In 2025, Indonesia is witnessing a significant transformation in the field of public relations (PR) through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in content creation. Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful partnerships and collaborations, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnerships for the Goals. In this context, public relations plays a crucial role as a facilitator, enabling the delivery of targeted and unobstructed messages among stakeholders globally.

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, October 10, 2025 — Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) welcomed a visit and audience from the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenko PMK) on Friday (10/10) at Room TILC-201, Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building, UGM.

Yogyakarta, October 7, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) has established a strategic collaboration with the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (Bappedalitbang) of Lubuk Linggau City to prepare a Feasibility Study for the Lubuk Linggau Industrial Area in South Sumatra Province. The signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement and Type II self-management contract took place in Room 201, Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building, attended by representatives from both institutions.

Yogyakarta, September 26, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) officially opened its 16th Anniversary Celebration on Friday (26/9) at the southern parking area of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) UGM.
Carrying the theme “Building Impactful Applied Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral Programs”, the event marks Sekolah Vokasi UGM’s commitment to strengthening its role in providing high-quality and socially beneficial vocational education.

The celebration began with a Zumba session led by instructor Zin Dante, symbolizing enthusiasm, unity, and support for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being.
The event was officially opened by Masters of Ceremony, Vinsen Kevin and Hana Ariella, both students of Sekolah Vokasi UGM.

In his report, Dr. Leo Indra Wardhana, M.Sc., CFP., GRCE., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Chairperson of the 16th Anniversary, emphasized the importance of the Dies Natalis as a moment of reflection.

“This 16th Dies Natalis is a moment of reflection and commitment to developing applied education that is academically relevant and provides real contributions to society and national development,” he said.

He added that the anniversary series includes not only celebrations but also impactful activities, such as Lentera Vokasi (community service), sports festivals, health workshops, and a national seminar.

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM, outlined the college’s strategic vision.

“This year’s theme reaffirms our commitment to building impactful applied bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Vocational students should not stop at theory but must engage directly through practice, community service, and applied projects. This way, Sekolah Vokasi UGM graduates are always ready to be part of the nation’s solutions,” he remarked.

The opening ceremony was marked by the symbolic cutting of the tumpeng (traditional cone-shaped rice dish) by the Dean, the Anniversary Chair, and the Senate representative, witnessed by university leaders, partners, and invited guests.
The celebration continued with karaoke performances, door prizes, and free health and eye check-ups for the SV UGM academic community, supported by students of the Master of Public Health Program (FK-KMK UGM) and RSUP Dr. Sardjito Hospital.

The event also received strong support from sponsors, including PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper, Reflection Photography, At Home, and banking partners such as BNI, BCA, BRI, BSI, BPD DIY, Bank Mandiri, and BPR UGM.

Through this celebration, Sekolah Vokasi UGM reaffirms its commitment to grow as an adaptive, collaborative, and impactful institution that continues to serve society and the nation.

Yogyakarta, 23 September 2025 – The Sekolah Vokasi of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) concluded the INOVOKASIA 2025 series with a Public Dialogue titled “Science and Technology for Creative and Sustainable Vocational Education” held at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Ballroom, UGM.

Liuzhou, China, September 18, 2025 – The Dean of Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., conducted a working visit to Liuzhou, China, from September 14–18, 2025. The visit aimed to strengthen international networks and open up strategic collaboration opportunities in vocational education, applied research, and sustainable technology.

Yogyakarta, August 22, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) held a public lecture entitled “Writing for High Impact Publication” on Friday (8/22) at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) SV UGM. This activity aims to improve students’ academic and research writing skills, while also equipping them with insights into reputable international scientific publications.

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 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.

Yogyakarta, August 20, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada held an international public lecture entitled “AI-Pedagogy in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)”. The event took place at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) SV UGM and online via Zoom Meeting, attended by lecturers and teachers from various educational institutions in Indonesia.

Yogyakarta, August 19, 2025 – The Applied Forest Management Undergraduate Program, Department of Biological and Veterinary Technology, Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada held its inaugural lecture for the 2025/2026 Academic Year with the theme UGM Vocational School Foresters: Ready to Work, Ready to Make a Real Difference for Indonesia’s Forests. The event, which took place at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) SV UGM, was attended by students, lecturers, industry partners, and related parties from the forestry sector.

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) held an internal discussion on “Requirements for Homebase Lecturers and Lecturer Promotion” in the Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building. The event was attended by the Vice Rector for Education and Teaching at UGM, Prof. Dr. Wening Udasmoro, S.S., M.Hum., DEA., Director of Human Resources at UGM, Prof. Suadi, M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., and all SV UGM lecturers.

Yogyakarta, August 7, 2025 — Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) successfully held Pionir Permadani 2025, part of the Pionir Gadjah Mada 2025 series, which aims to introduce the academic environment to new students of Sekolah Vokasi, often referred to as Gamavo. Under the theme “Resilience and Acceleration of Vocational Education, Pillars of Educational Transformation for the Nation,” the event, which took place on August 6–7, 2025, was attended by hundreds of new students with great enthusiasm and excitement.

On the first day, Gamavo participated in activities in their respective departments. Gamavo was divided into groups according to their fields of study, then taken on a department tour to get to know the environment, facilities, and scientific characteristics of the department. In addition, Gamavo had the opportunity to interact directly with student organizations and department-level Semi-Autonomous Bodies (BSO), accompanied by entertainment performances that created a friendly atmosphere among new students.

