Bringing Students Closer to the Community: Udayana University’s Cultural Anthropology Study Program Holds the 2026 Research and Community Service Training (PPPM) in Besan Village, Klungkung

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• Sabtu, 14 Februari 2026
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The Cultural Anthropology Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, once again organized the Research and Community Service Training (PPPM) from February 9–14, 2026. Held in Besan Village, Dawan District, Klungkung Regency, the program involved Cultural Anthropology students from the cohorts of 2023, 2024, and 2025. The opening ceremony took place at the Wantilan (community hall) of Besan Village and was attended by the Village Head, Traditional Village Head, Deputy Traditional Village Head, Chairman of the Village Consultative Body, Neighborhood Heads, village officials, and faculty members of the Cultural Anthropology Study Program.

In his welcoming remarks, the Head of Besan Village, I Ketut Yasa, extended a warm welcome to all participants. He explained that while Besan is a relatively small village, it maintains a strong commitment to environmental preservation, specifically remaining free from plastic waste. He expressed his hope that students would adapt well to village life and encouraged them to coordinate with village officials should they encounter challenges or require research data.

I Ketut Yasa also introduced one of the village's flagship initiatives: regular gotong royong (communal work) to clear waste. He invited students to participate directly in these activities as a form of social learning and engagement. Concluding his speech, he expressed his appreciation to the lecturers for choosing Besan Village as the site for PPPM 2026 and offered his best wishes for the success of the research and service activities.

Meanwhile, the Coordinator of the Cultural Anthropology Study Program, Dr. Nanang Sutrisno, S.Ag., M.Si., emphasized that the program aims to bring students closer to community life. By living among the residents, students are expected to understand cultural practices firsthand, as professional anthropologists do. He hoped for a warm reception from the Besan community and looked forward to the program opening doors for sustainable collaboration and the creation of scientific works, including undergraduate theses, rooted in the village. His remarks officially marked the commencement of PPPM 2026.