Activities
CESASS Chat #46: “Regime Types in Southeast Asia and the Interpretation of ASEAN Norms”
22 December 2025
Yogyakarta, December 18, 2025 — "How do political systems shape the way regional norms are practiced?" This question anchored CESASS Chat #46 hosted by the Center for Southeast Asian Social ...
Fostering Academic Exchange with Center of Peatland and Disaster Studies, Universitas Riau (CPDS UNRI)
18 December 2025
Yogyakarta, December 15, 2025 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) received a delegation from the Center of Peatland and Disaster Studies, Universitas Riau (CPDS ...
Yogyakarta, December 12, 2025 — CESASS Chat #45, hosted by the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM), brought together Rosie Bendo (Law and Indonesian Language, ...
Supporting Institutional Efforts toward a Center of Excellence with Pusat Riset Sistem Peradilan Pidana Universitas Brawijaya (PERSADA UB)
16 December 2025
Yogyakarta, December 12, 2025 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) hosted a strategic visit and discussion with Pusat Riset Sistem Peradilan Pidana, Universitas Brawijaya ...
Research
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 ...
Nusantara, October 24–28, 2024 — 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 ...
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 ...