Yogyakarta, July 30, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Gadjah Mada University (SV UGM) held the 2025 SV UGM Public Relations Capacity Building Workshop as a way to strengthen the role of public relations in facing communication challenges in the digital age. Held in Room 204, 2nd Floor, Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building, this activity involved public relations leaders and managers from departments and study programs within SV UGM, as well as staff from the UGM central office.

The event was officially opened by Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., M.T., as Vice Dean for Research and Community Service. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of building adaptive public relations skills and carefully reading public communication situations.

“The truth today is no longer a matter of substance, but of perception. In the world of social media, right and wrong are often determined by how we package information. As readers and communicators, we must be observant in interpreting information,” he said.

Furthermore, he explained that this activity was a response to a special request from the UGM PR office, which emphasized the importance of preparedness in facing organizational crises. “We hope that our colleagues, as the spearhead of vocational public relations, will be able to position themselves appropriately, both personally and institutionally, in facing crises that may arise in our environment,” he added.

The main material in this workshop was presented by Winda Mizwar Pratiwi, S.E., M.I.Kom., a founder, business owner, strategic communications consultant, marketing communications practitioner, and lecturer. With a multidisciplinary background and extensive experience in public communications, she presented material entitled “Crisis Management and Proactive Communications.”

In her presentation, she emphasized that handling organizational crises is not only a matter of quick response, but also of building empathy, creating the right narrative, and ensuring systemic readiness in facing public dynamics. “The key to weathering a storm of issues is the ability to see, hear, calm, connect, protect, and give hope. This is not just a technical step, but an effort to build trust amid tension,” she explained.

She also introduced the “organizational senses” approach as a form of institutional sensitivity to potential crises. This concept involves the role of the “public eye” in monitoring social media, “social ears” to capture unrest, “organizational skin” to feel the emotional temperature, “issue nose” to detect small sparks of gossip, and “conscience” to gauge responses.

“We must learn to read crisis signals before they become a big wave, and that can only be done if we are sensitive to the communication landscape,” she said.

As part of the hands-on training, workshop participants took part in a crisis simulation titled “Vocational Under Pressure.” In this session, participants were divided into four teams to conduct a simulated press conference and practice question and answer sessions with the media and police. In this session, participants were trained to convey institutional messages calmly and purposefully. “When arguing, position yourself as an organization, not as an individual. This is important to maintain the integrity of the institution. Emotional awareness and understanding of how audiences receive information are key to shaping public narratives,” explained Winda.

During the discussion and question-and-answer session, steps to clarify issues that arise in the public sphere were also discussed. One important conclusion that emerged was that not all issues need to be responded to quickly; rather, their urgency must first be analyzed. If an issue is no longer relevant (expired), then documenting the case becomes a strategic step to mitigate similar risks in the future.

Through this workshop, Sekolah Vokasi UGM hopes that public relations will not only function as a spokesperson, but also as the front line in building trust, maintaining reputation, and developing measurable communication strategies based on values of integrity.

Writer: Febriana Trisnawati

Yogyakarta, July 25, 2025 — In the spirit of creating a clean, healthy, and comfortable campus environment for new students for the 2025/2026 Academic Year, Sekolah Vokasi UGM (SV) held a community service activity together with the UGM Directorate of Assets. This activity took place on Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Time, starting from the north lobby of the SV Central Building.

The community service focused on the front yard of SV Flat, which faces directly onto the Pantja Dharma Building—the front face of the campus that will be the first point of view for new students and guests. The cleaning was carried out thoroughly as part of SV UGM’s commitment to supporting a healthy and representative campus env

This event was also attended by Nurudin Basyori, S.P., Head of the Landscape Maintenance, Cemetery, Cleanliness, and Waste Management Team of the UGM Asset Directorate, and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN.Eng., Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM. The presence of these two leaders strengthened the spirit of mutual cooperation and concern for the cleanliness of the campus environment.

“This community service is part of the Health Promoting University spirit. We want to welcome new students with a clean, beautiful, and pleasant campus environment,” said Prof. Agus Maryono.

Since early morning, participants consisting of educators, lecturers, and the Cleaning Service (CS) team have been enthusiastically cleaning the grass, sweeping the yard, and transporting trash using various tools such as sickles, lawn mowers, and portable trash bins.

“The front yard of the campus reflects our readiness to welcome the new generation. It’s not just about cleanliness, but also our commitment to creating a healthy and friendly campus,” said one of the participants.

