YOGYAKARTA – An alumnus of Arabic Literature at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Ahmad Fauzi Qosim, S.S., M.A., delivered a Entrepreneurship lecture titled “Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities” attended by students of the Arabic Literature Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada. In the lecture, he explained that entrepreneurship is essentially not merely an economic activity aimed at pursuing financial profit, but rather a strategic path to build an independent, empowered society capable of solving various socio-economic issues sustainably. According to him, the philosophical meaning of the word wira signifies independence, which should serve as the primary foundation for every business actor so that the community does not remain continuously dependent on government assistance schemes.

To implement this philosophy, Ahmad Fauzi introduced the PROPHETIC – Socio-Technopreneurship concept, a business model that integrates business practice and social welfare based on the utilization of modern technology while upholding the values and business system exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Through this approach, business activities are no longer focused solely on personal gain or worldly profit, but are also directed toward having spiritual value, blessings, and delivering a tangible positive social impact on the surrounding environment. This idea originated from Ahmad Fauzi’s personal concern upon completing his university studies, a post-graduation anxiety increasingly felt by many students today, given data showing that approximately 500,000 university graduates in Indonesia have not been absorbed into the workforce over the last five years.

The challenge of job availability becomes even more complex when confronted with the rate of global population growth and massive shifts in demographic structures. Citing the UN World Population Prospects report, the growing global population also triggers multidimensional crises across various sectors, ranging from food limitations, energy crises, healthcare service crises, and housing crises, to access to education and employment. In Indonesia, this condition is further exacerbated by a relatively high rate of urbanization, where statistical data shows a sharp increase in the urban population proportion from just 20% in 1980 to 53% in 2010, while the rural population declined from 80% to 47%. This demographic shift has had a significant impact on the emergence of various social and economic crises in both urban and rural areas.

The impact of these public economic problems has even reached remote areas, reflected in the proliferation of destructive habits such as online gambling and illegal online lending (pinjol). The prevalence of these phenomena indicates that public economic problems are not only triggered by a lack of daily income, but are also closely tied to low financial literacy and an inability to manage needs and make wise financial decisions. Therefore, the presence of professionally managed, transparent, and sustainable social enterprises serves as a strategic solution to empower communities through optimizing various funding instruments such as grant funds, waqf funds, and independent business profits thereby realizing long-term economic independence rather than merely offering instant fixes.

Author : Ahmad Ghifari

The Study Program of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture held its regular discussion series, entitled “The Dynamics of Javanese Literature in the Media: Creation, Works, and Changes,” on Friday, 25 September 2026. In its September edition, the discussion focused on the theme “Javanese Literature in Radio Broadcasting” and was held in Room 709, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) UGM, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB).

For the event, the Study Program of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture invited Titik Renggani, a senior broadcaster at RRI, theatre practitioner, and Javanese cultural preservationist from Yogyakarta. The event was attended by students from various cohorts of the Study Program of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture, as well as exchange students.

In her presentation, Titik Renggani shared her experience of the presence of literature in radio broadcasting, particularly at RRI. She discussed various aspects related to the creation of literary works, including radio, geguritan (Javanese poetry), radio magazines, features, and other forms, as well as the reading and delivery of literary works through broadcasts and the role of voice actors in broadcasting. She also highlighted various opportunities that can be explored by those interested in radio and the creative industries.

One of the points that attracted the participants’ attention was information about the audience size of RRI Yogyakarta. During the session, Titik Renggani presented data from the RRI Digital application and stated that on the day of the event, Friday, 25 September 2026, RRI Yogyakarta had approximately 208,000 listeners. According to the data she presented, this figure was higher than the audience figures recorded for RRI Jakarta and RRI Surabaya at the time.

Titik Renggani also encouraged students to continue developing their skills and creating works in their respective fields. “If I, as someone who graduated in economics, can continue creating works through broadcasting, including those related to Javanese language and literature, then you should be able to do so as well, because you are studying these fields,” she said.

Following the presentation, the event continued with a discussion session. The discussion was conducted in a serious yet relaxed atmosphere, encouraging participants to actively raise questions. The topics discussed varied, ranging from the process of creating Javanese literary works and the world of broadcasting and RRI to tips for producing engaging and high-quality works.

The discussion provided students with an opportunity to view Javanese literature not only as an object of academic study but also as part of creative practice that can be presented through various media. The experience shared by Titik Renggani demonstrated that radio can serve as a space for Javanese literature to continue to be used, developed, and introduced to the wider public.

Through this discussion, participants gained an overview of the presence and development of Javanese literature in radio and broadcasting. For students, Titik Renggani’s experience also provided insights into opportunities to develop Javanese language and literature through creative media. The discussion further demonstrated that efforts to nguri-uri (‘preserve’) and ngurip-urip (‘keep alive and enliven’) the Javanese language and literature can be pursued through various media so that they remain present and relevant amid the changing times.

Writer: Haryo Untoro

Editor: Haryo Untoro

Yogyakarta, September 2026 — Sri Wahyuningsih, S.S., M.A., a lecturer from the Korean Language and Culture Study Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), presented her research on the development of a Korean–Indonesian bilingual dictionary for EPS-TOPIK learners at the ASIALEX 2026 international conference. The event was held from September 9–11, 2026, at The Jogja Hotel and Convention in Yogyakarta.

