As part of its commitment to fostering holistic and conscious education, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al Ghazali (UNUGHA) Cilacap, organized a workshop on developing a training and mentoring module entitled Building the Independent Soul through Philosophy and Sufism.

This initiative was led by three lecturers from the Faculty of Philosophy—Imam Wahyudi, M.Hum., Dr. Heri Santoso, and Dr. Abdul Malik Usman, M.Si.—as a form of community service and as a concrete follow-up to the memorandum of understanding between UGM and UNUGHA. The workshop marked an initial step in designing training and coaching approaches for educators, with the hope of strengthening inner resilience and spirituality in addressing the challenges of contemporary education. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a graduation send-off ceremony today (May 28) in the Ruang Persatuan, following the university-wide graduation procession at Grha Sabha Pramana. A total of 29 students officially graduated, with 20 of them earning the distinction of cum laude.

The warm and emotional ceremony was attended by faculty members, administrative staff, as well as the graduates’ parents and guardians. A familial atmosphere filled the room as each graduate’s name was called to receive congratulations from faculty leaders. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada once again hosted its regular Great Philosopher discussion series, this time focusing on a significant topic in metaethics: the Error Theory of Morality by philosopher J.L. Mackie. The discussion took place at the Faculty of Philosophy Library Reading Room and was led by Gladwin Panjaitan as the speaker, with Alfred Brilian Bassang serving as moderator.

During the session, Gladwin reviewed J.L. Mackie’s ideas as presented in his book Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong (1977), where Mackie proposed a skeptical moral approach he termed the Error Theory. This theory acts as a critical response to the then-dominant Emotivism by arguing that linguistic analysis alone is insufficient to fully grasp moral reality. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a workshop titled “LinkedIn for Career Success: Build Your Professional Personal Branding Now!” via Zoom Meeting on Friday, May 16. The event, attended by undergraduate students, especially the classes of 2022 and 2023, aimed to equip them with practical skills to build a strong and credible personal brand on professional social media, in collaboration with representatives from LinkedIn Indonesia.

In her opening remarks, the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Alumni, Dr. Iva Ariani, S.S., M.Hum., emphasized the importance of student readiness to enter the workforce early. “With the competitive nature of the job market and industry, professional platforms like LinkedIn have become important for all of us. Not only for job searching, but also for building personal branding, professional networking, and leveraging it for long-term career development,” she explained. read more

Registration for the Philosophy Essay Competition (PEC) 2025 officially opened on May 10 and will continue until June 17, 2025. This competition provides a platform for students and university students across Indonesia to express their philosophical ideas in essay form. With the theme “Open Science, For Whom?”, PEC 2025 aims to raise awareness among participants about the importance of equal access to knowledge.

“As digital natives, Indonesian youth can play a key role in realizing the idea of more Open Science. The knowledge revolution can be achieved through developing alternative knowledge platforms, advocating for local knowledge which is often marginalized, and fostering awareness of epistemic justice that is frequently overlooked,” explained Faculty of Philosophy lecturer and PEC 2025 Committee Chair, Rangga Kala Mahaswa, S.Fil., M.Phil. read more

Cheers and applause filled the air during the badminton matches of the 2025 Philosophy Sports Week, held on May 9 and 16 at the Faculty of Philosophy sports field. This competition is part of the 58th Anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, themed “Open Science: Democratizing Knowledge, Empowering the Marginalized.”

A total of 21 pairs, both men’s doubles and mixed doubles, from all faculty elements—students, lecturers, and administrative staff—participated in the competition. A positive competitive atmosphere and a strong sense of togetherness were evident in every match. read more

The series of events celebrating the 58th Anniversary of the Faculty of Philosophy has begun. The chess competition, which for the first time this year is included as part of the Philosophy Sports Week, was held on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at the Corridor of Building B, Faculty of Philosophy.

A total of 12 participants took part, consisting of 10 students and 2 administrative staff. They competed in a game that demands concentration and careful calculation. This event was not only a competition but also a means to strengthen relationships among different elements within the faculty. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is once again organizing the annual Philosophy Essay Competition (PEC) 2025, now in its 14th edition. Unlike previous years, this year’s PEC expands its scope by opening participation not only to 10th and 11th grade high school students but also to active Diploma and Bachelor’s degree students across Indonesia.

PEC 2025 is part of the series of events commemorating the 58th Anniversary of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, which carries the overarching theme “Open Science: Democratizing Knowledge, Empowering the Marginalized.” The main theme of PEC 2025, “Open Science, For Whom?”, invites young generations to reflect on how education should serve as a tool to liberate marginalized communities from injustice. read more

This year, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) commemorates its 58th anniversary, marking nearly six decades of contributions to philosophical thought and scholarly development for society, the nation, and civilization. The celebration carries the theme “Open Science: Democratizing Knowledge, Empowering the Marginalized”, offering a reflective moment to explore the role of philosophy in advancing epistemic justice and promoting open access to knowledge.

“This theme emphasizes the importance of the open science movement as an effort to make scientific knowledge more inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all,” said Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., on Tuesday (May 6). read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has established a strategic partnership with Universitas Samudra (Unsam) to strengthen cooperation in the three core pillars of higher education in Indonesia: education, research and publication, and community service. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM and the Rector of Unsam on Tuesday (May 6) at the Faculty of Philosophy.

The agreement outlines three key areas of collaboration: academic development, joint research and scholarly publications, and community engagement initiatives. The partnership aims to enhance academic synergy between institutions, improve the quality of higher education, and expand the social impact of academia in Indonesian society. read more