Yogyakarta, August 21, 2025 – The Applied Veterinary Technology Undergraduate Program, Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) held an Inauguration and Oath-Taking Ceremony for Veterinary Paramedics in the Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the TILC Building. This event marked the inauguration of 54 graduates as professional veterinary paramedics who are ready to take on responsibilities in the field of animal health and animal husbandry.

The event was attended by the Dean of SV UGM and his staff, the Head of the Department of Biotechnology and Veterinary Medicine (DTHV), the Head of the Veterinary Technology Study Program, the Chair of the Indonesian Veterinary Paramedics Association (PAVETI), the Chair of the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (PDHI) Yogyakarta Branch, the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH), as well as the graduates participating in the professional oath ceremony.

In the education report, the Head of the Veterinary Technology Study Program stated that 54 participants officially took their professional oath, with an average GPA of 3.56 and an average study period of 3.87 years.

On this occasion, Prof. Dr. drh. Ida Tjahajati, MP., Chair of DTHV, emphasized the profound meaning of the professional oath. “The professional oath is not just a ceremony, but a commitment to serve by upholding ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Caring for animals also means caring for life, because every contribution, no matter how small, has a significant impact on society and the nation. Veterinary paramedics must be ready to serve the country wholeheartedly.”

In line with this, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., Dean of SV UGM, emphasized the importance of vocational competence in facing future challenges. “Sekolah Vokasi UGMhas a motto of Holistic, Comprehensive, and Structured Skills Education and a spirit of Vocational Innovation Towards a Golden Indonesia. Graduates must be equipped with innovative, productive, collaborative, and solution-oriented attitudes in order to compete in the world of work. I advise graduates to continue to improve their competencies, including through continuing education, for the sake of their future career and professional development.”

The oath-taking ceremony was led by Wijayati Andadari, S.E., Chair of the PAVETI Central Executive Board. In her speech, she said, “On behalf of PAVETI, I would like to congratulate the graduates who have just taken their professional oath. May the veterinary paramedics be able to contribute to improving service quality, controlling animal diseases, and ensuring the safety of animal products. Hold fast to the principles of Asah, Asih, and Asuh as the foundation of your dedication to the advancement of Indonesian animal husbandry.”

Congratulations were also conveyed by Dr. Aniq Syihabuddin, Chair of the Yogyakarta Branch of the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (PDHI). “I would like to congratulate you on your achievements. The knowledge you have gained through your long journey of study must be put to good use. As the frontline in animal welfare and improving the quality of animal products, veterinary paramedics are expected to continue developing their competencies and adapting to the needs of the industry.”

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Aris Hariyanto, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universitas Gadjah Mada, expressed his high appreciation. “Today’s achievements are the result of dedication, perseverance, and hard work that deserve to be appreciated. We hope that graduates can collaborate with veterinarians in maintaining animal health while continuously enhancing their professional competencies to fulfill the significant responsibilities in the veterinary field. Let us collectively uphold the noble objectives of this profession.”

On behalf of the graduates, student representatives expressed their gratitude to the lecturers and teaching staff. “On behalf of all graduates, we express our respect, gratitude, and apologies to the lecturers and teaching staff for the guidance they have provided. Today is the beginning of a greater journey, and we are committed to supporting each other and contributing to our future professional service.”

The event concluded with a joint prayer, entertainment, and a warm group photo session. This milestone marks an important step for the veterinary paramedic graduates of SV UGM in reaffirming their professional commitment to serve the nation and country.

Writer: Febriana Trisnawati

Jakarta, August 14, 2025 — Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) actively participated in the Emergency Disaster Reduction & Rescue Expo (EDRR) Indonesia 2025, a national-scale exhibition held at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, from August 13–15, 2025.

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, June 26, 2025 – The Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) hosted the External Monitoring and Evaluation (Monev) of the 2025 Berdikari Partnership Catalyst Grant, a program supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek) through the Science and Technology Cluster (Saintek), in collaboration with the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP). The event took place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Room 201 of the TILC Building, SV UGM, bringing together key stakeholders engaged in this partnership-based research initiative.

The event opened with welcoming remarks from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, who expressed his gratitude for the achievement of two SV UGM research teams that successfully secured this national grant. He emphasized the importance of research that delivers direct benefits to society. “We are proud that the research being developed does not stop in the laboratory but addresses real community needs. This proves that SV UGM remains committed to producing science- and technology-based solutions that are both practical and sustainable,” said Prof. Agus. He further highlighted that this achievement marks a significant milestone in strengthening research and innovation capacity within vocational education, an area often underestimated in research fields.

Meanwhile, Ir. Suhadi Lili, M.T.I., a reviewer representing the expert panel, noted that reviewers not only serve as evaluators but also act as representatives of an investor’s perspective. He underlined the importance of sustainability in multidisciplinary research. “Research should not end at the development stage. What matters is how the product or innovation can be marketed, scaled up, and managed with the right business model. We must prepare strategies for marketing and sustainability so that the nation’s investment does not go to waste,” he stated. He also stressed the need for a clear marketing management plan for tools still under development.

During the presentation session, Dr. Eng. Agustinus Winarno, S.T., M.Eng., leader of the project Empowering Road Infrastructure with Intelligent Insights, shared the progress of his team’s research, which focuses on empowering communities in road maintenance using digital intelligence. He noted that low public awareness in reporting road damage through official channels was a key driver of the project. “People are more likely to post road damage on social media rather than report it to the authorities. This limits the potential contribution of village communities to infrastructure management,” he explained. By employing spatial and participatory data-based technology, the project aims to encourage greater community involvement in sustainable road infrastructure maintenance. Reviewers provided technical feedback, including the need to enhance accuracy to prevent duplicate detections in the automated reporting system.

At the same session, Dr. Eng. Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno, S.T., M.Eng., leader of the FASTAN Project (Fabrication of Smart-Agri Facilities for Small-Scale Farmers), presented his team’s progress. The project aims to develop small-scale smart farming facilities that can be directly applied by farmers to improve horticultural crop efficiency. Currently, the project is in the monitoring-to-harvest phase, with extended research exploring the potential of high-quality melon seedlings that offer strong market value, short growing periods, and simple maintenance. Reviewers encouraged the team to expand this research to other economically valuable crops such as chili.

As part of the event, Prof. Agus Maryono accompanied Prof. Dr. Eng. Yudi Darma, M.Si., Director of Science and Technology Dissemination and Utilization at Kemendiktisaintek, on a visit to one of the Civil Engineering Department laboratories at SV UGM, which serves as a primary hub for the research projects. The visit aimed to review facilities and support the downstreaming of research outcomes to better align with community needs.

This External Monitoring activity not only served as an evaluation forum but also as a constructive dialogue space among academics, government, and research end-users, including farmers who directly benefit from the program. It is hoped that the 2025 Berdikari Partnership Catalyst Grant will foster a collaborative ecosystem of applied research, oriented toward real solutions and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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, October 19, 2024 – The Vocational School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly held the National Seminar on Applied Technology (SNTT) 2024 with the theme “Strengthening Comprehensive Vocational Higher Education as a Pillar of Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045.” The event took place on October 19, 2024, at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) of UGM’s Vocational School in Yogyakarta. This seminar is expected to serve as a platform for academics, practitioners, and stakeholders to share innovations and ideas in strengthening vocational education and applied technology to support Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045.