ICCULL 2025 Conference Report
Conference Overview
The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), successfully organized the International Conference on Culture, Language, and Literature (ICCULL) 2025 on Thursday, October 29, 2025, at the UNS Tower, Surakarta. This international event brought together dozens of participants, including lecturers, researchers, students, and cultural observers from various domestic and international universities.
Keynote Speakers
| Datuk Prof. Dr. Awang Azman Awang "Bridging Worlds Through Culture: The Interplay of Language and Malay Literature in Fostering Global Understanding" |
| Prof. Dr. William Bradley Horton "Re/deconstructing the Work of a Literary Master: Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s Teenage Virgins in the Grasp of the Military" |
| Dra. Sri Kusumo Habsari, M.Hum., Ph.D. "Gender Equality in Contemporary Literary and Cultural Perspectives" |
| Dr. John R. Baker "Guiding Emerging Writers with Model Texts" |
| Prof. Dr. Rudi Hartono, S.S., M.Pd. "Translation and AI: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions" |
Event Objectives & Impact
- Providing a platform for global experts to discuss cutting-edge research in linguistics, literature, and culture.
- Strengthening academic networks and fostering research collaboration between international institutions.
- Addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the landscape of translation and humanities.
Closing Summary
The conference concluded with high enthusiasm during the academic discussions and a special award ceremony for the most creative poster. ICCULL 2025 reflects the steadfast commitment of FIB UNS to advancing humanities research and enhancing Indonesia's academic contribution to the global community.
