Yogyakarta, August 22, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) has once again achieved a proud national accomplishment through the success of eight student teams that secured funding in the 2025 Student Creativity Program (PKM). Out of 56 funded teams from UGM this year, eight came from SV UGM.
The eight teams represented various PKM categories, including:
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1 team in PKM-Constructive Idea Video (VGK)
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1 team in PKM-Creative Invention (KC)
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2 teams in PKM-Entrepreneurship (K)
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1 team in PKM-Innovative Work (KI)
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3 teams in PKM-Science and Technology Application (PI)
By department, three teams are from the Department of Electrical and Informatics Engineering (DTEDI), two from the Department of Economics and Business (DEB), two from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), and one from the Department of Biological and Veterinary Technology (DTHV).
The Student Creativity Program (PKM), organized by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Belmawa) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, aims to foster innovation and creativity among university students across Indonesia. In 2025, PKM consists of ten categories focusing on idea development, entrepreneurship, community service, research, and technological innovation. The program supports ten national development priorities, including food security, health, MSME empowerment, environmental sustainability, and education enhancement.
The funded teams will implement their projects from August to October 2025, followed by the reporting and selection stages for the National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS) at the end of the year.
This achievement demonstrates Sekolah Vokasi UGM’s strong commitment to nurturing students in producing creative, applied-science-based works that deliver real impact to society.