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.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is strengthening cross-sector collaboration to prevent and address violence against children through a discussion forum titled “Together to Protect Our Children: The Roles of Law, Family, and School in Preventing and Addressing Violence Against Children.” The event was held in Room B104, Faculty of Psychology UGM, on Friday, August 21.

A decade-long career in the oil and gas industry, followed by two decades as a consultant and speaker, did not lead Okina Fitriani to leave the academic world behind. An alumna of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), she continued teaching, pursued her studies through doctoral level, and developed research in the field of parenting. Born and raised in Yogyakarta to a family of West Sumatran heritage, she has demonstrated that dedication to the industrial sector can go hand in hand with meaningful contributions to research and academia.

The Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), opened the 10th International Short Course on Psychology (ISCP) in person at Hall D of the UGM Faculty of Psychology on Tuesday (1/9). Carrying the theme “Turning a House into a Home,” the event featured the Head of the Yogyakarta Special Region Office for Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, and Population Control (DP3AP2 DIY), Erlina Hidayati Sumardi, S.IP., M.M., as the keynote speaker.