Activity

MoU Signing between CESASS UGM and SEALC NCCU

CESASS has maintained cooperation with the department of Southeast Asian Languanges and Cultures, National Chengchi University, Taiwan by strengthening its commitment for more collaboration of mutual interest by MoU signing on December 15, 2023 between CESASS and the department of Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures (SEALC). CESASS representative Drs. Muhadi Sugiono, M.A. was present on behalf of CESASS director, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati. Prior to this MoU signing, SEALC has initiated to host Dr. Phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto as an exchanged Associate Professor in department (2022-2024). Apart from this, 24 students of SEALC have visited CESASS for a summer camp in 2023.

Equally important, the MoU signing was also done by the Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Cultures, NCCU for more academic collaborations in the near future. Prof. Setiadi was accompanied by Dr. Nur Sakti Ningrum from UGM, and Prof. Chia-Yu Cheng, P.H.D, dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Cultures was accompanied by Prof. Chou-Chin Ci (chair of SEALC), Dr. Silvia Ginting and Dr. Judith Bosnak.

It’s related to SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

The Internationalization of Higher Education in Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan

Dr. phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto, researcher of CESASS presented her joint project on the Internationalization of Higher Education in Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan in the 1st NCCU Conference on Southeast Asian Socio-Cultural Studies, 16-17 December 2023. This research is in collaboration with Prof. Ming Sheng Wang (National Chengchi University/NCCU, Taiwan) and Prof. Naoki Umemiya (Sophia University, Japan). Research collaborators include Dr. Wahyu Supartono (MMPT), Dr. Falikul Isbah (Fisipol) and Prof. Rini Rachmawati (CESASS). The project is supported by NCCU for 2 years (2023-2024).

In this study the team investigate the government policy in each respective country in incorporating the internationalization of higher education and how UGM, NCCU and Sophia University – as the case studies — adopt and adapt their government policy in terms of internationalizing their universities.

Presenting on the panel was also Prof. Setiadi, Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Science Universitas Gadjah Mada. From right: Prof. Dr. Setiadi, Dr. Phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto, Prof. Naoki Umemiya and Prof. Chao-Chin Chi, chair of the BA Program of Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures, NCCU.

It’s related to SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

Farewell Session and Certificate Handover for CESASS Internship Students from Australia

Thursday, December 21, farewell session and certificate handover was held for Michaelie Trenbath, an international internship student from Australia National University, Australia. She joined the internship program at CESASS UGM for the October-December 2023 period, which also collaborates with the Australian Consortium For In Country Indonesian Studies (ACICIS).

It’s related to SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 17 (Parnerships for the Goals).

CESASS Discusses Piracy in Southeast Asia at Sonobudoyo Musem

Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM invited as a speaker at Curratorial Class, AMEX 2023, Sonobudoyo Museum on December 14, 2023 that representative by Dr. Arif Akhyat, M.A (Senior lecturer of history, UGM and researcher at CESASS UGM) talks about Piracy in Southeast Asia.

The class was specifically talking about the piracy and integration in the area. Dr. Akhyat highlighted the discussion about strategic position in Nusantara, new patterns of cosmopolist, and piracy and economy network.

It’s related to SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

CESASS in collaboration with Faculty of Geography UGM organizes German-Southeast Asian ForUm of Urban Experts’ Conference 2023

Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM in collaboration with the Faculty of Geography UGM organized the German-Southeast Asian ForUm of Urban Experts’ Conference on “National Urban Development Strategies for ASEAN Member Countries” on November 26 to December 5, 2023.

The event began with the Overview and Objectives of ForUm delivered by Prof. Frauke Krass, followed by the presentation of the CESASS Profile and Program by Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. as Director of CESASS UGM, and the presentation of the Dean of the Faculty of Geography UGM, Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko.

The event was officially opened by the Rector of UGM, Prof. Dr. Ova Emilia on November 27, 2023. At this opening ceremony, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.S.i, M.T. delivered a speech as the organizing committee.

The international conference took place at UGM Jakarta Campus and Yello Manggarai Hotel. There were 34 participants from Cambodia, Germany, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

It’s related to SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Dissemination of the Community Satisfaction Survey (SKM) Results of Yogyakarta City in 2023

On November 17, 2023, the Dissemination of Community Satisfaction Survey (SKM) Results of Yogyakarta City in 2023 was held, a collaboration between CESASS UGM and Public Works, Housing, and Settlement Areas Agency (DPUPKP of Yogyakarta City in 2023. This event is a follow-up to the survey activities that have been carried out.

Located at the Indonesia Room, CESASS 2nd Floor, the event was opened by Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. as the Head of PSSAT UGM and the team leader of SKM of Yogyakarta City in 2023. The speakers are Ir. Hari Setyowacono, M.T. (Head of DPUPKP of Yogyakarta City), Erna Susanti, S.E. (Secretary of DPUPKP of Yogyakarta City), Nini Yuniarti, S.E. (Junior Expert Planner DPUPKP of Yogyakarta City).

One of the objectives of the SKM activity is to improve the quality of public services organized by the DPUPKP of Yogyakarta City, which focuses on development and infrastructure. SKM results are followed up with evaluation, socialization, and improvement to improve the quality of public service delivery. In the future, it is planned to publish the survey results and prepare the final results of the IKM to follow up on the SKM results by all relevant local government agency and disseminate information to a wider audience.

It’s related to SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

ASEAN Master Program of Master Management UGM Visits CESASS UGM

The ASEAN Master Program of Master Management, Universitas Gadjah Mada are going to settle a visit to CESASS UGM on Tuesday, November 14th 2023, led by Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. (Director of CESASS, UGM). Norway, Hungary, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Spain, and Indonesia were among the students who attended. The intention of the visit was to introduce one of UGM’s research centers and obtain information about the course work at the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies.

