As rapid urbanization continues to shape Southeast Asia, the need for sustainable water management becomes increasingly critical. Addressing this challenge, PolyUrbanWaters is a groundbreaking research and project network funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). It brings together academic institutions, municipalities, government agencies, civil society, and private-sector stakeholders from Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and Germany to develop a polycentric approach to urban water management. read more

Monday, February 10th marked the first day of the second semester of Academic Year 2024/2025 at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada. To commence the new semester, the Architecture Study Program; in association with the Professional Architect Education Program, had successfully held a public lecture titled ‘Architecting the Future: Urban Innovation for SDGs’. The lecture was held in Room K1 – K2 and was attended on-campus by students from Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, and Professional Program and through an online platform by active students who were still undergoing their internship. read more

The need for disabled-friendly facilities continues to be a significant concern across various sectors, including educational institutions. To promote inclusivity, the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP) has taken a concrete step by constructing disabled-accessible toilets on its campus.

Disabled toilets are essential facilities designed to ensure comfort and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. These facilities provide freedom and independence, allowing individuals with physical limitations to meet their basic needs without facing barriers. Moreover, the presence of disabled-accessible toilets symbolizes a commitment to the principles of equality and inclusion, aligning with SDGs 10 (reducing inequality). read more

The Department of Architecture and Planning once again held a routine Posbindu (Pos Binaan Terpadu) activity, namely a basic health examination. This activity was carried out as an effort to improve the health of the academics in the DTAP environment. The event took place on Friday (28/2) in the lobby on the 2nd floor of DTAP. Services are open from 08.00 to 10.00. The DTAP academics seemed enthusiastic about participating in the examinations carried out such as blood sugar checks, blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, and so on. Through this activity, participants are expected to get early detection of health conditions and can check themselves further if they are not feeling well. Furthermore, academics are expected to always maintain their health so that they can carry out teaching and service activities properly. read more

The Department of Architecture and Planning once again held the Architect Inauguration and Graduation Ceremony for the Bachelor’s Program on Tuesday (25/2). The event started at 13.00 in the K1-K2 room. In this period, 14 Architect Professional Program students were inaugurated, 10 Bachelor of Architecture students and 6 Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning students participated in the graduation ceremony.

The inauguration and graduation ceremony was also attended by Prof. Dr. Ir. Sugeng Sapto Surjono, S.T., M.T., IPU., ASEAN.Eng. (Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs), Ar. Georgius Budi Yulianto, IAI., AA. (IAI National Representative), Ar. Erlangga Winoto, IAI., AA. (IAI DIY Representative), as well as all levels of management, lecturers, and staff in the DTAP environment. read more

To welcome the new semester, study programs in the Department of Architecture and Planning held public lectures by inviting practitioners and academics from various backgrounds. This public lecture aims to be a forum for sharing the latest knowledge and experiences in architecture and planning. In addition, this event also prepares students to start their studies again.

On February 7, 2025, Urban and Regional Planning invited Dr. Sonia Roitman (Associate Professor, University of Queensland). Dr. Sonia gave a lecture titled “Indonesian Planning in Southern Planning Context”. The event took place in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room and was open to undergraduate to doctoral level URP students. In her lecture, Dr. Sonia explained the importance of inclusive and sustainable planning in the context of developing countries. This aligns with SDGs goal number 11, which is to create more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and settlements. And supports SDGs number 16, namely peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. read more

On Tuesday (19/11), the Department of Architecture and Planning held another event to release graduates of the Architecture and Planning Undergraduate Program. The event took place in Room K1 2nd Floor which had begun to open since 09.00 WIB. The graduates accompanied by parents / guardians seemed to be present with great joy and pride.

The release of this period was attended by 21 students of the Architecture program and 6 students of the Urban and Regional Planning program. At 09.30 WIB, the event officially began with the reading of prayers and singing the Indonesia Raya song and the hymn of Universitas Gadjah Mada. Then continued with remarks by Ir. Dimas Wihardyanto, S.T., M.T., IPM. (DTAP Lecturer Representative). read more

Recently, the Architecture Study Program of the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universaitas Gadjah Mada successfully held a guest lecture entitled “Integrating Türkiye Architecture into Halal Tourism“. This activity invited Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Pamukçu who is a lecturer from the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Afyon Kocatepe University, Türkiye.

This activity was held on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Lecture Room 1 of the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This activity was attended by students of the Doctoral Program in Architecture, Master Program in Architecture with Tourism Concentration, and Bachelor Program in Architecture who took Tourism Architecture, Thematic Studio with Prof. Ir. Wiendu Nuryanti, M.Arch., Ph.D., and Materiality. read more

New Clark City, Philippines – Warid Zul Ilmi, a graduate student in the Master’s Program in Urban and Regional Planning (MPWK) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), participated in a series of activities during ISOCARP’s 60th World Planning Congress “Diamond Anniversary Series – 1st International Conference for New Cities | Planning New Regenerative Cities,” held in New Clark City (NCC), Philippines. The event began with the Young Professional Program Workshop (YPP) themed “Planning New Generative Cities” from September 2 to 6, 2024, followed by the World Planning Congress from September 10 to 13, 2024. read more

On Monday, August 26, 2024, the KATGAMA Bamboo Hall in Padukuhan Talunombo, Sidomulyo Village, Pengasih District, Kulon Progo Regency was inaugurated by KATGAMA and FT UGM. The 9 x 9 meter hall was designed by Prof. Euginius Pradipto from the Department of Architecture and Planning UGM, the funding came from the Engineering Alumni Family of Universitas Gadjah Mada (KATGAMA). The construction of this hall lasted for 6 months, starting with the groundbreaking on February 18, 2024 by involving local residents and utilizing local materials. read more