Yogyakarta, 9 September 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM), through its English Study Program, served as the co-host of the 4th International Conference of Research on Language (IRoLe) 2025. The international conference was held on 8–10 September 2025 at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) of SV UGM, carrying the theme “The Roles of Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals across the Archipelago.”
Yogyakarta, August 22, 2025 — Three students from the 2023 batch English Study Program, Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM), namely Irfan Rahadian Adriyanto, Nasywa Hana Ariella, and Dhimas Naufal Ramadhani, were selected as representatives of UGM and Indonesia in the international forum “International Youth Talk”. This event is organized by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Technical Education Development (SEAMEO TED), with support from the China-ASEAN Technical and Vocational Education Cooperation Platform (CATECP), International Youth Culture and Education (KEMG), and Go Study.
Yogyakarta, August 22, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) held a public lecture entitled “Writing for High Impact Publication” on Friday (8/22) at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) SV UGM. This activity aims to improve students’ academic and research writing skills, while also equipping them with insights into reputable international scientific publications.
Yogyakarta, August 21, 2025 – The Applied Veterinary Technology Undergraduate Program, Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) held an Inauguration and Oath-Taking Ceremony for Veterinary Paramedics in the Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the TILC Building. This event marked the inauguration of 54 graduates as professional veterinary paramedics who are ready to take on responsibilities in the field of animal health and animal husbandry.
Yogyakarta, August 20, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada held an international public lecture entitled “AI-Pedagogy in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)”. The event took place at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) SV UGM and online via Zoom Meeting, attended by lecturers and teachers from various educational institutions in Indonesia.
Yogyakarta, August 19, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) collaborated with Yogyakarta State University (UNY) to hold a book review event for River Restoration by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng. The event, which took place at the UGM Center for Environmental Studies Building, 4th Floor, Room 407C, was attended by academics, students from both universities, and river conservation communities from the Special Region of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas.
Yogyakarta, August 19, 2025 – The Applied Forest Management Undergraduate Program, Department of Biological and Veterinary Technology, Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada held its inaugural lecture for the 2025/2026 Academic Year with the theme UGM Vocational School Foresters: Ready to Work, Ready to Make a Real Difference for Indonesia’s Forests. The event, which took place at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) SV UGM, was attended by students, lecturers, industry partners, and related parties from the forestry sector.
Yogyakarta, August 11, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) received an official visit from Politeknik Mitra Industri in Room R201, 2nd Floor of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building. This visit served as a forum for sharing experiences and strengthening cooperation in developing a Teaching Factory (TEFA) learning model that is relevant to industry needs.
Yogyakarta, August 7, 2025 — Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) successfully held Pionir Permadani 2025, part of the Pionir Gadjah Mada 2025 series, which aims to introduce the academic environment to new students of Sekolah Vokasi, often referred to as Gamavo. Under the theme “Resilience and Acceleration of Vocational Education, Pillars of Educational Transformation for the Nation,” the event, which took place on August 6–7, 2025, was attended by hundreds of new students with great enthusiasm and excitement.
On the first day, Gamavo participated in activities in their respective departments. Gamavo was divided into groups according to their fields of study, then taken on a department tour to get to know the environment, facilities, and scientific characteristics of the department. In addition, Gamavo had the opportunity to interact directly with student organizations and department-level Semi-Autonomous Bodies (BSO), accompanied by entertainment performances that created a friendly atmosphere among new students.
The series of activities continued on the second day at Graha Sabha Pramana (GSP) UGM, which was the highlight of the Pionir Permadani 2025 event. On this occasion, Gamavo had the opportunity to gain inspiration directly from influential figures in their respective fields. The agenda began with a motivational speech by Prof. Dr. Anggito Abimanyu, M.Sc., GRCP, Deputy Minister of Finance and Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics and Business, Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada
In his presentation, Prof. Anggito emphasized the importance of taking pride in the study choices that have been made.
“When choosing, the options are very limited. But most importantly, you must be able to decide and give reasons,” he said.
The message encouraged new students to view their decision to continue their studies at Sekolah Vokasi UGM as a strategic step full of opportunities. More than just motivation, his speech served as a reminder that belief in one’s choices is the foundation for building resilience, developing potential, and contributing to the progress of the nation.
Next, the series of events continued with an interactive talk show hosted by Almeyda Legina, an outstanding student from the Department of Earth Technology, Geographic Information Systems Study Program. This session was designed to provide strategic insights and practical motivation for new students in facing challenges and opportunities in the world of work.
The talk show featured two inspiring speakers. Ir. I Made Andi Arsana, S.T., ME., Ph.D., a lecturer in Geodesy who is active in various Universitas Gadjah Mada academic forums. He discussed career prospects in the era of rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He emphasized that rapid technological advances are not a threat, but rather a great opportunity that vocational students can optimize to create innovations and make real contributions to society.
The second speaker, Angga Priyatmoko S.T., M.Eng, explained the business model canvas and design strategies, and encouraged students to not only understand the concepts, but also to immediately take concrete steps. He emphasized the importance of starting real action early, developing together with mentors, and building strong networks as preparation for accelerating their future careers.
Not only did they gain inspiring insights, Gamavo was also introduced to various student organizations, BSO, and Student Activity Units (UKM) at SV UGM, such as PMK, Java, Formasi, and others. The excitement was further heightened by UKM performances, sports flash mobs, theater performances by SV UGM students, and musical performances by the Vocational Music Forum (Formasi).
In closing, all Gamada members participated in a celebratory formation in front of the GSP, which was enthusiastically welcomed by the Garasi Vokasi UGM, marking the end of Pionir Permadani 2025 with a spirit of togetherness and optimism. Through this activity, Sekolah Vokasi UGM reaffirmed its commitment to producing strong, adaptive vocational graduates who are ready to contribute to the advancement of the nation.
Yogyakarta, August 7, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi (School of Applied Sciences) Universitas Gadjah Mada received an official visit from Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar as part of a Study Tour held in Room R201, 2nd Floor of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building. This activity aims to strengthen relationships between vocational colleges in Indonesia and to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices in vocational education management.
