The Ethnography of the Papua Region lecture in the last week was held on November 18, 2024 at 16.00 WIB. Prof. Dr. Setiadi, M.Si. and Dr. Muh.Zamzam Fauzanafi, M.A. as the lecturers of the class presented Dr. Simon Abdi K. Frank, M.Si. who is a lecturer in Social Anthropology from Cenderawasih University, Jayapura. The meeting was conducted through a zoom meeting. The lecture began with an introduction to ethnography by discussing universal things, one of which is through the evolution of biology and culture so that phenotypes / visible characteristics are found which are categorized by the characteristics of the negroid race.

Questions and answers also took place, Dr. Simon showed a map of Papua and students were asked to guess what the map looked like. Some students mentioned that the map looked like a cassowary bird, some also mentioned that it looked like a dinosaur, kiwi bird, this made students and lecturers in the class discuss with each other. In addition, he also emphasized that when studying Papuan ethnography, it is inseparable from its environment, mythology, origin and so on, including talking about Papua New Guinea which is included in the process of Papua’s historical journey. Dr. Simon also said that when it comes to Papua, it is divided into customary areas. Prof. Koentjaraningrat, the father of anthropology, has also conducted research on West Irian, the mention of which varies but is currently more often called Papuan land referring to phenotypic characteristics. Finally, Prof. Dr. Setiadi hoped that the students will get a new understanding and if there are questions, they can be discussed further.

[Humas FIB UGM, Writer: Dewi, Editor: Sandya]

Yogyakarta, Monday, November 25th, 2024. The Faculty of Cultural Sciences received a visit from Professor Clare McManus from the University of Glasgow. The visit aimed to explore various possibilities of cooperation in the field of education, especially focusing on double degree programs, student exchanges, research collaborations, and public lectures. The discussion centered on improving access to education and promoting education for sustainability, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Professor McManus began his visit with a warm introduction to faculty members and students, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in higher education. He highlighted that such partnerships not only enrich the academic experience but also contribute to a more sustainable future by building a global perspective among students.

One of the key proposals discussed was the establishment of a “one plus one” or double degree program in Linguistics, Archaeology, and English Literature. This initiative aims to provide students with the opportunity to earn degrees from both institutions, thus enhancing their academic credentials and competitiveness in the competitive job market.

In addition to the double degree program, the possibility of a student exchange program is also on the agenda. This exchange will focus on English Literature and Archaeology, allowing students to engage in different cultural contexts and academic environments. This initiative is expected to broaden students’ horizons and deepen their understanding of global issues, which are crucial for sustainable development.

Research collaboration was also a significant topic of discussion. Professor McManus proposed joint research projects in tourism, linguistics, archaeology and anthropology. By combining resources and expertise, both institutions can contribute to innovative research that addresses pressing societal challenges and promotes sustainable practices in these areas.

The visit also includes plans for a series of public lectures involving English Literature, Linguistics, Tourism, and Archaeology. These lectures aim to engage the wider community and stimulate discussion on critical issues related to culture, language and sustainability. Such initiatives are vital to raising awareness and building a culture of lifelong learning.

Throughout the discussions, the importance of access to education was a recurring theme. Both institutions recognize that education is a basic right and a key driver of sustainable development. By collaborating on these programs, they aim to create more inclusive educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences expressed enthusiasm for the possibilities of collaboration and the positive impact it can have on students and society. Faculty members committed to working closely with the University of Glasgow to finalize the details of these programs and ensure their successful implementation.

As the meeting concluded, Professor McManus and the faculty members agreed to continue their discussions and explore more opportunities for collaboration. This visit marks a significant step towards strengthening the relationship between the two institutions and advancing their shared goals of promoting education for sustainability and improving access to quality education.

Yogyakarta, Thursday, November 28th, 2024. Faculty of Cultural Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada through the Department of Archaeology UGM received a visit from Iwate University, Japan. The agenda of the visit is part of the exploration of cooperation plans between Iwate University and the UGM Department of Archaeology to discuss potential plans for educational visits next year at Gadjah Mada University, for Iwate University students. On this occasion, the Head of the UGM Department of Archaeology, Dr. Mahirta, MA, along with the Secretary of the Department, Drs. Musadad, M.Hum., and Archaeology UGM study programme lecturer, Dwi Pradnyawan, S.S., M.A., met with representatives from Iwate University, Anders Carlqvist, Associate Professor of Iwate University International Education Center and Hiroya Yaegashi from Chief Administrative Staff, Iwate University International Office, to discuss the possibility of giving lectures on archaeology to Iwate University students as part of the educational visit.

