The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Center for Educational Assessment (Pusat Asesmen Pendidikan/Pusmendik), under the Agency for Primary and Secondary Education Policy, signed a Self-Managed Cooperation Agreement on the Equating of National Assessment Scores between the 2024 and 2026 National Assessments. The signing ceremony took place on Monday (June 15) in Room D-506 of the Faculty of Psychology, UGM.
Professor of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. Drs. Subandi, M.A., Ph.D., Psikolog, served as a Visiting Professor at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) on Tuesday (10/6). On this occasion, he delivered a presentation entitled "The Influence of Culture on Hallucination & Delusion Among Schizophrenia Patients," which explored how sociocultural factors shape the experiences of hallucinations and delusions among individuals with schizophrenia.
Expanding the reach of early warning systems does not necessarily mean that warnings reach all communities in the affected areas, nor that they are received, understood, and acted upon appropriately. This was emphasised by Pradytia Putri Pertiwi, S.Psi., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), during her participation in the Reaching the Last Mile webinar on Tuesday (June 9).
Mental health information is increasingly accessible through social media, including content about depression, anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. However, this ease of access also carries the risk of misunderstandings, as many individuals attempt self-diagnosis without proper psychological assessment, labeling themselves without fully understanding the context or limitations of the information they receive.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a Firefighting Training session on Friday (22/5) at Hall D and the landscape area of the Faculty of Psychology UGM. The activity, organized in collaboration with K5L UGM (Office of Security, Occupational Safety, Emergency, and Environment), was attended by more than 75 members of the academic community.
The Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada officially graduated 90 students during the Graduation Ceremony for the Undergraduate Psychology Study Program, Period III of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held on Wednesday (20/5) at Hall D, Faculty of Psychology UGM.
The Centre for Life-Span Development (CLSD) of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organised a KKN Warming Up program in the form of training on socio-emotional stimulation and early childhood literacy on Saturday (16/5). This activity is part of the preparation for students participating in the KKN-PPM UGM program. CLSD itself is a research and community service centre within the Faculty of Psychology UGM that focuses on human development across the lifespan.
In the digital era, understanding ourselves feel easier than ever, often through online personality tests. Many people feel they already understand their interests, talents, and even future direction through these tests. One of the most popular examples is MBTI, which is frequently used as a quick way to identify personality tendencies.
Entering the workforce requires more than just an academic degree. Amid increasingly competitive conditions, graduates are expected to be adaptable, committed to continuous learning, and able to uphold integrity in every professional step they take.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada welcomed a visit from SMAS Trimurti Surabaya on Wednesday (13/5). A total of 132 participants, consisting of 125 eleventh-grade students and seven accompanying teachers, attended the event at Hall D of the Faculty of Psychology UGM as part of an introduction to the university environment.