The Japanese Popular Culture course, organized by the Japanese Language and Culture Program, welcomed guest students to its class on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The course instructor, Lili Febriyani, S.S., M.Si., invited students from various cohorts to provide reviews and feedback on the poster assignments prepared by each group.

The presence of guest students aims to enrich the learning process through a more diverse range of perspectives. In addition to receiving evaluations from the instructor and fellow students, participants also received input from students across different cohorts, including those who have and those who have not yet taken the course. Furthermore, this activity helped train students’ abilities to present ideas and respond to questions directly.

The guest students in attendance were from the 2021 and 2022 cohorts who had taken the Popular Culture course, as well as the 2024 and 2025 cohorts who had not yet taken the course. During this activity, the guest students observed and evaluated the posters presented by each group, focusing on design, clarity of content, and the ability to convey the material.

The posters created by each group explored the theme of the representation of heterosexual women in Japanese media, employing diverse visual approaches and analyses. Each group presented the content of their poster in detail and responded to questions posed by the visiting students.

At the end of the session, the visiting students shared their general impressions and evaluations through representatives from each class. This activity is expected to encourage students to be more open to diverse perspectives and to strengthen academic interaction among classes in the learning process.

Author: Nur Shafiyah Salma Putri

The Faculty of Cultural Studies Library is pleased to announce a new book collection designed to broaden horizons, foster a love of reading, and support the knowledge and personal development of our patrons. This collection includes 12 books in the field of literature and 8 books in the social sciences, all tailored to meet readers’ needs.

Literature Collection

The latest collection in the field of literature features 12 compelling novels by various national and international authors, spanning diverse genres and narrative perspectives, including contemporary fiction, historical and cultural novels, young adult novels, and literary works addressing social and humanitarian themes.

The 12 novel titles soon to be available at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences library are as follows:

• As Long As The Lemon Tree Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
• Semua Ikan di Langit by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie
• Seporsi Mie Ayam Sebelum Mati by Brian Khrisna
• Aroma Karsa by Dee Lestari
• Gadis Kretek by Ratih Kumala
• Mosquerade Hotel by Keigo Higashino
• Pasta Kacang Merah by Durian Sukegawa
• 24 Jam Bersama Gaspar by Sabda Armandio
• Kapan Nanti by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie
• Dawuk by Mahfud Ikhwan
• Satine by Ika Natassa
• Gelombang by Dee Lestari

Social Sciences Collection

The new book collection in the social sciences features 8 books covering history, social realities, leadership, and personal development. 

The 8 titles are as follows.

• Ratu Adil Ramalan Jayabaya & Sejarah Perlawanan Wong Cilik
• Hidup Bersama Raksasa Manusia Dan Pendudukan Perkebunan Sawit
• Sejarah Korea Semenanjung Korea Dari Masa Ke Masa
• Leaders Eat Last
• Keseharian Orang Buangan Di Kamp Colonial
• Dari Industri Gula Hingga Batik Pekalongan
• Sila Ke-6: Kreatif Sampai Mati
• Sukses Sidang Skripsi

The new book collection is now available and can be accessed through the library’s circulation services starting in April 2026. Detailed information regarding titles, authors, and classification numbers can be viewed through the Open Access Catalog Online (opac.lib.ugm.ac.id). 

The library invites all patrons to utilize this latest book collection as a source of reading, learning, and inspiration. Come on, let’s go to the library!

 Author: Arifah Nur F.

Archaeology students took part in a field study for the Environmental Archaeology course at Candi Ijo on April 11, 2026. This activity aimed to introduce students to the relationship between archaeological remains and the surrounding environment, including aspects such as landscape, topography, and spatial use. Through direct observation and hands-on practice on site, students were able to understand how natural conditions are connected to human activities in the past.

Drs. Jarwo Susetyo Edy Yuwono, M.Sc., the course lecturer, also accompanied the field study. With this guidance, students were able to apply the knowledge they had learned in class in a real-world setting. In addition to providing practical experience, the field study helped strengthen students’ observation and analytical skills within the context of field-based archaeological research.

Author: Jovinka Aldinova Kiranamurti
Photo: Muhammad Irsyad

On April 2, 2026, several undergraduate and master’s graduates of Archaeology from Universitas Gadjah Mada were officially inaugurated by the Minister of Culture as government officials in the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. This event shows the real contribution of archaeology graduates in the professional world, especially in managing, preserving, and developing cultural heritage. The following are the names of the alumni and their positions:

1. Pahadi, S.S. as Head of Section for Follow-up of Supervision Reports
2. Anggoro Cahyadi, S.S., M.Kesos. as Head of Administration Subdivision, Directorate of Cultural Heritage
3. Sukronedi, S.Si., M.A. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of North Sumatra
4. Yanto H. M. Manurung, S.S., M.Hum. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Jambi
5. Sri Sugiharta, S.S., M.P.A. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of South Sumatra
6. Ni Ketut Wardani P. Dewi, M.Hum. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Bangka Belitung
7. Kuswanto, S.S., M.Hum. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Lampung
8. Swedhi Hananta, S.S., M.A. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Banten
9. Desse Yussubrasta, S.S., M.Hum. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Jakarta
10. Riris Purbasari, S.S., M.A. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Yogyakarta
11. Endah Budi Heryani, S.S., M.M. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of East Java
12. Iwan Setiawan Bimas, S.S., M.M. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Central Kalimantan
13. Manggar Sari Ayuati, S.S., M.A. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of South Kalimantan
14. Ahmad Hariri, S.S., M.Hum. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of West Nusa Tenggara
15. Sinatrio Danuhadiningrat, S.S. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of South Sulawesi
    Gatut Eko Nurcahyo, S.S. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Southeast Sulawesi
16. Dody Wiranto, S.S., M.Hum. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Maluku
17. Winarto, S.S. as Head of Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Southwest Papua
18. Azwar Sutihat, S.S., M.Hum. as Head of General Affairs Subdivision, Cultural Heritage
19. Preservation Office of Riau Islands
20. Agus Sudaryadi, S.S. as Head of General Affairs Subdivision, Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Jambi
21. Marlia Yuliyanti Rosyidah, S.Si., M.A. as Head of General Affairs Subdivision, Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Central Java
22. Romi Hidayat, S.S. as Head of General Affairs Subdivision, Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of Jakarta
23. Iswadi A. M., S.S., M.Hum. as Head of General Affairs Subdivision, Cultural Heritage Preservation Office of South Sulawesi

Through this inauguration, the alumni are expected to apply the knowledge and skills they gained during their studies in making policies within the Ministry. This is important to support better and more sustainable cultural management.

Author: Jovinka Aldinova Kiranamurti

Archaeology students took part in a tutorial session for the Data Analysis Methods course held in the laboratory as part of their learning activities. This session represents one of the topics covered in the tutorial, focusing on the introduction to the Mohs scale and various types of rocks as part of archaeological data. During the session, students learned how to identify mineral hardness levels and understand the characteristics of rocks commonly found in archaeological contexts.

Dr. Mahirta, M.A., as the course lecturer, guided the tutorial session in the laboratory. Through this guidance, students were able to engage in direct observation while deepening their understanding through hands-on practice. In addition to strengthening analytical skills in processing archaeological data, the activity also supports the development of more applied and contextual learning, contributing to the advancement of quality education.

Writer:  Muhammad Irsyad
Photo: Dr. Mahirta, M.A.