The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Regional Open Learning Centre (SEAMOLEC), in collaboration with the Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) presents an international seminar “EdTech Horizons: Exploring the Future of Open Distance Learning with AI and Beyond.” This seminar was held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Ballroom of the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC), Sekolah Vokasi UGM. By presenting experts, educators, and policymakers from various countries in Southeast Asia, this seminar aims to discuss the latest developments and challenges of educational technology (EdTech) and Open Distance Learning (ODL).

Jakarta, August 29-31, 2024 – The UGM Vocational School is set to participate in the Higher Education Partnerships Conference (HEPCON) 2024, taking place at the Balai Kartini Exhibition and Convention Center in Jakarta. This international education fair, organized with the support of the Ministry of Education and Culture, aims to foster collaboration between educational institutions and multinational companies operating in Indonesia. The event is expected to create a sustainable ecosystem between higher education and industry, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as access to education and education for sustainability.

On July 24, 2024, the English Study Program of the Vocational School at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted a community service event in collaboration with the Regional Leadership Council of the Indonesian Indigenous Entrepreneurs Association (HIPPI) in Kulon Progo. The theme of the event was “Strengthening Marketing Communication Strategies for MSMEs in Kulon Progo.” This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on economic resources, entrepreneurship, and access to education.

On August 8, 2024, the Bachelor of Applied English Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Vocational School conducted the second training session of a community service initiative in collaboration with the Kulon Progo branch of the Indonesian Indigenous Entrepreneurs Association (HIPPI). The event, themed “Strengthening Marketing Communication Strategies for SMEs in Kulon Progo,” aimed to provide training and assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in marketing their products through both conventional and digital media.

On Tuesday (30/1), Vocational College UGM in collaboration with IBEC (Indonesia Britain Education Centre) held a UK Education Expo and Academic Networking event in the TILC ballroom. The purpose of this event is to provide information on opportunities and strategies for further undergraduate and postgraduate study (scholarship and non-scholarship programs) at universities in the United Kingdom as well as provide international exposure for students and lecturers of UGM and institutions outside UGM. A total of 27 booths consisting of 24 universities and 3 educational institutions of the United Kingdom were present at the event.

Vocational College Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a student exchange with Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China through the program “Recent Trends on Biomedical and Industrial Research”. A total of three NUAA master’s program students participated in the program which took place at the Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada from January 17 to February 18, 2024.