Leaders of eight universities in the Special Region of Yogyakarta issued a call for peaceful and dignified elections at the Universitas Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Central Building on Friday (November 24). The call aims to encourage a peaceful, dignified, and high-quality campaign as the country approaches the campaign period starting on November 28.
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Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is preparing special polling stations for students who cannot return to their hometowns.
The intense campaign leading up to the political year has created exciting interactions between the public, presidential and vice-presidential candidates, and the media. Unlike previous elections, campaigning in the media, both digital and conventional, is the current political style trend. This time, the Center for Digital Society (CfDS) at the UGM Faculty of Social and […].
The announcement of three presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs contesting in the 2024 election has spurred political parties to conduct extensive campaigns. Social media, as a significant platform for public discussion, has showcased high political party activities.
The 2024 elections are just months away. Something particularly interesting about the 2024 elections is that the predominantly young voters will participate for the first time.
As the deadline for the registration of presidential and vice-presidential candidates approached, the public was surprised by the controversial decision made by the Constitutional Court (MK). The case numbered 90/PUU-XXI/2023 concerning the minimum age for presidential and vice-presidential candidates in Law Number 7 of 2017 on General Elections was upheld by the court on Monday […].
On February 14, 2024, more than 200 million voters in the country and the Indonesian diaspora worldwide will participate in the five-yearly democratic celebration. As the election date approaches, the maneuvers of political elites and the underlying scenarios have become a common topic across the nation.
As the 2024 general election approaches, potential presidential candidates actively campaign on their social media accounts. This phenomenon is significantly linked to the public’s use of digital media to assess political candidates and their parties.
As the 2024 Indonesian general election approaches, conflicts and polarization within the country are increasing. Since all elections will be held simultaneously, the issue of security during the polls becomes even more urgent.
The Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs of Indonesia, Professor Mahfud MD, stated that the 2024 election of Indonesia will likely remain transactional. This is because the per capita income of most of the Indonesian population is still low, making it prone for politicians to ‘buy’ votes. “Our elections will still be transactional […].
A UGM survey finds job availability a top priority issue for the young generation in the upcoming Indonesian election.
The UGM Center for Digital Society has released its findings on the 2024 election trends from the social media platform X.
The public plays a crucial role in the upcoming 2024 elections.
The threat of hoaxes and provocations ahead of the 2024 elections is becoming a hot topic of discussion.
Universitas Gadjah Mada collaborated with Narasi to bring three prospective presidential candidates to Mata Najwa on Stage, titled “Bacapres Talks Ideas,” on Tuesday (September 19) at Grha Sabha Pramana. Anies Baswedan, Ganjar Pranowo, and Prabowo Subianto took turns presenting their ideas, covering various current topics, and answering questions from the UGM academic community.
The election year serves as a determining factor for how well democracy is realized in Indonesia.