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).

Yogyakarta, June 22, 2026 – Smart home applications such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings have become increasingly integrated into daily life, offering greater automation and convenience. However, behind this convenience lies an important question: could these technologies inadvertently violate users' fundamental values? This question is at the heart of a recent study conducted by researchers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with researchers from Deakin University (Australia), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Universiti Malaya. The findings were published in the international journal Internet of Things (Vol. 38) in an article titled "A Human-LLM Study of Value Concerns in Smart Home App Reviews."

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) encouraged its academic community to develop the habit of setting aside part of their income for investment from an early stage through the Financial Literacy Workshop: Investment Management, held on Friday (June 19).

Born and raised in Yogyakarta, Analisa initially dreamed of majoring in Communication Studies. Her interest in psychology grew from her love of reading, particularly The Lost Boy by Charlie Flotman, a story about a psychologist supporting a child with autism. Through the book, she discovered a connection between her passion for communication and her desire to help others, ultimately leading her to pursue her studies at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

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.