Center for Digital Society (CfDS) is a research center established by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The center is created under the concern over the contemporary dynamics of the socio-political condition of the world that is accentuated by the impeccable influence of information technology. The phenomenon triggers new patterns and complexities in society, and thus requires new approaches in managing such complexities.

CfDS has pledged to delve more into the study of contemporary digital society, including related issues surrounding the topic; such as the issues of smart city and urban development. The emphasis is then put on the utilization of technology to shape the society in becoming digitalized, as well as to bring solvency to social issues.