“Making Knowledge, Making History: Producing the Indonesian Past, Present and Future” 

May 26-30, 2026 (Virtual)

The American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS) and Michigan State University (MSU) Asian Studies Center will convene the 6th annual AIFIS-MSU Conference on Indonesian Studies from May 26-30, 2026. Presented in a bilingual and virtual format, the conference is designed to bring together scholars working across geographic and disciplinary frameworks to explore the evolving field of area studies research in Indonesia.

This year’s conference theme, “Making Knowledge, Making History: Producing the Indonesian Past, Present and Future,” invites scholars, students, artists, and practitioners to explore how Indonesia has been imagined, studied, and narrated across time.

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, will hold a publication workshop focusing on publication strategies and reference management for writing scholarly articles.

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, will hold a publication workshop focusing on the writing and publication of scholarly articles in the field of anthropology.

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, held a screening of the film “Laila” on Friday, 28 November 2025, from 13.00 to 15.30 WIB at the Multimedia Room, Margono Building.

ogyakarta — The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, is pleased to announce the opening of the Dissertation Research Grant for students enrolled in the Doctoral Program in Anthropology.

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) will hold the Master’s Thesis Proposal Seminar (Sempro) in Anthropology for the Odd Semester of the Academic Year 2025/2026.

📅 Date: 16 September 2025
📍 Venue: Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Requirements

1. Active master’s student in the Odd Semester 2025/2026.

2. Completed or passed courses equivalent to 15–16 credits (SKS) with a minimum GPA of 2.50.

Required Documents

1. Thesis proposal manuscript (docx/pdf) with the following criteria:

   • Written in proper and formal academic language.

   • Must include background, research questions, methodology, and literature review.

   • Maximum length: 5,000 words.

2. Academic Transcript/Latest Study Report (pdf).*

3. Proof of Tuition Fee Payment (pdf/jpg/jpeg).*

4. Latest Course Registration (KRS) (pdf).*

Submission Guidelines

All documents must be submitted by email to antropologi@ugm.ac.id no later than 9 September 2025, at 23:59 WIB

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) will organize the Undergraduate Thesis Proposal Seminar (Sempro) in Cultural Anthropology for the Odd Semester of the Academic Year 2025/2026, with the following details:

📅 Date: 10–11 September 2025
📍 Venue: Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Requirements

1. Active undergraduate student in the Odd Semester 2025/2026.

2. Completed at least 120 credits (SKS) with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

3. Passed the courses Ethnographic Research Methods and Ethnographic Research Practice (minimum grade C).

Required Documents

1. Thesis proposal manuscript (docx/pdf) with the following criteria:

   • Written in proper and formal academic language.

   • Includes background, research questions, methodology, and literature review.

   • Maximum length: 3,500 words.

2. Academic Transcript/Latest Study Report (pdf).*

3. Proof of Tuition Fee Payment (pdf/jpg/jpeg).*

4. Latest Course Registration (KRS) (pdf).*

Submission Guidelines

All required documents must be submitted by email to antropologi@ugm.ac.id no later than 3 September 2025, at 23:59 WIB

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, invites Master’s and Doctoral students of Anthropology to join the workshop “Archives of Ethnographic Encounters.” This workshop offers a space for reflecting on the multitemporal dimension of ethnography, especially through the use of creative methods such as photography, video making, sound recording, and creative writing.

The workshop expands our understanding of what constitutes an archive and encourages participants to consider the ethical implications of working with materials gathered by others—be they researchers or interlocutors.

Come and join us for the online webinar “Coffee in Indonesia” with Prof. Dr. Pujo Semedi

Brewing Solidarity, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, has invited Prof. Dr.

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada warmly welcomes all incoming students of the Master’s Program in Anthropology – Odd Semester 2025 to attend the official Introductory Meeting for New Graduate Students, which will be held as follows:

• 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025

• 🕐 Time: 13:00 WIB

• 📍 Venue: Margono Building, Multimedia Room, 2nd Floor, FIB UGM

This session will provide an introduction to the academic structure of the program, curriculum overview, academic regulations, and a chance to meet the faculty members and academic advisors.

All new graduate students are highly encouraged to attend this meeting to ensure a smooth transition and informed start to your studies at UGM.

📧 For more information, please contact:
✉️ antropologi@ugm.ac.id
🌐 antropologi.fib.ugm.ac.id