Yogyakarta, 25 Oktober 2025 – Acara tahunan English Days 2025 kembali digelar oleh mahasiswa Program Studi Sastra Inggris, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM). Tahun ini, rangkaian kegiatan akan menampilkan pementasan teater berjudul “Deserved It”, sebuah drama teater berbahasa Inggris yang membawa suasana penuh ketegangan dan rahasia di dalam dinamika persahabatan.

Pementasan teater “Deserved It” mengisahkan kedatangan Mickey, seorang mahasiswa baru yang misterius. Kehadirannya membawa banyak perubahan dalam lingkar pertemanan Chloe, Valerie, Anders, Dash, Jennifer, dan Jason. Satu per satu rahasia mereka mulai terungkap, menggiring penonton dalam suasana yang menegangkan, emosional, dan tak terduga. Dengan dialog tajam, alur yang menegangkan, serta performa panggung yang penuh energi, “Deserved It” menjanjikan pengalaman teater yang imersif dan berkesan bagi para penonton.

Tak hanya pementasan teater, English Days 2025 juga menghadirkan berbagai kegiatan menarik lainnya. Pada tanggal 25-31 Oktober, akan ada pameran yang menghadirkan nostalgia tahun 2000an yang dapat dilihat di lorong selasar Soegondo lantai 1, FIB UGM. Kemudian pada 30 Oktober 2025, akan diselenggarakan Workshop Movie Screening yang mengajak peserta menonton dan membedah film “The Lovely Bones”, sebuah karya sinematik yang sarat makna tentang kehilangan, harapan, dan keadilan. Workshop ini ditujukan bagi para mahasiswa dan masyarakat umum yang ingin memperdalam apresiasi terhadap film sekaligus melatih kemampuan analisis kritis dalam bahasa Inggris.

Sebagai penutup rangkaian acara, pada 31 Oktober 2025, English Days akan menggelar Halloween Party, kegiatan tahunan yang selalu dinanti oleh para peserta. Acara ini menjadi ruang bagi mahasiswa untuk berekspresi, bersosialisasi, dan merayakan kreativitas dalam nuansa kostum dan dekorasi khas Halloween.

Melalui tema besar tahun ini, English Days 2025 berupaya menjadi wadah bagi mahasiswa untuk mengekspresikan ide, memperkuat rasa kebersamaan, dan menunjukkan kemampuan berbahasa Inggris dalam konteks seni dan budaya populer. Panitia English Days 2025 berharap agar acara tahunan ini dapat selalu menjadi ajang kolaboratif di mana mahasiswa dapat mempraktikkan bahasa Inggris secara nyata, sekaligus menyalurkan minat mereka dalam seni pertunjukan dan kebudayaan global. 

Rangkaian kegiatan English Days 2025 terbuka untuk umum dan akan berlangsung di lingkungan Fakultas Ilmu Budaya UGM. Informasi lebih lanjut dapat diperoleh melalui akun resmi Instagram @englishdays_ugm dan TikTok @englishdays.ugm

[Sastra Inggris, IMAJI]

Yogyakarta, October 19, 2025 — The Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again served as the venue for the 102nd Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK). The event, held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, was attended by 219 participants for TOPIK I and 203 participants for TOPIK II. As an internationally recognized language proficiency test, TOPIK serves as an important instrument for learners of the Korean language to assess their mastery and readiness to pursue further studies or careers in Korean-speaking environments.

As part of its commitment to supporting student development, the Korean Language and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, provided registration fee support for students who took part in the test. This year, 41 students received Rp100,000 each. This support, offered annually, reflects the program’s ongoing effort to help students continuously sharpen their language proficiency through internationally certified examinations. The initiative is also expected to motivate students to further enhance their academic and professional competencies while strengthening their readiness to face various challenges and opportunities in the world of work.

Through the implementation of TOPIK on campus, the Korean Language and Culture Study Program not only facilitates students in assessing their Korean language proficiency but also seeks to strengthen graduates’ preparedness for the workforce and broaden their opportunities to contribute on a global scale. This initiative represents the program’s continuous commitment to fostering a high-quality and competitive learning environment that remains relevant to global developments.

