The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Center for Life-Span Development (CLSD), is strengthening its collaboration in the development and application of the Fairy Tale Test (FTT) through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Projective Fairy Tale Test Society of Greece. This collaboration supports the development of psychological assessment, research, education, and the broader and more responsible use of the Fairy Tale Test in Indonesia.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Indonesian Neuropsychology Association (ANI), continued the first ANI National Scientific Meeting (Temilnas I ANI) on Saturday (September 26) at the UC Hotel Ballroom. Following discussions on the practical applications of neuropsychology through workshops on the first day, the second day addressed broader challenges, including professional workforce development, assessment tool development, and building a scientific ecosystem that meets the needs of Indonesian society.
Dr. Wenty Marina Minza, S.Psi., M.A., has been inaugurated as Dean of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) for the 2026–2031 term. She succeeds Rahmat Hidayat, S.Psi., M.Sc., Ph.D., who led the faculty from 2021 to 2026.
The development of neuropsychology in Indonesia has highlighted the need to strengthen the capacity of academics and practitioners, particularly in applying knowledge of the brain and cognition to education, assessment, and intervention. In response to this need, the Indonesian Neuropsychology Association (Asosiasi Neuropsikologi Indonesia/ANI) organized its first National Scientific Meeting (Temu Ilmiah Nasional/Temilnas), themed “Bridging Science and Strengthening the Neuropsychology Ecosystem.” The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted the event from Friday to Sunday (September 25–27).
Unit Pengembangan Alat Psikodiagnostika (UPAP) of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Faculty of Psychology unveiled innovative testing tools during an event held on Friday (25/9). They introduced the Gadjah Mada Psychological Research and Assessment Integrated System (GMPRAISe), AJT classical test tool, and reference books and manuals on testing instruments.
Finding a partner can now begin with a single swipe. Nevertheless, dating app use is still often viewed as a sign that someone has difficulty finding a partner “naturally.” In fact, dating apps can provide an opportunity to expand connections and get to know potential partners more purposefully when used wisely and safely.
For years, psychologists in Indonesia have relied heavily on cognitive assessment tools developed abroad, often without sufficient consideration of local cultural contexts, while questions have also been raised regarding their legal status. The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is now addressing this challenge through the publication of Tes Kognitif AJT: Penyusunan dan Pengembangan Berbasis Teori CHC (AJT Cognitive Test: Development and Construction Based on CHC Theory).
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) discussed social resilience amid the development of digital technology with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The discussion took place in Room A-215 of the UGM Faculty of Psychology on Thursday, September 17, as part of BRIN’s efforts to develop the National Research Agenda Roadmap.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received a benchmarking visit from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) of Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Alauddin Makassar on Friday (August 28). The visit was conducted as part of UIN Alauddin Makassar’s preparations to propose the establishment of a Psychology Study Program under FKIK.
Yogyakarta, 15 September 2026 — Researchers from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have examined the association between religiosity and happiness among Indonesian Muslims using a Bayesian analytical approach. The findings offer a new perspective that is more representative than those of previous studies.