Prof. Dra. Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, M.Med.Sc., Ph.D., Psikolog, a lecturer and professor at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), was selected as one of the speakers at the biennial ENPA (European Network for Psychological Anthropology) 2025 Conference, which this year carries the theme “Anthropologies and Psychologies in Inter/Action – Engaging Interdisciplinary Perspectives.”

This series of conference events was held at the University of Münster, Germany, from June 9 to 20, 2025. On this occasion, Prof. Kwartarini is participating in Panel 12: Mental Health and Affliction, alongside international academic partners such as Florin Cristea, Ward Keeler, Kirsten Marys Brown, and Sudarshan R. Kottai.

Yogyakarta –  Unit Pengembangan Kualitas Manusia (UPKM) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a Potential Review activity for students of the Dentistry Profession Study Program, Faculty of Dentistry (FKG) UGM. This activity was carried out online via the Zoom platform and aimed to identify and map the potential of students as an initial step in forming dentists who are not only competent, but also professional and have high integrity. This potential review activity is the result of a strategic collaboration between UPKM and FKG UGM which has been closely established for the past few years. This collaboration is one of the real forms of UGM's commitment to improving the quality of human resources, especially in the health sector, in line with the mission of higher education to produce graduates who are ready to answer global challenges.

In an effort to expand scientific networks and international collaborations, the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has developed various schemes for researchers wishing to join through the Research and Community Service Unit (UPPKM). This program aims to support the implementation of research and the production of scientific knowledge through UPPKM activities. Additionally, the scheme seeks to enhance students’ research capabilities, create a research ecosystem involving trained research resources, and encourage the publication of research results at both national and international levels.

Yogyakarta, June 5, 2025 — Dr. Rahmat Hidayat, a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, along with Ajeng Putri Pertiwi, successfully validated the Indonesian version of the Resistance to Framing Scale, a tool that assesses an individual's ability to make rational decisions without being influenced by how information is presented. This research was published in the Jurnal Pengukuran Psikologi dan Pendidikan Indonesia (JP3I), Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025), published by the Faculty of Psychology, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The JP3I journal is indexed in Scopus (Q4) with an SJR score (2023) of 0.123.

Yogyakarta – Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Unit Pengembangan Kualitas Manusia (UPKM), held a psychological interview session for prospective recipients of the Developing Country Partnership Scholarship (KNB) on June 3–4, 2025. This activity is part of the scholarship selection process provided by the Indonesian Government to citizens of developing countries from various countries in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe.

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, has once again received positive news from the international grant arena. Elga Andriana, S.Psi., M.Ed., Ph.D one of the faculty members, has been selected as a recipient of the Australian Alumni Grant 2025. This grant is a prestigious recognition awarded to Australian alumni who are considered to have significant potential to contribute to the development of education, collaboration, and community empowerment.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta return with the latest episode of OPSI: Psychological Talk. The third episode aired on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB, featuring the theme "Thriving Schools as the Foundation of a Golden Generation: Pillars of the Nation’s Future."

Who would have thought that a psychologist's career path could be so varied and colorful—such is the story of Prabaswara Dewi, often called Mbak DJ. A graduate of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), she has worked in psychology for over two decades, starting in the non-profit sector, reaching the peak of her career in prominent companies, and eventually becoming an independent psychologist.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, presents a weekly interactive talk show titled OPSI: Psychological Talk. The premiere episode aired on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB, featuring the theme "Unveiling the Phenomenon of Brain Rot."

The Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again demonstrated its commitment to improving mental health and disability literacy among adolescents through the organization of the Adolescent Mental Stability Advocate Competition (AMSAC) Vol. 2. Carrying the theme “Breaking Barriers, Opening Opportunities: Realizing a Generation that Cares about Mental Health and Disabilities,” this year’s AMSAC series took place from April 10 to May 25, 2025, with the main event held at Joglo GIK UGM.

AMSAC Vol. 2 was designed as a platform for junior and senior high school students from across Indonesia to express their concern and ideas on mental health and disability issues. Through various creative competitions such as essay writing, digital poster design, reels, and short story contests, participants were encouraged to highlight the role of youth in building inclusive environments, fostering appreciation for mental health warriors, and breaking down the negative stigma that still exists in society. All submissions were collected online from April 20 to May 4, 2025, and the enthusiasm was evident with around 200 participants taking part.