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

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

This training aims to equip 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 international-class institution. 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

Lecturers from the Social Development and Welfare Study Program (PSdK), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM)—Hempri Suyatna, Kafa Abdallah Kafaa, and Mohammad Farid Budiono—together with researchers Rindu Sanubari Mashita Firdaus and Istianto Ari Wibowo, have published a new scholarly article titled “Digitalising Traditional Markets: Challenges and Opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia” in the Journal of Social and Political Sciences.  read more

A lecturer from the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), Oki Rahadianto Sutopo, together with Pam Nilan and Wiwik Sushartami, has published a new international journal article titled “Contextualising the Subculture/Post-Subculture Debate: Young Indonesian Musicians Navigating Careers in the Digital Era.” The study explores the experiences of young Indonesian musicians in building identity and careers amid the increasingly complex digital transformation. read more