly entering society.

The Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, in his speech highlighted the crucial issue regarding educational privilege and the social responsibility now borne by the graduates. He reminded that out of the more than 270 million population of Indonesia, having the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree is a great privilege. read more