The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), Vocational School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, conducted an Advanced Hydraulic Systems Training program for vocational high school (SMK) teachers as part of its community service initiative. This program aims to strengthen teachers’ technical competence in response to rapid advancements in manufacturing and industrial automation technologies in the Industry 4.0 era.

The training was delivered by DTM instructors and experts specializing in hydraulic systems and industrial automation. Held at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the program was scheduled to align with competency development activities for partner vocational schools. read more

Yogyakarta, 29 October 2025 — The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), Vocational School, Universitas Gadjah Mada held an International Guest Lecture titled “Application-Driven Mechatronic Control: Bridging Design and Performance in Robotic Systems.” This event aimed to enhance students’ understanding of mechatronics by exploring both fundamental concepts and practical applications in modern robotic and control systems.

The session featured Dr. Azizan Bin As’arry from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), an academic with extensive research experience in mechatronics and control engineering. The lecture was conducted online via Zoom and attended by students from multiple classes within DTM SV UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, 17 November 2025 — The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), Vocational School, Universitas Gadjah Mada conducted an International Guest Lecture titled “An Introduction to Machine Learning: From Theory to Practice.” This event aims to broaden students’ understanding of artificial intelligence technologies while strengthening international academic collaboration.

The guest lecture featured Dr. Kasma Diana Binti Saharuddin from the Department of Engineering and Built Environment, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), Penang, Malaysia. The session was held online via Zoom. read more

Yogyakarta – On Wednesday, 29 October 2025, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM), welcomed a benchmarking visit from the Industrial Mechanical Engineering Department, Vocational College, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (DTMI SV ITS). The activity took place from 13.30 to 16.00 WIB in the Meeting Room of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jl. Yacaranda, Sekip Unit IV.

The delegation from DTMI SV ITS was led by Dr. Atria Pradityana, S.T., M.T., as Head of Department, accompanied by faculty members. The visit was received by Dr. Ir. Lilik Dwi Setyana, S.T., M.T., IPM, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department of UGM Vocational College, along with teaching staff and department managers. read more

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Office of Industry, Transmigration, and Manpower of Tegal Regency, has successfully completed the Electric Scooter Fabrication Training Program aimed at strengthening the technical capacity of local metal-based SMEs. The event was officially opened by I. Riesky Trisbiantoro, SE., MA., MT., Head of the Office of Industry, Transmigration, and Manpower of Tegal Regency. read more

Yogyakarta, 14 November 2025 — The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), Vocational School, Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted a strategic meeting with the Indonesian Association of Heavy Equipment Experts (Pertaabi) to advance collaborative efforts in education, research, and community engagement. The meeting took place in the DTM Meeting Room with participation from department leaders, program representatives, and Pertaabi members from both central and regional chapters.

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada, carried out a community service initiative titled “Enhancing the Competence of Waste-Conscious Communities through Innovation and Engineering in Kulon Progo Regency” on 8–10 September 2025. The program was led by Dr. Eng. Ir. Agustinus Winarno, S.T., M.Eng., supported by lecturers, students, educational staff, and local community partners. The implementation team included Handoko, Setyawan Bekti Wibowo, Irfan Bahiuddin, Bambang Hari Priyambodo, Luthfi Athaya Wicaksono, and Ahmad Muhsin Al Mataromi, together with collaborators from KSM Melati and KSM Dadi Asri, represented by Royke Oktavianus Labiro and Suyatin. read more

Yogyakarta, October 28, 2025 — Mujiraharjo, S.T., a Laboratory Technician from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (SV UGM), has been awarded as the Outstanding Educational Staff during the 2025 UGM Vocational College Anniversary Ceremony. This recognition honors his exceptional dedication and achievements in supporting the implementation of education, research, and community service within the department.

Throughout his tenure, Mujiraharjo has demonstrated remarkable performance through various achievements. In professional development, he strengthened his expertise in design and manufacturing by earning the BNSP 3D CAD Drawing Certification (2022) and the international Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) credential (2025). read more

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM), held an initial coordination meeting with the Youth Pioneer Group of Kaliagung Village, Sentolo Subdistrict, Kulon Progo Regency. The meeting served as the starting point of a community engagement program in 2025, focusing on welding training and fabrication of a portable event tent.

The program is led by Dr. Bambang Hari Priyambodo, along with a team of lecturers and Mechanical Engineering students, supported by local government representatives and youth communities. The discussion took place at the Field Research Center (FRC), Vocational College UGM, Kulon Progo. read more

Yogyakarta, November 5, 2025 — A team of lecturers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM) has carried out the Community Service Program 2025 under the title “Drive System for Corn Sheller Machine for the Ngudi Rahayu Women Farmers Group, Karangmojo, Gunungkidul.”
This initiative is part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, emphasizing community service as a means of applying academic research and technological innovation to empower local communities. read more