Yogyakarta, February 27 & March 9, 2026 — Multidisciplinary dialogue is more important today because the challenges we face are indeed complex, interconnected, and global in scope. Issues such as ...
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Yogyakarta, Febuary 26, 2026 — There is growing public concern that poor waste management may contribute to the spread of disease—an issue that remains as urgent today as ever. This ...
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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 ...
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Yogyakarta, Febuary 3, 2026 — Across Indonesia’s cities, rooftops stretch quietly under the tropical sun. Often unnoticed, rooftops hold more than shelter, representing untapped economic and environmental value. These pressing ...
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Activities
Yogyakarta, February 27 & March 9, 2026 — Multidisciplinary dialogue is more important today because the challenges we face are indeed complex, interconnected, and global in scope. Issues such as ...
Yogyakarta, Febuary 26, 2026 — There is growing public concern that poor waste management may contribute to the spread of disease—an issue that remains as urgent today as ever. This ...
CESASS Chat #48 “GeoSpectra” by AInsightGeo Team
06 February 2026
Yogyakarta, Febuary 3, 2026 — Across Indonesia’s cities, rooftops stretch quietly under the tropical sun. Often unnoticed, rooftops hold more than shelter, representing untapped economic and environmental value. These pressing ...
Yogyakarta, January 15, 2026 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) is back with CESASS Chat #47. Kicking off the first CESASS Chat of ...
Research
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 ...
Smart Innovation and Waste Management System to Support the Implementation of a Smart City in the Nusantara Capital City
14 August 2025
Nusantara, August 11–16, 2025 — A field survey was conducted in IKN (Nusantara Capital City) for the 2025 Fundamental Research scheme under the topic: "Smart Innovation and Waste Management Systems ...
Seminar and Final Monitoring-Evaluation of RKI Research Project “Creative, Innovative, and Smart Sustainable City Concept for Capital City”
10 December 2024
Makassar, November 5–6, 2024 — The Seminar and Final Monitoring-Evaluation (Monev) of the Indonesian Collaborative Research (Riset Kolaborasi Indonesia, RKI) for 2024 took place successfully at Hasanuddin University, Makassar. The ...
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 ...
