Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
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.
A team of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students, through the Student Creativity Program in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research field, has researched the values and local wisdom in Pencak Silat to address adolescent delinquency.
Amid the dominance of tourist accommodation development on the island of Bali, the Tenganan Pegringsingan village remains steadfast with a prohibition on tourist accommodations. The prohibition of tourist accommodation is a collective agreement by the indigenous community to ban the construction of tourist accommodation in any form and the commercialization of land for tourism. Upon […].
The proliferation of live-streaming content on social media aims not only to attract followers but also to arouse the audience’s empathy by exploiting the poverty of content creators to profit from the gifts given by the audience. Such content is further perpetuated by the audience’s involvement in giving gifts or presents.
Pura Mangkunegaran is one of the cultural heritage buildings, representing the wealth of Nusantara traditions and history.
The Palestine-Israel conflict has resurfaced in the past few days.
TikTok has dominated social media in recent years. One unique attraction of the app is the freedom to express oneself through content. Additionally, with the gift feature, viewers can give gifts, essentially monetary donations, to content creators.
People living in the Gunung Halimun National Park area still hold onto the customs and traditions passed down by their ancestors. However, they adapt to the changing times by utilizing various technological advancements, such as local television channels that showcase the community’s daily activities and internet networks.
Minority gender groups beyond the binary gender construction, such as calalai (masculine women), calabai (feminine men), and bissu (neither men nor women), can be found within the Bugis community.
The UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences has released a book titled “Ilmu Sosial Politik Masa Depan: Menjawab Megashift” (The Future of Social and Political Sciences: Responding to Megashift), which discusses how disruption has changed perspectives, especially in the context of digital transformation and climate change.
Five UGM students in the Student Creativity Program have developed an all-in-one herbal-based healthcare application to strengthen family health resilience after the pandemic. The application, named Herbacare, can detect the nearest TCAM (traditional, complementary alternative medicine) service providers and enables appointments with physicians, medical specialists, and traditional healthcare experts.
Tobacco is a promising cash crop. In the form of cigarette tax, tobacco contributes more than 150 trillion Indonesian rupiahs yearly to the national income. However, the welfare of tobacco farmers, who produce raw tobacco materials, does not match their contribution to the state’s revenue from taxes. Tobacco farmers’ conditions are far from prosperous in […].
Indonesia’s rice cooker distribution policy is deemed inappropriate for achieving social welfare in the current context.
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.
UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences provides free breakfast for students during semester exams to support their health and well-being.
A UGM survey finds job availability a top priority issue for the young generation in the upcoming Indonesian election.
Dilemma of Multi-Platform Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers: Balancing Welfare and Psychological Impact
UGM students have studied the psychological conditions of multi-platform online motorcycle taxi drivers in Yogyakarta.
AI and digital technology are changing the world of work, creating new jobs and opportunities but also raising concerns about job losses and exploitation. The increasing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology in the world of work is seen as having the potential for many people to lose their jobs, even though various […].
The collaborative program ‘Future Skills’ between Universitas Gadjah Mada (the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences), Airlangga University, and Future Skills (Pijar Foundation) has entered the eighth batch and begun its semester of academic activities.
Disruptions in communication media have led to changes in the media system.
Through the Ministry of Trade, the government has officially banned social e-commerce TikTok Shop from being used as a platform for buying and selling transactions in Indonesia.
The abundance of labor force resources leading up to the demographic bonus in 2045 presents a unique challenge for Indonesia. Concerns about the lack of job opportunities, job competition uncertainty, and preparations for entering an aging population demand specific strategies to address them. Concurrently with these challenges, various changes and disruptions hinder the implementation of […].
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.
Indonesia’s abundant natural resources have led to debates regarding their distribution and utilization. The government plays a significant role in determining how natural resources are managed and what development priorities should be pursued.
The threat of hoaxes and provocations ahead of the 2024 elections is becoming a hot topic of discussion.
Co-founder and CEO of Populix, Dr. Timothy Astandu, stated that building a startup is not as easy as flipping a hand. He believes building a startup requires persistence and consistency to survive and thrive.
Jakarta, as the capital, accommodates various industrial activities and serves as the economic hub of Indonesia.
Pancasila, as the nation’s ideology, has faced various challenges over time.
The election year serves as a determining factor for how well democracy is realized in Indonesia.