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

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, Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM), held an initial discussion and coordination meeting with the Youth Pioneer Group of Kaliagung Village, Sentolo Subdistrict, Kulon Progo Regency. This meeting represents the initial stage of collaboration for the 2025 Community Service Program, which focuses on welding training and the fabrication of portable event tents. This activity involved a team of lecturers from DTM SV UGM led by Dr. Bambang Hari Priyambodo, S.T., M.Eng., along with other faculty members and students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as village authorities and youth representatives at the partner location. 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

Ngawen, 18 September 2025 — The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College Universitas Gadjah Mada, officially concluded its community service program titled “Enhancing Competence of Vocational School Teachers in Heavy Equipment”, which had been carried out since 18 August 2025. The closing event was held at SMKN 1 Ngawen, Gunungkidul, and was attended by lecturers from DTM SV UGM, industry representatives, and participating teachers from partner vocational schools. read more

Yogyakarta, 18 September 2025 — The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College Universitas Gadjah Mada, has completed a one-month community service program titled “Enhancing Competency of Vocational School Teachers in Heavy Equipment”. This program officially began with an opening ceremony on 18 August 2025 and concluded on 18 September 2025. The initiative aimed to strengthen the technical skills of vocational school teachers in line with technological advancements in the heavy equipment sector. read more

Yogyakarta, 16 September 2025 – The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM), in collaboration with PT United Tractors, successfully conducted a Training on IoT Applications in Heavy Equipment as part of its community service initiatives. The program was held online on 15 September 2025 and continued with an in-person session on 16 September 2025 at the Sekip Campus, DTM SV UGM.

Participants from three vocational high schools—SMKN 1 Ngawen, SMK Veteran 1 Sukoharjo, and SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Playen—joined the training. The program was led by Ir. Irfan Bahiuddin, S.T., M.Phil., Ph.D., IPM, supported by academic staff such as M. Hilmi Wicaksono, S.T., alongside student and alumni assistants including Rian Miftahul Huda and Yogi Ilham Ruswara. PT United Tractors played a key role as the industrial partner in this initiative. read more