This activity not only beautifies the environment but also strengthens cross-unit cooperation within the SV UGM environment. It is hoped that a clean and healthy campus will create a positive impression and support the comfort and well-being of the entire academic community, especially new students who are about to begin their academic journey.

Yogyakarta, July 21, 2025 — In an effort to improve the quality of public relations and protocol services, the Public Relations team of Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) participated in a workshop on Strengthening Public Relations and Protocol in Supporting Impactful Diktisaintek. The event was organized by Universitas Gadjah Mada Secretariat and took place in Multimedia Room 1, UGM Central Building. 

This workshop is highly relevant to us at the Vocational School, which continues to strive to strengthen its image and disseminate information about impactful vocational education. The event featured two expert speakers in their respective fields, namely Mr. Doddy Zulkifli Indra Atmaja, S.I.Kom., M.Si., Head of Public Relations and Protocol, General Affairs, Public Relations, and Goods and Services Procurement Bureau, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, who discussed public relations with the theme “Public Communication in the Era of Impactful Research, Technology and Higher Education,” and Mr. Yayat Hendayana, S.S., M.Si., as Head of the Information Services-Public Services Team, General Affairs, Public Relations, and Procurement Bureau, Kemendiktisaintek RI, who focused on protocol matters with the theme “Enhancing the Competence of Protocol Human Resources in Higher Education Institutions.” 

The University Secretary, Dr. Andi Sandi Antonius Tabusassa Tonralipu, S.H., LL.M., was also present to provide guidance and officially open the event. This event was a golden opportunity for the SV UGM public relations and protocol team to gain knowledge directly from practitioners.

In the first session, Mr. Doddy explained effective public relations strategies in the digital age.

“Today’s public relations strategy is not just about releasing news, but building authentic dialogue and engagement with the public,” said Doddy.

The material was delivered in a practical manner, accompanied by live demonstrations so that participants could easily understand its implementation in higher education environments, particularly at SV UGM.

The next session with Mr. Yayat Hendayana emphasized the importance of ideal protocol human resources.

“Protocol is not only about seating arrangements, ceremonial procedures, and honorary protocols. Protocol officers must know what ideal protocol is, namely protocol that understands its role based on job descriptions and work guidelines, as well as protocol that has personal skills and is always ready with its supporting pack,” he explained.

The practical session was the most eagerly awaited moment, where all participants—including those from various faculties and directorates of UGM—could directly try out the material they had learned. The activity ended with a feedback session from the speakers, who provided constructive evaluations for future improvement.

As a form of environmental awareness, the committee also encouraged participants to bring their own tumblers or water bottles. Water dispensers were provided as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste.

By participating in this workshop, SV UGM Public Relations and Protocol team hopes to apply the knowledge gained to strengthen the institution’s role in supporting the mission of Diktisaintek—namely higher education, research, and innovation that have a broad impact on society.

Writer: Sekolah Vokasi UGM PR Team
Dokumentation: UGM PR

Gunungkidul, 18 July 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) participated in the Nglanggeran Chocolate Festival 2025, held from 18 to 20 July 2025 at the Agricultural Technology Park (Taman Teknologi Pertanian or TTP) Embung Nglanggeran, Gunungkidul. This annual festival carried the theme “Local Chocolate with Global Competitiveness” and served as a vital platform for local chocolate industry players to expand their networks and introduce their products to a wider audience.

On this occasion, Sekolah Vokasi UGM’s participation was coordinated by the Center of Excellence (CoE) Cocoa in collaboration with the Agroindustrial Product Development Study Program, Department of Biological and Veterinary Technology. SV UGM took part in the Chocolate Farmers and MSME Bazaar of the Yogyakarta Special Region by showcasing innovative chocolate-based products developed through collaboration between students and lecturers. These products represent the downstream results of research and technological development in the agroindustry sector that has been consistently carried out by SV UGM.

In addition to the product exhibition, SV UGM through CoE Cocoa also conducted direct market research with festival visitors. The research aimed to explore consumer preferences for new chocolate product variants currently under development. The results will serve as valuable input for refining product formulations and designing more targeted marketing strategies.

SV UGM’s participation in this festival also serves as a concrete contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

• SDG 2: Zero Hunger, through support for food security based on local commodities
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, through the application of research and innovation in the development of the local chocolate industry
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, through education and the provision of sustainable processed food products

The Nglanggeran Chocolate Festival 2025 is expected to serve as a collaborative space for academia, communities, and business actors in building an inclusive, innovative, and sustainable local chocolate ecosystem.

