SDGs 4: Quality Education

On February 21st, 2024 at 12:00 – 13:00 (GMT+7), the INCULS private program with Dominique Addison Renee officially closed. The event, which was held in Room 420 of the Soegondo Building, was attended by the Director and Deputy Director of INCULS, Dominique, 2 teaching lecturers, and INCULS staff.

Dominique is a student from the United States who has completed the Private Program with INCULS. Through this program, she has learned a lot about Indonesian language and culture from January 9th – February 24th 2024.

On this occasion, Dominique delivered a speech about her experiences in Indonesia. She is very happy to be part of Universitas Gadjah Mada, which is the best university in Indonesia. Mbak Dominique started her learning process by enriching her vocabulary and exploring interesting topics in Indonesia. Apart from that, she also said that the most interesting thing about her experience was that her ability to speak Indonesian allowed her to build strong and good relationships with the Indonesian people.

Hopefully, this can be an inspiration for the younger generation to further preserve the Indonesian language. The large number of international students who come to INCULS to study Indonesian indicates that our national language is very global. Therefore, it is time for us to be proud of the language we have!

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 17: Partnerships for the Goals

On February 19th, 2024, INCULS opened the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University intensive program which took place in Sidang Pimpinan Room, Poerbatjaraka Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM from 9:00 – 10:00 AM (GMT+7). The event was attended by the Director and Deputy Director of INCULS, 7 students from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University who were accompanied by their supervisor, Mrs. Tari, and 7 INCULS tutors.

This activity aimed to introduce INCULS with a material presentation regarding teachers, staff, assessment criteria, and schedule. In addition, they had the opportunity to get to know INCULS students and tutors. The event then continued with a group photo.

Interestingly, on this occasion, they had the experience of a faculty tour where they could learn more about the Faculty of Cultural Sciences and the interesting details about it.

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 14: Live Below Water | SDGs 17: Partnerships for the Goals

On Tuesday, January 16 2024, several Cultural Anthropology students together with three students from Adger University, Norway visited a mangrove forest managed by the NGO Bintari Pekalongan, Central Java. In this activity, students discussed with youth and local people who were actively involved in maintaining the mangrove forest on the northern coast of Pekalongan.

Initially, mangroves were planted by a youth group called Antaraha Berkah Mandiri or Karya Mandiri as part of efforts to preserve the momentum of national economic development. After the mangrove planting was underway, the Bintari NGO took part in the maintenance process.

The visit to the mangrove forest closed with activities to clean the shoreline which was filled with rubbish brought in from the sea. Various types of waste ranging from plastic, wood and household waste are collected together in sacks as an effort to preserve beaches and mangrove forests on the shoreline. Local residents, Cultural Anthropology students and Adger University students then took photos together before returning to the settlement.

The research carried out by Cultural Anthropology students at Gadjah Mada University is part of efforts to improve the quality of education in understanding the realities of social life in line with the 4th SDGs point. The research activities were carried out together with Norwegian students as a form of implementing SDGs at point 17. Lastly, the activity of cleaning up rubbish on the shoreline was one of the embodiments of SDGs at point 14, namely life below water.

Author: Irene Saphira Putri Yudyastawa

SDGs 4: Quality Education

After receiving A Accreditation, the Archeology Study Program (Undergraduate Program) Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM received Excellent Accreditation status from BAN-PT. This Accreditation will be valid until 2027.

This good news was received by the Archeology Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada from BAN-PT which issued on the certificate number 5112/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.KP/S/XII/2023. This achievement marks the study program’s strong commitment to improve the quality of education and maintain high academic standards.

The accreditation process is an effort to assess the quality and excellence of a study program. Archeology Study Program has passed a series of rigorous evaluations by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT). Through this process, the study program succeeded in obtaining an “excellent” rating, confirming its position as one of the best Archeology Undergraduate Study Programs in Indonesia. It is hoped that this new accreditation achievement will open the door for the Archeology Study Program to be more active in international research and collaboration in the fields of education, research, and community service. By gaining wider support and recognition, this study program can become a center for archaeological research that has a positive impact on the development of science in the field and the preservation of cultural heritage.

This is the commitment of the Archeology Study Program to provide a relevant and quality curriculum, as well as facilities that support student development. Adequate archaeological laboratory facilities, reference rooms, research facilities and other adequate facilities are also determining factors for the superiority of this study program. In this way, students can develop their skills and knowledge well, both in archaeological theory and practice.

This success cannot be separated from the support of all parties, including alumni and stakeholders who always work side by side with the study program. Thank you for all the students’ participation in implementing the Tridharma. (Ln & Mht).

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

The Middle Eastern Cultural Studies Master’s Study Program held an online event “Welcoming New KBTT Students for the Even Semester of 2023/2024” on Monday, February 12th, 2024. This event was attended by lecturers in the Middle Eastern Cultural Studies Master’s Study Program, namely Prof. . Dr. Lasiyo, M.A., Prof. Dr. Fadlil Munawwar Manshur, M.S., Dr. Hindun, M. Hum., Dr. Arifuddin, Lc. M.A., and Dr. Moh. Masrukhi, M. Hum.

Throughout the history of its establishment starting in 2020, the Middle Eastern Cultural Studies Master’s Study Program accepted new students for the first time in the even period with a total of 10 students. This activity was opened by an opening remarks from the Head of the Intercultural Department FCS UGM, Prof. Dr. Sangidu, M. Hum. Prof. Sangidu who emphasized that the acceptance of new students for the even semester was a real effort made by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences to provide opportunities for undergraduates to deepen their knowledge in the Middle Eastern realm.

The event continued with a presentation of graduate profiles and curriculum by the Secretary of the Intercultural Department, Dr. Mahmudah, M. Hum. The curriculum stipulates that the KBTT Alumni profile has great opportunities in employment, ranging from academics and researchers to diplomats. Throughout this activity, students are expected to be able to prepare themselves to take part in learning in the Study Program in order to achieve a dedicated graduate profile and contribute to advancing education in Indonesia.