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 Capital City of Indonesia?”, lead by Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si, M.T., held from October 24 to 28, 2024, in East Kalimantan.

The research activities included observations, structured interviews with community members, in-depth interviews with representatives from the Social Service and the OIKN, as well as discussions with village and sub-district officials. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were held with village heads and traditional leaders. The research locations encompassed the Central Government Core Area (KIPP), the IKN Area (KIKN), and the IKN Development Area (KPIKN). read more

Yogyakarta, October 22, 2024 – The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM held a Research Publication and Journal Management Training on Tuesday  (22/10). This event served as a platform for enhancing the knowledge and skills of participants in academic publishing and journal management.

The event was officially opened by the Head of CESASS UGM, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., who delivered an opening remark emphasizing the importance of mastering the processes of research dissemination through high-quality journal publications. read more

Yogyakarta, October 19, 2024 – The Head of the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., was invited as a distinguished speaker at the talk show titled “Better Urban Future: Implementasi Kota Cerdas” (Smart Cities Implementation). The event was part of the 2024 Habitat Day and World Cities Day celebrations, organized by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing Republic of Indonesia (KemenPUPR) at the Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) UGM. During the talk show, Prof. Rini discussed the critical role of smart city implementation in fostering better urban futures, emphasizing sustainable and innovative city planning. read more

Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., Head of CESASS UGM and Chair of the Regional Development Studies Program, Master of Geography UGM, had the honor of speaking at a workshop for the course “Smart City Planning Practices” held by the Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret. In this event, held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, she delivered an insightful presentation on “The Implementation of Smart City Concepts in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN).” read more

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,” led by Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati. The research activities were conducted from October 1 to 6, 2024, in East Kalimantan.

The project followed several crucial steps. First, in-depth interviews were carried out both online and on-site with key representatives from the Authority of the New Capital (OIKN) in Balikpapan. These included discussions with the Deputy for Planning and Land Affairs, the Deputy for Social, Cultural, and Community Empowerment, as well as the Director of Forest Area and Water Resources Development. read more

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – 11th September 2024: The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, with support from the ASEAN Secretariat, successfully organized the ASEAN-Plus Three International Seminar on East Asian Studies at ASEAN-Plus Three Countries Universities and the ASEAN-Plus Three Student Camp from September 9–11, 2024, at the UC Hotel UGM Yogyakarta, Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – 10th September 2024: The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, with support from the ASEAN Secretariat, hosted the second day of the event with an excursion aimed at introducing participants, including students and experts, to Yogyakarta’s World Heritage sites. The day’s itinerary featured a walk along the Philosophical Axis, which stretches from the Golong-Gilig Monument (Tugu) to the 0km monument. read more

Yogyakarta, 9 September 2024 – The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, with support from the ASEAN Secretariat, successfully organized the ASEAN-Plus Three International Seminar on East Asian Studies at ASEAN-Plus Three Countries Universities and the ASEAN-Plus Three Student Camp from September 9–11, 2024, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – 8th September 2024: Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM) held the ASEAN Plus Three event, bring together delegates from 11 plus three (10 member states, 1 observers plus China, Japan and South Korea) countries to discuss and strengthen regional ties among member states.

Opening ceremony was presented with Javanese dances, Gambyong Tari Anom, Golek Manis, and Double Banyumasan, performed by the UKJGS (Unit Kesenian Jawa Gaya Surakarta), a dance club from Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada. These performances highlighted Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage and set an immersive atmosphere for the event. read more

The Head of the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (PSSAT) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., attended the 35th International Geographical Congress (IGC) 2024, held on August 24-30, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland.

During the event, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., had the opportunity to present on Navigating Diversity: Smart City Initiatives in Indonesia at the Commission of Governance: Smart City, Neighbourhood Change, and Spatial Inequality. She also participated in sessions at the Urban Commission and the Information, Innovation, and Technology Commission. Additionally, she had the opportunity to meet with several colleagues, including Prof. Frauke Kraas from the University of Cologne and Prof. Liliana Dumitrache from the University of Bucharest, as well as other colleagues. read more