The traditional wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performance has been an inseparable part of the annual Dies Natalis celebrations at the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada. However, this year’s performance, held on Monday night (August 19), brought something new. The puppeteer selected to perform was a UGM student, Ki M. Rafì Nur Fauzy. The gamelan musicians and the sinden (traditional female singer) who accompanied the performance were also students, members of the UGM Surakarta Style Javanese Arts Unit (UKJGS). read more

The Open Senate Meeting held today (August 19) marked the culmination of the 57th anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Philosophy, which has been ongoing since May. The event, held at the Philosophy Building Auditorium, was attended by the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG., Ph.D., along with deans from various faculties and schools, members of the Faculty Senate, faculty members, administrative staff, and students.

In her report, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy highlighted that 57 years is a significant milestone that reflects the maturity and development of the institution. The anniversary celebration is not just a ceremonial event, but also a moment for reflection on the long journey that has been shared together. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Unit for Managing Mandatory Curriculum Courses (MKWK), in collaboration with the Association of MKWK Institutions and Lecturers Across Indonesia (AKD MKWK SI), held a training session for lecturers and prospective lecturers of Pancasila and Citizenship Education from August 9 to 10, 2024. The event was attended by 88 participants from 40 universities across Indonesia.

The goal of the training was to equip MKWK lecturers and prospective lecturers with the skills to develop lesson plans that are relevant to the challenges of the times and align with national education standards. This event also highlighted UGM’s, especially the Faculty of Philosophy’s, commitment to advancing Pancasila and Citizenship Education, which are vital in shaping the character of students in Indonesia. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability during the new student orientation event, Pionir Dialektika, held from July 31 to August 1, 2024, by implementing a policy to reduce the use of single-use food packaging.

During the two-day Pionir Dialektika event, the faculty provided food in reusable containers, reducing plastic waste. New students were also required to bring their own water bottles and eating utensils.

“This policy not only aims to reduce plastic waste but also teaches new students from the start about the importance of environmental awareness and adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle,” said Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a student orientation event titled Pionir Dialektika from July 31 to August 1, 2024, to welcome 167 new students—the largest number of new enrollments in the faculty’s history.

“So many students wish to join the Faculty of Philosophy, and you are the ones chosen to be here. Over the next two days, we hope you will get to know the Faculty of Philosophy better and feel at home in your new environment,” said Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. read more

To revive noble cultural values through the art of gamelan, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Temanggung Regency’s Department of Culture and Tourism, hosted the Temanggung Gamelan Festival 2024. The event, held on Friday (July 26) at the Sasana Budaya Bumi Phala Maron in Temanggung, featured ten gamelan groups representing various communities and age groups.

The festival is part of the Faculty of Philosophy’s community service program, following the Gamelan Festival held on July 20-21, 2024, as part of the 57th anniversary of the faculty. The community service team consisted of Dr. Sartini, M.Hum., Dr. Supartiningsih, Dr. Septiana Dwiputri Maharani, and Dr. Lailiy Muthmainnah, M.A. read more

The Gamelan Festival was held on July 20-21, 2024, as part of the 57th anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The festival featured 47 gamelan groups from various UGM units and community groups across the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). Alongside the festival, a batik exhibition and a traditional snacks market were organized, involving twenty micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM).

“In this festival, we are not only celebrating the long journey of the Faculty of Philosophy, which is turning 57 years old this year. This event serves as a convergence point for all community elements, not only UGM but also the surrounding environment,” said Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, during the festival’s opening ceremony on Saturday (July 20). read more

Indigenous communities are often perceived as conservative, isolated groups that view modernity as a threat to their cultural values. However, the opposite is true for the Kasepuhan Ciptagelar community in Sukabumi, West Java. This indigenous group embraces modern technology, integrating it into their lives as a means to preserve and pass down their traditions.

This unique phenomenon inspired a team of UGM students, part of the Student Creativity Program for Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH), to conduct field research in the region from June 23 to 30. The team comprised Nanda Ishaqi (Philosophy), Rahardhian Putra Pramana (Government Politics), Ahmad Nilmadza Azmi (Philosophy), Noor Faiz Rasyid (Physics), and Fanisa Ratna Dewi (Philosophy), under the guidance of Dr. Abdul Rokhmat Sairah from the Faculty of Philosophy. read more

In many cultures, calligraphy is regarded as a medium that harmonizes the human spirit with the universe, creating a profound and meditative experience. This concept was brought to life during the Calligraphy Workshop held on Wednesday (10/7) at UGM’s Faculty of Philosophy, as part of the 2024 AAS-in-Asia Conference.

Conference participants, including academics from various countries, had the opportunity to practice Javanese, Arabic, Chinese, and Korean calligraphy in four separate classes, guided by renowned artists. read more

Dozens of researchers, lecturers, and students from various countries gathered to play gamelan at the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, on Tuesday (9/7). Enthusiastically, they struck the kendhang, saron, bonang, and gong under the guidance of their instructor. These participants were attendees of the 2024 AAS-in-Asia Conference, organized by the Association for Asian Studies in collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada.

“This is my first time playing gamelan, and it’s such an enjoyable experience. I had a great instructor who made it easy to follow, and I’m now interested in learning more in the future,” said Mark Iñigo Tallara, a participant from De La Salle University, Philippines. read more