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The discussion was moderated by Iwan Pranoto, Professor from the Analysis and Geometry Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA). Two main speakers were featured in the seminar: historian and Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives Bonnie Triyana, and Professor of History at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Bambang Purwanto.

Understanding Coloniality in National Life
In his presentation, Bonnie Triyana explained the fundamental distinction between colonialism as a form of physical and administrative domination and coloniality, which operates through mindsets, social structures, and power relations. He emphasized that although Indonesia has achieved political independence, traces of coloniality remain evident in various aspects of national life.

“History is not merely a record of the past, but a living reality. Our challenge today is to ensure that changes in actors are accompanied by changes in ways of thinking and acting,” he stated.

Bonnie also encouraged educational institutions, including �鶹ֱ��, to continue developing critical perspectives on the dichotomy between the “traditional” and the “modern,” while providing equitable space for local rationality and knowledge as integral components of national progress.

Inclusive Nationalism and Postcolonial Reflection
Echoing this perspective, Prof. Bambang Purwanto discussed the dynamics of Indonesian nationalism, which he argued must continue to evolve in a more inclusive and reflective direction. He highlighted the importance of evaluating national structures and practices so that they do not merely reproduce legacies from the past.

Referring to the thoughts of Mohammad Hatta, Prof. Bambang distinguished between the concepts of being “independent” and being “sovereign.” According to him, true sovereignty is not only reflected in political independence, but also in intellectual autonomy, ethical agency, and the sustainable management of national potential.

Higher Education as a Cultural Space
The discussion further emphasized the strategic role of higher education institutions as centers for knowledge development as well as cultural spaces. Universities are expected not only to focus on technical and professional achievements, but also to contribute to the formation of values, ethics, and social awareness.

Science and technology, Prof. Bambang noted, gain greater significance when developed for the benefit of humanity and when they strengthen national competitiveness while remaining rooted in local contexts and national needs.

History as a Means of National Maturation
The seminar concluded with a call to develop a reflective and self-critical historiography. History was viewed not merely as a heroic narrative, but as a collective learning process to understand past dynamics, including key historical events, in order to foster national maturity and integrity in the future.

Through this forum, FGB �鶹ֱ�� reaffirmed its commitment to continuously presenting relevant, critical, and constructive academic discourse in addressing national challenges in the post-modern era.