The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed visits from two international educational institutions — the Instituto Superior de Filosofia e Teologia (ISFIT), Timor Leste, and the University of Melbourne, Australia — on September 30. The two meetings, held separately on the same day, explored various opportunities for academic collaboration in the fields of education, research, and international scholarly development.

The meeting with representatives from ISFIT Timor Leste was part of the ongoing partnership between the two institutions, which had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The discussion focused on plans to renew the cooperation agreement, emphasizing strengthened collaboration in education and research. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with Universitas Brawijaya (UB) to strengthen institutional functions in the areas of learning, education, and professional training under the Merdeka Belajar–Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) framework, as well as the management of learning systems. The signing ceremony took place on Friday (October 10) in the Ketuhanan Meeting Room, Faculty of Philosophy UGM.

The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, and Muh. Anas, Head of the UPT for Religious Guidance and Character Development at Universitas Brawijaya. The event was witnessed by members of the faculty leadership and representatives from both institutions. 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), held a Graduation Ceremony for Undergraduate Students as part of the Undergraduate and Applied Undergraduate Graduation Period IV of the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The event, hosted at the Ruang Persatuan of the Faculty of Philosophy, was attended by 30 graduates who had officially completed their studies.

In her remarks, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., expressed pride and high hopes for the graduates. 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 (UGM), held a Studium Generale for new undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in the 2025/2026 academic year. The event, which took place on Tuesday (19/8) in the Persatuan Meeting Room of the Faculty of Philosophy, featured Prof. Dr. Drs. Rivan Achmad Purwantono, S.H., M.H., an alumnus of the Faculty of Philosophy class of 1985, who presented on the theme “Modern Philosophy in Management.”

The program opened with remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., who emphasized the importance of confidence and pride in studying at the Faculty of Philosophy, UGM. “Never doubt, never worry. You are already in the right place, in the right space at our beloved Faculty of Philosophy. With this knowledge, you will find yourselves everywhere and capable of doing anything. One example is one of our alumni who ventured into all fields, proving that the knowledge you will gain here can be applied anywhere,” she stated. read more