Busan, December 2, 2025 — Women scholars and leaders from ASEAN Member Countries (AMCs), including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Lao, Cambodia, and Vietnam, signed Busan Global Women's Policy Network. ...
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Yogyakarta, November 28, 2025 — “Aquaculture and mangrove clearance sit at the intersection of Indonesia’s primary development challenges: food insecurity, intransigent poverty, and climate instability.” This issue formed the central ...
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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 ...
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Yogyakarta, November 17, 2025 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM), represented by the Head of the Program and Publication, Dr. phil. Vissia Ita ...
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Activities
Busan, December 2, 2025 — Women scholars and leaders from ASEAN Member Countries (AMCs), including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Lao, Cambodia, and Vietnam, signed Busan Global Women's Policy Network. ...
CESASS CHAT #4: “Aquaculture and Climate Resilience in Indonesia” by Edward Atkinson
02 December 2025
Yogyakarta, November 28, 2025 — “Aquaculture and mangrove clearance sit at the intersection of Indonesia’s primary development challenges: food insecurity, intransigent poverty, and climate instability.” This issue formed the central ...
Reviving Partnership with Pusat Riset Ilmu Sosial dan Budaya Universitas Syiah Kuala (PRISB USK)
19 November 2025
Yogyakarta, November 17, 2025 — Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM), represented by the Head of the Program and Publication, Dr. phil. Vissia Ita ...
Re-Connecting Collaboration with Thammasat University Through Puey Ungphakorn School of Development Studies (PSDS)
18 November 2025
Thailand, November 13, 2025 — The former Director of CESASS UGM, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. and Nurina Aulia Haris met with representatives from Puey Ungphakorn School of Development ...
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 ...
