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, September 25, 2025 —The spirit of international collaboration continues at Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM). This time, SV UGM welcomed a delegation from Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), Singapore, to discuss the development of a culturally and sustainability-based Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP).

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) has once again achieved a proud national accomplishment through the success of eight student teams that secured funding in the 2025 Student Creativity Program (PKM). Out of 56 funded teams from UGM this year, eight came from SV UGM.

The eight teams represented various PKM categories, including:

• 1 team in PKM-Constructive Idea Video (VGK)

• 1 team in PKM-Creative Invention (KC)

• 2 teams in PKM-Entrepreneurship (K)

• 1 team in PKM-Innovative Work (KI)

• 3 teams in PKM-Science and Technology Application (PI)

By department, three teams are from the Department of Electrical and Informatics Engineering (DTEDI), two from the Department of Economics and Business (DEB), two from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), and one from the Department of Biological and Veterinary Technology (DTHV).

The Student Creativity Program (PKM), organized by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Belmawa) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, aims to foster innovation and creativity among university students across Indonesia. In 2025, PKM consists of ten categories focusing on idea development, entrepreneurship, community service, research, and technological innovation. The program supports ten national development priorities, including food security, health, MSME empowerment, environmental sustainability, and education enhancement.

The funded teams will implement their projects from August to October 2025, followed by the reporting and selection stages for the National Student Scientific Week (PIMNAS) at the end of the year.

This achievement demonstrates Sekolah Vokasi UGM’s strong commitment to nurturing students in producing creative, applied-science-based works that deliver real impact to society.

Yogyakarta, August 19, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) collaborated with Yogyakarta State University (UNY) to hold a book review event for River Restoration by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng. The event, which took place at the UGM Center for Environmental Studies Building, 4th Floor, Room 407C, was attended by academics, students from both universities, and river conservation communities from the Special Region of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas.

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.

Yogyakarta, July 25, 2025 — In the spirit of creating a clean, healthy, and comfortable campus environment for new students for the 2025/2026 Academic Year, Sekolah Vokasi UGM (SV) held a community service activity together with the UGM Directorate of Assets. This activity took place on Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Time, starting from the north lobby of the SV Central Building.

Jakarta, July 16 2025 —Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM, ASEAN Eng., Professor of Water Resources and Environment and Dean of the Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada, attended as an external examiner in the Public Examination at the Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering, UNTAR, Jakarta.

Gunungkidul, July 2025 — Lecturers from the Travel and Tourism Business Study Program at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) have developed a tourist guide for use by local guides on the “Grogol Kaloka Experience” Cultural Tour in Grogol Village, Paliyan District, Gunungkidul Regency. This guide serves as the primary resource for local guides accompanying participants in the 2025 Road to Jogja International Kite Festival (JIKF) during the two-hour cultural tour.

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.