The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), Vocational College Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized the Corporate X Industry Talk under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation Through Sustainable Industrial Partnership” on Tuesday, 10 December 2025, at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC). This activity is part of DTM’s strategic initiative—particularly through the Heavy Equipment Management and Maintenance Program (TPPAB)—to strengthen the connection between vocational education and the sustainability-driven demands of the mining and heavy-equipment industries. read more

Yogyakarta, 9 December 2025 — The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with PT Tempopress International Delivery. The signing ceremony was held at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) of the Vocational College UGM on Tuesday morning, from 09.00 to 13.00 WIB, marking an important milestone in strengthening collaboration between higher vocational education and the heavy equipment industry. read more

Yogyakarta, December 1, 2025 — Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed an official delegation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation in research, academic activities, and cross-border professional exchange. The meeting was held on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00 WIB, at the Rector’s Guest Room, Main Building of UGM, North Wing, 2nd Floor.

The NUAA delegation was led by Prof. TAO Yong, Vice Chairman of the University Board, accompanied by Prof. KONG Chuiqian, Dr. ZHANG Guoquan, Dr. ZHANG Lin, Dr. WU Weiwei, and Prof. JIN Quanyuan. From UGM, the meeting was attended by university and faculty leaders, including the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, the Dean of the Vocational College, the Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources of the Vocational College, the Director of Partnerships and Global Relations, and the Head of the International Cooperation Subdirectorate. 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

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, September 2025 — The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM) organized a community service program titled “Enhancing Vocational School Teachers’ Competence in Heavy Equipment through Reverse Engineering Technology Training” held from September 8–10, 2025, at both the DTM SV UGM and Fablab Jogja Indonesia, located within the Field Research Center (FRC) UGM, Kulon Progo.

The program was led by  Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno, along with lecturers and students from DTM SV UGM: Setyawan Bekti Wibowo, Handoko, Sugiyanto, Agustinus Winarno, Ilham Ayu Putri Pratiwi, Tofaenal Akhyar, Luthfi Athaya Wicaksono, and Ahmad Muhsin Al Mataromi. They were supported by Ahmat Hari Setiyawan, technical staff from the CoE Fablab Jogja Indonesia, and industrial collaborators from PT United Tractors, Tbk. Semarang Branch, Josua Aditya Manuel and Muhammad Novan Budi Prasetya. read more

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