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Author: Eunike Serafia N.S

Yogyakarta, 29 Oktober 2025 — Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM) menyelenggarakan kegiatan “Dari Kertas Naik ke Pentas : Workshop Alihwahana Epos Jawa-Islam dari Teks Sastra ke Lakon Pertunjukan”. Kegiatan ini menjadi ruang pembelajaran bagi mahasiswa untuk mempraktikkan proses alihwahana, yakni transformasi teks sastra menjadi karya seni pertunjukan yang kreatif dan komunikatif.

Kegiatan dibuka oleh I Made Christian Wiranata Rediana selaku pembawa acara, dengan doa bersama agar acara berjalan lancar. Workshop kemudian dilanjutkan dengan sambutan oleh Kepala Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa, Daru Winarti, M.Hum. Dalam sambutannya, Daru Winarti, M.Hum.menyampaikan bahwa kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi wadah bagi mahasiswa untuk mengasah kemampuan di bidang seni, sekaligus memahami bahwa teks sastra memiliki potensi besar untuk dihidupkan kembali di atas panggung.

Workshop menghadirkan narasumber berpengalaman di bidang seni dan budaya, yakni Kusnanta Riwus Ginanjar, S.Sn. (Aktor, penulis naskah, sutradara, dan dalang Wayang Golek Menak), Rinal Khaidar Ali, ST., M.Eng. (Pegiat Wayang Golek Menak), serta Dr. Drs. Sudibyo, M.Hum. (Ketua Departemen Bahasa dan Sastra FIB UGM). Acara dipandu oleh Dr. Rudy Wiratama, dosen Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa.

Dalam pemaparannya, Kusnanta Riwus Ginanjar menjelaskan empat sifat utama seni yang menurutnya menjadi fondasi dalam proses kreatif, yaitu seni, senengan, seneb, dan serem.

“Seni itu membahagiakan dan menghibur. Namun seni juga bersifat subjektif (senengan), dapat menimbulkan tragedi atau rasa takut (seneb), dan memiliki sisi yang bisa mencerahkan sekaligus menyesatkan (serem)” jelasnya.

Kusnanta juga menekankan bahwa pengalaman berkesenian yang ia peroleh di dunia teater, pedalangan, dan perfilman menjadi dasar penting dalam memahami makna alihwahana. Menurutnya, naskah-naskah kuno tidak seharusnya berhenti tersimpan di lemari, melainkan perlu dihidupkan kembali dan disebarluaskan kepada masyarakat melalui media pertunjukan seperti wayang kulit, wayang golek, atau teater.

Ia menambahkan bahwa proses alihwahana tidak hanya terbatas pada naskah klasik, tetapi juga dapat dilakukan terhadap karya sastra modern seperti novel atau cerita. Melalui adaptasi semacam ini, mahasiswa didorong untuk memperluas cara pandang terhadap sastra sebagai sumber ekspresi budaya.

Workshop “Dari Kertas Naik ke Pentas” tidak hanya menjadi ajang berbagi pengetahuan seni, tetapi juga memperkuat komitmen akademik FIB UGM terhadap pembangunan pendidikan yang inklusif dan berkualitas (sejalan dengan prinsip SDGs). Melalui kegiatan ini, mahasiswa dilatih untuk berpikir kreatif, bekerja kolaboratif, serta menumbuhkan kesadaran akan pentingnya pelestarian budaya dalam konteks keberlanjutan. Upaya menghidupkan naskah-naskah Jawa melalui seni pertunjukan menjadi bentuk nyata penerapan pendidikan humaniora yang berorientasi pada nilai-nilai keberlanjutan, kreativitas, dan kearifan lokal.

Selain memperkaya pengalaman belajar mahasiswa, kegiatan ini juga mencerminkan semangat menjaga keberlanjutan budaya lokal sebagai bagian dari pembangunan masyarakat yang berkelanjutan. Seni dan pendidikan berpadu untuk menghidupkan kembali khazanah sastra Jawa, menjadikannya relevan di tengah masyarakat modern, serta memperkuat identitas budaya Indonesia yang berakar pada tradisi namun tetap terbuka terhadap inovasi.

[Humas FIB UGM, Alma Syahwalani]

Yogyakarta, October 28, 2025 – The Arabic Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), once again celebrates a proud achievement through one of its students, Sultan Amirul Muttaqin, who successfully earned three prestigious awards in both national and regional rounds of the Musabaqah Syarhil Qur’an (MSQ) competition. Sultan’s outstanding ability to interpret and eloquently convey the messages of the Qur’an earned him recognition for his clarity, expressiveness, and emotional depth.

