Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
UGM and Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade collaborate to strengthen human resource capacity in trade defense through a workshop on trade remedies.
A UGM professor highlights high political costs as a key factor behind corruption cases involving regional leaders across Indonesia.
Puteri Indonesia 2023 Farhana Nariswari highlights the environmental impact of imported secondhand clothing and encourages consumers to buy local products.
UGM sociologist Hakimul Ikhwan warns that digital technology and gaming platforms are enabling the normalization of violence among Indonesian youth.
Experts at UGM’s Bersuara Talkshow warn that Indonesia’s post-reform education still struggles with inequality and limited freedom, reflecting democracy’s shortcomings.
Experts warn Indonesia faces a farming regeneration crisis. Strengthening farmer institutions is viewed as crucial to improving welfare and competitiveness.
UGM students hold KAPSTRA Eco-Learning outreach on herbal medicine, TOGA planting, and eco-enzyme training to promote sustainable environmental practices.
UGM communication expert highlights the rise of newsfluencers and stresses the importance of ethics, gatekeeping, and digital literacy to curb misinformation.
Trixi Karinina Dewi Sindhutomo graduated from UGM in 3 years, 27 days, with a thesis on Dutch social housing and policy learning for Indonesia.
UGM labor expert Professor Tadjuddin highlights the decline in layoffs and explains how the Finance Minister’s tightened import policies support economic recovery.
Timor-Leste’s Ambassador to ASEAN shares her country’s long diplomatic journey toward joining ASEAN at an Ambassadorial Lecture at UGM.
UGM expert explains the SMAN 72 Jakarta explosion as a personal reaction linked to social pressures, bullying, and harmful digital exposure.
UGM academics highlight Indonesia’s democratic decline, as elections increasingly legitimize a party-elite oligarchy over substantive democracy.
Speakers at UGM’s student press seminar highlight the urgent need for campus media to defend press freedom and voice marginalized communities.
Experts urge the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) to address the unequal regulations between conventional media and digital platforms.
UGM sociologist urges government and youth collaboration to strengthen digital literacy and critical awareness against online gambling exploitation.
A UGM sociologist urges stronger digital literacy education for migrant workers as thousands of Indonesians fall victim to online scams.
UGM lecturer Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia says the Prabowo-Gibran government’s first-year performance remains below expectations and internally focused.
UGM Professor Gabriel Lele highlights that the reduction of regional transfer funds reflects weak fiscal independence and centralization of control.
UGM’s expert urges the government to refocus the MBG program on students truly in need and strengthen food safety management.
UGM expert Dr. Agustinus Subarsono states that the proposed single salary system can enhance civil servant welfare and improve bureaucratic efficiency.
UGM Professor Wahyudi Kumorotomo says the Prabowo-Gibran administration’s oversized cabinet has led to policy overlap and low budget absorption.
CfDS UGM expert urges public vigilance and transparency as the government raises discourse on IMEI blocking and digital regulation.
Dr. Wawan Mas’udi has been appointed Chair of Fordekiis for 2025–2027, pledging to strengthen the relevance of the social sciences in a disruptive era.
UGM students develop a community-based waste management model combining local participation and business innovation for sustainable solutions.
UGM’s GO SOUTH 2025 urges stronger Global South cooperation amid geopolitical turbulence, reaffirming the enduring relevance of the Bandung Spirit.
Fisipol UGM hosts the 2025 Global Humanities Alliance Annual Meeting, fostering inclusive and cross-cultural academic collaboration.
UGM expert Professor Nyarwi Ahmad affirms KPU’s decision to revoke restrictions on presidential candidate documents as correct, urging better public communication.
UGM’s Sekolah Wartawan discusses evidence-based policy briefs to connect academic research with policymaking and strengthen media literacy.
UGM experts emphasize the importance of clearer, more transparent public communication from officials to prevent controversy and foster constructive dialogue.

