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.
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, August 11, 2025 – Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) received an official visit from Politeknik Mitra Industri in Room R201, 2nd Floor of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) Building. This visit served as a forum for sharing experiences and strengthening cooperation in developing a Teaching Factory (TEFA) learning model that is relevant to industry needs.
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 21, 2025 — In an effort to improve the quality of public relations and protocol services, the Public Relations team of Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM) participated in a workshop on Strengthening Public Relations and Protocol in Supporting Impactful Diktisaintek. The event was organized by Universitas Gadjah Mada Secretariat and took place in Multimedia Room 1, UGM Central Building.
This workshop is highly relevant to us at the Vocational School, which continues to strive to strengthen its image and disseminate information about impactful vocational education. The event featured two expert speakers in their respective fields, namely Mr. Doddy Zulkifli Indra Atmaja, S.I.Kom., M.Si., Head of Public Relations and Protocol, General Affairs, Public Relations, and Goods and Services Procurement Bureau, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, who discussed public relations with the theme “Public Communication in the Era of Impactful Research, Technology and Higher Education,” and Mr. Yayat Hendayana, S.S., M.Si., as Head of the Information Services-Public Services Team, General Affairs, Public Relations, and Procurement Bureau, Kemendiktisaintek RI, who focused on protocol matters with the theme “Enhancing the Competence of Protocol Human Resources in Higher Education Institutions.”
The University Secretary, Dr. Andi Sandi Antonius Tabusassa Tonralipu, S.H., LL.M., was also present to provide guidance and officially open the event. This event was a golden opportunity for the SV UGM public relations and protocol team to gain knowledge directly from practitioners.
In the first session, Mr. Doddy explained effective public relations strategies in the digital age.
“Today’s public relations strategy is not just about releasing news, but building authentic dialogue and engagement with the public,” said Doddy.
The material was delivered in a practical manner, accompanied by live demonstrations so that participants could easily understand its implementation in higher education environments, particularly at SV UGM.
The next session with Mr. Yayat Hendayana emphasized the importance of ideal protocol human resources.
“Protocol is not only about seating arrangements, ceremonial procedures, and honorary protocols. Protocol officers must know what ideal protocol is, namely protocol that understands its role based on job descriptions and work guidelines, as well as protocol that has personal skills and is always ready with its supporting pack,” he explained.
The practical session was the most eagerly awaited moment, where all participants—including those from various faculties and directorates of UGM—could directly try out the material they had learned. The activity ended with a feedback session from the speakers, who provided constructive evaluations for future improvement.
As a form of environmental awareness, the committee also encouraged participants to bring their own tumblers or water bottles. Water dispensers were provided as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste.
By participating in this workshop, SV UGM Public Relations and Protocol team hopes to apply the knowledge gained to strengthen the institution’s role in supporting the mission of Diktisaintek—namely higher education, research, and innovation that have a broad impact on society.
Writer: Sekolah Vokasi UGM PR Team
Dokumentation: UGM PR
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:
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, July 17 — A research team consisting of lecturers and students from the English Applied Bachelor Program at Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada is currently examining storytelling strategies used in public relations campaigns by three multinational brands in Indonesia through Instagram Reels. The study aims to explore how linguistic elements are employed to shape brand image and build emotional engagement with social media audiences.
In June 2025, the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Smart and Green Building Information successfully supported the implementation of research studies by lecturers and final projects by students of the Department of Earth Technology by providing the latest survey and mapping equipment and conducting training to improve equipment maintenance. This support demonstrates the commitment of the CoE Smart and Green Building Information in supporting the development of science and technology in the field of surveying and mapping, while strengthening its active role in supporting academic activities at the Sekolah Vokasi UGM.
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.
