Gunungkidul, July 2025 — Lecturers in Tourism Business Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have developed the “Grogol Kaloka Experience” Cultural Tour in Grogol Village, Paliyan District, Gunungkidul Regency. This activity is part of the Road to Jogja International Kite Festival (JIKF) 2025 series, serving as a pre-event for the international kite festival to be held in Yogyakarta. This cultural tour is designed to introduce the rich culture, traditions, and way of life of the rural community of Grogol to JIKF guests and participants. Through a community-based tourism approach, participants are not merely spectators but also experience cultural processes firsthand, learn about local wisdom, and interact with villagers.

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.

Yogyakarta, July 1, 2025 — Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Jiangsu University of Technology (JSUT), the Dean of Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM), Professor Dr. Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., along with Dr. Endang Soelistiyowati, M.Pd., Vice Dean for Cooperation and Alumni, welcomed delegations from JSUT at SV UGM Teaching Industry Learning Center. The delegations consisted of the university’s rector, deans, and faculty members.

Yogyakarta, 19th May 2025 – A total of 25 students from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), along with 2 teachers, engaged in a profound cross-cultural experience as part of the Short Term Immersion Programme SUSS x SV UGM. This program, a collaboration between SUSS and Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM), spanned nine days from May 8 to 16, 2025. The activity is part of the Interdisciplinary Global Learning Course (NIE351), which carried the theme “Discovering the Power of Storytelling for Self-Development and Community Building.”

On May 5, 2025, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participated in a significant collaboration meeting with the Kulon Progo Government, held at the Menoreh Meeting Room in Kulon Progo Government Complex. The meeting was attended by the Regent of Kulon Progo, the Assistant Secretary of the Region, the Regent’s Expert Staff, the Economic and Natural Resources Division, the Agriculture and Food Office, and the Bapperida team. Also present at the event were Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., M.T., Vice Dean of Research and Community Service of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, Eko Prasetyo, S.Hut., M.Sc., Ph.D., Head of Research and Community Service Unit of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, and Dr. Nurulia Hidayah, S.Pt., M.P. as the FRC coordinator. This gathering aimed to discuss potential partnerships that could enhance agricultural productivity and food production in the region.

Yogyakarta, April 30, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM)  continues to encourage synergy between vocational education and the business world through the launch of the Teaching Factory (TEFA) program. The event was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Room 201, 2nd Floor of the TILC Building, Sekolah Vokasi UGM, marking a strategic step in strengthening practice-based education aligned with real industry standards.

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

22 November 2024 – The recently concluded research comparing the linguistic landscapes of Malacca, Malaysia, and Yogyakarta, Indonesia, has provided valuable insights into the relationship between language, cultural identity, and urban heritage. Conducted between January and October 2024 under the research roadmap of Gadjah Mada University, this project explored how the languages displayed in public spaces reflect the emotions, perceptions, and cultural identities of the communities in these historic cities. The findings offer a rich understanding of how linguistic landscapes not only document cultural heritage but also shape the future of urban development.

Yogyakarta, November 9, 2024 – Universitas Gadjah Mada’s (UGM) Vocational School organized the 2024 National Seminar on Community Service Outcomes (SNH2PM) at the Field Research Center (FRC) building in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta. Themed “Innovation for Poverty Alleviation and Regional Economic Growth,” this seminar brought together academics, practitioners, and service partners to present impactful initiatives aimed at tackling local social and economic issues.

On Thursday, November 1, 2024, the Vocational School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Yogyakarta, Indonesia, made an official visit to the East Asia Management University (EAMU) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to discuss the follow-up of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The meeting was attended by a delegation from EAMU, including Prof. James Chua, the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Kaing Sopheap, the Director of Academic Affairs, Mr. Roland Goh, Head of School, and Mr. Saruon from the University Relations, along with other management and staff members. The UGM delegation was represented by Dr. Faiz Zamzami and Dr. Kun Haribowo, lecturers from the Department of Economics and Business at the Vocational School.