On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a workshop on Excellence in Service, attended by around 30 participants, including cleaning and security staff from the Faculty of Philosophy. Held at Hotel Platinum, the event aimed to improve the quality of service and professionalism in daily tasks, particularly in the areas of cleanliness and security within the campus environment.

The event was opened by Dr. Hastanti Widy Nugroho, S.S., M.Hum., Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources at the Faculty of Philosophy. In her remarks, Dr. Hastanti emphasized the crucial role of cleaning and security personnel in creating a comfortable, safe, and conducive campus environment for academic activities. “Good service is not only measured by performance but also by the attitude and professionalism in interactions with students, faculty, and the entire academic community,” said Dr. Hastanti. read more

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted another session of its Great Philosophers discussion series, this time focusing on the theme “Don Ihde: Embodying, Interpreting, and Globalizing with Technology.” Held at the Reading Room of the Faculty of Philosophy Library, the event saw a high level of enthusiasm from participants.

Moderated by Ilham Perdana Lazuardhi, the discussion featured Ariful Fathoni as the key speaker, who explored the philosophy of Don Ihde, a leading figure in the field of philosophy of technology. The discussion delved into how technology is not just a tool but also shapes the way humans understand and experience the world. read more

The Nusantara Philosophy Laboratory (Lafinus) of the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has opened registration for the Macapat and Geguritan Video Competition, which is open to students in grades 7-9 from junior high schools (SMP/MTs) across the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This competition aims to promote Javanese cultural arts, particularly macapat and geguritan, while fostering an appreciation among the public, especially the younger generation, to preserve the noble culture of Indonesia. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada launched a free breakfast program for students during the Mid-Semester Exams (UTS). This initiative, which ran from September 30 to October 11, 2024, aimed to support students’ well-being and concentration during their exams.

The free breakfast, consisting of packed rice (nasi bungkus), was served at the angkringan located along the Faculty’s corridor. The meals were available daily from morning to noon, with the goal of providing students with an energy boost before or after their exams. The menu offered a variety of simple yet practical options, in line with the traditional and popular food culture of Yogyakarta. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a group of doctoral students and scholars from various countries on Tuesday, October 1, to study the role of philosophy and religion in the context of a technologically advanced world. This activity was part of the Globethics Doctoral School (GDS) program, which is a collaboration between Universitas Gadjah Mada and Globethics.

During the GDS session held at the Faculty of Philosophy, participants attended short lectures presented by two distinguished professors from the Department of Religious Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Lasiyo, M.A., M.M., and Prof. Drs. M. Mukhtasar Samsyudin, M.Hum., Ph.D. of Arts. read more

In line with its commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of its academic community, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has established the Health Promoting University (HPU) Work Team, as stated in the Dean’s Decree No. 48/UN1.FFI/KPT/SDM/2024. The team is led by the Head of the Faculty Administration Office, Zainal Mustofa, S.S., with Shoim Mardiyah, S.Fil., M.Sc. serving as the Coordinator for Training, Facilities, and Infrastructure.

As an initial step in formulating the action plan for the newly formed HPU team, the Faculty of Philosophy organized a Workshop on Developing the HPU Work Plan on Tuesday, September 17, at the Faculty’s Union Meeting Room. The workshop featured two expert speakers: Prof. Dra. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Si., Ph.D., and Dr. Supriyati, S.Sos., M.Kes., both of whom serve as the Chair and Secretary of the UGM HPU, respectively. They shared strategic insights into the development of HPU programs. read more

This year, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) made history by admitting 167 new students for the academic year, marking the largest intake in the faculty’s history. These students were accepted through three admission pathways: the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP), the National Selection Based on Test (SNBT), and the UGM Independent Selection.

The Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., expressed pride in this achievement. “Out of the 167 new students, all of them chose the Faculty of Philosophy as their first choice. This indicates that there is a high level of interest and recognition among young people towards philosophy, and the Faculty of Philosophy UGM has become the preferred destination for those serious about pursuing philosophical studies,” she said. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again demonstrated its commitment to contributing to society through a service program focused on strengthening religiosity based on local wisdom.

The program was carried out in Tawangsari Village, Purbalingga Regency, Central Java, on July 18, under the title “Synergy Between the Community and the Faculty of Philosophy UGM in Strengthening Religiosity Based on Local Wisdom in Tawangsari Village, Purbalingga, Central Java.”

“People of Tawangsari possess strong religious character. Its application needs to be linked with positive relationships across various sectors with other people,” said Fitri Alfariz, S.Fil., M.Phil., the head of the service team, which also included Prof. Dr. Lasiyo, M.A., M.M., and Dela Khoirul Ainia, S.Fil., M.Phil. read more

The traditional wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performance has been an inseparable part of the annual Dies Natalis celebrations at the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada. However, this year’s performance, held on Monday night (August 19), brought something new. The puppeteer selected to perform was a UGM student, Ki M. Rafì Nur Fauzy. The gamelan musicians and the sinden (traditional female singer) who accompanied the performance were also students, members of the UGM Surakarta Style Javanese Arts Unit (UKJGS). read more

The Open Senate Meeting held today (August 19) marked the culmination of the 57th anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Philosophy, which has been ongoing since May. The event, held at the Philosophy Building Auditorium, was attended by the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG., Ph.D., along with deans from various faculties and schools, members of the Faculty Senate, faculty members, administrative staff, and students.

In her report, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy highlighted that 57 years is a significant milestone that reflects the maturity and development of the institution. The anniversary celebration is not just a ceremonial event, but also a moment for reflection on the long journey that has been shared together. read more