The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a communal iftar gathering on Tuesday (March 3) at the faculty’s courtyard. The event brought together all members of the faculty—from students to academic and administrative staff—in a warm and convivial atmosphere.

The iftar gathering is one of the faculty’s annual traditions in welcoming the holy month of Ramadan. In addition to breaking the fast together, the event featured a religious lecture delivered by Prof. drh. Agung Budiyanto, M.P., Ph.D., a professor from UGM’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a send-off ceremony for undergraduate graduates as part of the Graduation Ceremony for Period II of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on February 25, 2026, at the Faculty’s Assembly Hall. A total of 30 students were officially awarded the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. Of these, 21 graduates (70 percent) earned cum laude honors, while the remaining nine received a “very satisfactory” distinction.

In her remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., expressed appreciation to the graduates and their parents for their support throughout the academic journey. “Today, the sons and daughters entrusted to us several years ago have completed all their academic obligations and are officially graduating. This is a significant achievement for all of us,” she said. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with ICT Watch, presented the preliminary findings of a joint research project titled AI Insight Report 2025 as part of the AI Literacy Summit. The findings were delivered by researcher Luthfi Baihaqi Riziq, offering an early overview of how Indonesian society—particularly Generation Z—relates to artificial intelligence (AI).

The study employed questionnaires and in-depth interviews with Generation Z respondents from across Indonesia, as well as informants from the industrial sector, government, and civil society organizations. It adopted a postdigital approach, viewing AI not merely as a digital technology but as embedded within physical infrastructure, governance systems, access distribution, and human–technology relationships. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian ICT Partnership Association (ICT Watch) as part of the AI Literacy Summit series. The agreement was signed by ICT Watch Executive Director Indriyatno Banyumurti and the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, M.Hum., marking a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration between academia and civil society.

ICT Watch is an organization that has initiated various digital literacy movements in Indonesia, including internetsehat.id. The partnership is aimed at advancing education, research, and community engagement within the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, particularly in the areas of digital literacy, technological development, and artificial intelligence (AI). read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with ICT Watch, held the AI Literacy Summit on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the UGM Innovation and Creativity Hub (Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas/GIK). The event brought together academics, policymakers, and digital literacy advocates to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity, education, and society.

Executive Director of ICT Watch, Indriyatno Banyumurti, noted that since 2002 ICT Watch has been promoting positive internet use and digital literacy in Indonesia. “Together, we are building a cyberspace that is safer, more ethical, and inclusive. Technology always has both positive and negative sides, so it must be used wisely,” he said. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) आयोजित an orientation session for new postgraduate students on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, at the Faculty of Philosophy. The event was attended by incoming master’s (S2) and doctoral (S3) students for the even semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, serving as an introduction to the academic environment, curriculum, and direction of study at the faculty.

The program opened with remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, who expressed appreciation for the students’ decision to pursue their advanced studies at the faculty. The Dean emphasized that postgraduate study is an intellectual journey rich in shared learning experiences. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continued its Workshop on Organizational Structure and Governance (SOTK) and Curriculum with a dedicated session on curriculum development held on Thursday (Jan. 22) at the Marriott Hotel Yogyakarta. The session focused on outlining the direction and policy framework of the UGM 2026 Curriculum as a reference for curriculum development at the faculty and study program levels.

The session featured the Secretary of UGM’s Directorate of Education and Teaching, Dr. Sigit Priyanta, S.Si., M.Kom., as the keynote speaker. In his presentation, he explained that the UGM 2026 Curriculum Structure introduces several significant changes, particularly at the undergraduate (S1) level, along with adjustments at the master’s (S2) level concerning credit requirements and duration of study. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conferred degrees on four new postgraduate graduates during the Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for Period II of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The ceremony also marked UGM’s first graduation event of 2026.

The four graduates comprised candidates from both the master’s (S2) and doctoral (S3) levels. At the doctoral level, the Faculty of Philosophy awarded a degree to Setia Paulina Sinulingga. Meanwhile, at the master’s level, three graduates were conferred degrees: Felix Kris Alfian, Muhammad Satriyo Ulil Albab, and Syaifullah Aji Trianto. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held its first Integrated Health Post for Non-Communicable Diseases (Posbindu PTM) on 14 November 2025. This initiative marked an important milestone in the faculty’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the health and well-being of the entire academic community.

The Posbindu PTM at the Faculty of Philosophy is the result of the faculty’s long-term commitment to fostering a healthy campus environment. Since the previous year, the Faculty of Philosophy has established a Health Promoting University (HPU) framework with seven active working groups, making it the only faculty at UGM outside the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) to have a fully structured HPU system. This model reflects the faculty’s seriousness in cultivating a culture of healthy living within the academic environment. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a visit from SMAN 17 Palembang on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, held at the Persatuan Room, 3rd Floor. The activity, which began at 9:00 a.m., continued until midday and was attended by 82 students accompanied by 8 teachers. The visit formed part of the school’s study program aimed at introducing higher education to final-year students as they prepare for their future academic paths.

In its welcoming remarks, the faculty expressed appreciation for the enthusiasm shown by the delegation from SMAN 17 Palembang. According to the faculty representative, such visits provide an important opportunity to broaden young people’s understanding of philosophy as a discipline that plays a strategic role in cultivating critical and ethical modes of thinking. read more