The Psychodiagnostic Instrument Development Unit (UPAP) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to provide accessible Graduate Academic Potential Test (PAPS) services for diverse participants. During the test session held on Thursday (25/6) in Room A-101, two deaf participants completed the PAPS assessment with assistance from UGM's Disability Services Unit (ULD) and service accommodations prepared by the UPAP team.
Ryan Sugiarto, M.A., a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, has officially earned his Doctor of Psychology degree from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) after successfully defending his dissertation in a public examination held on Wednesday (June 17) in Room A-203, 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).
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.
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 child abuse case at Little Aresha daycare in Yogyakarta has revealed layers of issues that have long remained hidden within Indonesia’s early childhood care system. This phenomenon cannot merely be understood as an individual act of violence, but also as a matter closely related to the quality of childcare services, caregiver preparedness, and family support systems.
Yogyakarta, May 4, 2026 — The persistence of corruption cases and integrity crises in society indicates a serious issue related to individuals’ attitudes toward how wealth or resources are obtained for their families. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, sheds interesting light on this issue.
The Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) at the Faculty of Psychology of Universitas Gadjah Mada held its regular program once again, the Online Lecture (Kulon), now in its 71st edition. Carrying the theme “Take It Slow: Healthy Ways to Manage Anxiety,” the event was conducted online via Zoom on Friday morning (24/4), from 09.00–10.30 WIB, and was moderated by Marsha Prifirani, S.Psi.
Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026 — Amid growing attention to mental health, a collaborative study by researchers from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada and The University of Melbourne highlights an often-overlooked aspect: the role of self-healing in the recovery of individuals who have lost someone to suicide in Indonesia.