As part of the Philosophy Book Fair 2025, the Faculty of Philosophy of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a discussion entitled “AI for Media, AI for Journalists” on Friday, 31 October 2025. The event featured three speakers: Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM; Eko S. Putro, Director of Pandangan Jogja; and Haris Firdaus, Head of the Central Java–Yogyakarta Bureau of Kompas.

In her opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy raised ethical concerns arising from the use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms. She questioned the increasingly blurred boundary between human-produced and machine-generated work, and described a scenario in which a newsroom produces news automatically, without human reporting. “Imagine a situation close to a deadline where a machine merely aligns a script and uploads it. When such content is reproduced continuously and accepted by the public as knowledge, what kinds of problems will emerge?” she asked. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a Training for Integrated Non-Communicable Disease Control Post (Posbindu PTM) Cadres, attended by 16 administrative staff members. The two-day training, held on October 2–3, was conducted in collaboration with the Health Promoting University (HPU) UGM and the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) UGM.

The training took place in the Ketuhanan Meeting Room and formed part of the faculty’s ongoing effort to promote a culture of healthy living in the workplace. On the first day, participants received introductory materials on HPU and Posbindu, assessment of non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors, and practical sessions on anthropometric measurement, blood pressure monitoring, data recording and reporting, as well as safety procedures in Posbindu activities. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Indonesian National Wayang Secretariat (Senawangi) and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, held a Sarasehan Wayang (Wayang Symposium) on August 22 under the theme “The Urgency of Intellectual Property Protection for Wayang Arts and/or Puppetry.” The event, attended by artists, academics, students, and the public, served as an important forum to discuss the protection of the nation’s esteemed cultural heritage in the face of modern challenges. read more

A cheerful and warm atmosphere filled the Family Gathering of the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held on Friday, July 26, 2024. Taking place within the faculty grounds, the event was part of the 58th Anniversary celebrations and was attended by lecturers, educational staff, students, and the extended family of the Faculty of Philosophy.

Several retired lecturers and staff also joined the occasion, turning it into an intergenerational reunion that strengthened ties of friendship and togetherness among the faculty’s community. The family spirit was palpable throughout the event, which featured a variety of activities including fun competitions, communal meals, entertainment, and door prize giveaways. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again held the Karawitan Festival and Nusantara Bazaar on July 19–20, 2025, as part of its 58th Anniversary celebration. This year, 47 karawitan groups took part, making the festival not only a lively cultural event but also an inclusive one, involving participants across generations—from children, teenagers, adults, to the elderly.

Of the 47 groups, 23 came from within UGM, including lecturers, educational staff, students, and Dharma Wanita. Meanwhile, 24 other groups represented communities outside the university, ranging from government institutions, local community groups, to general society. Some even came from outside Yogyakarta, such as the karawitan group KAGAMA, whose members are spread across various regions. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again demonstrated its commitment to advancing sustainable education rooted in local wisdom through a community service program held in Pandak District, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. Entitled Developing Sustainable Education through Traditional Macapat Performing Arts, this initiative serves as a concrete step in bridging local values with contemporary challenges while reinforcing the role of art as a medium for education and character building. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Globethics and the Dharma Etika Madani Foundation (YADEMA), organized a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) entitled Ethics in Higher Education from June 10–13, 2025.

The FGD featured Meggy Kantert, an expert from Globethics with extensive experience in ethics education and responsible leadership at the international level. She led a series of intensive discussions and workshops with UGM lecturers and stakeholders to develop a framework module on Ethics in Higher Education, designed specifically for educators in higher education institutions. 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 (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