The series of activities continued on the second day at Graha Sabha Pramana (GSP) UGM, which was the highlight of the Pionir Permadani 2025 event. On this occasion, Gamavo had the opportunity to gain inspiration directly from influential figures in their respective fields. The agenda began with a motivational speech by Prof. Dr. Anggito Abimanyu, M.Sc., GRCP, Deputy Minister of Finance and Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics and Business, Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada

In his presentation, Prof. Anggito emphasized the importance of taking pride in the study choices that have been made.

“When choosing, the options are very limited. But most importantly, you must be able to decide and give reasons,” he said.

The message encouraged new students to view their decision to continue their studies at Sekolah Vokasi UGM as a strategic step full of opportunities. More than just motivation, his speech served as a reminder that belief in one’s choices is the foundation for building resilience, developing potential, and contributing to the progress of the nation.

Next, the series of events continued with an interactive talk show hosted by Almeyda Legina, an outstanding student from the Department of Earth Technology, Geographic Information Systems Study Program. This session was designed to provide strategic insights and practical motivation for new students in facing challenges and opportunities in the world of work.

The talk show featured two inspiring speakers. Ir. I Made Andi Arsana, S.T., ME., Ph.D., a lecturer in Geodesy who is active in various Universitas Gadjah Mada academic forums. He discussed career prospects in the era of rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He emphasized that rapid technological advances are not a threat, but rather a great opportunity that vocational students can optimize to create innovations and make real contributions to society.

The second speaker, Angga Priyatmoko S.T., M.Eng, explained the business model canvas and design strategies, and encouraged students to not only understand the concepts, but also to immediately take concrete steps. He emphasized the importance of starting real action early, developing together with mentors, and building strong networks as preparation for accelerating their future careers.

Not only did they gain inspiring insights, Gamavo was also introduced to various student organizations, BSO, and Student Activity Units (UKM) at SV UGM, such as PMK, Java, Formasi, and others. The excitement was further heightened by UKM performances, sports flash mobs, theater performances by SV UGM students, and musical performances by the Vocational Music Forum (Formasi).

In closing, all Gamada members participated in a celebratory formation in front of the GSP, which was enthusiastically welcomed by the Garasi Vokasi UGM, marking the end of Pionir Permadani 2025 with a spirit of togetherness and optimism. Through this activity, Sekolah Vokasi UGM reaffirmed its commitment to producing strong, adaptive vocational graduates who are ready to contribute to the advancement of the nation.

Yogyakarta, August 7, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi (School of Applied Sciences) Universitas Gadjah Mada received an official visit from Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar as part of a Study Tour held in Room R201, 2nd Floor of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building. This activity aims to strengthen relationships between vocational colleges in Indonesia and to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices in vocational education management.

Yogyakarta, July 14, 2025 — Students from Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) have officially launched SWARA (Smart Wukirsari Agrofarming), a strategic initiative to promote community-based food security through an adaptive and applicable integrated technology approach.

This program is part of the Program Penguatan Kapasitas Organisasi Kemahasiswaan (Student Organization Capacity Strengthening Program, or PPK Ormawa), funded by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs under the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Republic of Indonesia (KEMDIKTISAINTEK). Through SWARA, SV UGM students implement a modern integrated farming model based on aquaponics, combining fish farming and crop cultivation in a single, sustainable ecosystem.

The key innovations in this program include the application of sensor technology for automatic water quality monitoring, technical training in aquaponics farming and post-harvest processing, and community mentoring to develop economically viable agricultural enterprises. The program focuses on empowering women from the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) group in Wukirsari Village, Imogiri Subdistrict, Bantul Regency who play a central role in household food security and serve as agents of social transformation at the village level.

Running from July to November 2025, the program integrates not only food production but also education, environmental sustainability, and local economic empowerment. The aquaponics learning center established during the program serves as an open community hub. In parallel, hands-on training in harvesting, post-harvest processing, and organic waste composting encourages the adoption of environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

In addition, the student team initiated the development of an aquaponics starter pack, produced and marketed by local residents. This innovation aims to create new entrepreneurship opportunities based on modern agriculture and foster an entrepreneurial spirit within the village community. The establishment of this community-based agribusiness marks the first step toward building an independent and sustainable agricultural value chain.

SWARA is implemented by a team of 15 students from various majors at SV UGM, all of whom were selected through a competitive process from university to national level. With strong support from faculty advisors and student organizations, the team successfully secured official funding from the Ministry, in recognition of the relevance and impact of their innovative proposal.

By combining appropriate technology with active community participation, SWARA is expected to become a real-life model of how collaboration between students and local residents can bring about sustainable positive change. This program is not merely a short-term initiative but serves as a prototype for a replicable village innovation model that can be applied in other regions with similar potential.

“We believe that change begins with small steps, taken with sincerity by people who care. From the village we move, with the community we grow, and for Indonesia we take our stride,” said a representative from the SWARA SV UGM team.

Writer: Febriana Trisnawati

Australia,  July 10, 2025 – The Dean of Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., paid a official visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Canberra. The visit took place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and was attended by representatives from the Indonesian Embassy and the Indonesian Education Attaché in Australia.

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.

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, June 24, 2025 — The Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international partnerships through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Implementation Agreement with Melody Publishing Co., Ltd., a leading publishing company from Taiwan. The signing ceremony took place on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM (WIB) in Room 201, TILC Building, SV UGM.

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, May 5, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) once again reaffirmed its commitment to developing adaptive and impactful vocational education. This commitment was embodied through the Partnership Gathering and a strategic collaboration signing ceremony held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Ballroom of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) building, SV UGM. The event welcomed several industry partners participating in the SV UGM Career Days 2025.

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.

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).