Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS), Universitas Gadjah Mada presents CESASS Talk Series #2 Part 2: The Narrative and Construction of ASEAN Identity

🗓️Date: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
⏰Time: 13.00 – 15.00 PM (Jakarta Time)

Join us offline at CESASS Library, PAU-UGM Building, 2nd Floor, East Wing (limited seat!)
Or online with the link below!

Zoom Meeting ID: 991 4890 8113
Passcode: CTS2023
Link: ugm.id/ZoomCTS2

With:
Monica Ari Wijayanti (Diplomat, Directorate of ASEAN Social-Cultural Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) read more

Thursday, September 21, 2023, the “International Webinar on Smart Cities: Toward Indonesia Smart 2045 The Second National Forum” was held, in collaboration between the Ministry of Public Works & Housing and UN Habitat, together with the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event was attended by Edlam Yemeru, Ph.D. (Chief of the Knowledge and Innovation Branch – UN Habitat), Dwi Elfrida Martina (Ministry of Communications & Informatics), Ir. Zevi Azzaino, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Head of Center for National Infrastructure Development – Ministry of Public Works & Housing), Thana Chirapiwat, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor – Silpakorn University), Ismawaty Nur (Head of Agency of Communications & Informatics of Makassar City), Agus Tri Haryono, S.T., M.T. (Head of Development Planning Agency at Sub-National Level of Yogyakarta City) as speakers. Acted as speaker and discussant, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. (Head of CESASS UGM) and moderated by Erike Brigitha Malonda, B.A. (Chief Executive Officer – ASECH). read more

[Yogyakarta, Indonesia] – On September 4, 2023, the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) brought together scholars, experts, and enthusiasts for an enlightening session of the CESASS Talk Series #2 part 1. Held in sync with the 2023 ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, this discussion delved into the heart of ASEAN identity and unity.

Dr. Piti Srisangnam, the Executive Director of the ASEAN Foundation, served as the speaker, captivating the audience with his presentation on “The Narrative and Construction of ASEAN Identity.” The discussion was moderated by Dr. Luqman Nul Hakim, a CESASS Researcher and accomplished International Relations Lecturer. read more

Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies UGM presents “CESASS Talk Series #2 Part 1, The Narrative and Construction of ASEAN Identity”!

🎤with:
Dr. Piti Srisangnam (Executive Director of ASEAN Foundation)

Hosted by Dr. Luqman Nul Hakim (CESASS Researcher – International Relation)

Date: Monday, September 4th, 2023
Time: 1-3 PM (Jakarta Time)

Join us offline at CESASS Library, PAU-UGM Building, 2nd Floor, East Wing (limited seat!)
Or online with the link below.
Zoom Meeting ID: 963 0709 3782
Passcode: CTS2
Link: ugm.id/ZoomCTS2 read more

Introducing a multi-disciplinary research team on The Internationalisation of Higher Education in Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan lead by Prof. Ming-Sheng Wang (NCCU, Taiwan), Dr. phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto (CESASS UGM, Indonesia & NCCU, Taiwan) & Prof. Naoki Umemiya (Sophia University, Japan). This research team is working in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. (CESASS UGM), Dr. Ir. R. Wahyu Supartono (MMPT UGM) and Dr. Falikul Isbah (Fisipol UGM).

It is a 2 year research project aiming at comparing similarities and differences on how each universities in this three countries incorporate the government policy on internationalization of higher education (HE) onto their faculty level. The project is funded by NCCU in strengthening academic cooperation between the university and UGM. read more

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM received a visit from Prof. Sanderein Verstappen from University of Vienna. Director of CESASS UGM, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T. accompanied by Drs. Muhadi Sugiono, M.A. and Dr. phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto warmly welcomed her.

They discussed potential collaborations one among others is about research project on the practice of cycling in Indonesia in relation to environmently, economically and socially sustainable future. read more

The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) was honored to welcome esteemed guests from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). Dr. Nor Suzylah Sohaimim, Director of the Research Institute for Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore; Assc. Prof. Dr. Naim Ajis, Deputy Dean of the Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government; and Dr. Rosfaraliza Azura, Senior Lecturer at the School of Government, engaged in a fruitful meeting with CESASS.

Joining the event from CESASS were Dr. phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto (CESASS Head of Publication, Program, and Workshop), Prof. Dr. Purwo Santoso, M.A., Ph.D. (Faculty of Social Sciences and Politics, UGM), Dr. Fauzan (Faculty of Social Sciences and Politics, UPN), and Agung Satriyo Nugroho, S.Si., M.Sc. (Faculty of Geography, UGM). read more

On Wednesday (26/07), Centre for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM received a visit from Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) Chapter of Universitas Islam Indonesia. The students learnt about the Study Centre in UGM and internship opportunities offered by CESASS. 

Located in the Indonesian Room, 2nd floor of the Centre, Dr. phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto, CESASS researcher, gave a presentation on the CESASS profile. The session was followed by a question and answer session.

“We are very open to young scholars who want to get engaged to social issues on Southeast Asia through our programs here, to learn how we conduct research as well as how we disseminate our research analysis” said Dr. Ita. read more

Ms. Kira Tabunova, ASEAN Center representative of MGIMO University, Russia, visited CESASS UGM for a week. On behalf of CESASS’ director, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si.,M.T., CESASS’ Head of Research, Journal and Cooperation Division, Drs. Muhadi Sugiono, M.A. warmly welcomed her.

The cooperation between MGIMO and CESASS started in September 2022 when four students from MGIMO’s Graduate Program of International Relations joined an internship program at CESASS. This was followed by a lecture from Dr. Ekaterina Koldunova during the MMAT 2023 Summer Course Program, entitled “Southeast Asia in the Russian Perspective.” read more

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, a cooperation contract was signed between BKPSDM Balikpapan City and CESASS UGM. The signing ceremony was attended by the Head of Personnel and Human Resource Development Agency of Balikpapan City, Purnomo M., S.Sos., M.M., along with department heads, staff members, and team leaders of each project.

The principal agreement documents/contract documents include:

1. “Procurement of Preparation of Studies Related to the Readiness of Implementation of Talent Management and HR Management in the Balikpapan City Government” led by Dr. Ratminto, M.Pol. Admin.
2. “Procurement of Preparation of Technical Guidelines for Civil Servant Achievement Assessment in the Balikpapan City Government” led by Dr. Ambar Teguh Sulistiyani, M.Sc.
3. “Procurement of Compilation of Competency Gap Analysis and Qualifications of Employees and their Follow-Up Plans” led by Prof. Dr. Wahyudi Kumorotomo, M.P.P.
4. “Procurement of the Preparation of Career Patterns for Civil Servants in the Balikpapan City Government” led by Dr. Bagus Riyono, M.A.
5. “Procurement of Preparation of Studies Related to Preparation of Plans for Mid-Term Employee Requirements Based on Type of Position in the Balikpapan City Government” led by Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T.

The discussion sessions between participants from BKPSDM Balikpapan City and each of the team leaders went lively. The end goal of the collaborative efforts is to improve the overall employee performance and human resource management in Balikpapan City, East Kalimantan. read more