Undoukai 2026 was held as a sports competition for students of the Japanese Language and Culture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (BKJ UGM). Promoting the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship, the event brought together representatives from each cohort in a series of competitions held on September 5–6, 2026.

Various sports and games enlivened Undoukai 2026, including badminton, gobak sodor, Mobile Legends, and e-Football. The competitions took place at several locations around Yogyakarta and within the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at UGM.

More than just an opportunity to showcase skills and compete for victory, Undoukai 2026 provided students with a chance to strengthen camaraderie, foster healthy competitiveness, and create memorable experiences across different cohorts.

Author: SAHLA NAURA NOOR SABRINA

The first stage of the Community Service Program (PkM) entitled “Polite and Responsible Social Media Use among Adolescents,” organized by the Master’s Program in Linguistics, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM), was successfully held at SMA Negeri 1 Depok, Sleman. The activity was enthusiastically attended by students and featured a series of educational activities focusing on polite, wise, and responsible social media use.

The activity began with a report on the implementation of the program delivered by the Head of the Master’s Program in Linguistics, Dr. Hayatul Cholsy, S.S., M.Hum. The report outlined the implementation of the program and its objectives, particularly in raising adolescents’ awareness of the importance of politeness in communication on social media.

Following the report, Drs. H. Tri Nardono, Public Relations Vice Principal of SMA Negeri 1 Depok, expressed his appreciation for the implementation of the program. He also welcomed the collaboration between SMA Negeri 1 Depok and the Master’s Program in Linguistics, FIB UGM, as a joint effort to provide students with guidance on using social media wisely and respectfully.

Before the main session, students completed a pretest designed to map their social media habits and experiences. The results provided an initial overview of social media use among the students and supported the delivery of materials that were relevant to their experiences and needs.

The main session on polite social media use was delivered by Prof. I Dewa Putu Wijana, S.U., M.A., with Dr. Wira Kurniawati, S.S., M.A. serving as the moderator. Through the session, students were encouraged to understand the importance of using polite, thoughtful, and responsible language when communicating in digital spaces.

The activity continued with group dynamics, during which students developed ideas and prepared creative follow-up projects. Working in groups, the students created flyers or videos under the theme “Jarimu Harimaumu!” (“Your Fingers, Your Responsibility!”). Through these works, students were encouraged to convey messages about the importance of thinking carefully before posting, commenting, or sharing information on social media.

All student works will be presented during the evaluation activity scheduled for 10 August 2026. The evaluation will form part of the PkM series and will provide an opportunity to assess the students’ understanding and creativity while allowing them to communicate messages about polite and responsible social media use through their own works.

Through this program, the Master’s Program in Linguistics, FIB UGM, continues to contribute to the development of language and digital literacy among adolescents. The collaboration with SMA Negeri 1 Depok is expected to serve as a meaningful step toward fostering a culture of polite, critical, and responsible communication in digital spaces.

The PkM program will continue with the next stage, featuring the evaluation and presentation of the students’ works. We look forward to seeing the students again in the next stage of the program!

Author: Magister Linguistik

Yogyakarta, June 6, 2026 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Gadjah Mada University is once again reaching out to students with the Sibuya (Cultural Sciences Breakfast) program. This program is designed to support the final exams (UAS) for the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year by providing free breakfast. Sibuya provides 200 servings daily, distributed via a coupon system on June 6, 11, 15, and 18. Each coupon is worth Rp13,000.00 and can be redeemed at any food stall in the Sastra Cafeteria. Sibuya will also take place on June 10 and 17, with boxed meals distributed in front of the Soegondo Building. 

Sibuya is a program initiated by FIB since 2024. To date, Sibuya has consistently supported the well-being of FIB students during midterm and final exam weeks by providing free, nutritious breakfasts. By ensuring adequate nutrition, FIB hopes to ensure students are in top condition when taking exams. This is part of FIB UGM’s commitment to creating a friendly and healthy campus environment.  

Through this program, FIB UGM contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger, by ensuring students have access to sufficient food and nutrition so they do not go hungry during exams, and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, by implementing the Health Promoting University (HPU) program to ensure nutritional needs are met. This program also aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education, as maintaining physical health and sustained focus enables students to perform optimally during exams to achieve high-quality academic results.

Through the consistent implementation of the Sibuya program, FIB UGM demonstrates that academic support extends beyond the classroom to include tangible care for students’ physical well-being. With their nutritional needs met, it is hoped that students can navigate exam week with full focus and achieve optimal results.

[Humas FIB UGM, Maylafaizza Nafisha Zifa]