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 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, June 17, 2026—The Center for Capacity Development and Cooperation of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (PPKK FISIPOL UGM), has launched a training program focused on the preparation of financial reports for Regional Public Service Agencies (BLUD) in health centers for the Sarolangun Regency Government. 

This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) and strengthen accountability in local government operations, particularly in managing BLUD finances within health centers. read more

Yogyakarta, June 11, 2026 – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) hosted a national Focus Group Discussion (FGD) titled “Data and Information Gathering for the Development of the South-South Transition Minerals Learning Cohort Policy Paper” on Thursday (June 11). The event was initiated by Indonesia’s National Economic Council (DEN) in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Government at FISIPOL UGM.

The discussion formed part of a broader effort to develop evidence-based policy recommendations on the governance of Indonesia’s critical minerals, as global demand for strategic mineral resources continues to rise in support of the clean energy transition. Bringing together stakeholders from government, academia, and industry, the forum provided a platform to exchange insights, share experiences, and contribute expertise that will inform the preparation of two strategic policy papers. read more

Yogyakarta, 20th May 2026—The Social Research Center at Gadjah Mada University, in collaboration with the Caksana Institute, held a public discussion to address issues with the Merah Putih Village Cooperative (KDMP) policy that threaten economic democracy.

Dr. Andreas Budi Widyanta, one of the speakers, emphasized that the current concept of KDMP has strayed far from the original ideals of Mohammad Hatta’s cooperative concept. “Cooperatives were born out of a shared need among their members, which were then managed democratically without the employer-employee divide. In contrast, KDMP is a tangible manifestation of state corporatism,” he asserted. read more

Yogyakarta, May 19, 2026─DEMA FISIPOL UGM’s Selasar Forum highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by migrant domestic workers on Tuesday at the FISIPOL UGM Selasar Barat.

In commemoration of Labor Day (May 1), the Student Council (DEMA) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Gadjah Mada University held a Forum Selasar with a primary focus on highlighting the vulnerabilities experienced by Indonesian migrant domestic workers. The event took place at the West Selasar, FISIPOL UGM, and featured several speakers from Beranda Migran and the Coordination of Former Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPPMI). read more

Yogyakarta, April 27, 2026—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), is creating a creative ecosystem through the BRIWork facility.

In today’s fast-paced world, the challenges individuals face require them to be more than just knowledgeable; they must also be creative thinkers. Recognizing this need, FISIPOL UGM has created an environment that supports the development of fresh ideas and innovative solutions. BRIWork serves as a hub for students to collaborate, share ideas, and work on projects that contribute to their personal and professional growth. read more

Yogyakarta, April 22, 2026—The Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), highlighted the relationship between religion and economics in a public lecture on Wednesday (April 22).

Featuring Prof. Martin Lindhardt from the University of Southern Denmark as the keynote speaker, the public lecture, titled “The Economics of Pentecostal/Charismatic Christianity,” sought to understand the relationship between religion and economics, which is becoming increasingly important in Indonesia. Furthermore, religious activities play a significant role in the social and economic life of society. read more

Yogyakarta, April 22, 2026—The Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), highlighted the relationship between religion and economics in a public lecture today.

The public lecture featured Prof. Martin Lindhardt from the University of Southern Denmark as the keynote speaker. The event was open to the public and was attended by undergraduate and graduate students of the Sociology of Religion course.

Understanding the relationship between religion and economics is becoming increasingly important in Indonesia, where religious activities play a significant role in the social and economic life of society. UGM presented a public lecture titled “The Economics of Pentecostal/Charismatic Christianity” with international expert Professor Martin Lindhardt. This public lecture provided an opportunity for the academic community to broaden their understanding of the dynamics of religious economics, which are highly relevant to Indonesia’s current socio-economic conditions. read more

Yogyakarta, April 20, 2026—The Independent Accreditation Institute for Social, Political, and Communication Studies (LAMSPAK) conducted a field accreditation assessment of the Master’s Program in Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL UGM).

This assessment serves as the main platform for strategic discussions regarding improving the quality assurance of higher education in the PSdK master’s program. The assessment process not only focused on administrative verification but also deeply explored the institution’s commitment to building a continuous quality assurance cycle. read more