The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, officially launched its student orientation program Pionir Dialektika on Tuesday, August 6, 2025. This activity forms part of Pionir Gadjah Mada, which runs from August 4 to 16, 2025, and serves as the official welcoming event for 164 “young philosophers”—the distinctive term for new students at the Faculty of Philosophy. They were admitted through various pathways, including the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP), with 43 students from the National Selection Based on Test (SNBT), and 77 students from the Independent Selection track. 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

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

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 (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

Registration for the Philosophy Essay Competition (PEC) 2025 officially opened on May 10 and will continue until June 17, 2025. This competition provides a platform for students and university students across Indonesia to express their philosophical ideas in essay form. With the theme “Open Science, For Whom?”, PEC 2025 aims to raise awareness among participants about the importance of equal access to knowledge.

“As digital natives, Indonesian youth can play a key role in realizing the idea of more Open Science. The knowledge revolution can be achieved through developing alternative knowledge platforms, advocating for local knowledge which is often marginalized, and fostering awareness of epistemic justice that is frequently overlooked,” explained Faculty of Philosophy lecturer and PEC 2025 Committee Chair, Rangga Kala Mahaswa, S.Fil., M.Phil. read more

Cheers and applause filled the air during the badminton matches of the 2025 Philosophy Sports Week, held on May 9 and 16 at the Faculty of Philosophy sports field. This competition is part of the 58th Anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, themed “Open Science: Democratizing Knowledge, Empowering the Marginalized.”

A total of 21 pairs, both men’s doubles and mixed doubles, from all faculty elements—students, lecturers, and administrative staff—participated in the competition. A positive competitive atmosphere and a strong sense of togetherness were evident in every match. read more