Sultan’s first major accomplishment came at the National MSQ Competition organized by the Qur’anic Studies Program of UIN Walisongo Semarang, where he and his team achieved 2nd Place Nationally. The UGM team delivered a powerful collaboration between the qāriʾ (reciter), the translator, and the syāriḥ (commentator), impressing the judges with their harmonious performance, strong arguments, and deep spiritual expression.

His second achievement followed at the Festival Santri Multitalent 2025, hosted by the Khaulabenazir National Community of Female Students, where Sultan once again secured 2nd Place Nationally in the Musabaqah Syarhil Qur’an category. Serving as the translator, he showcased exceptional linguistic precision and rhetorical beauty in rendering the meaning of the Qur’anic verses.

Not stopping there, Sultan also triumphed at the regional level, earning 2nd Place in the Yogyakarta and Central Java MSQ Competition, organized by the Al-Qur’an Education Institute (LPQ) Masjid As-Syuhada Yogyakarta. The event brought together participants from educational institutions, universities, and Islamic boarding schools committed to promoting Qur’anic-based da’wah.

In his reflections, Sultan emphasized that the role of the translator in the Musabaqah Syarhil Qur’an is not merely about linguistic conversion, but about reviving the soul and message of the verses so that audiences can truly feel their meaning. “Alhamdulillah, every competition is a valuable experience to deliver da’wah in a scholarly and beautiful way. This proves that students can be meaningful bridges of da’wah through intellect and language,” he shared.

These achievements not only bring honor to the UGM Arabic Study Program but also embody the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The Study Program hopes Sultan’s accomplishments will inspire other students to continue striving for excellence, spreading the values of Islam through language, and contributing to Islamic scholarship both nationally and internationally.

Author: Sultan Amirul Muttaqin

Yogyakarta, October 22, 2025 — The Head of the History Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM), Dr. Mutiah Amini, M.Hum, officially opened the History Week 2025, which carries the theme “Industry in the Flow of History.” The opening ceremony took place at the Auditorium of Soegondo Building, 7th Floor, on Wednesday (22/10), attended by students from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences as well as representatives from various student organizations within and beyond FIB UGM.

History Week is an annual event organized by the Undergraduate History Study Program of FIB UGM as part of its efforts to enhance historical learning through both academic and non-academic approaches. The program serves as a platform for students to broaden their insights, channel their creativity, and foster awareness of historical and social issues relevant to today’s society.

The implementation of History Week 2025 is the result of collaboration and initiative by the Badan Keluarga Mahasiswa Sejarah (BKMS), the student association that oversees various activities of History students within FIB UGM. As one of BKMS’s largest programs, this event is not only intended for students of the History Study Program but is also open to the public, including academics from various universities across Indonesia. Through this event, students are encouraged to actively participate in developing historical studies oriented toward contemporary issues.

One of the main series of activities in History Week 2025 is the National Student History Seminar (SSMN), which adopts the overarching theme “Industry in the Flow of Indonesian History.” The seminar is designed to provide opportunities for students from diverse disciplines who have an interest in history to develop their academic writing and discussion skills. Several selected students will present their papers directly before the seminar participants in two panel sessions. Prior to these presentations, the event will begin with an introductory lecture delivered by a keynote speaker who is an expert in industrial history.

The discussions in this seminar cover a wide range of important topics related to the development of industry in Indonesia, including the historical evolution of industry, the dynamics of local industries, the impacts of industrialization on the environment and society, the history of social movements within industry, as well as the roles of local economic figures and women in the industrialization process. Through a historical perspective, this event seeks to foster a deeper understanding of how industry has become an integral part of Indonesia’s social, economic, and cultural development.

Overall, History Week 2025 aims to encourage students to understand industrial issues from a historical perspective while raising awareness of the importance of studying national industrial history as a key to comprehending today’s industrial dynamics. Moreover, the event aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) through the strengthening of historical literacy and academic research, Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by exploring the historical development of the industrial sector, and Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) which emphasizes the importance of history as the foundation for future innovation and development. Thus, History Week 2025 stands not only as an academic platform but also as a tangible contribution from UGM History students to the global agenda of sustainable development.

[Public Relations of FIB UGM, Candra Solihin]