Yogyakarta, August 3, 2026 – A research team from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has found that hypnosis based on guided imagery has the potential to enhance employees' sense of meaningful work among those with low levels of work engagement. The findings were published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis following a pilot study employing a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design.
A representative of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Psychology Center (PusPsi TNI) shared a meaningful analogy when describing its partnership with the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): if PusPsi TNI is the fruit of a tree, then the Faculty of Psychology is its roots. To produce the best fruit, the roots must first be well nurtured. This analogy aptly reflects the findings of the 2026 Partner Satisfaction Survey, which reveal that the Faculty's partners are not only satisfied with its services but also trust the institution and aspire to continue growing together.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a training session on the use of Internet of Things (IoT)-based waste scales on Tuesday (July 28) in Room B-112, Faculty of Psychology UGM. The activity was part of the Sustainability Campus Action (SCA) program and the UGM Waste Management Task Force’s initiative to standardize waste generation measurement across all faculties and work units within the university. The Faculty of Psychology has been using the IoT-based waste scale since May 12, 2026, making this session part of the Task Force’s ongoing technical assistance.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) equipped its administrative staff with the knowledge and skills to serve as Safe Adults and First Aiders for colleagues and students in need of initial psychological support. Organized through a collaboration between the Faculty's Health Promoting University (HPU) program and the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), the training was held in Room D-402, Faculty of Psychology UGM, on Friday (July 24).
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is conducting a Bridging Course for 49 incoming students of the Sixth Cohort of the Professional Psychology Education Program as preparation before they begin classes in the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The program, which runs for eight weeks from June 15 to August 6, 2026, is designed to equalize participants’ basic competencies while preparing them for the demands of professional psychology education.
Earthquakes, landslides, floods, and volcanic eruptions are realities that communities across Indonesia, including Yogyakarta, must be prepared to face.
This topic was explored in the latest episode of Obrolan Psikologi (OPSI), a psychology talk show jointly organized by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta, on Tuesday, July 7. Hosted by Hendry Saputra, the ninth episode featured Dr. Nevi Kurnia Arianti, S.Psi., M.Si., an alumna of UGM’s Doctoral Program in Psychology, who discussed the importance of integrating local wisdom with modern technology in disaster mitigation.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the 2026 Partnership Forum on Friday (10/7) in Room A-203, Faculty of Psychology UGM. Organized as a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), the forum brought together 35 partner representatives, comprising 18 in-person and 17 online participants from ministries and government agencies, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), state-owned enterprises (SOEs), industry, media, universities, community organizations, and alumni.
Yogyakarta, July 8, 2026 – A research team from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has successfully developed and validated a new paradigm for measuring working memory control. The findings, published in the international journal Cognitive Processing, offer a more comprehensive approach to understanding a key cognitive ability that plays an essential role in learning, decision-making, and problem-solving.
The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), collaborated with the Special Region of Yogyakarta Representative Office of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) to organize a seminar commemorating National Family Day 2026 on Friday (July 3).
The Psychodiagnostic Instrument Development Unit (UPAP) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to provide accessible Graduate Academic Potential Test (PAPS) services for diverse participants. During the test session held on Thursday (25/6) in Room A-101, two deaf participants completed the PAPS assessment with assistance from UGM's Disability Services Unit (ULD) and service accommodations prepared by the UPAP team.