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, 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 titled “JICA Chair Public Lecture: A Japanese Approach to International Cooperation” on Tuesday (31/3) at the 4th Floor Mandiri Auditorium, FISIPOL UGM.

The event was presented by Prof. Kato Hiroshi from the International University of Japan and moderated by Drs. Siti Daulah Khoriati. This public lecture was part of the Japanese Political Economy and International Relations course in the International Undergraduate Program in International Relations (IUP in IR) and the Japanese Political Economy and International Relations course in the regular Bachelor of International Relations study program. 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 30, 2026─The Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), hosted 34 students from the International Relations Study Program at Universitas Mulawarman (PSHI Unmul) for the 2026 Study Excursion on Monday (30/3). The event, held in Room BG204 of the Faculty, was divided into three main sessions: a scientific discussion, an introduction to the UGM Master of International Relations Study Program, and a student experience sharing session. 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 6, 2026 ─ The Undergraduate Program in Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) of UGM conducted its LAMSPAK Field Accreditation Assessment on Friday (March 5). The series of activities took place in the Dean’s Meeting Room of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of UGM and will continue in the PSdK Meeting Room. The assessment was attended by the assessor team, deans, department and study program leaders, lecturers, quality assurance units, student representatives, alumni, and users. The event was officially opened by the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr. Wawan Mas’udi. In his remarks, Wawan emphasized that this accreditation assessment is a crucial opportunity to map potential and evaluate the study program’s governance. “This is an effort to uncover the study program’s strengths. If there is anything that needs to be developed in terms of documentation during the assessment process, it will be addressed,” Wawan said. Representatives from the assessment team conveyed that this event served as a dialogue and exploration of the experiences of study program and faculty managers in governance and quality assurance systems at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

Following the opening ceremony, the event continued with a brief profile presentation by the Study Program Management Unit (UPPS), the establishment of the Final Evaluation Document (FED), and a session on Internal Quality Assurance Implementation. A dialogue with students, lecturers, educational staff, alumni, and users was the final session before the assessment closed.

Yogyakarta, March 5, 2026—The Department of Management and Public Policy (DMKP), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a guest lecture entitled “The Practice of Strategic Policymaking in Indonesia” on Thursday (March 5) at the 4th Floor of the Mandiri Auditorium, FISIPOL UGM. The event featured Dr. Velix V. Wanggai, Chair of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua’s Special Autonomy Development, to discuss the dynamics and practice of strategic policymaking in Indonesia. 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