Yogyakarta, Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) has officially signed a collaboration agreement with the Regional Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (BAPPERIDA) of Kulon Progo District to strengthen academic and local government synergy. This collaboration focuses on research and the implementation of technology to support regional development, particularly in realizing an agriculture-based aerotropolis. The event took place at the TILC SV UGM Ballroom and was attended by representatives from academia, local government, and local farmers interested in agricultural and technological development.

The Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., emphasized that academics play a crucial role in analyzing and providing development recommendations, while vocational education prioritizes concrete solutions through community service, research, and teaching for society. “This collaboration is a strategic step in implementing appropriate technology that can directly benefit farmers and the broader community,” he said. He also highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in generating innovative and applicable solutions for regional development.

The Head of BAPPERIDA Kulon Progo, Ir. Muh Aris Nugroho, M.M.A, stated that this synergy is a concrete step toward realizing research-based innovations for the development of agriculture and agroindustry in Kulon Progo. “We hope this collaboration can accelerate the development of the aerotropolis area and enhance the competitiveness of the local agricultural sector,” he explained. With support from academic institutions like UGM, it is hoped that agricultural technology can be applied more widely, particularly in addressing challenges related to food security and increasing agricultural productivity.

One of the main initiatives in this collaboration is the FASTAN project (Fabrication of Smart-Agri Facilities at the Farmers’ Scale), presented by Dr. Eng. Yosephus Ardean K. Prayitno, S.T., M.Eng. This program is part of the LPDP 2025 Self-Reliance Partnership Catalyst and involves three departments at Sekolah Vokasi UGM: the Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DTEDI), and the Department of Biotechnology and Veterinary Science (DTHV). The project will begin in April 2025 with a series of outreach activities for farmers leading up to the implementation of the greenhouse system for melon cultivation.

Melons were selected as the primary focus because they are one of Kulon Progo’s flagship commodities with significant potential for further development. This initiative aligns with and is part of the UGM FRC’s premium melon program, which is currently being formulated. By utilizing Smart-Agri technology in the greenhouse, it is expected that melon production in the region will increase both in terms of quantity and quality. Additionally, the program aims to build a more modern and sustainable agricultural ecosystem by leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology and precision farming systems.

It is hoped that through this collaboration, the innovations and technologies developed will have a tangible impact on enhancing agricultural productivity, supporting food security, and driving economic growth for the community in Kulon Progo. With synergy between academia, government, and the community, Kulon Progo can further develop into a self-reliant and highly competitive technology-based agricultural hub.

The ceremony concluded with a group photo session and further discussions between representatives from UGM and BAPPERIDA. Through this collaboration, both parties are committed to continuing to develop innovations in the agricultural sector that can bring benefits to farmers and the broader community.  

Author: Febriana Trisnawati  

Yogyakarta, (14/3) – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas (SV UGM) held a Ramadan Symposium with the theme “Welcoming the Revelation of the Quran: Celebrating the Blessings of Ramadan 1446 Hijri” on Friday afternoon (14/3). The event aimed to deepen understanding of the meaning of the Qur’an in academic life and strengthen Islamic values within the campus community.

The event began with a performance by the EL KHIS Hadroh Group, who sang sholawat and qasidah to enliven the atmosphere. Following that, the event was officially opened by the Master of Ceremony and continued with the recitation of the Qur’an by Mr. M. Sulaiman Arrosyid, S.Fil., MBA., which added to the solemnity of the event.

The Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., emphasized in his speech that the Quran is a source of knowledge that aligns with the academic world. He stated that the values contained in the Quran can serve as a foundation in every aspect of life, including in the development of science and technology. “May this event serve as a reminder to us all that the Quran is a source of knowledge that we must study and apply in our academic and professional lives,” he said in his speech.

The highlight of the event was a lecture delivered by Ir. Nanung Danar Dono, S.Pt., MP, Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., who is a lecturer at the Faculty of Animal Science, UGM, and a halal auditor at LPPOM-MUI. In his lecture, he discussed the correlation between fasting and halal food, and highlighted the importance of halalness in daily consumption. One of the interesting topics discussed in the lecture was the ruling on tasting merchandise without the merchant’s permission, where if there is no permission or consent from the merchant, it remains haram even if the food is halal. “Halal is not just about the substance of the food, but also how we obtain it. We must ensure that the food we consume is not only halal in substance but also halal in the way it is obtained,” he said.

