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.
[Yogyakarta, 29 September 2023] — On Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada held CESASS Talk Series 2, Part 2: “The Narrative and Construction of ASEAN Identity”. The hybrid seminar featured an Indonesian diplomat, Monica Ari Wijayanti, M.A., a representative from the Directorate of ASEAN Socio-Cultural Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia.
The seminar delved into the dynamic realm of ASEAN identity and its significance in today’s evolving global landscape. Here are some key highlights from the event:
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)

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).
[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.
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

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.
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 environmentally, economically and socially sustainable future.
Through Indonesian Collaborative Research/Riset Kolaborasi Indonesia (RKI) activities, which are research activities from three universities, namely UGM as Principal Researcher with Team Leader Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T, as well as UI and ITB as Partner Researchers have carried out field activities in East Kalimantan on 1-5 August 2023. This RKI research activity carries the research title “Application of Metaverse Technology, Digital Twins and the Smart Sustainable Concept Urban Development to Support Urban Future and Urban Governance in the National Capital of the Archipelago, Indonesia”, supported by the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS) UGM for administrative management and a forum for researchers and assistants at UGM in carrying out this research. Data collection activities in the field were carried out on 01-05 August 2023 through in-depth interviews with the Deputy for Green and Digital Transformation of the IKN Authority Agency and with the Regional Head of North Penajam Paser Regency as well as Focus Group Discussions with Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) in Balikpapan City, and Penajam Paser Utara Regency, and Samarinda City. Field activities were also carried out in IKN (Capital City of the Archipelago), namely observations at the Titik Nol IKN and the Minister’s Landed House Construction area and Worker Residential Area (KHP) as well as the surrounding area and FGDs with the local community.
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).