UGM partners with the MPR Secretariat to strengthen constitutional studies through joint research, training, and national policy support.
SDG 16: Peace Justice & Strong Institutions
Professor Gabriel Lele urges democratic transformation in public policy through respectful conflict and inclusive civic participation.
UGM expert warns of weak oversight in military authority following Garut ammunition blast, urges clear boundaries and stronger civilian monitoring.
UGM Hindu community celebrates the Sanatanagama Temple anniversary with a piodalan ceremony, blending spirituality, culture, and interfaith collaboration.
After 15 years of stagnation, UGM law lecturer Dr. Yance Arizona urges the government and DPR to prioritize and reformulate the Indigenous Peoples Bill to ensure legal recognition and justic...
UGM’s Dr. Rahayu urges a review of the Broadcasting Bill, warning of excessive authority, overlapping laws, and risks to freedom of expression on digital platforms.
Experts at UGM discuss Indonesia’s low public participation in policy-making, urging strategic action and highlighting impacts on democratic legitimacy.
UGM hosted 60 AI researchers to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and develop contextual, impactful, and solution-oriented AI innovations.
UGM expert Dr. Yance Arizona explains the legal basis and constitutional process for impeaching Vice President Gibran amid growing public debate.
UGM and Instituto Politecnico Betano of Timor-Leste explore postgraduate, research, and academic cooperation in livestock sector and education.
Professor Arief Suadi of FEB UGM passed away on April 27. UGM pays tribute to his contributions as an educator, scholar, and role model.
Experts at UGM conference urge strategic policies to counter rising polarization across the Global South through dialogue, inclusion, and collaboration.
Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Catholic community held a Eucharistic Mass to honor the memory of Pope Francis, reflecting on his legacy of humility, environmental advocacy, and interfaith dialo...
UGM’s Graduate School ranks 51–100 globally in Theology, Divinity, and Religious Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Indonesia’s plan to welcome 1,000 Gaza refugees garners mixed reactions. UGM expert says it could boost global standing but warns of logistical and cultural challenges.
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, the practice of forcibly demanding holiday bonuses (THR) by rogue community organizations (ormas) has become widespread, causing public concern.
Dr. Muhammad Busyro Muqoddas, Former Deputy Chair of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) from 2011 to 2015, stated that the KPK has become weaker in its fight against corruption.
The revision of Law No. 34 of 2004 on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), particularly concerning the military’s presence in civilian roles, has drawn significant public scrutiny d...
Three police officers were shot in the head and killed during a cockfighting raid in Karang Manik Village, Negara Batin District, Way Kanan Regency, Lampung Province, on Monday (Mar. 17).
Student protests and public demonstrations, including sarcastic social media content from netizens, have surfaced as expressions of dissatisfaction with the current government’s performanc...
The Constitutional Court (MK) plays a strategic role in safeguarding the Constitution’s gates amid ever-changing social and political dynamics.
Hundreds of students and lecturers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a protest against the Military Law Amendment Bill at the UGM Central Office courtyard on Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025.
Professor Haedar Nashir, Chair of the Central Leadership of Muhammadiyah (PP Muhammadiyah), believes that the most corrupt individuals are excessive and possess abilities beyond those of the...
Former Pertamina President Commissioner Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known as Ahok, was eventually summoned by the Attorney General’s Office for questioning as a witness in the alleged Meg...
Border management is not merely a technical matter of mapping; it is also closely related to legal, diplomatic, and geopolitical aspects.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia, Professor Sunarto, stated that Indonesia is currently facing a shortage of judges, which is resulting in an increased wor...
Dr. Muhammad Fatahillah Akbar of UGM opposes a proposal to delay detention for political suspects, stressing the need for equal treatment before the law and selective application of detentio...
The government has postponed the appointment schedule for Civil Servant Candidates (CPNS) and Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK).
Anies Baswedan calls for equitable education infrastructure and urges students to inspire change during UGM’s Ramadan Public Lecture.
The UGM’s Faculty of Philosophy (Philosophy UGM) once again hosted the School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad Indonesia program from Feb. 24 to 28, 2025. Seven American stude...