On October 19, 2024, a research team from the Department of Languages, Arts, and Cultural Management (DBSMB) at the Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada presented their findings on the study titled “Exploring Language Visibility in Public Announcements in Yogyakarta” at the National Seminar on Applied Technology (SNTT) held at TILC SV UGM. This seminar provided a platform for researchers to share insights and foster innovation in various fields, including cultural studies.

The research, conducted from May to October 2024, focused on the use of Javanese, Indonesian, and English in public announcements at key transportation hubs in Yogyakarta, specifically Tugu Yogyakarta Railway Station and Yogyakarta International Airport. This study aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in promoting cultural diversity and fostering innovation in communication practices. read more

A lecturer and three students from Vocational College (Sekolah Vokasi), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), represented Indonesia at the 2024 Global Youth Trends Forum, held in Taipei, Taiwan from November 14th to 17th, 2024. This prestigious event, organized by the Youth Development Administration (YDA) under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan), brought together young people from various countries to discuss global youth issues and challenges in the digital era.

The forum, themed “Connect & Engage: Global Partnership for Youth,” focused on exploring the future trends and current status of youth international participation post-pandemic. Discussions delved into how methods, channels, and opportunities for participation had evolved, and how interactive networks for international engagement could be reconnected and expanded. read more

As a culturally rich region on the island of Java, Yogyakarta has significant linguistic diversity. The Javanese language, as the dominant regional language, is used by most residents in daily life. This language interacts with Bahasa Indonesia as the national language and English, which is often used in the tourism sector and global interactions. However, the presence of these three languages in public announcements remains under-researched.

A research team from the Department of Languages, Arts, and Cultural Management (DBSMB), Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, conducted a study from May to October 2024 that explored the use of Javanese, Indonesian, and English in public announcements in Yogyakarta, particularly at Tugu Yogyakarta Railway Station and Yogyakarta International Airport. This research aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in promoting creativity and innovation in cultural expression. read more