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 .
Bantul, April 7, 2026 — Students of the Applied Bachelor Program in Surveying and Mapping Technology, Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada, conducted Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data acquisition as part of their research activities. The activity took place on April 6–7, 2026, at Palbapang Station, Bantul.
Yogyakarta — Students of the Applied Bachelor Program in Surveying and Mapping Technology, Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada, conducted the Class A Terrestrial Photogrammetry Practicum on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The activity took place in Room 504 of the Center of Excellence Smart and Green Building Information, Teaching Industry Learning Center Building.
The Center of Excellence (CoE) Smart & Green Building Information at Universitas Gadjah Mada Sekolah Vokasi UGM successfully organized a Building Information Modeling (BIM) training on road infrastructure on January 27 and 29, 2026. The activity was held in Room 504 of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building, Sekolah Vokasi UGM. The training was attended by five participants from various groups within the Sekolah Vokasi UGM, including students, academic staff, and lecturers from the Department of Earth Technology and the Department of Civil Engineering. The program aimed to enhance participants’ understanding and skills in applying BIM technology for road infrastructure planning and modeling.
On December 12, 2025, four students from the Department of Geomatics Engineering at Universitas Gadjah Mada Vocational College—Pawana Abdurrahman, Rasyid Widayanta, Marcelinus Palma Surya Valendra, and Fakhri Fairuz Azmi—conducted a data acquisition activity at the Gua Jepang Sentonorejo cultural heritage site using the Trimble R8s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and the Leica RTC360 Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS). The activity was part of the support provided by the Center of Excellence Smart & Green Building Information at UGM Vocational College in advancing applied research, vocational education, and the digital preservation of cultural heritage. All equipment used in the activity was provided by the CoE Smart & Green Building Information.
Shenzhen, China — Sekolah Vokasi of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Center of Excellence (CoE) Medical Devices and Fabrication Laboratory & Plant (Fablab Jogja), participated in Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025, held on 15–18 November 2025 at the Vanke Cloud Design Commune, Nanshan, Shenzhen. This participation further strengthened UGM’s role in the global innovation ecosystem centered on digital fabrication, applied technology, and community empowerment, building upon the university’s previous strategic achievements in international innovation networks.
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.
