The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to strengthen its international academic network. This commitment was highlighted by the visit of Prof. Drs. Subandi, M.A., Ph.D., Psikolog , a prominent professor from the faculty, to Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) from April 6 to 9, 2026.

During this visit, Subandi served as a visiting professor and was warmly welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Social Development (FPEPS). This strategic meeting focused on bolstering institutional cooperation and discussing academic advancements relevant to both universities.

Following the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the Acceleration of Psychological Service System Integration and GMST Mandiri held on April 10–11, 2026, the Unit for the Development of Psychodiagnostic Instruments (UPAP) conducted a trial of its new PAPs test platform.

This topic is explored in the latest episode of OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi, presented by the Faculty of Psychology UGM in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta. In the third episode of OPSI this year, Istiana Tajuddin, S.Psi., M.Psi., student of the Doctoral Program in Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), discusses the phenomenon of when home no longer feels like a place to return to.

Proud news comes from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada. Beginning April with positive momentum, Jurnal Psikologi UGM has officially been accepted into the APA PsycInfo index as of Thursday (09/04). APA PsycInfo is a prestigious bibliographic database managed by the American Psychological Association (APA). This achievement marks a major step forward in strengthening the journal’s position on the international stage.

YOGYAKARTA – Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has partnered with the Indonesian Hypnosis Centre (IHC) to organize a Transpersonal Clinical Hypnotherapy certification training program. The training, attended by around 100 participants, aims to strengthen the position of hypnotherapy as a science-based mental health practice.

This idea is explored in the latest episode of OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi, presented by the Faculty of Psychology UGM in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta. In the second episode of OPSI this year, “Main Game Ketahuan Sifat Aslinya? Ngobrol Bareng Kreator ‘The Lost Treasure’,” Dr. Fadillah, an alumnus of the Doctorate of Psychology at UGM, introduces a mobile-based psychological assessment that moves beyond traditional testing methods.

Yogyakarta, March 16, 2026 — The shifting characteristics of the workforce, now increasingly dominated by Generation Z, have created the need for a new understanding of work motivation within organizational settings. In response, researchers from Universitas Gadjah Mada have developed and validated a psychological instrument to measure the motivational needs of Generation Z employees in Indonesia.

Dr. rer. pol. Bhina Patria, S.Psi., M.A., graduated from Universitas Gadjah Mada with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (S.Psi). Subsequently, Bhina obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Dr. rer. pol. from the University of Kassel, Germany. He is focusing on the field of Educational Psychology and Mental Processes & Behavior. Bhina actively conducts research on higher education research, tracer studies, problem-based learning, writing productivity, secondary data research, and Bayesian analysis. The courses he teaches include Big Data Management, Quantitative Research Methods (surveys and experiments), Quasi-experiments, Thesis Writing TP2T, and Educational Psychology.

Edilburga Wulan Saptandari, S.Psi., M.Psi., Ph.D., Psikolog, is a prominent figure in the field of Educational Psychology in Indonesia. Edilburga completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 2006. After that, she continued her Master’s education in the Professional Master’s Program in Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, UGM, which she completed in 2009. Her dedication and passion for this field led him to pursue a PhD at the School of Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand, where she earned her Philosophical Doctor in Psychology degree in 2019. Her dissertation titled “Understanding Indonesian Primary School Teachers’ Social-Emotional Practice” received a lot of appreciation from the academic community.

Elga Andriana, S.Psi., M.Ed., Ph.D., is an academic at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Dr. Elga holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree (S.Psi.) from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Monash University, Australia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Sydney, Australia. With a strong educational background, she demonstrates her dedication to pursuing knowledge and expertise in the fields of psychology and education.