The Korean Language and Culture Study Program at FIB UGM, in collaboration with Chung-Ang University (CAU), held the opening ceremony for the “2nd CAUGM” on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The opening ceremony took place in the Poerbatjaraka Building Auditorium. This cultural exchange program will run from July 20 through August 1.

The event was attended by 24 students from Chung-Ang University and 70 students from the Korean Language and Culture Program at FIB, UGM. Over the course of two weeks, participants will take part in various activities, such as cultural exchange classes, language exchange sessions, and collaborative activities designed to strengthen cross-cultural understanding between Indonesian and South Korean students.

At today’s opening ceremony, students from both countries presented lively cultural performances. Students from Chung-Ang University performed K-Pop dances and songs, a taekwondo demonstration, and traditional Korean musical instrument performances. Equally captivating, UGM students also presented traditional Indonesian cultural performances, including the Edan-edanan dance, the Sintren dance, singing, and pencak silat.

In addition, one of the main events in this series of collaborative activities is the Korean Festival, which will be open to the public on July 25. The general public and the campus community are invited to attend and experience Korean culture firsthand.

Through this series of activities, students not only gain academic experience but also have the opportunity to interact directly with participants from other countries. This type of cultural exchange is expected to broaden their global perspective, improve their cross-cultural communication skills, and strengthen ties among students from both institutions.

Author: Juleha (朱殷萱Chu Yin Hsuan)

Yogyakarta, 21 June 2026 — The Faculty of Cultural Sciences at UGM held a workshop and upgrading programme for the Healthy and Culturally Aware POSBINDU (SEBAYA) as part of the 2026 Sustainability Campus Action initiative. The event took place on Tuesday, 21 June 2026, in the Multimedia Room on the 2nd floor of the Margono Building.

POSBINDU (Integrated Health Promotion Post), known within FIB as SEBAYA (Healthy and Empowered), is a free health screening centre established to facilitate the early detection of non-communicable diseases among the academic community. The event was officially opened by Ms Erika, Head of the Administration Office (KKA) at FIB UGM. The programme continued with a refresher session on POSBINDU for both existing and new volunteers, an introduction to the new POSBINDU system, and hands-on practice of health checks covering four service stations.

During this event, the Faculty of Humanities (FIB) at UGM hosted speakers from UGM’s Health Promoting University (HPU) programme: Dita Margarini, S.Gz., M.P.H., and Muhammad Alif Taufiqurrahman, S.Kom. Both speakers provided explanations, guidance and support to educational staff throughout the entire POSBINDU programme.

Through the organisation of this workshop and professional development programme, FIB UGM aims to enhance the performance of educational staff and raise awareness of healthy lifestyles within the campus community on a sustainable basis. This initiative represents a concrete demonstration of UGM’s commitment to the ‘Sustainability Campus Action 2026’ programme, which supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.


[Author: Humas FIB, Zaidan Abdurrahman]

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Gadjah Mada University officially launched a summer school programme in collaboration with National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan, on Monday (20 July 2026). The opening ceremony, which took place in Room 721 of the Soegondo Building, ran from 09.00 to 10.15 WIB. The opening was made particularly special by the delightful collaboration between the two presenters (MCs), namely Salsa (an Indonesian student) and Bela (an intern from NCCU, Taiwan).

The programme began with an opening address by the Coordinator of INCULS at the Faculty of Humanities, UGM, Dr Rakhmat Soleh, S.S., M.Hum. In his address, he outlined the activities and the academic requirements applicable to students throughout this two-week programme. The course of study will cover the modules Writing and Grammar, Listening and Speaking, and Reading and Vocabulary, each of which will be taught by experienced lecturers.

On the same occasion, Ms Silvia, the student supervisor from NCCU, also delivered a warm welcome. She formally introduced the 10 NCCU students participating in this year’s summer school programme. The introductory session was warm and enjoyable, strengthening the bond between the participants and the organisers.

The opening ceremony concluded with a symbolic presentation of a memento from NCCU to INCULS FIB UGM as a token of appreciation and to mark the start of this cultural and academic collaboration. This closing ceremony also marked the start of the full programme of summer school activities for NCCU students at UGM.

[Author: Humas FIB, Zaidan Abdurrahman]

Yogyakarta, July 17, 2026 — On Friday, July 17, 2026, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at UGM held an informational session on IoT scales as part of the 2026 UGM Sustainability Campus Action program. The event took place in the Multimedia Room of the Margono Building and featured Dr. Ir. Thomas Oka Pratama, S.T., M.Eng., IPP, from UGM’s Sensor and Controlled Systems Laboratory. This session served as training for educational support staff on managing the faculty’s waste using IoT scales.

IoT scales are devices that measure the weight of waste generated at collection points (pick-up points) in real time, integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT) system. The weight data is used for digital monitoring, evaluation, and planning of waste management policies. During the session, participants were instructed on how to use the IoT scales to manage waste generation. FIB support staff were also asked to practice using the IoT scales.

Through the implementation of IoT scales, FIB UGM aims to strengthen a waste management system that is more accurate, measurable, and data-driven. The use of this technology is expected to enhance the capacity of support staff to support sustainable waste management while also contributing to UGM’s Sustainability Campus Action 2026 commitment. This initiative aligns with efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs point 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and also supports SDGs point 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDGs point 13: Climate Action.

[Humas FIB, Maylafaizza Nafisha Zifa]

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University, hosted a study visit from a group of students from Sidoarjo State Secondary School No. 4 on Wednesday, 8 June 2026. The event, which took place in the Poerbatjaraka Building Auditorium, was attended by around 100 students and accompanying teachers who wished to gain a closer insight into the academic environment and the atmosphere of university life at FIB UGM. This visit served as an important opportunity for the students to gather first-hand information on humanities degree programmes, supporting facilities, and the future career prospects for graduates.

The high level of enthusiasm was evident right from the start of the event, with students listening intently to every presentation given by the faculty members. As the question-and-answer session began, the atmosphere became even more interactive, with students posing a range of critical questions regarding the new student admissions process. One particularly interesting moment occurred when a student enthusiastically enquired about special admission routes, asking, “Does UGM offer a ‘golden ticket’ for secondary school pupils?” This question reflected the students’ strong motivation and ambition to succeed in the highly competitive admissions process at UGM.

In response to this question, the faculty explained that UGM does not recognise the term ‘instant golden ticket’, but is committed to a fair and transparent selection process through the national admission routes (SNBP and SNBT) and the UGM Independent Entrance Examination (UM UGM). Nevertheless, UGM places great value on students with outstanding achievements through the Outstanding Talent Search (PBUB) scheme. Through the PBUB pathway, students’ talents and abilities in the fields of sport, the arts, science and technology, and religion at national level will be given special weighting in the assessment process, thereby increasing their chances of admission.

The study visit concluded with a group photograph in front of the Poerbatjaraka Building and an exchange of souvenirs between the school and the Faculty of Humanities (FIB) at UGM. It is hoped that, through this activity, the students from State Senior High School 4 Sidoarjo will return home with strong motivation and reliable information to prepare themselves to become part of the Gadjah Mada Muda community.

[Author: Humas FIB, Zaidan Abdurrahman]