Poetry is an activity that is favored by various groups, including young students. The freedom to create beautiful works of writing and literature that describe snippets or moments of life is poured through stanzas and lines that are not constrained by rigid rules. In the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, the space to create poetry is made a place through student activities, the Semi-Autonomous Body Sanggar Lincak FIB UGM.

Starting from a collection of poetry fans among FIB UGM students who later formed a poetry community, Sanggar Lincak provides a space for FIB UGM students to gather and create together to produce poetry works with associations held every week at FIB UGM. Routine activities held by Sanggar Lincak such as Poetry Reading Classes and Rabun Senja which are open to the public, are an attraction for UGM Faculty of Arts students to participate and take part in poetry activities with other faculty students.

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Sanggar Lincak invited Public Relations of Faculty of Arts UGM to participate in regular weekly activities. Abyan Irsyad Fawzi, as the Head of BSO Sanggar Lincak guided the routine activities with 6 other students to create poetic creations with a special theme on that day, “Religiosity”. The students were given 15 minutes to compose their poetry creations and then read their respective poems. Each student was also given the opportunity to explain the background of the poem they composed.

Not only explaining the background, each student also shared their experiences and responded interactively to each other’s poems. This aims to build a sense of community and a safe space to not only poem, but tell stories. To know more about BSO Sanggar Lincak, students can visit through this Instagram link.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM held an online socialization of the FIB UGM 2024 Work Outcome Targets (TCK) by inviting a number of heads of undergraduate and postgraduate study programs at FIB UGM, lecturers, Department / Study Program administrators, and part-time staff. The TCK socialization aims to determine the achievement goals in the performance of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM. This TCK was developed into the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan which was then elaborated in the Strategic Plan Program (Renstra). A number of Renstra 2023-2026 programs include partnership cooperation in tridharma activities involving students and lecturers, development of an integrated innovation ecosystem, increasing recognition of study program excellence at the national and international levels, strengthening outstanding students, developing research resources and research that can be utilized by the community, and others.

The presentation began with remarks by the Deputy Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources, Suray Agung Nugroho, S.S., M.A., Ph.D., who also explained to the invited guests about the overall Work Achievement Targets which included the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Strategic Plan programs, performance indicators, and targets collected. The 2023-2026 Strategic Plan program also applies to be fulfilled for each study program and department at FIB UGM. The socialization of TCK FIB UGM 2024 is expected to provide important information about detailed steps and efforts to all parties involved to improve the quality of education and Tridharma at FIB UGM and Universitas Gadjah Mada.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Archaeology students of Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM participated in an online workshop titled, “Borobudur World Heritage Site in Cultural Landscape Portrait” held by UNESCO Jakarta. This online workshop invited students from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Tidar University, and Atma Jaya University. This activity aims to enable students to learn more about the impact and influence of Borobudur Temple on the cultural landscape in the area around Borobudur Temple, both tangible and intangible in the scope of culture.

The digital workshop began with a speech by Ms. Moe Chiba, Head of the Culture Unit, UNESCO Jakarta. Followed by presentation sessions by Heri Setiawan from the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education Indonesia, Cultural Heritage Museum, Panji Kusumah from the Eksotika Desa community, hosted by Hairus Salim, Anthropologist from Universitas Gadjah Mada. An introduction to the impact and influence of Borobudur Temple on the cultural landscape was reflected on the history and efforts made. The preservation of Borobudur Temple as a cultural heritage, whether for local, national, or international communities through the designation of world heritage by UNESCO No. 592 in 1991.

The uniqueness of Borobudur Temple in its designation as a world heritage site by UNESCO is in the criteria that have been achieved. Generally, a cultural heritage site is designated as world heritage by fulfilling one of the ten cultural criteria, but Borobudur Temple fulfills three criteria (criteria 1, criteria 2, and criteria 6). The criteria achieved build Borobudur world heritage in a historical narrative that represents the brilliance of the creativity of the Borobudur community in its history of building the temple along with the cultural traditions of local values that are still inherent. This uniqueness is also supported by the existence of rural areas around the temple area which also provides unique characteristics of Borobudur Temple.

Master of Archaeology Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, is organizing an Open House event scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 15:30 to 17:00 Western Indonesian Time (GMT+7). This activity aims to introduce the available programs in the Master of Archaeology study program to prospective students. The event is conducted online, which enables participants to join and participate despite their location.

This event is one of the forms of responsibility in rthe realization of SDGs 4: “Quality Education,” which emphasizes the importance of providing equal and inclusive access to quality education and promoting academic opportunities for prospective students. Thus, the Open House does not only create an opportunity to introduce the Master of Archaeology study program with its interesting variety of programs but also supports the goals of sustainable education.

Participants can join this activity through the following link: bit.ly/OpenHouseS2ArkeologiUGM

In a dedicated effort to empower students of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and strive towards achieving SDG 4 – Quality Education, Pusat Bahasa organized a free IISMA Preparation during the winter break of 2024. The primary objective of this initiative was to provide support to the students aspiring to participate in IISMA Program 2024, which is part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology’s broader initiative, the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Programs. Held each morning from January 22nd to February 2nd, 2024, the bootcamp served as a platform to equip students with essential skills and strategies crucial for participation in IISMA Program 2024.

The mentoring team, comprising Adiba Qonita Zahroh, S.S., M.Litt., Alvanita, M.Ed., and Diyah Ayu Puspitasari, S.S., M.A., played a pivotal role in guiding students through the intricacies of essay writing and interview strategies. Their collective expertise aimed to enhance the students’ chances of becoming recipients of the IISMA Program awards. By delving into these key aspects, the bootcamp not only offered valuable academic insights but also contributed to the personal and professional development of the participating students.

Beyond skill development, IISMA Preparation 2024 also provided tangible benefits for active participants. Students who attended a minimum of 70% of the sessions were entitled to receive a chance for the Academic English Proficiency Test (AcEPT) at Pusat Bahasa FIB UGM for free. This added incentive further reinforced the university’s commitment to fostering holistic growth and creating opportunities for students to excel both academically and beyond.

By: Pusat Bahasa FIB UGM