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

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held an orientation program for new Master’s and Doctoral students on Wednesday (5/2) in the Ketuhanan Meeting Room. In the Even Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, the faculty welcomed 11 new students for the Master’s Program in Philosophy and 3 students for the Doctoral Program in Philosophy, who will commence their studies on February 17.

The Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., warmly welcomed the new students and shared some words of encouragement during the orientation. “Wishing you all success in your graduate studies. Take it lightly, and with time, you will achieve your goals,” she said. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a visit from SMA Negeri 1 Cisaat, Sukabumi. On Thursday, January 30, a group of 270 students and teachers gathered in the 1st Floor Selasar Room to gain insights into the academic world, particularly in the field of philosophy. The event featured Dr. Rizal Mustansyir, M.Hum., as the main speaker, who provided a comprehensive presentation about UGM and the Faculty of Philosophy.

In the opening session, Dr. Rizal guided the students through the history and achievements of UGM, one of Indonesia’s oldest and most prestigious universities. He explained the various student admission pathways available and the academic advantages and opportunities that come with being part of UGM. In the following session, the participants were introduced to the Faculty of Philosophy at UGM, including the subjects studied and the relevance of philosophy in various aspects of life. read more

A total of 182 students and 22 teachers from SMK Jakarta 1 visited the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Wednesday, January 22, to learn more about the academic world and philosophical thought. The event took place in the 3rd Floor Persatuan Room, featuring speaker Dr. M. Rodinal Khair Khasri, S.Fil., M.Phil., who provided an insightful presentation on UGM and the role of philosophy in various aspects of life.

In the first session, Dr. Rodinal explained the history of UGM as one of the oldest and largest universities in Indonesia, which has produced many national leaders. He also highlighted UGM’s strengths as an educational institution that continues to evolve, offering various outstanding programs and student admission pathways available to prospective students across Indonesia. Moving to the second session, students were introduced to the Faculty of Philosophy at UGM, including the fields of study offered and the benefits of studying philosophy in everyday life and the professional world. read more