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), once again welcomed a study visit from a secondary school—this time from SMA Hang Tuah 4 Surabaya—on Wednesday (September 24) at the Persatuan Hall, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Philosophy UGM. The event took place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and was attended by 72 students and accompanying teachers.

The group was received by Dr. Heri Santoso, S.S., M.Hum., a lecturer at the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, who served as the main speaker. In his presentation, Dr. Heri introduced the faculty’s profile, its historical development within UGM, and the essential role of philosophy in cultivating critical, reflective, and ethical thinking among the younger generation. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a visit from Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Surakarta on Wednesday (September 17), held at the Persatuan Hall, 3rd Floor of the Faculty of Philosophy. The visit was part of UGM’s Campus Tour program and was attended by 158 students and accompanying teachers.

The group was received by Suhartanto, S.IP., M.Sc., Head of the Academic and Student Affairs Working Group at the Faculty of Philosophy, who also served as the main speaker for the session. In his presentation, Suhartanto introduced UGM’s institutional profile and elaborated on the history, vision, and distinctive characteristics of the Faculty of Philosophy, one of the oldest faculties at the university. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a book discussion on The Constitution of Science by Chrysostomos Mantzavinos, professor at the University of Athens, via Zoom on September 12.

The event featured the author himself as the main speaker, with Risalatul Hukmi serving as the respondent who offered a critical review of the book, published by Cambridge University Press in late 2024.

In his presentation, Mantzavinos emphasized that science is both an extraordinary human achievement and an unfinished project. He stated: read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again hosted the School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad Indonesia program, held from September 16–26, 2025. The program was attended by 13 students from the United States, representing prestigious universities such as Brown University, Colorado College, and Seattle University. Participants came from diverse academic backgrounds, including mathematics, neuroscience, geography, arts, and economics, making the program rich in interdisciplinary perspectives. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al-Ghazali (UNUGHA) Cilacap, held a Training of Trainer (ToT) program on Coaching for Building a Free Spirit on Wednesday (Sept 24) in Cilacap.

In his introduction, Drs. Imam Wahyudi, M.Hum., emphasized the importance of developing coaching methods that are not solely rooted in Western paradigms, but also grounded in Nusantara intellectual heritage and Islamic traditions. The concept was initiated by Dr. Heri Santoso, who encouraged participants to take a path of olah rasa (refining inner sensitivity) through a balance of intellectual reflection and spiritual experience. 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

The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a Parents’ Reception for New Students on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Faculty’s Hall. This event served as an important occasion to welcome the “young philosophers”—a term for the new students—and to strengthen collaboration between the faculty and parents in supporting the students’ educational journey.

The program followed a similar university-level event earlier that morning at Grha Sabha Pramana UGM. Parents and guardians were then directed to their respective faculties for sessions that introduced them more closely to the academic environment where their children will study and grow. 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