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.
The GNSS practicum was a mandatory academic activity for students of the Applied Bachelor Program in Surveying and Mapping Technology Universitas Gadjah Mada Vocational College (SV UGM). Conducted within the UGM campus on March 4, 5, and 12, 2026, the practicum aimed to provide students with hands-on experience in GNSS operation, data acquisition, and data processing using static, RTK NTRIP, and PPK methods with Trimble R8s equipment. The practicum involved 61 students and was supervised by the course lecturer as part of practice-based learning.
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.
Yogyakarta, March 6, 2026 — The Building Information Modeling (BIM) Community of the Civil Engineering Department (DTS) at Universitas Gadjah Mada Vocational College once again organized a regular training program aimed at enhancing the skills of its members. This session specifically focused on the application of BIM software in quantity takeoff and construction cost estimation.
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.
Yogyakarta — Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a follow-up visit from the delegation of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China, continuing the strategic engagement initiated during the previous official visit. The visit specifically focused on strengthening the International Joint Laboratory on Digi-Medical Engineering and Integrated Measurement Systems, which has been officially established since 2024 as a multinational research hub.
Yogyakarta, December 1, 2025 — A delegation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China, paid an official visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) as part of efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation in the fields of research, vocational education, and international mobility. The meeting was held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Rector’s Guest Room, Main Building of UGM, North Wing, 2nd Floor, and was attended by university leaders from both institutions.
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.
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) 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.
