Internationalization of Higher Educations (HEs) is still mainly seen as a westernized, largely Anglo-Saxon, and predominantly English-speaking paradigm. Following Hans de Wit’s theory on comprehensive and inclusive approach of internationalization (2019) and using the rationales of Jane Knight in critically seeing the aspect of internationalization and the competitive agenda of HEs (2010), a joint research by Dr. Falikul Isbah (Universitas Gadjah Mada), Dr. phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto (Universitas Gadjah Mada & National Chengchi University), Dr. Le Thi-Nham (National Chengchi University) and Dr. Muhammad Rum (Universitas Gadjah Mada) investigates how the components of today’s neoliberal approach of HEs are at the cost of the issue of inclusion in Indonesia, Taiwan and Vietnam. The group is photographed with Prof. Ching-Ping Tang, vice president of International Affairs, National Chengchi University. They also had conducted interviews with university administrators, scholars and students in National University of Science and Technology (NTUST) and Tamkang University (TKU), Taiwan (ROC). read more

A presentation about the unique architectural feature of Singapore was conducted last Wednesday, April 25 at the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies. The presentation was led by two CESASS interns, Rizky Demas Arjunanda and Mellyana Nungki Pramitha.

The presentation explored the history, significance, and evolution of Void Decks in the Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats of Singapore. These open spaces, typically located on the ground floor of HDB blocks, have served as communal areas for residents, fostering a sense of community and facilitating various activities. Initially designed to improve ventilation and prevent floods, these spaces have evolved over time to become quintessential spaces for bonding between neighbors. read more

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Luzinha Faria Faculto de Jesus, an International Relations student and an intern at PSSAT UGM, delivered an engaging presentation about the history and characteristics of Timor-Leste. Luly began the presentation with an enthusiastic overview of Timor-Leste’s history, covering periods of Portuguese, Japanese, and Indonesian colonization, leading up to the country’s official declaration of independence on May 20, 2002. Luly also detailed Timor-Leste’s geographical location and tropical climate, characterized by mountains and coastlines. She shared a local legend about the island’s origin, involving a crocodile that transformed into land to provide a home for a boy who had saved it. read more

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Sabrina Joy S. Tan, a postgraduate student at Universitas Gadjah Mada and an intern at CESASS UGM from the Philippines, led a sharing session to introduce her country to fellow interns. Sabrina began her presentation with an intriguing fact that might surprise those unfamiliar with the Philippines: the country consists of 82 provinces, more than Indonesia. Additionally, she highlighted a unique feature of the Philippine flag: during times of war, the red stripe is displayed on top, whereas during peace, the blue stripe is on top. read more

The Directorate of ASEAN Socio-Cultural Cooperation, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the University of Gadjah Mada, hosted a Discussion Forum titled “Diskusi Jaring Masukan Visi ASEAN Pilar Sosial Budaya Pasca 2025: Tantangan dan Way Forward” on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Hotel Royal Ambarrukmo in Yogyakarta. The Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) Universitas Gadjah Mada participated in this event, with Mr. Muhadi Sugiono, Head of Research, Journals, and Cooperation Division at CESASS, moderating the discussion. read more

PSSAT UGM received a visit from the Management Agency of Finance, Revenue and Assets of Sukoharjo Regency on Thursday, 16 May 2024, at 08.00 – finish, with the agenda of coordination of cooperation activities in the Test of Potential of PBJT Tax (Tax on Certain Goods and Services) on Food and/or Beverages in Sukoharjo Regency. The meeting was attended by the Head of PSSAT, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., Mrs Hilda Octavana Siregar, S.E., M.Acc., and six staffs from BPKPAD Sukoharjo Regency. read more

Drs. Muhadi Sugiono, M.A., Researcher at Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies UGM (CESASS UGM), as EUSA Indonesia President, in collaboration with the European Union, the Indonesian Community for European Studies (KIKE), and the Institute of International Studies (IIS), organized the EUSAAP Conference with the theme “Revisiting EU – Asia Pacific Relations”. Taking place at FISIPOL UGM, the conference will last for two days, 20-21 May 2024.

Its related to SGDs 4, 16, and 17
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On 7 May 2024, Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies UGM, Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si. M.T., was a guest speaker at the VII Geomatics National Seminar organized by the Geospatial Information Agency (BIG) with the theme ‘Geospatial Information for the Archipelago’s Capital City’ in Bogor. She presented “Challenges of Smart City Development for Sustainable Development of IKN.”

It’s related to SDGs 11 and 17.

The Asian Geography Specialty Group and the Regional Development and Planning Specialty Group invited Prof. Rini Rachmawati, Director of Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies, to give a virtual presentation at the 2024 American Association of Geographers (AAG) in the Contemporary Thoughts on Cities, Urbanization, and Planning in South and Southeast Asia session in April 20, 2024 titled Smart City Development in Southeast Asia: A New Face of Urbanization and Urban Planning. This year’s AAG event took place both in person at Hawaii-Honolulu and online. Thank you to Professor George Pomeroy as Chair of the Asian Urban Research Association  and Jennifer Pomeroy for  the photos. read more

Strasbourg, France – April 18, 2024 – Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, the Director of Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies-Universitas Gadjah Mada, participated in the meeting of the UN-Habitat Global Expert Working Group on the International Guidelines for People-Centered Smart Cities. The event, held on April 17-18, 2024, in Strasbourg, France, was organized by UN-Habitat in collaboration with the Eurometropole of Strasbourg, the Grand Est Region, FNAU, and the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. read more