The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held an orientation program for new Master’s and Doctoral students on Wednesday (5/2) in the Ketuhanan Meeting Room. In the Even Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, the faculty welcomed 11 new students for the Master’s Program in Philosophy and 3 students for the Doctoral Program in Philosophy, who will commence their studies on February 17.

The Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., warmly welcomed the new students and shared some words of encouragement during the orientation. “Wishing you all success in your graduate studies. Take it lightly, and with time, you will achieve your goals,” she said. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) celebrates a significant academic milestone with the promotion of several lecturers, including the appointment of Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum. as a Professor of Philosophy of Education.

This appointment increases the number of professors at the Faculty of Philosophy UGM to four. Previously, the faculty had three professors: Prof. Dr. Lasiyo, M.A., M.M. and Prof. Drs. M. Mukhtasar, M.Hum., Ph.D. from the Department of Philosophy of Religion, as well as Prof. Dr. Armaidy Armawi, M.Si. from the Department of Eastern Philosophy. With the appointment of Prof. Siti Murtiningsih, the faculty now has its first professor in the Department of Western Philosophy. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed another academic visit from high school students on Tuesday, January 21. A total of 308 students and accompanying teachers from SMA Muhammadiyah 10 Surabaya and MAN 1 Bekasi attended the event at the 1st Floor Selasar, eager to learn more about UGM and the Faculty of Philosophy.

Dr. Rizal Mustansyir, M.Hum., the speaker for the session, began by presenting the history of UGM as a national university with a strategic role in national development. He also highlighted various advantages of UGM, ranging from academic quality to its extensive alumni network. Additionally, he discussed the university’s student admission pathways, including the national selection and independent pathways, which sparked the students’ interest. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has made significant strides in its 2024 Target Performance Achievements (TCK) report, as presented during the Faculty Work Meeting (RKF) held on January 17-19, 2025, at Hotel Novotel Solo. Out of the 35 indicators set, several demonstrated achievements far exceeding the initial targets.

One of the notable accomplishments was the number of collaborations carried out by the study programs at all levels, which amounted to 18 partnerships, doubling the original target. This success was mirrored by the percentage of active collaborations across all study programs, which reached a perfect 100%. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held its Faculty Work Meeting (RKF) at Hotel Novotel Solo from January 17–19, 2025. This event was attended by faculty members and administrative staff, with key agendas including the Inventory of Programs and Activities for 2025, the dissemination and discussion of Performance Target Achievements (TCK), and preparations for the upcoming semester.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the development of thesis, dissertation, and research guidelines, as well as the use of the Outcome-Based Assessment Information System (SIOBA) and the Evaluation and Monitoring System (SIMONI). These discussions aimed to enhance administrative efficiency and support the faculty’s accreditation process. read more

A total of 262 students and 19 teachers from SMA Negeri 4 Bekasi visited the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on the morning of Thursday, January 16, as part of an educational visit. Held at the Ground Floor Hall, this event aimed to introduce UGM and the Faculty of Philosophy to students preparing for higher education.

Dr. Rizal Mustansyir, M.Hum., as the keynote speaker, opened the session by presenting the history of UGM as Indonesia’s oldest national university. He highlighted UGM’s key strengths, including its commitment to the tridharma of higher education, academic reputation, and contributions to society. He also explained the university’s admission pathways, including available scholarship programs. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a workshop on filling out the Outcome-Based Assessment Information System (SIOBA) and the Information and Evaluation System (SIMONI) on Monday, January 14, 2025. The event was attended by faculty members and conducted in two sessions in the 5th-floor meeting room.

In the first session, Dr. Sonjoruri Budiani Trisakti, M.A., Head of the Undergraduate Program at the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, provided guidance on filling out SIOBA and SIMONI to ensure smooth academic activity reporting and monitoring. In her presentation, she emphasized that these systems not only facilitate data collection on faculty activities but also support the evaluation of learning outcomes. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a delegation from SMA Negeri 8 Depok on Tuesday morning. Held in the Persatuan Room, 3rd Floor, the event was attended by 150 students and teachers, aiming to provide an in-depth introduction to UGM and the Faculty of Philosophy.

Dr. Rizal Mustansyir, M.Hum., as the main speaker, opened the session by introducing UGM’s long history as an educational institution dedicated to community service and the development of national leaders. He also highlighted UGM’s strengths, including its international reputation and fair, inclusive student admission pathways. read more

A total of 218 students and 30 accompanying teachers from SMA Negeri 1 Pamarayan, Serang Regency, Banten, visited the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Thursday afternoon. The event took place in the First Floor Hall of the Faculty of Philosophy, starting at 1:00 PM, with Dr. Rizal Mustansyir as the guest speaker.

The visit began with a warm welcome from the Faculty of Philosophy, followed by a brief introduction to the faculty’s vision and mission to nurture critical and reflective young minds. In his presentation, Dr. Rizal Mustansyir provided an overview of UGM’s history as Indonesia’s first national university, which has played a pivotal role in education and nation-building. He highlighted UGM’s strengths, including its commitment to community service and its student admission pathways designed to provide broad opportunities for talented students across the country. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a visit from SMA Negeri 14 Tangerang Regency on Thursday morning (January 9), held at the First Floor Hall of the Faculty of Philosophy. The visit was attended by 249 students and 18 accompanying teachers, all eager to learn more about UGM and the Faculty of Philosophy.

The event began at 9:00 AM with a brief opening by the moderator, followed by an insightful presentation by Dr. Rizal Mustansyir. He provided a comprehensive overview of UGM’s history as the first university established by the Indonesian government, its excellence as a leading educational institution, and various student admission pathways. read more