On June 29, 2026, a hybrid academic class session titled "Colonial Contestation of Maritime in the 19th Century and Its Impact on Maritime Sovereignty in Southeast Asia" was successfully held, ...
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Yogyakarta, June 22, 2026 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), officially opened its South China Sea Short Course, bringing together 164 participants from 26 ...
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Yogyakarta, May 12, 2026 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) hosted Prof. Bernhard Grimm from Humboldt University, Germany, during his visit as a ...
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Yogyakarta, April 7-8, 2025 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) successfully held an Academic Writing Workshop titled “From Scratch to Publication: Meeting the ...
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Activities
Colonial Contestation of Maritime in the 19th Century and Its Impact on Maritime Sovereignty in Southeast Asia
06 July 2026
On June 29, 2026, a hybrid academic class session titled "Colonial Contestation of Maritime in the 19th Century and Its Impact on Maritime Sovereignty in Southeast Asia" was successfully held, ...
Opening of “ASEAN and the South China Sea: Contested Space, Diplomacy, and Regional Order” Short Course Program 2026
22 June 2026
Yogyakarta, June 22, 2026 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), officially opened its South China Sea Short Course, bringing together 164 participants from 26 ...
Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Future with Prof. Bernhard Grimm of Humbolt University
25 May 2026
Yogyakarta, May 12, 2026 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) hosted Prof. Bernhard Grimm from Humboldt University, Germany, during his visit as a ...
Deepening Indonesia–Philippines Academic Collaboration through the Leong Institute Fellowship
10 May 2026
Yogyakarta, May 4, 2026 — Lermie Shayne Garcia, Ph.D. (Dr. Shayne), a visiting scholar supported by the Ricardo Leong Institute for Global and Area Studies (commonly referred to as the ...
Research
Yogyakarta, July 5, 2026 — A joint research initiative between the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies at Vietnam ...
CESASS Continues Engaging Students in Research Projects
27 February 2026
East Kalimantan, Febuary 8–14, 2026 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) continues to be committed to fostering student involvement in research as part ...
CESASS Team Conducts Field Research on Socio-Cultural Transformation and Environmental Justice in East Kalimantan
18 February 2026
East Kalimantan, Febuary 8–14, 2026 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) research team conducted fieldwork in East Kalimantan to examine socio-cultural transformation and ...
Research Progress on “Bridging Ambitions and Realities: Indonesia’s Pacific Elevation, Ocean-Based Climate Diplomacy, and Regional Leadership”
26 November 2025
Yogyakarta, Jakarta, 2025 — An ongoing research titled Bridging Ambitions and Realities: Indonesia’s Pacific Elevation, Ocean-Based Climate Diplomacy, and Regional Leadership reports significant progress. Supported by the FISIPOL (Faculty of ...
Intern's Essay
Behind the Scene: How Film Shapes Tourism in Southeast Asia
08 December 2025
Photo: Instagram post by @oatjo (2023, November 29) Introduction Because of the growing influence of entertainment, more tourists are flocking to visit destinations featured in various media, notably films. ...
Making the Air Breathable in Southeast Asia: Assessing the Impact and Challenges of Thailand’s Clean Air Act on Addressing Choking Air Pollution
25 November 2025
Photo: Chalinee Thirasupa / Reuters (February 2, 2023) Abstract Southeast Asia faces a serious air pollution crisis due to rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and unsustainable farming practices. The proposed ...
Marine Infrastructure as a Security Dilemma: The Evolving Dimension of Subsea Cable Projects in Southeast Asia
19 August 2025
Information has become a crucial asset in a globalised world order, speed and consistent transmission of information have become vital for a thriving digital economy. To facilitate this global flow ...
The Movement of Restoring Film Industry in Cambodia
29 January 2024
Introduction Film, as a source of entertainment and escapism, has played a crucial role throughout history. It serves beyond mere enjoyment, aiding in reconciling with the past, preserving traditions, and ...