Writer: Budi Ariyani Hermawati

Documentation: CoE Cocoa Team

Yogyakarta, July 17 — A research team consisting of lecturers and students from the English Applied Bachelor Program at Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada is currently examining storytelling strategies used in public relations campaigns by three multinational brands in Indonesia through Instagram Reels. The study aims to explore how linguistic elements are employed to shape brand image and build emotional engagement with social media audiences.

The research focuses on three brands representing different industries: @traveloka.id (tourism), @google.indonesia (technology), and @lorealindonesia (beauty). Data is collected from Indonesian-language Instagram Reels that feature English code-mixing, reflecting the current communication style of Indonesian youth.

In its progress report phase, the research team has successfully collected and transcribed 33 Reels from the three official accounts. Preliminary findings reveal that all brands consistently utilize emotionally charged, inclusive, and persuasive lexical choices in their storytelling narratives. The study also identifies the use of complex sentence structures, rhetorical questions, and direct calls to action that enhance the communicative appeal of the brands.

“This research combines three descriptive and interpretative analytical approaches, namely narrative analysis, corpus-based lexical analysis, and multimodal analysis,” said Erlin Estiana Yuanti, the lead researcher. “It not only investigates the verbal content but also how various modes such as visuals, audio, and text work together to convey meaning. This is crucial to understanding the dynamics of digital communication in today’s visual era,” she added.

The researchers found that the tourism industry tends to present personal and emotional stories about family or travel memories, while the technology industry adopts an informative and solution-oriented approach. Meanwhile, the beauty industry frequently emphasizes themes of self-love and personal transformation.

Through the final outcomes of this study, the research team aims to determine whether storytelling strategies vary depending on industry characteristics and to identify both general and industry-specific storytelling patterns.

This research is part of a collaborative initiative between lecturers and students to strengthen applied research competencies in the field of digital communication and public relations in the social media era. The study is expected to contribute to the development of applied linguistics and strategic digital communication, as well as offer practical insights for creative industry practitioners in designing more effective and impactful narrative-based digital content.

Writer: Erlin Estiana Yuanti, S.S., M.A.

Yogyakarta, July 14, 2025 — Students from Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) have officially launched SWARA (Smart Wukirsari Agrofarming), a strategic initiative to promote community-based food security through an adaptive and applicable integrated technology approach.

This program is part of the Program Penguatan Kapasitas Organisasi Kemahasiswaan (Student Organization Capacity Strengthening Program, or PPK Ormawa), funded by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs under the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Republic of Indonesia (KEMDIKTISAINTEK). Through SWARA, SV UGM students implement a modern integrated farming model based on aquaponics, combining fish farming and crop cultivation in a single, sustainable ecosystem.

The key innovations in this program include the application of sensor technology for automatic water quality monitoring, technical training in aquaponics farming and post-harvest processing, and community mentoring to develop economically viable agricultural enterprises. The program focuses on empowering women from the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) group in Wukirsari Village, Imogiri Subdistrict, Bantul Regency who play a central role in household food security and serve as agents of social transformation at the village level.

Running from July to November 2025, the program integrates not only food production but also education, environmental sustainability, and local economic empowerment. The aquaponics learning center established during the program serves as an open community hub. In parallel, hands-on training in harvesting, post-harvest processing, and organic waste composting encourages the adoption of environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

In addition, the student team initiated the development of an aquaponics starter pack, produced and marketed by local residents. This innovation aims to create new entrepreneurship opportunities based on modern agriculture and foster an entrepreneurial spirit within the village community. The establishment of this community-based agribusiness marks the first step toward building an independent and sustainable agricultural value chain.

SWARA is implemented by a team of 15 students from various majors at SV UGM, all of whom were selected through a competitive process from university to national level. With strong support from faculty advisors and student organizations, the team successfully secured official funding from the Ministry, in recognition of the relevance and impact of their innovative proposal.

By combining appropriate technology with active community participation, SWARA is expected to become a real-life model of how collaboration between students and local residents can bring about sustainable positive change. This program is not merely a short-term initiative but serves as a prototype for a replicable village innovation model that can be applied in other regions with similar potential.

“We believe that change begins with small steps, taken with sincerity by people who care. From the village we move, with the community we grow, and for Indonesia we take our stride,” said a representative from the SWARA SV UGM team.