The event concluded with a joint prayer, followed by a shared iftar and joint Maghrib prayer. The atmosphere of togetherness and devotion was felt throughout the event, reflecting the spirit of unity during the month of Ramadan.

With the successful holding of this Ramadan Symposium, it is hoped that all members of the academic community at Sekolah Vokasi UGM will gain a deeper understanding of the values of the Quran and apply them in their academic and daily lives. This event serves as a momentum to strengthen faith and enhance blessings during the holy month of Ramadan.

Author: Febriana Trisnawati

Yogyakarta, (25/2) – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada University (SV UGM) collaborated with the Indonesian Association of Cadastral Surveyors (MASKI) and the Office of Licensed Surveyors (KJSB) to host the event “Collaboration Ceremony & Workshop on the Development of Licensed Surveyors in the DIY Region” at the Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) building at SV UGM. The event was attended by the Dean of the Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM, ASEAN Eng., the Chairman of MASKI, Ir. Loedi Ratrianto, S.T., and the Head of the Regional Office of the National Land Agency (BPN) of DIY Province, Dony Erwan Brilianto, S.T., M.M.

This program aims to strengthen the surveying and cadastral sector in Indonesia through collaboration between academia, professional associations, and industry. SV UGM, MASKI, and KJSB are committed to enhancing the competencies of licensed surveyors to support accurate and sustainable development.

“Once again, we express our gratitude for the collaboration. May what we are doing here become a milestone in the development of surveying and mapping in Indonesia,” said the Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM, ASEAN Eng., in his opening remarks.

The Chairman of MASKI, Ir. Loedi Ratrianto, S.T., also stated in his opening remarks, “Thank you to the organizing committee for successfully realizing this event, as well as all parties who have supported and contributed to KJSB in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.” Meanwhile, the Head of the Regional Office of the National Land Agency (BPN) for the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Dony Erwan Brilianto, S.T., M.M., also provided guidance on the role of surveyors in supporting the national land program.

As a token of appreciation for MASKI’s contributions, Dony Erwan presented a souvenir to Ir. Loedi Ratrianto. The signing of a cooperation agreement between SV UGM, MASKI, and KJSB marks an important step in strengthening the professionalism of licensed surveyors, encompassing training, workshops, and the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education.

Workshops and training for licensed surveyors are the main focus of this event. The workshop was designed to provide specialized training and support MASKI in developing cadastral surveyors to enhance their professional competencies.

The workshop materials were presented by experts in their respective fields. Ir. Loedi Ratrianto, S.T., Chairman of MASKI, delivered a presentation on “Professional Development for Licensed Surveyors,” emphasizing the importance of professionalism and work standards for surveyors. Ir. Ruli Andaru, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., Lecturer in Geodesy Engineering at UGM, presented on “Design and Development of a 3D Cadastral Digital Twin Prototype,” offering insights into the use of digital technology in surveying and mapping. Meanwhile, Dr. Tjahjo Arianto, S.H., M.Hum., Lecturer at STPN, presented a session titled “Legal Protection for Surveyors and KJSB,” discussing legal aspects and protection for surveyors in performing their duties.

The event concluded with a group photo session as a symbol of commitment to supporting the advancement of surveying and cadastre in Indonesia. This activity is expected to strengthen collaboration between academics, practitioners, and stakeholders in improving the quality of surveyors, preparing them to face industry challenges, and contributing to national development based on more accurate and reliable spatial data.

Author: Irfan Rahadian Adriyanto  

Yogyakarta, February 25, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) once again demonstrated its commitment to preparing graduates for the workforce through the organization of the Graduation Preparation Program for Period II. This time, SV UGM collaborated with PT. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia Tbk to equip graduating students with relevant knowledge and skills for the workplace.

The graduation orientation, titled “Preparing to Enter the Digital Workplace with PT. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia Tbk,” was held in person at the Suhardi Sigit Building of the Department of Economics and Business at SV UGM. The event was attended by 154 graduating students from various departments of SV UGM. The agenda began with a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement between PT. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia Tbk and Sekolah Vokasi UGM, consisting of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Cooperation Agreement (PKS). This cooperation involves the implementation of orientation programs and internships for final-year students or recent graduates, as well as providing information about job opportunities and recruitment programs.

In her remarks, Dr. Endang Soelistyowati, S.S., M.A., Deputy Dean for Cooperation and Alumni Affairs at Sekolah Vokasi UGM, stated that, “Sekolah Vokasi UGM designs its curriculum by sending students for professional internships in the industry. These professional internships mean that students can physically be in the industry to contribute, participate in processes, and create work. Students can work on industry targets while completing their final projects.”

