Universitas Gadjah Mada has selected Humaniora and Poetika: Jurnal Ilmu Sastra as recipients of the Journal Governance Support Program Toward Scopus Indexing through the EQUITY WCU 2025/2026 initiative.

Both academic journals under the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) UGM were chosen under the scheme aimed at strengthening the quality of academic publication management and increasing the global visibility of research originating from Indonesia.

Humaniora, first published in 1989, is known as an academic, open-access, and peer-reviewed journal focusing on cultural studies from an Indonesian perspective. Since 2022, all articles have been published in English and the journal is issued twice a year. It accepts submissions throughout the year and is committed to advancing interdisciplinary humanities scholarship.

Meanwhile, Poetika: Jurnal Ilmu Sastra is a biannual academic journal that highlights social issues through literary research, particularly topics related to marginalized groups. The journal is published by the Postgraduate Program in Literature at FIB UGM and is indexed in DOAJ, as well as accredited SINTA 2 by the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN).

With the support of the EQUITY WCU Program, Humaniora and Poetika are expected to strengthen the role of knowledge in driving social progress and expanding equitable access to academic insights. This effort to improve the quality of scholarly publications reflects a sustainable commitment to advancing education and research with meaningful impact for the future.

[Public Relations of FIB UGM, Candra Solihin]

Yogyakarta, November 14, 2025 — The Arabic Study Program Student Association (IKMASA) at Universitas Gadjah Mada conducted a Government Tour as part of the 2025 External Relations Department’s flagship program. The visit, held from 13:30 to 15:00 WIB, involved 40 students from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Language Center of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (BBY), reflecting the institution’s appreciation for student-led educational initiatives.

The event opened with remarks from Candra Solihin, the 2025 President of IKMASA, who emphasized the importance of institutional visits in broadening academic insight and fostering early professional networking. The agenda continued under the guidance of the master of ceremonies, Rusydatu Nibras Salamah, ensuring the program ran smoothly and in order. The atmosphere grew more engaging when participants were invited to enjoy refreshments prepared by BBY.

During the main session, Mulyanto, M.Hum., Senior Expert Linguist at the institution, delivered an informative presentation outlining the history of the Language Center, its institutional roles, and various strategic programs carried out to support language development and literacy initiatives across the Yogyakarta region. He also highlighted internship opportunities available for students interested in pursuing linguistic research and institutional language work.

Throughout the visit, students demonstrated strong enthusiasm, actively engaging in discussions about language programs, research opportunities, and potential pathways for student involvement in BBY’s activities. This Government Tour is expected to serve as a meaningful platform for UGM Arabic Study Program students to expand their professional network, gain firsthand exposure to applied language work, and explore future collaborative possibilities with the Language Center.

Author: Aisyah Mutmainnah

On Friday (November 21, 2025), Prof. Dr. Pujo Semedi served as a panel discussant in the session “Monsters, Devils, and Survival: The Persistence of Plantations and People in the Scholarship of Pujo Semedi” at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) in New Orleans, LA, supported by FULLBRIGHT funding through the Scholar in Residence Grant at the University of Colorado Boulder for Fall 2025. The panel was inspired by Pujo’s academic work on plantations, which investigates how colonial hegemony in its efforts to build capital accumulation by sacrificing human sociality has instead resulted in the loss of assets and weakened capacities for survival. In his presentation, Pujo invited participants to explore how non-human entities such as “ghosts” influence social and material relations within plantation environments.

Through ethnographic research in Kalimantan’s palm oil plantations, Java’s tea plantations, and Germany’s vineyards, Pujo argues that “ghosts” are understood as empirical and material realities by plantation communities. Although spiritual beings are not bound by physical laws or fixed forms, belief in them becomes a productive lens for ethical and emic understanding. Positioned within a strong postcolonial perspective, Pujo’s ideas are seen as important for advancing research on extraction and imperial accumulation in postcolonial nations. The panel, featuring Carla Jones and five PhD students from the University of Colorado Boulder, embodied efforts to decolonize knowledge, highlighting Pujo Semedi’s role in fostering cross-cultural academic collaboration.

Author: Penulis: Okky Chandra Baskoro

Yogyakarta, 25 November 2025 — The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) of Universitas Gadjah Mada has once again marked an important achievement in strengthening the governance of scholarly publications. Through the official announcement of the UGM Journal Management Assistance Program for Scopus Indexing and Quartile Improvement (EQUITY WCU 2025/2026), two journals under FIB UGM Jurnal Humaniora and Poetika: Jurnal Ilmu Sastra were selected as recipients in the Towards Scopus Scheme.

A total of 26 journals from various faculties across UGM were announced as awardees. Within this list, Jurnal Humaniora and Poetika ranked 17th and 18th, representing FIB UGM as two humanities journals deemed to have strong potential to progress toward Scopus indexing.

Through this program, each selected journal is required to prepare a final proposal that incorporates reviewer recommendations, develop a sustainability plan through 2030, and outline achievable targets projected until May 2026. In addition, journal managers must complete administrative documents, including the Statement of Absolute Responsibility (SPTJM), and upload all required files through UGM’s official administrative system.

This achievement demonstrates FIB UGM’s commitment to improving the quality of scholarly publication governance and expanding its academic contribution at the global level. With the selection of these two journals, FIB UGM reinforces its capacity to strengthen the role of the humanities internationally through enhanced editorial standards, broadened academic networks, and the dissemination of research relevant to contemporary scholarly development.

This accomplishment aligns closely with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in supporting quality education through strengthened credibility and accessibility of academic publications. Efforts to enhance journal quality also reflect the faculty’s commitment to building a sustainable research ecosystem, fostering a strong academic culture, and encouraging both national and international collaboration as part of developing inclusive and globally competitive knowledge.

[Public Relations of FIB UGM, Alma Syahwalani]

Semarang, 25 October 2025 — Twenty-eight students from the Arabic Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada participated in the UNDIP Muslim Festival held on Saturday, 25 October 2025 at Diponegoro University in Semarang, Central Java. The delegation competed across three categories: Cerdas Cermat Islam (CCI), Musabaqah Hifdzil Qur’an (MHQ), and Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ). The group departed Yogyakarta at 04:00 WIB and arrived at Diponegoro University at 08:00 WIB. Upon arrival, delegates shared a breakfast together before the festival program began. 

After attending the grand opening ceremony, participants proceeded to their respective competition venues. In the CCI category, the Arabic Study Program team advanced to the semifinal round, a notable achievement that demonstrated the students’ knowledge and preparedness. The festival ran smoothly and in high spirits, reflecting both the discipline and enthusiasm of the UGM delegation. UGM’s participation in UNDIP Muslim Festival 2025 aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). The Arabic Study Program hopes the competition experience will inspire continued academic achievement and community engagement among its students as they prepare for future national and regional events.

Author: Azka Dihya Khaliffa