Writer: Febriana Trisnawati

In June 2025, the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Smart and Green Building Information successfully supported the implementation of research studies by lecturers and final projects by students of the Department of Earth Technology by providing the latest survey and mapping equipment and conducting training to improve equipment maintenance. This support demonstrates the commitment of the CoE Smart and Green Building Information in supporting the development of science and technology in the field of surveying and mapping, while strengthening its active role in supporting academic activities at the Sekolah Vokasi UGM.

On June 2-10, 2025, the CoE Smart and Green Building Information facilitated survey and mapping tools for research conducted by lecturers from the Department of Earth Technology at Sekolah Vokasi UGM who are pursuing their doctoral degrees at University College London in England. The equipment provided by CoE Smart and Green Building Information consists of one DJI Phantom RTK drone, one DJI DRTK2 GNSS unit with tripod, one Trimble R8s GNSS unit, and one controller. The equipment was used to collect data in the coastal area of the Special Region of Yogyakarta for doctoral research. The activity was carried out smoothly and the equipment was returned in good condition.

The use of surveying and mapping tools at the CoE Smart and Green Building Information was continued by applied undergraduate students from the Department of Earth Engineering on June 10-16, 2025. The equipment used consisted of two Trimble R8s GNSS units along with two tripods and two controllers. The equipment was used in Ngaglik Subdistrict, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The equipment was used for static measurements and RTK-NTRIP (Real-Time Kinematics – Networked Transport of RTCM, Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, via Internet Protocol) within a maximum radius of 20 km from CORS GMU1 (Continuously Operating Reference Station GMU1) as part of the final project for students in the Basic Surveying and Mapping Technology study program. During this activity, the students used the equipment properly and returned it in its original condition.

The CoE Smart and Green Building Information survey and mapping tools were also used for faculty research from June 11 to 17, 2025. The equipment used in this activity consisted of two Trimble R8s GNSS units with two tripods and one DJI DRTK2 GNSS unit with a tripod. This activity is a continuation of data collection on May 14–19, 2025, which also included aerial photography and field surveys for a joint research project between the Department of Earth Technology at Sekolah Vokasi UGM and the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. Data acquisition was carried out in Bungamayang PTPN VII, North Lampung, with the participation of around 15 people. The activity went smoothly and the equipment was returned in good condition. 

On Monday–Tuesday, June 30, 2025–July 1, 2025, the CoE Smart and Green Building Information and the Earth Technology Department laboratory held a Training on the Development of Standard Operating Procedures for the Maintenance of Surveying and Mapping Equipment for laboratory technicians, lecturers, and students of the Earth Technology Department at the Sekolah Vokasi UGM. This activity is part of the implementation of the Grant Program for the Improvement of Laboratory Education Competency (PKPLP). The training was conducted in collaboration with PT. ASABA as the training instructor, who has extensive experience in maintaining surveying and mapping equipment. The training took place in the Hall of the Earth Technology Department Library Building at the Sekolah Vokasi UGM and proceeded smoothly.

With various activities carried out throughout June to early July 2025, the CoE Smart and Green Building Information has increasingly demonstrated its strategic role as a center of excellence in providing facilities, training, and technical support for the advancement of education and research in the field of survey and mapping technology. It is hoped that this synergy can continue to be enhanced in order to encourage innovation and produce competent graduates who are ready to face global challenges.

Written by: Dyah Ajeng Wijayanti

Edited by: Public Relations Office, Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Yogyakarta, July 9, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted the official opening ceremony of the World Friends Korea PAS Youth Volunteer 2025 program at the Ballroom of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC), SV UGM. This program reflects a continued commitment to strengthening cultural ties between Indonesia and South Korea through the exchange of knowledge, language, and the arts.

The opening ceremony began with a performance of the Bajidor Kahot dance by SV UGM students. More than just entertainment, the traditional dance served as a warm welcome to the Korean volunteers from the “Satu Hati” Team of the Pacific Asia Society (PAS).

In his remarks, the Head of the Department of Foreign Languages, Arts, and Culture Management (DBSMB) at SV UGM, Dr. Nuryuda Irdana, S.P., M.M., H.T.S., C.H.E., emphasized that the program is not merely a student exchange initiative, but a meaningful effort to build a deeper bridge of intercultural understanding between the two countries. “This year, we continue the program as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting cross-cultural learning and strengthening relations between Indonesia and Korea. This is not just a student exchange, it is a way to build deeper understanding of each other’s cultures,” he stated.

