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), 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), 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

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

This year, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada officially opens registration for its new Fast Track Program, which integrates undergraduate and graduate-level studies. This accelerated program enables eligible undergraduate students to begin their master’s courses while completing their bachelor’s degree, thus offering a seamless transition into graduate studies in a related field.

The Fast Track Program is designed to prepare highly qualified and competitive graduates in a shorter time than the conventional route, while maintaining high academic standards. By joining the program, students can complete both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in five years or less. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a socialization event for two key programs aimed at supporting students’ academic development and career readiness on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Held at the Faculty’s Persatuan Room, the event focused on two main topics: the Bachelor-to-Master Fast Track Program and the strategic use of the professional platform LinkedIn.

Two speakers from the faculty leadership were present to deliver the presentations. Dr. Agus Himmawan Utomo, S.S., M.Ag., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, provided an overview of the Fast Track Program. Meanwhile, Dr. Iva Ariani, S.S., M.Hum., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni, spoke on the importance of developing a professional student profile through LinkedIn. read more

One of the student activity bureaus at the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), namely the Biro Pers Mahasiswa Filsafat (BPMF) Pijar, collaborated with several student press organizations from other faculties to hold a joint training session on Saturday (March 14) at the Persatuan Meeting Room, Faculty of Philosophy. The training focused on the topic “Hard News and In-Depth Writing Methods”, delivered by Muhammad Iqbal, Editor-in-Chief of BPMF Pijar.

Participants in the training came from four student press organizations within the social humanities cluster: BPMF Pijar, Badan Penerbitan dan Pers Mahasiswa (BPPM) Equilibrium from the Faculty of Economics and Business, BPPM Mahkamah from the Faculty of Law, and Lembaga Pers dan Penerbitan Mahasiswa (LPPM) Sintesa from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) remains committed to fostering a positive and experience-based learning ecosystem for students. This commitment is realized through a cooperation agreement with PT Hari Baik Kita, the owner of the Dua Kerbau brand and café, in managing Archipelago Café as an entrepreneurship laboratory within the Faculty of Philosophy UGM.

The agreement was signed on January 24, 2025, by the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., and the Director of PT Hari Baik Kita, Krishna Taufani Wijaya. Under this collaboration, Dua Kerbau has been granted the right to manage Archipelago Café, while still involving students as part of the management team. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again held a graduation ceremony in celebration of the Undergraduate Graduation for the Second Period of the 2024/2025 Academic Year on Wednesday (February 26) at the Persatuan Meeting Room. In this period, the Faculty of Philosophy successfully graduated 37 students who have completed their studies.

In her speech, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., expressed her pride in the graduates who have successfully completed their academic journey. read more