The Japanese Language and Culture Student Association of Universitas Gadjah Mada (HIMAJE UGM) held a Study Visit Program with the Japanese Language and Culture Student Association of Universitas Diponegoro (HIMAWARI UNDIP) on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Organized by HIMAJE’s Public Relations Division, the program aimed to strengthen relationships among students while providing a platform for exchanging organizational experiences and insights.

The event began with presentations introducing the profiles and grand designs of both student associations, followed by a discussion session on organizational programs and student organization dynamics. In addition to the discussion, participants took part in student performances, interactive games, a plaque exchange ceremony, and a tour of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM. Through this activity, HIMAJE UGM and HIMAWARI UNDIP are expected to further strengthen their relationship and foster future collaborations that will benefit both organizations.

Author: Barra Taura Nursaid

Yogyakarta, June 6, 2026 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Gadjah Mada University is once again reaching out to students with the Sibuya (Cultural Sciences Breakfast) program. This program is designed to support the final exams (UAS) for the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year by providing free breakfast. Sibuya provides 200 servings daily, distributed via a coupon system on June 6, 11, 15, and 18. Each coupon is worth Rp13,000.00 and can be redeemed at any food stall in the Sastra Cafeteria. Sibuya will also take place on June 10 and 17, with boxed meals distributed in front of the Soegondo Building. 

Sibuya is a program initiated by FIB since 2024. To date, Sibuya has consistently supported the well-being of FIB students during midterm and final exam weeks by providing free, nutritious breakfasts. By ensuring adequate nutrition, FIB hopes to ensure students are in top condition when taking exams. This is part of FIB UGM’s commitment to creating a friendly and healthy campus environment.  

Through this program, FIB UGM contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger, by ensuring students have access to sufficient food and nutrition so they do not go hungry during exams, and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, by implementing the Health Promoting University (HPU) program to ensure nutritional needs are met. This program also aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education, as maintaining physical health and sustained focus enables students to perform optimally during exams to achieve high-quality academic results.

Through the consistent implementation of the Sibuya program, FIB UGM demonstrates that academic support extends beyond the classroom to include tangible care for students’ physical well-being. With their nutritional needs met, it is hoped that students can navigate exam week with full focus and achieve optimal results.

[Humas FIB UGM, Maylafaizza Nafisha Zifa]

Yogyakarta, May 18, 2026 – The Arabic Language Education Program of Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) and the Arabic Literature Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a study visit at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM. The activity served as a platform for students from both universities to exchange experiences, broaden their perspectives, and strengthen academic relationships. The event began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, followed by the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, the UGM Hymn, and the Universitas Negeri Jakarta March. A warm atmosphere was created through welcoming remarks delivered by student representatives and program leaders from both institutions.

During the main session, students from UNJ presented an overview of their study program, student activities, and various initiatives that have been implemented within their organization. The presentation was enthusiastically received by UGM students, who then shared insights into the academic environment and organizational activities within the Arabic Literature Program at UGM. This session provided an engaging forum for participants to gain a deeper understanding of each institution’s organizational culture and campus life. The event became even more interactive through a question-and-answer session conducted in a relaxed yet productive atmosphere. Various topics were discussed, ranging from the implementation of student programs to strategies for increasing student participation in both academic and non-academic activities. The exchange of ideas and experiences allowed participants to learn from one another and gain new perspectives on student organization management.

More than just an academic visit, this study visit served as an opportunity to strengthen friendships and foster closer ties between the Arabic Language Education Program of UNJ and the Arabic Literature Program of UGM. It is hoped that this activity will become the starting point for broader and more sustainable collaboration in the future, particularly in the areas of academics, student organizations, and student development.

Author: Indana Zulfa Maulida

“A research team from the Department of Anthropology UGM, led by Prof. Dr. Setiadi, M.Si., during a visit to Airlangga University as part of the ‘EQUITY by Subject’ research project.”

Since February 2026, the research team from the Department of Anthropology, led by Prof. Dr. Setiadi and Dr. Sita Hidayah, assisted by Sekar Alifah Ramadhanti and Muhammad Syukur Shidiq as student assistants participating in the ‘EQUITY by Subject’ research project, visited three universities offering anthropology programs, including Airlangga University, Brawijaya University, and Udayana University. This research focuses on three main topics: the role of anthropology in addressing global crises, graduate career readiness, and institutional evaluation to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.

The purpose of these visits was to explore best practices, institutional development strategies, academic governance, curriculum enhancement, research networks, and the contribution of anthropology to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, 10: Reduced Inequalities, 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Each visit included academic discussions, exchanges of experiences regarding the management of academic programs, research, and community service, and discussions on the challenges and opportunities for the development of anthropology in the global and digital era.

