The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) welcomed a delegation from the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC), Murdoch University, Australia, for an international visit and discussion held at the Faculty Senate Meeting Room on Monday, June 15, 2026. The delegation was led by Prof. Ian Wilson, Director of the Indo-Pacific Research Centre, and Prof. Jacqueline Lo, both representing Murdoch University.

The visit marked another important step in FISIPOL UGM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global academic network and explore strategic partnerships with the Indo-Pacific Research Centre in the areas of education, research, and academic development. The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to exchange ideas and identify collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing academic capacity and producing research with meaningful societal impact. read more

Yogyakarta, June 15, 2026─The Department of Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with the Prof. Dr. Soeharso Integrated Center in Surakarta on Monday (June 15) in the Dean’s Room of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences and Meeting Room 1 of the PSdK Department.

This activity marks the beginning of a collaboration to develop the PSdK Social Laboratory, which will include a wide range of activities, including capacity building, internships, theses, field lectures, and more. read more

Yogyakarta, June 15, 2026—In response to a national socio-political situation deemed increasingly critical, the FISIPOL UGM Student Union (KM FISIPOL) held a press release reading, a declaration of stance, and a free speech forum at Taman Pintar FISIPOL on Monday (June 15). The rally was marked by the presence of a crowd dressed uniformly in black as a symbol of deep concern.

In its declaration, KM FISIPOL highlighted various crucial issues, pointing to the state’s failure to listen to its people. The primary concerns raised included the weakening of the Rupiah, soaring prices of basic commodities and fuel (BBM), misdirected budget allocations, and the alarming erosion of civilian supremacy following the enactment of the TNI (Military) and Polri (Police) Laws. read more

Yogyakarta, June 15, 2026 — The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) expanded its academic reach at the international level on Monday (15/6) through an event titled “International Visit and Discussion with the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC), Murdoch University, Australia”. This important meeting was held offline and took place in the Dean’s Meeting Room BB 208, BB Building, FISIPOL UGM.

This activity served as a crucial momentum for both parties to understand each other’s research ecosystems while formulating various potential collaborations, particularly in responding to the socio-political dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. To ensure the discussion ran comprehensively and on target, the series of events on that day was divided into two main, continuous sessions. read more

Yogyakarta, 14th of June 2026—the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Gadjah Mada University (FISIPOL UGM) hosted an event aimed at facilitating interaction, discussion, advocacy, and the updating of ideas among social and political scientists in Indonesia through the Journal of Social and Political Sciences (JSP). This scientific journal has been published regularly since July 1997, serving as a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their insights and findings.The JSP is published three times a year, in March, July, and November, and features articles that undergo a rigorous peer review process. This ensures that the content is not only original but also of high academic quality. The journal has become a vital resource for scholars, policymakers, and students interested in contemporary social and political issues. read more

Yogyakarta, June 13, 2026—As a concrete demonstration of the institution’s commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and non-violent campus environment, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the FISIPOL Crisis Center (FCC), successfully held a workshop entitled “Harmony of Colors, Healing Together.” The event, which took place on Friday (June 5) in Room BA 113 of FISIPOL UGM, was specifically designed to provide a safe space for student survivors of violence to express themselves and support their recovery process. read more

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FISIPOL UGM) hosted the 2026 National Symposium of the Forum of Deans of Social Sciences (FORDEKIIS) on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the FISIPOL UGM Jakarta Campus. The symposium was organized in response to the evolving landscape of higher education governance in Indonesia and the increasingly complex challenges facing social sciences in a rapidly changing global environment.

Carrying the theme “High-Quality and Impactful Higher Education Governance,” the symposium served as a strategic platform for deans and faculty leaders from social science faculties across Indonesia to exchange ideas, share institutional experiences, and develop collaborative strategies for strengthening the future of higher education. read more

Yogyakarta, June 12, 2026 — The Global Engagement Office (GEO) of FISIPOL UGM is once again hosting the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences International Short Course (FISCO) 2026. Taking place over two weeks from June 8 to 19, 2026, this program highlights contemporary Indonesian issues emerging amidst digital transformation.

Held using a hybrid method that combines online and offline attendance, FISCO 2026 has successfully attracted the interest of 56 applicants from both within the country and abroad, with several specific requirements. For Indonesian citizens, this program is open exclusively to FISIPOL UGM students. 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, June 11, 2026─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) UGM hosted a national-level Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on June 11-12, 2026, with the agenda “Data and Information Gathering for the Preparation of the Policy Paper ‘South-South Transition Minerals Learning Cohort’.” This event was initiated by the National Economic Council of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Government, FISIPOL UGM, represented by two department lecturers, Hasrul Hanif and Primi Suharmadhi Putri. read more