The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held an Orientation Program for New Graduate Students as the starting point of the academic journey for Master’s and Doctoral students in the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.

The event opened with remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., who warmly welcomed all participants. “Welcome, I hope you can go through this well. Wishing you all success,” she said.

This year, the Master’s Program in Philosophy admitted 29 new students, including five international students from Timor Leste and six students in the first cohort of the Fast Track Program. This number marks the highest intake compared to previous years. The Fast Track Program is an academic innovation that enables students to continue their studies from undergraduate to master’s level in a shorter period without compromising educational quality. This initiative is expected to produce excellent and high-quality human resources who are responsive to the needs of the times. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held an Open Senate Meeting as the pinnacle of its 58th Anniversary celebration. The solemn event was attended by members of the academic community, alumni, and invited guests. The program began with the Dean’s report, delivered by Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., followed by a scientific oration by Dr. Sonjoruri Budiani Trisakti, and continued with a recognition ceremony for retired lecturers as well as the awarding of trophies to the winners of the 2025 Philosophy English Competition (PEC). read more

As part of its 58th Anniversary celebration, the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), hosted a Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet) performance featuring Ki Bagonk Darmono, S.H. as the puppeteer. The performance, held on Friday evening at the Faculty of Philosophy courtyard, presented the play Laire Rahwana accompanied by an exposition of Sastra Jendra Hayuning Pangruwating Diyu.

This cultural event was one of the highlights of the anniversary festivities, offering not only the richness of Javanese tradition but also philosophical reflection through traditional art. In her remarks, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., emphasized that Wayang Kulit remains a meaningful medium of learning for the academic community.
“At this milestone in the Faculty of Philosophy’s journey, tonight we come together to give thanks for what has been bestowed upon us. Of course, this is symbolized by the lessons of Wayang Kulit that we will witness together, which certainly hold extraordinary philosophical meaning,” she stated. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a book discussion on Menghadirkan Tuhan di Dalam Diri (Bringing God Within Oneself) by Dr. Sri Teddy Rusdy on Friday, August 15, in the Persatuan Meeting Room, 3rd floor of the Faculty of Philosophy. The event, part of the 58th Anniversary celebration of the Faculty of Philosophy, was attended by philosophy students as well as the general public.

Chair of the 58th Anniversary Committee, Moch. Najib Yuliantoro, S.Fil., M.Phil., in his opening remarks, highlighted that the discussion invited participants to revisit the roots of Javanese civilization, which places the cultivation of inner feeling (olah rasa) and the cultivation of the soul (olah jiwa) as the highest virtues of life.
“Today we learn about Javanese civilization, which is rooted in the civilization of the soul, placing olah rasa and olah jiwa as the highest virtues in life. The concept of kawruh Jawa is highly original, rational, and modern. What is interesting in this discussion is the critique reflected in spiritual thought that resists irrational mysticism and superstition. Together, we will learn from the author’s spiritual dialogue on the subject of divinity. From this topic, we may open wider horizons in understanding humanity, justice, and even the values we know today as Pancasila,” he explained. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has announced the extension of the registration period for the 2025 Philosophy Essay Competition (PEC) until June 24, 2025. The extension was made to provide wider opportunities for prospective participants who still wish to join but were unable to complete their submissions within the initial registration period.

Carrying the theme “Open Science, For Whom?”, this national essay competition invites high school students and university students from across Indonesia to submit their critical reflections on the practice of open science. The theme reflects concerns about the reality of unequal access to knowledge and the effort to democratize science through transparency, collaboration, and accessibility. In this regard, PEC serves not only as a writing competition but also as a reflective space to amplify voices that are often epistemically marginalized. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has opened the second enrollment wave for the Fast Track Bachelor–Master’s Program for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. This second wave is intended to accommodate students who were interested but were unable to register during the first round.

The Fast Track Program is an accelerated study scheme that allows undergraduate students to continue directly and integratively into the master’s level, enabling them to complete both degrees within only five years. Designed for students with outstanding academic achievements, the program provides opportunities to deepen knowledge, develop professional skills, and expand academic networks in a shorter timeframe. read more

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