On March 22, 2025, a student from Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) once again made an inspiring achievement. Annisa Desty Vambia, a student of the Public Sector Accounting program at the Department of Economics and Business, won 1st place in the Diploma category at the UGM-level Outstanding Student Selection (Pilmapres). The event was held at the Student Creativity Development Subdirectorate Office, Bulaksumur Blok F11, and was a collaboration between the UGM Directorate of Student Affairs and the Outstanding Student Community (Kommapres).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.