Yogyakarta, August 9, 2024 – The Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Vocational School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTEDI SV UGM) enthusiastically commenced its Lustrum III and 15th Anniversary celebrations with a Walkathon on Friday morning.
On July 24, 2024, the English Study Program of the Vocational School at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted a community service event in collaboration with the Regional Leadership Council of the Indonesian Indigenous Entrepreneurs Association (HIPPI) in Kulon Progo. The theme of the event was “Strengthening Marketing Communication Strategies for MSMEs in Kulon Progo.” This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on economic resources, entrepreneurship, and access to education.
Bantul, August 8, 2024—The Community Service Team of the Tour & Travel Business Study Program (PPM BPW Team) of the Vocational School of Gadjah Mada University has initiated a mentoring initiative to develop cultural events in the Kadisoro Tourism Village. This activity aims to strengthen the village’s branding strategy while increasing the capacity of community resources to manage cultural events.
On August 8, 2024, the Bachelor of Applied English Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Vocational School conducted the second training session of a community service initiative in collaboration with the Kulon Progo branch of the Indonesian Indigenous Entrepreneurs Association (HIPPI). The event, themed “Strengthening Marketing Communication Strategies for SMEs in Kulon Progo,” aimed to provide training and assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in marketing their products through both conventional and digital media.
In July 2024, the Tour & Travel Business Study Program (Bisnis Perjalanan Wisata) at the Vocational School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted a market validation trial for live-in tour packages in Grogol Tourism Village. This event took place on July 5-6, 2024, in collaboration with UGM’s International Affairs Office. The program involved ten international students from various countries, including Tanzania, Cambodia, East Timor, the Philippines, Colombia, Rwanda, and Gambia.
In a significant move towards sustainability, Sekolah Vokasi UGM (SV UGM) has implemented a new strategy for meeting consumption procurement during meetings. As of June 2024, all snacks and lunch provided for meetings within SV UGM environment will no longer utilize cardboard boxes and plastic materials. This initiative aims to address the growing issue of plastic and cardboard waste in Yogyakarta, a city grappling with environmental challenges.
On Tuesday (30/1), Vocational College UGM in collaboration with IBEC (Indonesia Britain Education Centre) held a UK Education Expo and Academic Networking event in the TILC ballroom. The purpose of this event is to provide information on opportunities and strategies for further undergraduate and postgraduate study (scholarship and non-scholarship programs) at universities in the United Kingdom as well as provide international exposure for students and lecturers of UGM and institutions outside UGM. A total of 27 booths consisting of 24 universities and 3 educational institutions of the United Kingdom were present at the event.
Vocational College Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a student exchange with Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China through the program “Recent Trends on Biomedical and Industrial Research”. A total of three NUAA master’s program students participated in the program which took place at the Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada from January 17 to February 18, 2024.
Vocational College UGM also contributes to supporting student’s’ concentration during the final exam semester. This is demonstrated with the distribution of free breakfast for Vocational College students on Wednesday-Thursday, 6-7 December, 2023. In collaboration with Ministry Social Society BEM KM SV UGM, this breakfast distribution activity is carried out through the Program BAKI (Bag of Kindness) starting at 08.00 A.M in two places, namely in front of the secretariat of BEM KM SV UGM and in hall Department of Economics and Business (DEB) Vocational College UGM. For those two days, provided servings of healthy breakfast for students.
The film “Setan Alas” (The Draft!) which is the result of collaboration between vocational high school students, vocational college students, and lecturers, has successfully passed the selection and won the prestigious Indonesian Screen Awards at the 18th Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) with the categories of Best Editing, Best Storytelling, to the most prestigious, Best Film on Saturday night (2/12).