After the discussion session ended, the group of Iwate University and the UGM Department of Archaeology took a group photo. They were also invited to tour Mandala Majapahit, a small museum located inside the laboratory of Margono Building, to see a number of artifact replica collections available. From this exploration of cooperation, it is expected to improve the quality of education for the UGM Department of Archaeology and Iwate University, in supporting cooperation in the field of quality and sustainable education.

Tim dosen Antropologi Udayana Denpasar Bali  dibawah pimpinan Ibu Aliffiati,MSi. selaku Kepala Program Studi Antropologi Budaya, pada Senin 18 November 2024 melakukan benchmarking ke Departemen Antropologi, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Kunjungan tersebut dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui implementasi SDGs dalam pelaksanaan riset  yang dilakukan dosen maupun mahasiswa. Tim Udayana juga berkunjung  ke Laboratorium untuk Riset dan Aksi (LAURA) Departemen Antropologi untuk belajar dan berdiskusi terkait dengan manajemen riset yang telah dilakukan. Dari Departemen Antropologi, FIB, UGM mereka disambut oleh Dr. Atik Triratnawati, M.A. dan Dr. Muhammad Zamzam Fauzanafi, M.A.

Kaprodi Antropologi Budaya, Dr. Atik Triratnawati, M.A., menjelaskan berbagai skema penelitian kolaborasi yang dilakukan dosen serta kewajiban mengaitkan riset mereka dengan tujuan SDGs. Sementara itu, Dr. Muh. Zamzam Faunafi, M.A. selaku ketua LAURA menjelaskan mengenai aplikasi Titen sebagai manajemen data dan analisa riset yang telah dipakai oleh dosen maupun mahasiswa Antropologi sejak tahun 2023. Lewat aplikasi Titen ini diharapkan semua mahasiswa Antropologi mampu mengaplikasikan ke dalam manajemen  risetnya. Selain itu, aplikasi Titen juga sudah dimanfaatkan oleh  mitra-mitra riset LAURA. Ke depan diharapkan aplikasi Titen bisa diadopsi seluruh mahasiswa UGM dan berlanjut ke mahasiswa luar negeri yang memiliki kerjasama dengan Departemen Antropologi UGM.

The UGM student team that is a member of the Tourism Student Association (HIMAPA) FIB UGM has completed Abdidaya (Community Service and Empowerment Event for Student Organizations) 2024 as a representative of UGM in early November. This activity was held on Thursday-Sunday, November 7-10, 2024 at Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali.

Abdidaya Ormawa is the culmination of the implementation of the PPK Ormawa 2024 program for 5 months of program implementation from June to October. This activity was realized as an award event for the PPK Ormawa teams that have completed their respective programs.

Please note, PPK Ormawa was attended by 2,289 teams from 359 universities and only 622 teams received funding and were entitled to carry out the program. Only then of the 622 teams that passed the funding, only 160 teams from 66 universities were entitled to participate in Abdidaya Ormawa and struggled to get award categories starting from the Implementation Team, Ormawa, Partners, Accompanying Lecturers and Universities.

The PPK Ormawa HIMAPA team that carries the program with the title, “SEAN (Sembrani-Agrotourism and Education): Development of Sembrani Watusigar Tourism Village based on Community Based Tourism (CBT)” managed to get two awards at the event.

The PPK Ormawa HIMAPA UGM team managed to achieve several achievements in the awarding night, among others:

Achievements achieved:
– Best Student Organization 1 Category of Tervisioner Ormawa
– Best Assistance Lecturer 2 Category of Assistance Lecturer with Understanding of Community Empowerment

Consisting of 13 students from the Tourism Study Program and two from the Faculty of Agriculture, this team is diversified and well-prepared to support the implementation of the SEAN program. In addition, the team accompanied by Mohamad Rachmadian Narotama, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. as an assistant lecturer also received full support from various parties ranging from the Watusigar Village Government, Gadjah Mada University, Partners, Alumni and various other parties.

Vision of the Tourism Student Association (HIMAPA)
“Making the Tourism Student Association (HIMAPA) as a form of organization that can become a “forum” for UGM Tourism S-1 students to work together in realizing innovations based on integrity.”

Motivated by a strong vision of the Student Organization (Ormawa), making the Tourism Student Association (HIMAPA) has a strong determination and background in the implementation of PPK Ormawa. This aims as an effort to increase the capacity of student organizations through various coaching processes that are implemented in the form of community service and empowerment. The topic of the Tourism Village taken is considered to be in line with the vision and mission of the ormawa and various other assessment components have led Himapa ormawa to get the Best 1 award in the Tervisionary Ormawa category.

The dedication of the accompanying lecturer, Mr. Mohamad Rachmadian Narotama S.T, M.Sc, Ph.d in providing support and guidance to the Himapa team also paid off by being awarded in the Best 2 Lecturer category with the Best Understanding of Community Empowerment.

[Humas FIB UGM, Author: Ferdian, Editor: Sandya]