Sleman July 28th 2026 – The Center of Excellence (CoE) for Smart and Green Building Information (SAGEBIM) at the School of Applied Sciences of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) is solidifying its position as a hub for digital construction solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) technology, CoE SAGEBIM is showcasing its capacity to provide high-precision 3D scanning services for as-built building evaluation, a vital instrument for audit, maintenance, and modern infrastructure management.

Magelang, July 7, 2026 – The Bachelor of Applied Science Program in Geographic Information System (GIS), Department of Earth Technology, Sekolah Vokasi (School of Applied Sciences), Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTK SV UGM), collaborated with PT Inderaja Teknik Indonesia to utilize Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology mounted on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to support the development of the 2026 Sumberarum Village Map in Tempuran District, Magelang Regency.

Sleman — Students from the Department of Geomatics Engineering at the Universitas Gadjah Mada Vocational College (SV UGM) conducted a data acquisition activity as part of their final project titled “3D Modeling of Banyunibo Temple Based on the Integration of Terrestrial Laser Scanner and UAV Photogrammetry for Digital Documentation.” The activity was carried out on 25–26 April 2026 at Banyunibo Temple, Prambanan, Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta .

Yogyakarta — Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a follow-up visit from the delegation of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China, continuing the strategic engagement initiated during the previous official visit. The visit specifically focused on strengthening the International Joint Laboratory on Digi-Medical Engineering and Integrated Measurement Systems, which has been officially established since 2024 as a multinational research hub.

Yogyakarta, December 1, 2025 — A delegation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China, paid an official visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) as part of efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation in the fields of research, vocational education, and international mobility. The meeting was held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Rector’s Guest Room, Main Building of UGM, North Wing, 2nd Floor, and was attended by university leaders from both institutions.

In 2025, Indonesia is witnessing a significant transformation in the field of public relations (PR) through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in content creation. Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful partnerships and collaborations, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnerships for the Goals. In this context, public relations plays a crucial role as a facilitator, enabling the delivery of targeted and unobstructed messages among stakeholders globally.

In 2025, an innovative research initiative was carried out at Prambanan Temple, focusing on culinary depictions carved into its intricate reliefs. The study aims to identify and explore the potential of culinary tourism based on cultural heritage. The findings are expected to contribute significantly to sustainable cultural tourism, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to food, education, and economy.

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.