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. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026—Amid the increasingly massive onslaught of modern retail development, the local community of Kampung Batik Kauman in Solo continues to strive to preserve their batik businesses. The Gentriset Team from Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Student Creativity Program in Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH), investigated the adaptation strategies employed by local business owners in this area, known as a cultural village.

The Gentriset team, through the Student Creativity Program in Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH), studied the strategies employed by the local community of Kampung Batik Kauman in Solo to survive amid the rise of modern retail. The team was led by Hanel Aulia Afro (B.A. in Sociology), along with Nasywa Izzati Firdaus (B.A. in Politics and Government), Elang Gading Permana (B.A. in Geographic Information Systems), Laras Dwi Anggraeny (B.A. in Politics and Government), and Nasywa Adinda Ibrahim (B.A. in Cultural Anthropology). They were supervised by Odam A. Artosa, M.A., a Sociology lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026—The Quality Assurance Unit of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) organized an awareness workshop regarding the 2026 Internal Quality Audit (AMI) for study programs. This event guides each department within the faculty in preparing for study program feasibility evaluations and reflects a systematic effort to ensure sustainable, high-quality educational service standards.

The primary objective of the AMI is to monitor and evaluate the quality of education within each study program. Ario Wicaksono, S.I.P., M.Si., Ph.D., an auditor from the Department of Management and Public Policy, explained the importance of this annual evaluation as a tool for accreditation readiness. read more

Yogyakarta, August 12, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the next phase of its leadership election through a Public Hearing for the 2026-2031 Dean Candidates. The event served as a platform for candidates to present their ideas and a space to gather aspirations from the entire academic community.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, reminded everyone of the importance of maintaining harmony amidst the dynamics of the election. read more

Yogyakarta, August 11, 2026—The Universitas Gadjah Mada Workers’ Union (SEJAGAD) held a forum at the auditorium to analyze the vision and mission statements of four candidates for Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM, focusing on issues regarding the welfare and workloads of lecturers and educational support staff.

A 2025 survey by SEJAGAD revealed that a significant portion of income for lecturers and support staff still comes from irregular sources. Furthermore, the majority of these staff members work more than eight hours a day, and over half of the lecturers report experiencing physical and psychological strain. read more

Yogyakarta, August 11, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has completed organizing the PIONIR Society 2026 series as a welcoming gateway for 629 new students. Carrying the theme “Rangkai Arah Prakarsa Muda” (Formulating the Direction of Youth Initiatives), the faculty successfully introduced a safe and inclusive campus ecosystem that fully supports freedom of expression since the first day of orientation on Wednesday (August 5). read more

Yogyakarta, August 10, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada (Fisipol UGM) hosted a benchmarking visit from the Department of Development Studies at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, today, Monday (August 10), at the Dean’s Office Meeting Room, Fisipol UGM.

Specifically, this visit served as a comparative study regarding study program management and preparations for accreditation by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Social, Political, Administrative, and Communication Sciences (LAMSPAK). This accreditation process involves two study programs: the Bachelor’s Program in Development Studies and the Bachelor’s Program in Communication Science. read more

Yogyakarta, August 10, 2026—FISIPOL UGM held a welcoming event today for new postgraduate students for the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year at the FISIPOL UGM West Concourse. This year, the faculty welcomed 305 new students, comprising 125 men and 180 women. Among them are two international students who will pursue their studies in the Master’s Program in International Relations.

In his remarks, the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi, highlighted three flagship research areas at the faculty level: Democracy and Social Inclusion, Climate Change and Sustainability, and Digital Transformation. These three focus areas serve as a vital foundation for students to respond to various changes, broaden their perspectives, and make tangible contributions to society. read more

Yogyakarta, August 6, 2026—The PIONIR Society 2026 event series organized by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at UGM continued today. Entering its second day, the program moved beyond mere academic orientation to actively foster critical thinking among new students. The day began with classroom reflection sessions, followed by sessions hosted by individual departments and their respective student associations. New students gained valuable opportunities to deepen their understanding of their study programs, prevailing academic culture, and other relevant aspects. Following the departmental sessions, the event proceeded to an “Action Consolidation” session themed “Educational Justice Amidst Uncertainty,” held in the West Concourse (Selasar Barat) area. read more

Gorontalo, August 6, 2026—Three students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) carried out a community service initiative in the southern coastal area of ​​Gorontalo. This activity was conducted as part of UGM’s Student Community Service (KKN-PPM) program—specifically the second period of 2026—running from June to August 2026. The program represents a tangible contribution by students toward addressing the social and economic challenges faced by coastal communities. read more