Sekolah Vokasi UGM regularly organizes Graduation Preparation Activities for SV UGM graduates, which are activities designed to equip and motivate alumni, as well as provide additional soft skills as they enter the workforce or continue their studies. This activity also serves as a platform for industry partners and Keluarga Alumni Sekolah Vokasi UGM (KAVOGAMA) to collaborate, contribute, enhance quality, and provide information and bridge access to the workforce for new Sekolah Vokasi UGM graduates.

Mas Yanto Herlianto, Chairman of KAVOGAMA, emphasized that graduation is not the end point but the first step in alumni’s journey to prove their quality in the workplace. “This is not the end of your academic journey but the beginning—the beginning where you prove yourselves to the society or the workplace,” he added. Additionally, he reminded the graduates to uphold the reputation of their alma mater and continue contributing to Keluarga Alumni Sekolah Vokasi UGM (KAVOGAMA).

The event continued with a session on “Preparing to Enter the Workplace” and an alumni sharing session from PT. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia Tbk., presented by Mr. Antonius Saptorahardjo, HR Director of PT. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia. “As we transition from the academic world to the professional world, there are many challenges and opportunities awaiting us. Today, we will discuss how to adapt to the work environment, develop relevant skills for the future, and avoid common mistakes often made by new graduates. I will also share tips for successful job interviews and how to navigate the differences between classroom life and the real world. Our goal here is to ensure that you are all prepared and confident as you step into the workforce,” he said.

A Sharing Session was conducted near the end of the event with Bintang Athar Nursaid, an alumnus of the Electrical Engineering and Informatics Department (DTEDI) at SV UGM, who is currently participating in the Management Trainee Program at PT. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia Tbk as a new employee. Bintang shared tips and tricks for navigating the professional world with the graduating students of SV UGM. “Preparation is the key to success in entering the workforce, especially for those aiming to become Management Trainees (MT). Understand the company culture, enhance your skills, and don’t hesitate to keep learning and adapting quickly,” he said.

This graduation orientation is expected to provide significant benefits for SV UGM graduates. With adequate knowledge and skills, they are expected to be better prepared to face the working world, achieve success in the future, and bring pride to their alma mater.

Author: Angga Alfian Parmadi

Editor: Public Relations SV UGM

Kulon Progo, January 22, 2025 – Melon production in Kulon Progo Regency still faces challenges due to limited land availability and dependence on weather conditions, leading to an imbalance between production and market demand. On the other hand, the national melon market has a large market size without sufficient supply to meet it. To address this, the Center of Excellence (CoE) Smart-Agri Field Research Center (FRC) collaborates with the CoE Medical Devices and Fabrication Lab & Plant (CoE Fablab) and the CoE Smart System Sekolah Vokasi UGM to initiate a melon development program using a smart agriculture system based on Greenhouse (GH) to enhance long-term sustainable productivity.

The program, titled “Smart-Agri Suitable for Farmer Scale (FASTAN) program” and funded by the 2025 LPDP Partnership Catalyst Grant, is led by Dr. Eng. Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno, S.T., M.Eng., a lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM). The program utilizes control and automation technology to optimize the reading of environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and lighting, thereby providing feedback to the fertigation process, nutrient application, and melon cultivation, resulting in more stable, measurable, and higher-quality harvests. As an initial step, the GH facility will be constructed with a focus on empowering coastal farmers with experience in horticultural cultivation. Technical training is also provided, covering fertigation systems and hands-on practice in the GH.

The first meeting with the Kulon Progo District Regional Research and Innovation Agency (Bapperida) was held on January 22, 2025, at the Bapperida Office in Kulon Progo District. This meeting marked the beginning of strategic collaboration in a research project funded by Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) through the 2025 Self-Reliance Partnership Catalyst Program.  The meeting was attended in person by Khamdan Syakiri, S.Psi., M.P.Science, M.P.A., as the Head of the Regional Research and Innovation Division and Control at Bapperida Kulon Progo District. He expressed full commitment to this research and collaboration, which will run for a full year in 2025. “We strongly support this FASTAN innovation as it can provide a real solution for farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency. With the implementation of this technology, we hope to see improved farmer welfare and the sustainability of the agricultural sector in Kulon Progo,” he stated.