Students were welcomed to tour the CESASS office and take photos with the staff during their visit. The visit concluded with a question and answer session for anyone who was interested to find out more about CESASS.

It’s related to SDGs 4 (Quality Education).

CESASS Talk Series #3 “Bridging the Divide: Exploring the Nexus of Human Trafficking, Border Studies, and the Globalization of Southeast Asia”

[Yogyakarta, November 2nd, 2023] – The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) successfully hosted the third installment of its Talk Series on November 2nd, 2023. The event, held via Zoom, commenced at 10.30 a.m., bringing together renowned experts and participants from various disciplines and backgrounds to deliberate on the complex nexus of human trafficking, border studies, and the globalization of Southeast Asia.

Carrying the theme of “Bridging the Divide” the event sought to cultivate a comprehensive grasp of the intricate challenges and prospects pervading the Southeast Asian region. The movement of people across borders is predominantly motivated by economic considerations. However, this has amplified the gravity of human trafficking and smuggling, posing formidable challenges in the pursuit of effective countermeasures. Therefore, the discussions emphasized the imperative for collaborative endeavors and holistic strategies to effectively confront the pressing issues affecting the socio-political and economic fabric of the region.

Moderated by Agung Satriyo Nugroho, S.Si., M.Sc., from the Faculty of Geography—UGM, the CESASS Talk Series #3 kicked off with an opening speech from Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., the esteemed Director of CESASS. Prof. Rachmawati’s address set the stage for an engaging and insightful discussion that would follow.

This event featured distinguished speakers, including Prof. Dr. Purwo Santoso, M.A., a prominent figure from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at UGM, and Associate Prof. Dr. Mohd Na’eim Bin Ajis, a distinguished scholar from the UUM-Research Institute for Indonesia, Thailand & Singapore. With their extensive knowledge and research contributions in their respective fields, Prof. Santoso and Associate Prof. Dr. Na’eim Bin Ajis played a pivotal role in enriching the discourse, providing a comprehensive and holistic perspective on the critical issues under consideration.

The virtual event garnered active participation and engagement from the audience, reflecting the collective commitment to fostering meaningful change and promoting regional cooperation in addressing the challenges faced by Southeast Asia and the ASEAN community.

CESASS remains committed to advancing critical conversations and research initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development and well-being of the Southeast Asian region.

 

Written by:
Nurina Aulia Haris, M.A.
Research Management
pssat@ugm.ac.id

It’s related to SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Head of CESASS Receives National Urban Forum (NUF) 2023’ Formulator Award

The 2nd National Urban Forum & Indonesia Urban Youth Assembly is the culmination of activities organized by the Ministry of Public Works & Housing as a commemoration of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day. This activity was held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Indonesia Area, Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Jakarta.

In this activity, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. as the Working Group Formulation Team (WG 5) Urban Housing & Basic Services Sub Theme Smart Cities became one of the recipients of the national urban forum formulator award. On this occasion, she also became a resource person for WG 5 Smart Cities to convey the results of the formulation and capture input.

It’s related to SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Study of Planning and Mapping of Digital Ecosystem Solution Needs in Tojo Una-Una Regency Phase II

Study of Planning and Mapping of Digital Ecosystem Solution Needs in Tojo Una-Una Regency is a collaborative activity organized by CESASS UGM in collaboration with the Government of Tojo Una-Una Regency and BAKTI Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. CESASS UGM research team consists of Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. as Chief Researcher and Head of the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM, Amandita ‘Ainur Rohmah, S.Si., M.Sc., Azis Musthofa, S.Si., and Siti Amaroh, S.E. as Research Assistant. Phase II data collection activities were carried out on 23-28 September 2023.

The FGD activity was held on Monday, September 25 2023 at the Lawaka Hotel, Ampana Kota, Tojo Una-Una Regency was attended by stakeholder representatives from 5 sectors, such as digital governance, economic empowerment (Village Village and MSMEs), Sustainable and Environmentally Minded Tourism, Strengthening the Role of Women in the Digital Sector, and Digital Literacy. The FGD activity was opened by Assistant II for Economy and Development of the Regional Secretary of Tojo Una-Una Regency and Acting of Head of the Communications and Information Service of Tojo Una Una Regency. Apart from carrying out FGD activities, the UGM and BAKTI Research Team also carried out field observation activities on Batudaka Island (BTS, AI, and tourism potential), as well as in-depth interviews regarding the use of internet access for the MSME craft sector.

Furthermore, CESASS UGM Team and BAKTI Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia also held an audience with the Regent and Regional Secretary of Tojo Una Una Regency. The audience activities included the presentation of activities and interim findings from the Study of Planning and Mapping of Digital Ecosystem Solution Needs in Tojo Una-Una Regency in five sectors. The study activity received appreciation from the government because it was felt to be very necessary for the Tojo Una-Una Regency as a 3T area supports the provision of internet network infrastructure to support the digital ecosystem.

Phase II data collection activities are focused on confirming the development of policies needed in the Tojo Una-Una Regency, especially from the government sphere, supports Digital Governance in addition to digital literacy, economic empowerment, sustainable tourism and strengthening the role of women in the digital sector. Through this study, it is hoped that the needs or development plans needed to create digital ecosystem solutions that are efficient, safe and oriented towards user needs can be analyzed. The discussion material for Phase II includes the topics of policy development plans, design of required innovation programs, as well as the role/involvement of alliances in each sector.

It’s related to SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).