Behind the figure of 19,579 are 19,579 individual stories: a cadet whose resilience was assessed, a community supported in maintaining its mental health, and a family helped to better understand their child’s development. From January to June 2026, this was the number of people directly reached by community service programs and activities conducted by the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The figure demonstrates that psychological science at UGM does not remain confined to classrooms and academic journals; it reaches communities and responds to real-world challenges.

A total of 116 members of the academic community of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), participated in the second period of the Integrated Health Development Post (Pos Pembinaan Terpadu/Posbindu), themed Wellness Day: Keeping Body and Mind in Harmony, held on Friday, July 31, at Hall D, Faculty of Psychology UGM. The event provided integrated physical and mental health services, ranging from basic health screenings and medical consultations to psychological consultation services.

A total of 30 students from the UGM KKN-PPM Nirwana Nusa Penida 2026 unit collaborated with SMPN 4 Nusa Penida to develop a Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) module entitled "Wise Waste Management with SMPN 4 Nusa Penida." Focusing on responsible waste management, the module represents the students' contribution to advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the 2026 Parents’ Meeting for the Undergraduate Psychology Program on Monday (August 3) at Hall D, Faculty of Psychology UGM. Conducted in a hybrid format, the event brought together the faculty leadership, academic staff, and parents of newly admitted students as part of the faculty's commitment to strengthening collaboration between the university and families throughout the students' academic journey. Parents attended from various regions across Indonesia, including Yogyakarta, other cities, and areas outside Java.

A total of 276 new students officially began their academic journey at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), during the opening of PIONIR Psikologi Rumah Kita (PRK) 2026 on Wednesday (August 5). Carrying the theme Puspa Parahita, the event marked the beginning of students' introduction to the academic environment while instilling the values of being rooted, growing, and empowered.

Human beings are not born as a “blank slate.” From the beginning of life, people already possess a basic moral framework that continues to develop through environmental influences, culture, experience, and learning.

This topic was explored in the latest episode of Obrolan Psikologi (OPSI), a psychology talk show jointly produced by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta, on Tuesday (21 July). Hosted by Sekarayu Puspita, the tenth episode featured UGM Faculty of Psychology lecturer Samudera Fadlilla Jamaluddin, S.Psi., M.Sc., who discussed the psychological processes underlying human morality.

A representative of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Psychology Center (PusPsi TNI) shared a meaningful analogy when describing its partnership with the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): if PusPsi TNI is the fruit of a tree, then the Faculty of Psychology is its roots. To produce the best fruit, the roots must first be well nurtured. This analogy aptly reflects the findings of the 2026 Partner Satisfaction Survey, which reveal that the Faculty's partners are not only satisfied with its services but also trust the institution and aspire to continue growing together.

Earthquakes, landslides, floods, and volcanic eruptions are realities that communities across Indonesia, including Yogyakarta, must be prepared to face.

This topic was explored in the latest episode of Obrolan Psikologi (OPSI), a psychology talk show jointly organized by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta, on Tuesday, July 7. Hosted by Hendry Saputra, the ninth episode featured Dr. Nevi Kurnia Arianti, S.Psi., M.Si., an alumna of UGM’s Doctoral Program in Psychology, who discussed the importance of integrating local wisdom with modern technology in disaster mitigation.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the 2026 Partnership Forum on Friday (10/7) in Room A-203, Faculty of Psychology UGM. Organized as a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), the forum brought together 35 partner representatives, comprising 18 in-person and 17 online participants from ministries and government agencies, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), state-owned enterprises (SOEs), industry, media, universities, community organizations, and alumni.

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), collaborated with the Special Region of Yogyakarta Representative Office of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) to organize a seminar commemorating National Family Day 2026 on Friday (July 3).