Dr. Endang Soelistiyowati, M.Pd., Vice Dean for Cooperation and Alumni at SV UGM, also shared a similar message. She expressed her happiness that the program could take place again after the pandemic. “We’re very glad this program is back after the pandemic. Through this collaboration, we hope students from Indonesia and Korea can learn together and understand each other better. This program reminds us that differences are normal and they can even become a strength to help us build a better world,” she said.

Park Jinho, the supervisor from PAS, also emphasized that this program has become an important foundation for building strong and meaningful cooperation between the people of Indonesia and South Korea through cultural exchange. “This program has a solid foundation for long-term collaboration between Indonesia and Korea. Through cultural exchange and direct interaction, we believe that young people from both countries can develop mutual understanding and form closer relationships. Not just as program participants, but as friends across nations,” he stated.

Throughout the program, Korean volunteers will share knowledge about the Korean language and culture with UGM students through interactive and engaging methods. The learning activities will begin with basic materials, such as self-introduction, common greetings, and everyday Korean conversations. At the intermediate level, participants will explore Korean culture more deeply through various activities, including traditional games, tasting Korean cuisine, and learning about popular culture such as K-pop. In the advanced stage, participants will design a cultural journey map project as a way to apply the knowledge they have gained. In addition, there will be art and sports classes to enrich participants’ experience, including traditional fan-making, Korean games, and basic taekwondo practice.

As a form of two-way exchange, the program also includes sessions on Indonesian culture for the Korean participants. They will be introduced to basic Indonesian languages, including greetings and polite expressions such as “tolong,” “maaf,” and “terima kasih,” as well as an introduction to Javanese language in both ngoko (informal) and krama (formal) levels. The participants will also take part in traditional Indonesian arts classes, such as gamelan and angklung, along with hands-on practice sessions designed to help them experience and understand the richness of local culture more deeply.

To conclude the program, all participants will present a cultural performance that reflects their learning outcomes, collaboration, and the cross cultural understanding they have developed together throughout the program.

Through the World Friends Korea PAS Youth Volunteer 2025 program, SV UGM reaffirms its role in expanding international collaboration and strengthening cultural diplomacy. The program is expected to help shape a young generation that is not only academically competent but also culturally sensitive, tolerant, and equipped with a strong global perspective.

Yogyakarta, July 4, 2025 — Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) welcomed a visit from the Head of the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI), Dr. Mega Pinandito, M.Eng., along with other ANRI delegations. The visit aimed to strengthen synergy between vocational education and the development of a robust national archiving system. The event took place in Room 201, 2nd Floor of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) building, and was warmly received by SV UGM leadership and faculty members of the Applied Bachelor’s Degree Program in Archives and Records Management (PARI).

In his opening remarks, Dean of SV UGM, Professor Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., reaffirmed the college’s commitment, as part of Universitas Gadjah Mada, to producing graduates who are ready to enter the workforce and adaptable to current developments. “We have three main buildings—TILC, FRC, and Pantja Dharma. We have eight departments spanning science and technology to social sciences and humanities. For this reason, SV UGM is often referred to as a ‘miniature of UGM,’” he explained. He also highlighted the strengths of the PARI program as one of the college’s most in-demand study programs, highly relevant to the growing need for professional archivists in the digital age. Furthermore, Professor Agus expressed SV UGM’s readiness to expand its collaboration with ANRI, particularly in advancing professional certification and developing digital archiving systems through interdisciplinary cooperation with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (DTEDI).

During the visit, Dr. Mega Pinandito addressed the urgency of reforming the national archiving system, emphasizing the importance of systematically and integratively converting physical archives into digital formats. “An archive is something that has been written and stored. But today we face a major question: how can all of this be effectively digitized and accessed?” he stated. He also stressed that future archival graduates should not only be prepared for bureaucratic needs but also be ready to contribute to the industrial sector and broader society. “We hope archival graduates can become more flexible with the support of proper professional certification and adaptability to technological advancements,” he added.

In the discussion forum, Professor Agus reiterated that SV UGM has taken concrete steps toward implementing professional certification programs in the field of archiving. “We recognize the importance of nationally standardized competence recognition and are ready to collaborate with ANRI in establishing certification schemes that are relevant for our graduates,” he affirmed.

