On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, SMAS Muhammadiyah 2 Genteng held an academic visit to the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (FIB UGM). Located in the Soegondo Building Auditorium, the activity which took place at 09.00-11.00 WIB was attended by 116 students and accompanying teachers.

Warmly welcomed by the staff of the Public Relations & Cooperation Unit and representatives of FIB UGM students, this visit began with remarks from the school to convey the purpose and objectives of the visit. The event continued with a video screening about UGM and FIB UGM, followed by a quiz with interesting prizes to create an interactive atmosphere.

The material presentation from FIB UGM provided information about the learning system, the minimum value of Achievement-Based Entrance Selection (SMBP) and Computer-Based Writing Test (UTBK), and facilities that can be accessed by students. The discussion session became a moment full of enthusiasm, with discussions about SMBP success tips, campus facilities, and special quotas for certain study programs.

In closing, SMAS Muhammadiyah 2 Genteng handed over souvenirs to FIB UGM, followed by a group photo session that captured this precious moment. This activity is expected to be an inspiration for students in preparing their steps towards higher education.

Yogyakarta, November 19, 2024 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again become the destination for educational visits by two high schools, namely PB Sudirman Islamic High School Jakarta and Muhammadiyah 1 High School Pekanbaru. Taking place in the Auditorium of Soegondo Building, the event took place from 09.00 to 11.00 WIB and was attended by 200 students, including accompanying teachers (150 students from PB Sudirman and 50 students from Muhammadiyah 1 Pekanbaru).

The students and teachers were warmly welcomed by the Public Relations & Cooperation team of FIB UGM, along with student representatives. The event was opened by the MC with an enthusiastic atmosphere, followed by remarks from school representatives who conveyed the purpose of the visit to get to know UGM and the Faculty of Cultural Sciences more closely.

The series of events became more interesting with a short video screening about Gadjah Mada University and the profile of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. To test the participants’ attention, a quiz with prizes based on the video was held, which was enthusiastically welcomed by the students.

In the material presentation session, participants received in-depth information about the advantages of UGM as the first university in Indonesia, as well as the privileges offered by FIB UGM to prospective students. The discussion and question and answer session became an interactive moment with questions about the passing grade, the difference between SNBP and PBUB pathways, and the openness of UGM access for students from all over Indonesia.

The visit was closed by handing over souvenirs from the school to FIB UGM as a symbol of appreciation, ending with a warm photo session. Hopefully this visit can be an inspiration for students in planning their educational future.

Yogyakarta, November 13, 2024 – Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) happily welcomed the visit of students from Albayan Anyer Superior Islamic Boarding School. The activity that took place in room F305 of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM Building was attended by 50 students and accompanying teachers and was received directly by the Faculty’s Public Relations & Cooperation team and student representatives.

During this visit, the students were presented with interactive quiz sessions and exciting discussions that competed for merchandise in the form of notebooks and exclusive stickers. The participants were enthusiastic in answering questions and exchanging ideas in discussions related to various topics about academic life at UGM.

Some interesting questions from the students included the duration of the INCULS program, the preparation needed since grade 10, the provisions of the SNBP pathway and whether the winning certificate can be used in addition to the report card, majors that are considered easy or challenging, the possibility of science majors applying to the soshum majors, and the existence of a tahfidz pathway and the minimum number of juz that must be memorized.

This activity ended with a group photo session and a lively yell that added to the joy of the atmosphere. This visit is expected to provide inspiration and useful information for students in planning their higher education in the future.

Universitas Gadjah Mada Sports and Arts Week or Porsenigama is a forum for students to perform in non-academic fields. The inter-faculty competition is divided into two stems, namely sports and arts stems. The purpose of organizing this competition is to foster sportsmanship, creativity, and solidarity among students of Universitas Gadjah Mada.

This moment is considered appropriate to see the seeds of achievement and development of student talent interests. In 2024, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences has won a gold medal in the art photography category. The first winner was Puspita Nindya Sari, a 2023 outstanding student who is currently studying in the Cultural Anthropology Undergraduate Study Program.

Aya’s work in the Porsenigama 2024 Photography Competition

A woman who is familiarly called Aya presents a portrait of a Balinese dancer as a response to this year’s theme of desire. Beautifully presented by emphasizing the side of facial expressions that are typical of Balinese dance, Aya wants to show the strength of the eyes or seledet. In addition, Aya also showcases the fast-paced nature of Balinese music with visuals of body expressions worked on with a photography technique called motion blur.

Aya’s ability to photograph did not come suddenly. Aya shared that her interest in photography started in 2011 and she began to pursue it when she was in high school. Upon entering college, she started her career as a professional photographer by providing graduation, stage, and event documentation services, until she was recruited as a staff photographer at the 2024 Documentary Film Festival.

Aya’s achievement in winning the gold medal at Porsenigama 2024 shows how quality education can open up opportunities for students to develop their potential and achieve. Participation in competitions like this also reflects the importance of responsible consumption and production in the creation of meaningful and impactful works of art. By continuing to hone their skills and collaborate in various fields, students not only contribute to their own development, but also to the advancement of a more inclusive and sustainable society, in line with the goals of the SDGs.

[Public Relation Faculty of Cultural Science, Sandya Kirani]

Yogyakarta, November 14, 2024 – Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) enthusiastically welcomed the working visit of Department of Indonesian Literature, Faculty of Arts, Universitas Hasanuddin (Unhas) on November 12-13, 2024. This visit is part of the efforts to implement the cooperation between the two faculties, which covers the fields of education, research, and community service.

This activity is an important momentum for FIB UGM to strengthen synergies and explore new collaboration opportunities with Unhas. The main discussion focused on the development of the BIPA (Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers) curriculum and the formulation of joint program implementation strategies that are expected to improve the quality of teaching and student learning experiences.

The team from Unhas who attended this working visit was led by Dr. Munira Hasjim, S.S., M.Hum, Head of the Indonesian Literature Department, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Nurhayati, M.Hum, and Dr. Inriati Lewa, M.Hum. Their presence was warmly welcomed by the lecturers and academic staff of FIB UGM, as well as representatives of the Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program.

The Dean of the Faculty said that this visit was a form of the Faculty’s commitment to continue to open itself to innovative and mutually beneficial cooperation. “We really appreciate the arrival of the team from Unhas. This is a real step to implement programs that can support the achievement of the main performance indicators of the faculty, as well as strengthen collaboration between faculties,” he said.

In addition to discussions on BIPA, this visit was also a forum to exchange views related to challenges and opportunities in the development of education and research in the field of language and literature. With this meeting, FIB UGM is optimistic that it can build a more solid collaboration with FIB Unhas, which in turn will enrich academic experience and expand networks in the field of Indonesian language and literature studies.