Tourism has become a vital sector for the Indonesian economy, especially in Bali. However, the influx of tourists has significantly transformed the lifestyle of the Balinese community—including the involvement of children in tourism activities. This illegal involvement has been exacerbated by the disturbing rise of Child Sex Tourism (CST), which includes pedophilia and the sexual abuse of minors.

In response to this alarming issue, four students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), each from different academic disciplines, joined forces as part of the Student Creativity Program for Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH) to conduct field research in Bali.

The Islamic Psychology Study Group (KKPI) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held an online webinar entitled Discover the Truth about Celebrity Worship: Insights from Psychologist and Influencer, on Friday (28/6). The webinar, which is part of the Islamic Psychology Summit 2024, aims to provide in-depth insights into human behavior, social influence, and the significant impact of media on individual values and society. read more

The research group of Faculty of Psychology UGM which is incorporated in Hypnotic Guided Imagery and Transpersonal Research Studio (HGI Studio) held a workshop entitled “Clinical Hypnosis and Neuroscience: EEG Reading and Its Application in Psychology” on Friday (21/6), in Room A-203, Faculty of Psychology UGM. This workshop is the first part of a three-part series aimed at exploring the science related to the field of clinical hypnosis. read more

The Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) confirms its commitment to supporting fair and inclusive access to education through the implementation of the UKT Scholarship Policy. In the 2024/2025 academic year, as many as 22% of new students accepted through the National Achievement Based Selection (SNBP) route at the UGM Faculty of Psychology will receive a 100% UKT subsidy. Meanwhile, another 32% of new students receive UKT subsidies in the amounts of 75%, 50% and 25%. read more

A total of 33 students from the Faculty of Psychology, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) have achieved achievements as recipients of the 2024 Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) scholarship. IISMA is one of the initiatives of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology to increase the mobility of Indonesian students to various prestigious universities in this world. read more

The UGM Psychology Student Institute (LM) again held “Ngariung”, a discussion about social phenomena in society, on Saturday (25/5). This time Ngariung 2024 has the theme “Ableism Discourse: Is There Inclusivity for Quality Entertainment?”. This event presented Senoaji Julius, a director, producer and writer, and Elga Andriana, S.Psi, M.Ed, Ph.D., lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Psychology. read more

On Saturday, March 2 2024 08.30-11.30 WIB, the Center for Life-Span Development (CLSD) Faculty of Psychology UGM through The Reading Buddies Team held a read-aloud or reading-aloud training event in Suronatan Village, Notoprajan Village, Ngampilan Kemantren, Yogyakarta City. The event was attended by 19 people, including Toddler Family Development (BKB) cadres and parents with young children. This event aims to introduce and improve the abilities of BKB cadres and parents in practicing reading aloud at home and in the community. This training activity is a continuation of the reading-aloud activity carried out by The Reading Buddies Team two weeks previously, to ensure that the people in Suronatan Village can independently continue this literacy activity. read more

The Faculty of Psychology, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) successfully held the New Student Academic Orientation (OA MABA) for the Psychology Professional Education Program, Batch I, online on March 21-23 2024. The main aim of this activity is to welcome new students as well as provide an in-depth understanding of the program study through a series of materials presented. read more

The 59th Anniversary of the Faculty of Psychology UGM was officially opened. This year’s anniversary carries the theme Bestari in Adaptation, Together Building the Country. The series of activities starts with the opening ceremony on Friday (17/11) until the peak of activities on January 8, 2024. read more

On Wednesday (12/7), the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) Faculty of Psychology UGM held an Online Summer Lecture Series (OSLS) 2023 themed Mental Health in the Digital World. Dr. Wenty Marina Minza, M.A., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation, officially opened the OSLS and will continue until July 26th. read more