Echoing this, Irfan Rizky Darajat, S.I.P., M.A., Manager of the Finance, Asset, Human Resource, and Information System Unit of the Department of Language, Arts, and Cultural Management (DBSMB), explained that SV UGM has been undertaking efforts to digitize its archival records, despite facing certain challenges. “We have utilized various applications to digitize paper-based archives. However, we are aware that the next challenge lies in managing these digitized records in an integrated manner. That is why synergy with ANRI is essential,” he said.

The event also served as a platform to introduce several of ANRI’s flagship programs, including the “Srikandi Arsip” initiative, which promotes cross-sector collaboration in building an inclusive and sustainable national archiving system. The Head of ANRI invited SV UGM to actively participate in the initiative and explore opportunities for joint research and the development of technology-based systems.

The meeting, held in an academic and dialogical atmosphere, concluded with a shared hope that collaboration between ANRI and SV UGM would result in policies, programs, and innovations that strengthen the national archiving system and produce outstanding archival graduates who are relevant to contemporary needs. This visit marks a strategic step in advancing vocational education based on the demands of industry and modern public governance.

Writer: Febriana Trisnawati

SDGs: 4, 9 dan 17

Yogyakarta, July 1, 2025 — Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) welcomed an academic visit from the Vocational Faculty of Universitas Negeri Malang (FV UM) for a consultation and discussion on developing business units to support income-generating strategies. The meeting took place on July 1, 2025, on the 8th floor of the Center of Excellence (CoE) Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) SV UGM. The event was marked by a warm and collaborative atmosphere between two leading vocational education institutions in Indonesia.

The FV UM delegation was led by Dr. Muladi, S.T., M.T., Dean of the Faculty, accompanied by Prof. Apif M. Hajji, M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for General Administration and Finance, along with several heads of study programs and academic coordinators from FV UM.

In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., M.T., Vice Dean for Research and Community Service at SV UGM, expressed his appreciation for the visit. “We warmly welcome you, and allow me to introduce SV UGM. This college is a miniature of UGM, as we offer study programs that cover both science and technology as well as social sciences and humanities. Currently, SV UGM provides applied bachelor’s degree (Diploma IV) programs, and we are preparing to launch vocational master’s programs. We have already established the Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety since 2024 and, God willing, we are ready to open enrollment for the Master’s Program in Tourism Attraction Development,” said Dr. Wiryanta.

In his remarks, Dr. Muladi stated that the primary purpose of the visit was to maintain academic ties and to learn directly about SV UGM’s strategies for income generation. “At present, we are still highly dependent on student tuition fees as our main source of funding. Therefore, we want to learn how SV UGM manages and develops its business units. Let me also introduce the Vocational Faculty of Universitas Negeri Malang. Established in 2023, our faculty integrates vocational programs from the Faculty of Economics and Business, the Faculty of Letters, and the Faculty of Engineering. We are designed to produce competitive applied bachelor graduates who are ready to enter the workforce,” he explained.

The discussion continued with a detailed presentation on SV UGM’s income-generating practices. Dr. Wiryanta shared that, in general, around 70 to 80 percent of SV UGM’s funding still comes from student tuition fees. However, several efforts have been made to develop alternative sources of income, particularly through grants and partnerships. “We fully welcome grant opportunities. In addition to supporting operations, grants also enhance the image of the successful products we produce. We also utilize our laboratories as testing sites and production centers that can be monetized through various activities,” he explained.

Adding to this, Dr. Faiz Zamzami, S.E., M.Acc., QIA., Manager of the Cooperation, Training, and Career Development Unit, explained that as part of a State University with Legal Entity (PTN-BH), SV UGM has the flexibility to manage its finances independently. Therefore, long-term strategies are needed to create new revenue streams. “Our income-generating activities are based on several pillars, including training programs, contractual services, laboratory services, asset utilization, and profit-sharing-based partnerships,” he stated.

This meeting not only strengthened synergy between vocational institutions but also demonstrated a shared commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SV UGM and FV UM reaffirmed the importance of collaboration in developing adaptive, innovative, and sustainable vocational education models, while also enhancing institutional capacity through productive and financially independent business units.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both institutions expressed hopes for mutual learning, the exchange of best practices, and the establishment of long-term collaboration to advance the quality of vocational education in Indonesia—education that excels academically and sustains itself financially.

Writer: Febriana Trisnawati

Nama Penulis: Febriana Trisnawati

SDGs: 4, 8, dan 17