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.
The event was attended by Dr. Lilik Dwi Setyana, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, accompanied by the department leadership. Dr. Sugiyanto, Head of the Applied Bachelor Program in Heavy Equipment Management and Maintenance (TPPAB) and Vice Chair of Pertaabi Central Java Chapter, also played an active role throughout the discussion. Pertaabi delegates included Mr. Rohman Alamsyah (Director of Pertaabi), Mr. Totok Haryanto (Deputy Director of Internal & Organization Development), Mr. Sugeng Utoyo (Chair of the DIY–Central Java Chapter), along with several board members and representatives.
Key discussion topics included the development of Tridarma collaboration initiatives, curriculum review for the 2026 TPPAB program, and the cooperation draft for Jurnal Teknologi dan Rekayasa Alat Berat (JTRAB) / Journal of Heavy Equipment Engineering and Technology (JHEET). Additional topics addressed opportunities for developing applied postgraduate programs, joint training and certification for lecturers and students, as well as internship and career placements within Pertaabi-affiliated companies.
The discussion proceeded effectively and generated constructive insights to support curriculum enhancement and future collaboration planning. Following the discussion sessions, Pertaabi representatives conducted a laboratory tour to observe DTM’s facilities supporting heavy equipment education and applied research.
This activity contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, through strengthened vocational education, enhanced industry–academic collaboration, and advancements in applied engineering research.