Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is pleased to announce an important event: the inaugural professorial lecture of Prof. Dr. Hendrokumoro, M. Hum., from the Study Program of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture, Faculty of Cultural Sciences. The event will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 09:00 to 10:00 AM WIB, at the Senate Hall, UGM Main Building.
On this occasion, Prof. Hendrokumoro will deliver a lecture titled “Eksistensi Bahasa Jawa Saat Ini beserta Peran, Tantangan, dan Peluangnya” (The Current Existence of the Javanese Language: Its Roles, Challenges, and Opportunities). This topic is expected to provide profound insights into the present condition of the Javanese language amidst ongoing social and cultural shifts, including its strategic role in society as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. For members of the public who wish to follow the event, UGM will provide a live broadcast via the official Universitas Gadjah Mada YouTube channel, accessible through this link