The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada established a research institution on applied ethics and philosophy which was named the Institute for Ethics and Applied Philosophy. The Institute for Ethics and Applied Philosophy held its first monthly discussion on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. This monthly discussion carried the theme “Ethics of the Use of Human Subjects in Humanities Social Research”. This discussion, presented by a keynote speaker, a lecturer at the UGM FKKMK namely Prof. Dra. RA. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Sc., Ph.D discussed research, ethical principles, ethical research, explanation and agreement and the category of ethical permits.
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The Office of International Affairs and Cooperation of the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada in collaboration with the School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad organizes routine activities starting in 2009. The program is held every February and September. This program aims to introduce Indonesian Philosophy to US students. Through this program, US students will learn about Pancasila, culture, local wisdom, religion and Indonesian language.
On February 11 February 2019 there were 19 students from 18 colleges in the United States namely Saint Michael’s College, Cornell University, Knox College, Barnard College, Lewis and Clark College, University of Colorado Boulder, Duke University, Gettysberg College, Hamilton College, Elon University, Macalester College, Skidmore College, Tufts University, Emory University, Colgate College, Bates College, Georgia College and State University, and University of the South.