The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with ICT Watch, presented the preliminary findings of a joint research project titled AI Insight Report 2025 as part of the AI Literacy Summit. The findings were delivered by researcher Luthfi Baihaqi Riziq, offering an early overview of how Indonesian society—particularly Generation Z—relates to artificial intelligence (AI).

The study employed questionnaires and in-depth interviews with Generation Z respondents from across Indonesia, as well as informants from the industrial sector, government, and civil society organizations. It adopted a postdigital approach, viewing AI not merely as a digital technology but as embedded within physical infrastructure, governance systems, access distribution, and human–technology relationships. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with ICT Watch, held the AI Literacy Summit on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the UGM Innovation and Creativity Hub (Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas/GIK). The event brought together academics, policymakers, and digital literacy advocates to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity, education, and society.

Executive Director of ICT Watch, Indriyatno Banyumurti, noted that since 2002 ICT Watch has been promoting positive internet use and digital literacy in Indonesia. “Together, we are building a cyberspace that is safer, more ethical, and inclusive. Technology always has both positive and negative sides, so it must be used wisely,” he said. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a leadership handover ceremony alongside its Workshop on Organizational Structure and Governance (SOTK) on January 22–23, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel Yogyakarta. The event included the formal transition of leadership for the Departments of Philosophy of Religion, Western Philosophy, and Eastern Philosophy.

Dr. Ridwan Ahmad Sukri, S.S., M.Hum., was officially appointed Head of the Department of Philosophy of Religion for the 2026–2031 term, succeeding Prof. Dr. Lasiyo, M.A., M.M. Meanwhile, Dr. Sonjoruri Budiani Trisakti, M.A., was named Acting Head of the Department of Western Philosophy for the 2026–2028 period, replacing Dr. Supartiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., and Dr. M. Rodinal Khair Khasri, S.Fil., M.Phil., was appointed Acting Head of the Department of Eastern Philosophy for the same term, succeeding Dr. Sartini, M.Hum. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continued its Workshop on Organizational Structure and Governance (SOTK) and Curriculum with a dedicated session on curriculum development held on Thursday (Jan. 22) at the Marriott Hotel Yogyakarta. The session focused on outlining the direction and policy framework of the UGM 2026 Curriculum as a reference for curriculum development at the faculty and study program levels.

The session featured the Secretary of UGM’s Directorate of Education and Teaching, Dr. Sigit Priyanta, S.Si., M.Kom., as the keynote speaker. In his presentation, he explained that the UGM 2026 Curriculum Structure introduces several significant changes, particularly at the undergraduate (S1) level, along with adjustments at the master’s (S2) level concerning credit requirements and duration of study. read more

As part of the Philosophy Book Fair 2025, the Faculty of Philosophy of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a discussion entitled “AI for Media, AI for Journalists” on Friday, 31 October 2025. The event featured three speakers: Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM; Eko S. Putro, Director of Pandangan Jogja; and Haris Firdaus, Head of the Central Java–Yogyakarta Bureau of Kompas.

In her opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy raised ethical concerns arising from the use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms. She questioned the increasingly blurred boundary between human-produced and machine-generated work, and described a scenario in which a newsroom produces news automatically, without human reporting. “Imagine a situation close to a deadline where a machine merely aligns a script and uploads it. When such content is reproduced continuously and accepted by the public as knowledge, what kinds of problems will emerge?” she asked. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with UGM Press, has published a book titled Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. This book is the result of a multidisciplinary collaboration involving 20 authors from various fields, spanning the social sciences, humanities, and science and technology disciplines—including philosophy, medicine, and other related fields. The book was edited by Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., and Rangga Kala Mahaswa, S.Fil., M.Phil. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held its Faculty Work Meeting (RKF) at Hotel Novotel Solo from January 17–19, 2025. This event was attended by faculty members and administrative staff, with key agendas including the Inventory of Programs and Activities for 2025, the dissemination and discussion of Performance Target Achievements (TCK), and preparations for the upcoming semester.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the development of thesis, dissertation, and research guidelines, as well as the use of the Outcome-Based Assessment Information System (SIOBA) and the Evaluation and Monitoring System (SIMONI). These discussions aimed to enhance administrative efficiency and support the faculty’s accreditation process. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a workshop on filling out the Outcome-Based Assessment Information System (SIOBA) and the Information and Evaluation System (SIMONI) on Monday, January 14, 2025. The event was attended by faculty members and conducted in two sessions in the 5th-floor meeting room.

In the first session, Dr. Sonjoruri Budiani Trisakti, M.A., Head of the Undergraduate Program at the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, provided guidance on filling out SIOBA and SIMONI to ensure smooth academic activity reporting and monitoring. In her presentation, she emphasized that these systems not only facilitate data collection on faculty activities but also support the evaluation of learning outcomes. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at UGM is offering opportunities for students to join as part-time social media staff.

Registration is open until January 19, 2025, via the link: ugm.id/oprecmedfilsafat.

In celebration of World Philosophy Day, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a public lecture on Monday, November 25, 2024. Held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Philosophy, the lecture, themed “Why Philosophy Matters,” featured Prof. Brian D. Earp from the National University of Singapore. The event attracted hundreds of participants, including students, faculty, and members of the public, who eagerly engaged with the discussion on the ethics of life extension. read more