Organized by the Agency for Language Development and Cultivation in collaboration with the Asian Association for Lexicography (ASIALEX), the conference brought together lexicography researchers, academics, and practitioners from around the globe.

During the event on September 11, Sri Wahyuningsih presented a paper titled “An Analysis of Nouns in EPS-TOPIK Textbooks: Toward the Development of a Korean–Indonesian Bilingual EPS-TOPIK Dictionary.” Conducted in collaboration with Prof. Kilim Nam of Yonsei University, the study focuses on analyzing nouns in EPS-TOPIK textbooks to serve as a foundation for a Korean–Indonesian bilingual dictionary tailored specifically for prospective Indonesian migrant workers (CPMI) heading to South Korea. Based on the analysis, a total of 3,122 noun types were identified following the data extraction and filtering process.

The findings indicate that the vocabulary in EPS-TOPIK textbooks extends beyond the workplace environment, encompassing everyday life and cultural terminology as well. This suggests that prospective migrant workers require a broad range of vocabulary competence to effectively communicate and adapt while living and working in South Korea.

By analyzing 60 units from the New Standard Korean Textbook for EPS-TOPIK Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 published by HRD Korea, this study marks the initial phase in developing the Korean–Indonesian EPS-TOPIK bilingual dictionary. Beyond providing Indonesian equivalents, the planned dictionary will feature contextual usage examples, collocations, domain labels, vocabulary relevance information, and visual aids for specific lemmas. The development of this dictionary is expected to not only help learners grasp the meaning of words but also understand how this vocabulary is practically applied in everyday life and workplace contexts in South Korea.

Participation in ASIALEX 2026 is anticipated to open avenues for further discussion and collaboration in lexicography, teaching Korean for specific purposes, and the development of learning resources that better meet the needs of prospective Indonesian migrant workers.

Author: Sri Wahyuningsih

YOGYAKARTA – Learning Arabic does not stop at mastering vocabulary and grammar. How the language is learned, and how it is studied as a linguistic phenomenon, are also important parts of Arabic Literature studies. These matters were discussed in a guest lecture by the Arabic Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, with Prof. Dr. Tamer al-Gazawi, a linguistics lecturer from the Faculty of Arts, Suez Canal University, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The event began with opening remarks by Dr. Zulfa Purnamawati, S.S., M.Hum., Head of the Arabic Literature Study Program at UGM. The guest lecture offered two topics tailored to students’ levels. Students from the 2026 cohort attended the session “Effective Arabic Learning,” while students from the 2025 and 2024 cohorts attended the session “Arabic Linguistic Studies.”

For the 2026 cohort, the discussion on “Effective Arabic Learning” was part of the process of getting to know how to learn Arabic in greater depth. The session was moderated by Muhammad Najiib Fauzian, an Arabic Literature student from the 2026 cohort. The discussion was concerned not only with language as learning material, but also with how the learning process can be directed to be more effective and suited to learners’ needs.

Meanwhile, students from the 2025 and 2024 cohorts attended the session “Arabic Linguistic Studies,” moderated by Fahma Nafia. In this session, Arabic was positioned as an object of study that can be viewed from a linguistic perspective. The topic gave students room to broaden their understanding of Arabic beyond its everyday use in communication and the material studied in the classroom.

Prof. Tamer’s presence also brought a different academic perspective into the learning space of UGM Arabic Literature students. Through the presentation and discussion, students could interact directly with an academic in the field of linguistics and view Arabic learning and study from a broader point of view. Meetings of this kind also open up opportunities for students to develop curiosity about various linguistic issues.

The guest lecture served as an academic space for UGM Arabic Literature students to connect the knowledge gained in their coursework with perspectives from academics outside the campus environment. Language learning and linguistic study are thus understood not merely as classroom material, but as a continually developing field that can be viewed through diverse approaches.

Author: Indana Zulfa Maulida

Yogyakarta, September 26, 2026 — On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Korean Language and Culture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the King Sejong Institute Yogyakarta and KLIT UGM, hosted a Public Lecture and Author Meet-and-Greet featuring Lee Young Mi, an author and editor of Hanin News magazine. The event took place in Room 709, Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) UGM, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and was attended by students enrolled in the 2026/2027 Korean Prose course, general UGM students, and members of the public.

The program began with a welcoming ceremony for Lee Young Mi, followed by a public lecture session delivered by the author. During the presentation, Lee Young Mi shared insights on current developments in Korean literature within South Korea’s literary landscape, as well as how Korean literature influences the lives of its readers. Additionally, she recounted her personal experiences living in Indonesia as a Korean writer.

Following the lecture, attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with Lee Young Mi during a Q&A session. High participant enthusiasm was evident from the numerous questions asked, and active attendees were rewarded with complimentary signed books.

The event concluded with a group photo session. A book giveaway featuring Lee Young Mi’s works was also held via Instagram, attracting enthusiastic participation from the audience.

Through this event, participants gained valuable academic insights through a translation workshop while connecting more closely with the author and contemporary Korean literature. The event served as an important milestone in deepening appreciation for Korean literature and sparking greater interest among students and the general public in translation practices and translated works.

Penulis: Alma Naya