Dr. Eng. Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno, S.T., M.Eng., as the program chair, hopes that the implementation of this system will significantly increase melon production, reduce weather dependency, and strengthen the melon-based agroindustry sector. Additionally, this program will create economic opportunities for local farmers and support regional food security.

This collaboration involves the FASTAN-Katalisator Kemitraan Berdikari 2025 LPDP team, the Kulon Progo District Government, higher education institutions and other educational institutions, industry, and startups. Unfortunately, the program still faces challenges such as the lack of interest from millennial farmers, limited self-funding schemes, and less supportive regulations from the local government. Therefore, support from various parties is needed to ensure the sustainability of the program and establish FASTAN-Katalisator Kemitraan Berdikari 2025 LPDP as a center of excellence for melon-based agroindustry in Kulon Progo Regency.

Author: Ahmat Hari Setiyawan; 

Curator: Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno

Kulon Progo, February 20, 2025 – The Smart-Agri Facility Fabrication Team for Farmer-Scale Applications (FASTAN), led by Dr. Eng. Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno, S.T., M.Eng. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM), conducted a field survey with the Gisik Pranaji Farmers Group located in Bugel Village, Panjatan Sub-district, Kulon Progo Regency.

The survey, coordinated by Ahmat Hari Setiyawan, A.Md., was conducted as a follow-up to the LPDP’s 2025 Self-Reliance Partnership Catalyst Program, which is currently in the implementation phase. The selection of the farmer group surveyed was the result of program coordination managed by the Agriculture and Bapperida Department of Kulon Progo Regency, where several Prospective Farmers and Prospective Land (CPCL) candidates were proposed. Duwianta, S.P., as the Quality Supervisor of Agricultural Products, Junior Expert in the Field of Production and Protection of Food Crops, Horticulture, and Plantations at the Agriculture and Food Department of Kulon Progo Regency, and Irlan Widya Permono, S. Pi., as the Technical Policy Analyst in the Regional Research, Innovation, and Control Division of the Kulon Progo Regency Bapperida, also oversaw the smooth running of the survey as representatives of the partner team. 

The Gisik Pranaji Farmers Group is known to already have a Greenhouse (GH) using the NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) hydroponic system, which is a hydroponic technology that places plant roots in a shallow layer of water and nutrients that is continuously circulated. This condition does not rule out the possibility that new technology is still needed to support the production process for greater efficiency and better quality.

The Gisik Pranaji Farmers Group, as one of the potential beneficiaries of the research, expressed enthusiasm for the program. The existing GH system remains highly dependent on human resources, with nutrient levels still being manually administered and checked. Therefore, the FASTAN-Katalisator Kemitraan Berdikari 2025 LPDP program is expected to make the GH production system more efficient. Additionally, the projection of melon cultivation with management as plasma/satellite farmers for UGM’s flagship melon product serves as a unique interest for the Gisik Pranaji Farmers Group.

The initial implementation of FASTAN is expected to enable farmer groups in Kulon Progo Regency to conduct hydroponic melon cultivation using a smart agriculture-based system. The FASTAN program will produce an integrated irrigation system based on DM-AQMS (Dosing Machine-Air Quality Monitoring System). With this system, farmers are expected to cultivate more efficiently and achieve premium fruit yields with improved productivity.

Additionally, this program receives full support from the local government, which provides facilities and incentives for farmers wishing to transition to the GH method. It is anticipated that the implementation of this system will significantly increase melon production in Kulon Progo Regency, thereby meeting the ever-growing market demand.

Author: Ahmat Hari Setiyawan; Curator: Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno

Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), followed by a presentation of the International Industrial Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE Program). The event took place at the Teaching Industry Learning Center of Sekolah Vokasi UGM on February 14, 2025, and was attended by several key officials from both institutions.

The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Puji Astuti, S.Si., M.Sc., Apt. – Director of Partnership and Global Relations at UGM; Dean of the Vocational School of UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM, ASEAN Eng; Deputy Dean for Cooperation and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Endang Soelistyowati, S.S., M.A.; Alfelia Nungky Permatasari, S.S., M.A., Manager of the International Relations Unit at the Vocational School of UGM. Also present were Mr. Irfan, Dr. Handoko, S.T., M.T., and Mr. Adi Kurniawan as representatives of the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Vocational School. From Cheng Shiu University, Vice President Dr. Shuenn-Ren Cheng and Prof. Wu-Te-Ko, Vice Dean of the International Affairs Office, were in attendance.

The Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng, opened the event with a warm welcome, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in improving the quality of vocational education in Indonesia. “This collaboration is expected to provide broader opportunities for students to enrich their knowledge and adapt to the global industry,” he said. He also mentioned, “We hope that through this program, our students will return to Indonesia or stay here, but they will be enriched with knowledge from here, along with knowledge from Cheng Shiu University and industrial experience.”

In response, Vice President of Cheng Shiu University, Dr. Shuenn-Ren Cheng, also delivered a speech highlighting the university’s commitment to supporting the development of relevant industrial skills for students. “When I came to Indonesia, I liked the Indonesian students. I really want to develop more learning opportunities for students so they can work and learn more effectively,” he explained.

The event was also attended by representatives from INTACT Base, including CEO Prof. Jay Lin, Deputy CEO Dr. Roger Yang, and Project Managers Muhammad Eraz Aufarrahman Indrawan and Elsa Vania. 

This agenda was appreciated and fully supported by the Ministry of Education Taiwan and made possible through the role of Ms. Grace Ou, Director of the Education Division of Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) Indonesia, who opened opportunities for collaboration and bridged Sekolah Vokasi UGM with universities in Taiwan.

This MoA is expected to serve as an important milestone for both institutions in strengthening academic ties and facilitating knowledge and experience exchange for students. Through this collaboration, students will gain broader learning opportunities and develop competencies relevant to global industry needs.  

Author: Angga Alfian Parmadi  

Editor: Public Relations SV UGM 

Sekolah Vokasi UGM (SV UGM) held a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding with PT Tira Austenite Tbk. The event took place at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) building at UGM on February 6, 2025. This ceremony reflects Sekolah Vokasi UGM’s commitment to providing students with opportunities to enhance their experience in the industrial world.

The event was attended by the Deputy Dean for Research and Community Service, Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., MT., the Deputy Dean for Cooperation and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Endang Soelistyowati, S.S., M.A., the Secretary of the Heavy Equipment Management and Maintenance Program, Harjono, S.T., M.T., and the CEO of PT Austenite Tbk, Selo Winardi, along with his team.  

The event was opened with a speech by the Deputy Dean for Research and Community Service, Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., MT. He expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration, as it will contribute to the creation of brilliant Indonesian human resources. 

“So far, we have established collaborations with various industries, both domestic and international. Through this partnership, we hope to produce exceptional graduates ready to face industrial challenges. Vocational Higher Education has a distinct character from other forms of education due to its rapid development. Therefore, vocational students must receive at least 30% of their learning content from the industry. This collaboration enables students to gain hands-on learning experiences from the industrial world,” he said.

Furthermore, Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., MT., added that the internship system implemented by the Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM is a professional internship program.

“Currently, the Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM is encouraging students and faculty members to participate in professional internships. This internship not only involves students in real-world work but also assigns them responsibilities in a paid project. The goal is to broaden the student’s understanding and enhance their competencies so they are ready to enter the workforce,” he added.  

In response, the CEO of PT Tira Austenite, Selo Winardi, expressed his support for the learning system at SV UGM.

“I am very pleased and gained new insights after hearing how SV UGM implements the professional internship system. This concept aligns perfectly with industry needs, and I am confident this collaboration will bring significant benefits to both parties,” he explained.

The event continued with a presentation of products created by SV UGM students by Dr. Endang Soelistiyowati, M.Pd. The event concluded with an exchange of souvenirs between SV UGM and PT. Tira Austinete, Tbk., followed by a group photo session. This collaboration is expected to cultivate outstanding human resources for Indonesia.

Author: Marwah Putri Nahampun

Yogyakarta, February 4, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) held a Vocational Education Development Dialogue with the theme Strategic Collaboration Towards Indonesia Emas 2045. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Stella Christie, Ph.D., along with the leaders of SV UGM. The dialogue aimed to strengthen synergy between vocational higher education and the workforce to produce graduates with global competitiveness.

The event, held at the Ballroom of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) SV UGM, was opened with a speech by the Dean of the Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng.. In his speech, he expressed his hope that this dialogue would serve as a concrete step in the development of vocational higher education in Indonesia.

“Thank you for your time. Today, we have a very special guest, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Stella Christie, Ph.D. We hope that through this dialogue, we can find the best strategies for developing vocational education in Indonesia. I also hope that this event can foster all of our enthusiasm to continue innovating,” said Prof. Agus Maryono.

