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.

Yogyakarta, April 19, 2026 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM) held the first session of the Professorial Forum titled “Humanities for Governance and Social Transformation: Language, Literature, and Policy Politics.” This academic forum reviewed several proposals and research plans from academics that addressed various strategic issues, ranging from the dynamics of political legitimacy and customary land conflicts to the urgency of forensic linguistics in law enforcement.

The Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Alumni at FIB UGM, Dr. Mimi Savitri, emphasized that the theme of this forum aligned with the faculty’s research roadmap. She encouraged researchers to formulate their proposed studies into strategic recommendations for future policymakers.

“The goal is to determine how existing research can be recommended as policy briefs. We hope FIB can make a significant contribution,” said Dr. Savitri during her opening remarks.

She added that the forum intentionally invited doctoral students to motivate them and provide a concrete overview of how to draft a dissertation research proposal.

Moving into the presentation session, Professor Bambang Hudayana presented a research proposal titled “Prophecies on the Legitimacy and Delegitimacy of Indonesian Presidents.” He planned a study to examine how the leadership of Presidents Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto intersects with narratives of political prophecies or divine mandates (wangsit) on social media. Through this proposal, Professor Hudayana intends to combine the concept of Javanese power cosmology with networked religion theory. This research plan will explore how political prophecies express the spiritual hopes of the public while also serving as a symbolic instrument to either legitimize or delegitimize the power of leaders.

In the second presentation, Dr. Nur Aini Setiawati reviewed a draft book titled “Customary Land in Indonesia: Policy Politics and the Dynamics of Agrarian Conflict in the 20th Century.” This book draft seeks to bridge normative legal studies and social movement studies regarding agrarian conflicts. Dr. Setiawati explained that agrarian disputes are essentially a clash of two perspectives. There is the communal understanding of society, which views land as a generational living space, colliding with the state’s view of land as a legal and administrative object. Therefore, this book draft will uncover the history of state policy formation and its social consequences at the local level, which frequently trigger the loss of community access to customary territories.

The third presentation featured a linguistic perspective from Professor I Dewa Putu Wijana through a research plan titled “Linguistics and Forensic Linguistics.” He designed this study to respond to social interactions in the digital era, which often give rise to disharmony and verbal abuse. The research plan emphasizes that as public legal awareness increases, forensic linguistics will take on a central role. This applied linguistics approach is projected to resolve various cases of language-based crimes by utilizing branches of linguistics such as phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics.

The various drafts of academic works originating from this forum demonstrate the strong commitment of the humanities in formulating a foundation for solving societal problems. Thorough research planning related to language, culture, and history is highly essential for establishing equitable public governance. Ultimately, the effort to prepare this humanity-based research is expected to help reduce inequalities in living spaces, create an ethical communication climate, and encourage the development of more peaceful and resilient social institutions for the future.

[Public Relations of FIB UGM, Candra Solihin]