New Release: Megashift FISIPOL UGM Article
“Digital Orchestration for Indonesian Agriculture: From WhatsApp Workflow to Food Security”
By: Setiawan Guntoro

Megashift FISIPOL UGM has once again published an article that sparks discussion on the future of agriculture and food security in Indonesia. This piece highlights a simple yet revolutionary idea: how an everyday app like WhatsApp can become the backbone of agricultural digitalization.

The article sheds light on a long-standing issue in agriculture, particularly in broiler farming: the slow flow of field data from farms to management, which often leads to delayed and risky decision-making. Many agritech startups have failed because their applications did not match farmers’ habits. However, WhatsApp—used by 9 out of 10 Indonesians—emerges as an alternative solution. read more

Yogyakarta, August 28, 2025—The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a group of participants from the Training on the Preparation of Strategic Plans (Renstra) for Regional Government Agencies of Bogor Regency. The program, facilitated by the Center for Capacity Development and Cooperation (PPKK) FISIPOL UGM, was designed as a campus tour and took place on Thursday morning (28/8).

The visit began with explorations to several faculties at UGM, including the Faculty of Forestry and the Faculty of Law, before concluding at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL). At FISIPOL UGM, the participants were welcomed by the Executive Secretary of PPKK, Dr. Pradhikna Yunik, followed by a presentation from Dr. Maharani Hapsari titled “Building Regional Competitiveness: Mapping Economic Potential and Innovation Based on Science and Technology.” read more

The Creative Hub (CHub) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), organized a Knowledge Exchange Program titled “Tech for Earth: Sustainable Enterprises for the Future” on Friday, August 22. This online event was part of the CHub Batch 9 Talent Pitching series, which focuses on fostering social entrepreneurship in the context of sustainability challenges.

The webinar explored the theme of Future-Fit, an approach that emphasizes social justice, economic inclusion, and environmental restoration and protection as foundations for a sustainable future. Technology, in this discussion, was positioned not merely as a tool but as a key infrastructure that supports systems—accelerating innovation, expanding impact, and building adaptive and collaborative mechanisms aligned with sustainability principles. read more

The Center for Digital Society (CfDS), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM), hosted the Information Resilience and Integrity Symposium (IRIS) 2025, an international academic and policy forum addressing the challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).

The event was held in collaboration with the Safer Internet Lab (SAIL)—an initiative by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Google Indonesia—together with CfDS FISIPOL UGM. IRIS 2025 provided a cross-sector dialogue space to respond to the impacts of GenAI on democracy, digital security, and social life across the Asia-Pacific region. read more

Yogyakarta, 19 August 2025–The phenomenon of Roblox online gaming, which is now popular among Indonesian children, has attracted public attention, especially regarding the potential risks and security of the digital space for the younger generation. In response to this, Dr. Adrian Indro Yuwono, S.I.P., M.A., or familiarly known as Mas Dadok, a lecturer in Communication Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) who specializes in cultural studies and new media, emphasized the importance of digital literacy and the responsibility of various parties in protecting children in cyberspace. read more

Yogyakarta, August 14th 2025─The Center for Digital Society (CfDS) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held the International Resiliency and Integrity Symposium (IRIS) 2025 on Thursday (August 21st) at the Mandiri Auditorium of the Faculty. In collaboration with Safer Internet LAB (SAIL), an initiative of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Google Indonesia, this forum aims to discuss and respond to the increasing use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), especially in the Asia-Pacific region. The forum is titled “Generative AI and Information Resilience in the Asia-Pacific: Actions and Adaptations.” read more

Latest article from Megashift FISIPOL UGM
“Energy Transition from the Fields: Agrivoltaics Meets Agroforestry”
By: Fikri Danang Himawan

This article explores the concept of agrivoltaics — the integration of solar panels and agriculture on the same land — and how this system can be combined with agroforestry, a land management practice that integrates trees, food crops, and/or livestock. The combination of these two approaches offers a solution to address the challenges of renewable energy, food sustainability, land-use efficiency, and climate change adaptation. read more

The Master’s Program in International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada, underwent an on-site accreditation assessment conducted by the Independent Accreditation Board for Social, Political, Administrative, and Communication Sciences (LAMSPAK) on Friday, July 25. The event took place at the Faculty Senate Meeting Room of FISIPOL UGM as part of the higher education quality evaluation process.

The assessment team from LAMSPAK consisted of two distinguished experts, Dr. Suyani Indriastuti and Dr. Dudy Heriyadi, who carried out a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects of the Master’s Program in International Relations. Their assessment covered curriculum design, teaching and learning processes, program governance, as well as the program’s outputs and broader impacts on both society and the academic community. read more

Yogyakarta, 24 July 2025 — Prof. Dr. Nur Rachmat Yuliantoro was officially inaugurated as a Full Professor in East Asian International Development at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. In his inaugural speech, he addressed the issue of loans and national debt within China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which continues to spark debate over Indonesia–China relations. Prof. Rachmat offered a broad and critical perspective, raising concerns over financial risk and national stability. read more

Yogyakarta, July 15, 2025─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), through the Center for Digital Society (CfDS), is once again offering the Digital Intelligence course in 2025. The Digital Intelligence course is an annual CfDS initiative that encourages the public, especially students, to become critical, reflective, and empowered digital citizens. This course is an official elective under the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University, and is open to the general public free of charge. read more