The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a graduation ceremony for its undergraduate Philosophy students on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Faculty’s Unity Room. The event, attended by graduates, their families, and faculty members, was filled with warmth and emotion, as a form of appreciation for the students’ hard work in completing their studies.

In her speech, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., expressed deep gratitude for the achievements of the graduates. “We, the entire Faculty of Philosophy community, are very grateful that your sons and daughters, entrusted to us years ago, have successfully completed their studies. This is a significant achievement for all of us, and we must be thankful together,” said the Dean in her address. read more

This month, a team from the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), comprising lecturers and students, commenced a series of community service activities across various regions in Indonesia, including Singkawang, West Kalimantan, on June 19.

The community service activities in Singkawang focused on improving the community’s welfare through sustainable cooperative initiatives. The team organized a socialization event on cooperative formation at Al-Fattah Mosque in Nyarumkop Village, which was attended by local residents, mosque administrators, and religious study group members. read more

The Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., and the Director of Ullen Sentalu Javanese Art and Culture Museum, Daniel A. Haryono, signed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions on Thursday (18/4). The agreement aims to collaborate on preserving and developing Wayang (shadow puppetry) and advancing the university’s Tri Dharma principles, particularly in academic and student activities.

“The Faculty of Philosophy is committed to exploring and preserving the values and local wisdom of the archipelago, including those embodied in Wayang. This is also a key concern of Ullen Sentalu Museum. Therefore, we believe that by leveraging each institution’s capabilities, we can achieve shared goals,” said the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received a visit from the President Director of PT Pos Indonesia (Persero), Faizal Rochmad Djoemadi, on Friday (22/3). During his visit, he toured Archipelago Café, a co-working space and Entrepreneurship Laboratory established by the Faculty of Philosophy UGM with support from Pos Indonesia. He also engaged in discussions with the faculty leadership and greeted students participating in the Entrepreneurship Sharing Session held at the venue. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) invited one of its alumni, M. Ganiswara Afif Kharisma, to share insights into the entrepreneurial world with students. During an event titled Entrepreneurship Sharing Session held on Friday (22/3) at Archipelago Café, Afif recounted his experiences in learning about entrepreneurship and starting a business at a young age.

Afif shared that his interest in becoming an entrepreneur emerged during his high school years. He began experimenting with selling goods to earn extra pocket money. However, it wasn’t until his time at UGM that he delved deeper into the world of entrepreneurship. Although he did not major in a business-related field, he gained significant knowledge through student programs and networks he built on campus. read more