26-02-2026

KITLV researcher Adrian Perkasa received The Conversation Indonesia award for his article 'Indonesia plans to rewrite its national history: A return to an incomplete narrative?' in the category Editor's Choice for Education and Culture Article. Adrian's article was read by a large number of readers and translated and republished in several media, including The Conversation International.

TCID consider that the article can help to clarify the present issue surrounding the Indonesian government's initiative of revising its standard national history using scientific expertise and a compelling narrative.

Read more about the TCID (in Indonesian) award here

Watch the award ceremony here