Dialogue and Issues on Vocational Education

The event continued with an interactive dialogue session moderated by Prof. Agus Maryono. One of the main issues discussed was the abolition of the Directorate General of Vocational Higher Education, which has raised concerns among vocational higher education institutions regarding the sustainability of vocational development in the future.

In response, Prof. Stella Christie, Ph.D., emphasized that even without a dedicated directorate, vocational education remains an important component of the national development strategy.

“The President has outlined four key priorities for the government: job creation, productivity enhancement, energy and food security, and investment breakthroughs. All four are closely linked to vocational education. We at the Ministry continue to provide full support, such as through the Skema Mitras DUDI program, whose results have proven to be very effective,” explained Prof. Stella.  

Furthermore, she also stressed that vocational education should no longer be viewed as a second-choice option.  

“We aim to eliminate the stigma that vocational education is a second-class choice. In fact, vocational education plays a strategic role in producing high-quality workforce prepared to enter the industry,” she added.

Visit to the Center of Excellence

In addition to attending the dialogue, the Deputy Minister also had the opportunity to visit the Center of Excellence located in the TILC SV UGM building. During her visit, she inspected various state-of-the-art facilities supporting industry-based vocational learning, including innovation laboratories, applied research centers, and collaboration programs within the business and industrial sector (DUDI).

Prof. Stella Christie expressed her appreciation for the steps taken by SV UGM in creating an innovative vocational education ecosystem that is relevant to industry needs.

“I highly appreciate the facilities available at this Center of Excellence. The collaboration between the academic and industrial sectors, as implemented by SV UGM, is a concrete example of how vocational education can continue to evolve and have a significant impact on the development of Indonesia’s human resources,” she stated.

The dialogue concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session between participants and the Deputy Minister, followed by the handover of a souvenir from Sekolah Vokasi UGM to Prof. Stella Christie, Ph.D.

Through this agenda, it is expected that collaboration between vocational higher education, the industrial sector, and the government will become stronger, thereby enhancing Indonesia’s human resource competencies in addressing global challenges toward achieving Indonesia Emas 2045 (Golden Indonesia 2045)

Author: Marwah Putri Nahampun

Editor: Public Relations Sekolah Vokasi UGM

Faculty members and students from Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET) visited the Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) to participate in a Short-Term International Mobility Program on 8th to 9th of January, 2025. The visit, which included discussions on potential collaboration, took place in Room 201 of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) at Sekolah Vokasi UGM on the 2nd floor from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM WIB.

The event was attended in person by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Dr. Leo Indra Wardhana, S.E., M.Sc., CFP., Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., M.T., Deputy Dean for Research and Community Service, Dr. Endang Soelistiyowati, S.Pd., M.Pd., as the Vice Dean for Cooperation and Alumni Affairs, Alfelia Nugky Permatasari, S.S., M.A., as the Manager of the International Relations Unit of Sekolah Vokasi UGM along with her team, representatives from UniKL MICET, Amin Safwan Bin Alikasturi as a lecturer, and student representatives from UniKL MICET.

The event is opened with a welcome speech by the Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., who expressed his hope for further collaboration between SV UGM and UniKL MICET. “Thank you so much for visiting Sekolah Vokasi UGM. This visit is our first visit in 2025. I hope this activity is not merely a visit but will lead to more sustainable collaboration not only now but also in the future.” he explained.

Not only that, the representative and academic advisor from UniKL MICET also expressed their gratitude for being welcomed to Sekolah Vokasi UGM. “Thank you for the warm welcome; it’s very nice. This is my first time here, visiting Sekolah Vokasi UGM. At UniKL, we specialize in Mechanical Engineering; I hope we can work together in the future.” he added. 

The event continued with a sharing session. Sekolah Vokasi UGM, represented by Dr. Endang Soelistiyowati, S.Pd., M.Pd., presented the results of project-based learning by Sekolah Vokasi students. Not only that, to deepen their knowledge, participants were invited to visit the labs in the TILC UGM building, such as the Cultural & Tourism Center, Smart System and Innovation Center, and others.

The event concluded with a group photo and the exchange of souvenirs between SV UGM and UniKL MICET. The visit by faculty and students from Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET) to Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada is expected to open opportunities for closer collaboration between the two institutions. Discussions on potential collaboration marks an important step in strengthening academic and research ties across borders.  

Author: Marwah Putri Nahampun, Irmanon Rindina