The implementation of these visits serves as a concrete manifestation of support for strengthening inter-institutional collaboration networks in the fields of education, research, and community development, and for documenting innovative practices that advance the implementation of the SDGs through an anthropological approach. The series of visits and comparative studies to the three institutions marks the first step toward initiating discussions on the future of anthropology through the framework of Future Studies and its contribution to achieving sustainable development. The future studies approach aims to shift from linear predictions to an exploratory approach to respond to changes in both the teaching and application of anthropology moving forward.

This research aims to formulate new possibilities (preferable futures) in which anthropology education becomes more adaptive, interdisciplinary, and capable of making tangible contributions to humanizing the future. The long-term hope for the field of anthropology is that it will transform from a passive observer into a decision-maker offering sustainable solutions.

As part of Universitas Gadjah Mada’s commitment to elevating higher education quality to international standards, this strategic initiative receives financial support from the EQUITY scheme. This step reflects the commitment of State Universities with Legal Entity Status (PTN-BH) to formulate policies that are more inclusive and resilient.

Author: Sekar Alifah Ramadhanti
Photo: Muhammad Syukur Shidiq
Editor: Okky Chandra Baskoro

Thursday, February 24th, 2026, marks the graduation day for ten students from the English Department. Those graduating students are Afra Sausan Putri, S.S., Cecilia Ade Natasya, S.S., Jardin Urbania Basundoro, S.S., Shimping Fitriana Dwi Fatmawati S.S., Saidatunnisa, S.S., Khairunisa Diva Dijah Adji, S.S., Maura Thirza Azzahra, S.S., Safira Dwihapsari Pratiwi, S.S., Florinesya Zahwa Raihania, S.S., and Yosafira Alma Kartika, S.S. The graduation ceremony took place in Grha Sabha Pramana, Universitas Gadjah Mada, before the English Department graduates moved to Poerbatjarakra building in Fakultas Ilmu Budaya (FIB) to attend the Mangayubagya ceremony. 

After the Mangayubagya ceremony, two English Department graduates, Maura and Florinesya, are pleased to share a glimpse of their college experiences and emotions amidst the moment that marks the turning point of their lives. Maura stated that she is relieved now that she has finally concluded her journey in college, yet she couldn’t shake the bittersweet feelings that enveloped her. “Because we’re going to be separated from our college friends—but at least it’s over,” she said. 

For Florinesya herself, gratitude and delight took hold of her on this special day. She explained that witnessing a large number of people who celebrate their graduation today makes her feel grateful to be part of those graduates. Florinesya also mentioned that her journey was a tough one, but she is deeply thankful for having met a lot of supportive people in the English Department. “The learning environment is also very pleasant; the people are very helpful—even though it’s full of ups and downs,” she admitted. 

Revisiting her memories of college, the biggest struggle for Florinesya was to deal with her uptight schedule, especially balancing between academic and organization activities. “Sometimes I feel like I can’t keep up with my classmate, whose progress is far ahead of me, since I also have to focus on events outside class,” she confessed. Maura, too, mentioned academics as the biggest challenge for her, “In order to keep up [in class], I had to study harder.”

Nevertheless, a lot of happy memories filled their college experience. Maura mentioned that friendship is the one thing that rendered her experience happy. “Especially in FIB, the environment is very tolerant. I think we can be ourselves here without being judged by others.” As for Florinesya, she mentioned English Days, the Dies Natalis of the English Department, as the event that left quite an impression on her during college days. “Because I was the head of English Days two years ago, and I found many helpful people during that,” she recalled. 

In writing their final thesis as a graduation requirement, both Florinesya and Maura are driven by their interest in a specific literature field. Maura shared that her thesis, The Subversive Child and Imaginative Power: Challenging Authority in Salman Rushdie’s Haroun and the Sea of Stories, stems from her particular interest in children’s literature. Florinesya also admits to enjoying the topic of her thesis, Mapping the Crisis of Witnessing: A Dialectic Vicarious Trauma Analysis of the Contradictory Narrative in Colleen Hoover’s Verity. She then revealed an impressive fact: it took her only three weeks to finish her thesis. 

As college has ended and they’re preparing to take the next step in their lives, Maura and Florinesya shared the same plan for the future. Both of them are planning to further their education in graduate school. “I like studying, so while my passion to learn is still there, I want to take a master’s program immediately,” Flo confessed. As for Maura, she planned to gain job experience first while looking for a master’s scholarship abroad. 

In whatever path they take, we hope the English Department graduates can flourish and thrive in their own way. Here’s to a bright future. Congratulations!

Penulis: Gulma Zahra Auradatu