Yogyakarta, September 29, 2026 — The development of social media, information technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) has driven significant changes in professional public relations practices. In higher education institutions, public relations is no longer solely the responsibility of dedicated units but also forms part of every individual’s role in building institutional image and communicating information to the public.

This issue was the focus of the Workshop Public Relations Intelligence 5.0, titled “Transforming Professional Public Relations through Social Media, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.” The workshop was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WIB at the Auditorium, 3rd Floor, SGLC Building. The event featured Dr. Hendi Pratama, a Communication Expert, Applied Linguist, and AI-Enhanced Learning Practitioner, as the speaker. read more

Yogyakarta, September 15, 2026 The Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FT UGM) has issued Circular Letter Number 1193007/UN1/FTK/I/KM/2026 concerning the Regulations on Student Celebrations Following Final Examinations. The circular regulates how students may celebrate after completing their final examinations, ensuring that such celebrations remain simple, dignified, and in accordance with campus ethics.

In the circular, which was issued in Yogyakarta on July 30, 2026, FT UGM emphasizes that celebrating academic achievements is both a form of appreciation and a student’s right. However, celebrations must be conducted while maintaining order and respecting the comfort of the academic community. read more

From July 6 to 8, 2026, representatives of the Department of Architecture and Planning, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted an academic visit to the Department of Architecture, Dong-Eui University (DEU), Busan, South Korea. This visit marked an important milestone in strengthening UGM Architecture’s international network, while also introducing the context of architectural education in Indonesia to the academic community in South Korea.

The series of activities began with a guest lecture titled “Learning Architecture in Context: Indonesia and Yogyakarta.” This lecture introduced Indonesia, the city of Yogyakarta, and the profile of UGM’s Architecture Study Program to DEU’s academic community. It also presented an overview of ongoing research focused on publicness in architecture and urban design, a topic exploring how public space is shaped and given meaning within architectural practice and urban design. The lecture was attended by approximately 30 final-year students and 4 professors from DEU, becoming a space for academic dialogue between two institutions from different cultural backgrounds. read more

Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D., affectionately known as Prof. Bobby, Professor of the Urban and Regional Planning Study Program, Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTAP FT UGM), participated in The 6th World Planning Schools Congress (WPSC) 2026, held from June 29 to July 3, 2026, in Helsinki, Finland. Under the theme “Peripheral Visions: Rethinking Planning”, the congress brought together academics, researchers, and planning practitioners from around the world to discuss emerging challenges and new directions in planning theory and practice in response to today’s global issues. read more

All students of the Applied Bachelor, Bachelor, Professional, and Postgraduate Programs at Universitas Gadjah Mada are hereby informed that re-registration and payment of the Single Tuition Fee (UKT) for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2026/2027 is now open. Students are expected to review the following information carefully and complete the re-registration process on time.

Before submitting any request for a semester leave, reinstatement, study extension, or tuition fee reduction or deferral, students must first obtain written approval through the SMS FT Letter Administration system. Once approval is granted, the relevant submission can be processed through SIMASTER. read more

Prof. Ir. Ikaputra, M.Eng., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), was officially inaugurated as a Professor of Universitas Gadjah Mada on Thursday (June 4) at the UGM Senate Hall. During the inauguration ceremony, Prof. Ikaputra received the Professor’s ceremonial sash from the Chair of the UGM Board of Professors, accompanied by the Chair of the UGM Academic Senate and the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs of the Faculty of Engineering. read more

The Doctoral Program in Architecture of the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again achieved a significant academic milestone through the publication of two scientific works in reputable international publications. These publications demonstrate the contribution of the academic community of the Doctoral Program in Architecture to addressing various global challenges, ranging from indoor thermal comfort to the conservation of cultural and natural heritage. read more

As part of the learning activities in the Research Methodology 2 course, students from the Master of Architecture Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a field study in several areas of Pekuncen Village, Jatilawang District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java. This activity became an important stage in the field research-based learning process to deepen students’ understanding of the phenomenological approach in architecture and the built environment.

The field study aimed to collect data and information regarding spatial phenomena, building conditions, and cultural practices developed within Pekuncen Village. The observation focused on the relationship between space, social activities, and cultural values embedded in the community. The collected data will serve as the foundation for students’ research assignments in the Research Methodology 2 course. read more

As part of the learning process in the Studio 1 Contextual Exploration course, students from the Master of Architecture Program, Tourism Architecture Concentration, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a field survey at Bandengan Beach Area, Jepara Regency, from 7–10 May 2026. The activity served as an important stage in preparing the Master Plan for the Tourism Attraction Area (ODTW) of Bandengan Beach, with a planning horizon from 2025 to 2035.

Recognized as one of Jepara’s leading coastal tourism destinations, Bandengan Beach plays a strategic role as one of the largest contributors to the tourism sector’s Regional Original Revenue (PAD). This potential makes the area a relevant learning laboratory for tourism architecture students to understand the dynamics of marine tourism development through a contextual, sustainable, and locally based approach. read more

Prof. Dr. Linda W. Fanggidae, S.T., M.T., an alumna of the Architecture Doctoral Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), cohort of 2016, has been appointed as a Professor at Universitas Nusa Cendana. This achievement highlights the contribution of UGM Architecture doctoral alumni to the development of architectural knowledge in Indonesia.

In her inaugural professorial address delivered on April 8, 2026, Prof. Linda presented a speech entitled “Architecture and Behavior: Building Spaces for the Human Soul, Interpreting from Pruitt-Igoe to Kios Angalai”. The lecture highlights the relationship between architecture, human behavior, and spatial experience, emphasizing that architecture is not merely about physical form, but also about how space shapes human interaction, meaning, and lived experience. read more