Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on History, Social Sciences, and Education (ICHSE 2026)
3rd International Conference on History, Social Sciences, and Education (ICHSE 2026)
📍Malang, Indonesia🗓️ 5-6 August 2026
Conference: 3rd International Conference on History, Social Sciences, and Education (ICHSE 2026)
Date: 5-6 August 2026
Location: Malang, Indonesia (Offline)
Website: https://ichse.um.ac.id/3rd-ichse/ The 3rd International Conference on History, Social Sciences, and Education (ICHSE 2026) was held on 5–6 August 2026 at Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. Under the theme “Oral History for Social Transformation: Inclusivity, Democracy, and Equality,” the conference brought together scholars, educators, students, researchers, practitioners, artist, and community members to examine the role of oral history in producing more inclusive and socially meaningful understandings of the past. ICHSE 2026 was founded on the recognition that historical knowledge is not preserved solely in official archives, institutional records, and dominant national narratives. Oral history provides an important avenue for engaging with memories, lived experiences, local knowledge, and perspectives that are often absent from written sources. It allows researchers to explore how individuals and communities remember, interpret, negotiate, and transmit the past across generations. More than a method of collecting information, oral history is an ethical and collaborative practice that invites reflection on voice, authority, memory, representation, and power. The conference featured presentations by Associate Professor Vannessa Hearman of Curtin University, Australia; Associate Professor Fernando Santiago Jr. of De La Salle University, the Philippines; and Professor Diana Suhardiman of KITLV and Leiden University, the Netherlands; and Associate Professor Aditya Nugroho Widiadi from Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. Their contributions enriched the conference’s discussion of oral history, social transformation, and the responsibilities of scholars in engaging with diverse communities and experiences. This volume brings together thirty-one selected papers presented at ICHSE 2026. The papers demonstrate the breadth of current research at the intersection of history, social sciences, and education. They address oral history, local and community history, historical memory, heritage preservation, history education, gender, cultural identity, museums, digital heritage, environmental sustainability, and the democratisation of historical knowledge. Several contributions illuminate the value of oral history for recovering local experiences and cultural knowledge. The papers explore, among other topics, the oral traditions of communities in Java and Bali, the collective memory of batik and local cultural practices, community archives, local histories of conflict and political transition, as well as oral narratives that challenge official accounts of the past. Other papers consider how oral history may be integrated into history education to foster historical consciousness, epistemological awareness, empathy, inclusion, and meaningful engagement with the past. The proceedings also reflect a strong concern with heritage and social transformation. The studies examine the preservation of cultural sites and historical monuments, the role of museums and digital heritage in public learning, women’s historical experiences and organisational networks, and the relationship between local knowledge, sustainability, and environmental awareness. Taken together, these contributions show that the past remains deeply connected to present concerns and future possibilities. The papers included in this volume underline the importance of attentive and responsible historical practice. Research involving memory and personal testimony requires sensitivity to context, consent, safety, and the agency of narrators. It also requires scholars to recognise that knowledge is often produced through dialogue between researchers, communities, and the sources with which they work. In this regard, the volume contributes to wider conversations about ethical research, public engagement, and the place of marginalised voices in academic knowledge production. We sincerely thank all authors, reviewers, presenters, participants, keynote speakers, workshop and masterclass facilitators, partners, and members of the organising committee whose commitment made ICHSE 2026 possible. We are especially grateful to the students and supporting staff of Universitas Negeri Malang for their dedication throughout the preparation and implementation of the conference. We hope that this volume will be a useful resource for scholars, educators, students, practitioners, and policymakers. Above all, we hope it encourages continued dialogue on how oral history can support inclusivity, strengthen democratic engagement, and advance equality through a deeper and more humane understanding of the past. Indah Wahyu Puji Utami
Ardeti Jeni Abdilla
Editors in Chief of the 3rd ICHSE
Date: 5-6 August 2026
Location: Malang, Indonesia (Offline)
Website: https://ichse.um.ac.id/3rd-ichse/ The 3rd International Conference on History, Social Sciences, and Education (ICHSE 2026) was held on 5–6 August 2026 at Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. Under the theme “Oral History for Social Transformation: Inclusivity, Democracy, and Equality,” the conference brought together scholars, educators, students, researchers, practitioners, artist, and community members to examine the role of oral history in producing more inclusive and socially meaningful understandings of the past. ICHSE 2026 was founded on the recognition that historical knowledge is not preserved solely in official archives, institutional records, and dominant national narratives. Oral history provides an important avenue for engaging with memories, lived experiences, local knowledge, and perspectives that are often absent from written sources. It allows researchers to explore how individuals and communities remember, interpret, negotiate, and transmit the past across generations. More than a method of collecting information, oral history is an ethical and collaborative practice that invites reflection on voice, authority, memory, representation, and power. The conference featured presentations by Associate Professor Vannessa Hearman of Curtin University, Australia; Associate Professor Fernando Santiago Jr. of De La Salle University, the Philippines; and Professor Diana Suhardiman of KITLV and Leiden University, the Netherlands; and Associate Professor Aditya Nugroho Widiadi from Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. Their contributions enriched the conference’s discussion of oral history, social transformation, and the responsibilities of scholars in engaging with diverse communities and experiences. This volume brings together thirty-one selected papers presented at ICHSE 2026. The papers demonstrate the breadth of current research at the intersection of history, social sciences, and education. They address oral history, local and community history, historical memory, heritage preservation, history education, gender, cultural identity, museums, digital heritage, environmental sustainability, and the democratisation of historical knowledge. Several contributions illuminate the value of oral history for recovering local experiences and cultural knowledge. The papers explore, among other topics, the oral traditions of communities in Java and Bali, the collective memory of batik and local cultural practices, community archives, local histories of conflict and political transition, as well as oral narratives that challenge official accounts of the past. Other papers consider how oral history may be integrated into history education to foster historical consciousness, epistemological awareness, empathy, inclusion, and meaningful engagement with the past. The proceedings also reflect a strong concern with heritage and social transformation. The studies examine the preservation of cultural sites and historical monuments, the role of museums and digital heritage in public learning, women’s historical experiences and organisational networks, and the relationship between local knowledge, sustainability, and environmental awareness. Taken together, these contributions show that the past remains deeply connected to present concerns and future possibilities. The papers included in this volume underline the importance of attentive and responsible historical practice. Research involving memory and personal testimony requires sensitivity to context, consent, safety, and the agency of narrators. It also requires scholars to recognise that knowledge is often produced through dialogue between researchers, communities, and the sources with which they work. In this regard, the volume contributes to wider conversations about ethical research, public engagement, and the place of marginalised voices in academic knowledge production. We sincerely thank all authors, reviewers, presenters, participants, keynote speakers, workshop and masterclass facilitators, partners, and members of the organising committee whose commitment made ICHSE 2026 possible. We are especially grateful to the students and supporting staff of Universitas Negeri Malang for their dedication throughout the preparation and implementation of the conference. We hope that this volume will be a useful resource for scholars, educators, students, practitioners, and policymakers. Above all, we hope it encourages continued dialogue on how oral history can support inclusivity, strengthen democratic engagement, and advance equality through a deeper and more humane understanding of the past. Indah Wahyu Puji Utami
Ardeti Jeni Abdilla
Editors in Chief of the 3rd ICHSE