Activities
Opening of the 2025 Summer Course Program: Smart City, Digital Transformation and Society in Southeast Asia
23 June 2025
The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially opened the 2025 Summer Course Program with the theme "Smart City, Digital Transformation and Society in ...
In the framework of the Indonesian Collaborative Research (RKI) 2025 with lead researcher Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. (UGM) and partner researchers from UI, ITB, BRIN, Universiti Sains Malaysia, ...
CESSAS Talk #5 hosted Dr. Tufan Kutay Boran from the University of Ankara, Turkey. Dr Boran explores the role of Islamic political parties and Islamic organizations in the foreign policy-making ...
CESASS UGM hosted the Representative from Asian School of Business-MIT Sloan School of Management, Malaysia
20 January 2025
Yogyakarta, January 20, 2025 – The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a delegation from the Asian School of Business (ASB)-MIT Sloan School ...
Research
Seminar and Final Monitoring-Evaluation of RKI Research Project “Creative, Innovative, and Smart Sustainable City Concept for Capital City.”
10 December 2024
The Seminar and Final Monitoring-Evaluation (Monev) of the Indonesian Collaborative Research (Riset Kolaborasi Indonesia, RKI) for 2024 took place successfully on 5-6 November 2024 at Hasanuddin University, Makassar. The event ...
We are pleased to provide an update on the CESASS UGM Flagship research project, titled "Sociocultural Resilience of Society: Is It Social Polarization or Social Cohesion in the Nusantara New ...
“Carbon Capture and Storage Strategy: Opportunities and Prospects in the Nusantara Capital City for Achieving Smart City” Research Update
08 October 2024
We are pleased to provide an update on the fundamental research project titled "Carbon Capture and Storage Strategy: Opportunities and Prospects in the Nusantara Capital City for Achieving Smart City," ...
The Prevention of Peatland Fires in Indonesia: ‘Law in Action’ to Implement the ASEAN Haze Treaty
08 September 2021
The Indonesian Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (IKAT) just published the new article written by Myrna A Safitri from the Faculty of Law Pancasila University Jakarta. This journal brings on ...
Intern's Essay
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 ...
Southeast Asia is a region developing and expanding fast in terms of population, importance, and interconnectedness. While the future beckons promisingly for the continued success of the region, potential backsliding ...
The Discrimination Towards Indigenous Women in Cultural Practices by Medyline Agnes Elias
02 June 2023
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted in 1948 by the international community,proved that human rights were being accepted as universal norms that needed to be respected, protected, and ...
Can Indonesia Get Out of The Middle-income Trap: Policy Analysis
25 November 2021
Introduction With a population of 260 million people, Indonesia is the fourth largest country globally and one of the most dynamic economies in the global market. According to the World ...