Prof. Ir. Wiendu Nuryanti, M.Arch., Ph.D., lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, served as one of the keynote speakers at the Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair (WITF) and Southeast Asia Business Events Forum (SEABEF) 2025. This prestigious event was organized by the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, held at Hall C9, Conference Area, Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE), PIK 2, Tangerang, Banten, October 12, 2025. In her presentation titled Architecture and Tourism, Prof. Wiendu discussed how architecture serves as the heart of Indonesia’s tourism amid rapid global transformations. read more

Yogyakarta, October 8, 2025 — Prof. Bakti Setiawan, a lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, served as one of the speakers in the session “From Scientific Research to Societal Impact: Climate and Sustainable Development in Cities” at WINNER 2025. Prof. Bakti, also known as Prof. Bobi, joined the forum online from UGM, participating in an international discussion that brought together academics and practitioners from Indonesia and the Netherlands to explore the role of scientific research in supporting sustainable urban development and climate action. read more

Yogyakarta, June 1, 2025 — The Gadjah Mada City Festival (Festagama) returned in 2025. Festagama is an annual festival open to the public, organized by students of the Urban and Regional Planning Program, Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada—specifically the 2023 and 2024 cohorts. The festival serves as a space for creative exploration that connects art, the city, and the community.

The 13th edition, Festagama 13.0, carries the theme “Citra Musim Rupa Kota” (Seasons of the City’s Images). This theme invites participants to explore urban dynamics through the diversity of seasons, showcasing how a city can adapt to various seasonal changes—covering aspects of urban infrastructure, city image and experience, and the aesthetics of public spaces. read more

Friday, August 29, 2025 – In a hybrid format and open to the public via Zoom, the Urban and Regional Planning Program organized its Final Thesis Defense with an external examiner, Dr. Danang Yulisaksono, S.T., M.T., Head of Regional Innovation Research and Control Division, BAPPEDA Yogyakarta City. The defense, which serves as one of the final academic assessments for PWK students, was chaired by Dr. Eng. Ir. Muhammad Sani Roychansyah, S.T., M.Eng., and accompanied by internal examiner Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Wibisono, MUP., M.Sc., Ph.D. read more

“A hospital is no longer just a place to seek treatment, but a living space that is intelligent and environmentally friendly.” This statement became the central theme of a workshop organized by the Indonesian Hospital Association (PERSI) Central Java Region. The event took place on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Solo Baru. The workshop carried the theme Transformation of Indonesian Hospital Business in the Era of Change, a topic highly relevant to today’s healthcare facility challenges. read more

The Architecture Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a Matereality Lecture on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Lecture Room 1 (K1). The session, which took place from 08:30 to 11:00 WIB, featured Daikin Air Conditioning as the guest speaker, presenting a special topic on ventilation systems in hotel buildings.

The lecture opened with remarks from Ms. Nur Zahrotunnisaa Zagi, who explained the course contract for Matereality as well as the point-based system, which serves as a prerequisite for enrolling in the Materiality in Architecture course. The event was attended by undergraduate architecture students and was mandatory for students of the Comprehensive Technology Studio, as the hotel design theme directly aligned with the studio project for the semester. read more

The Architecture Study Program held the Final Project Exhibition – Design Development Stage, July 2025 Period at the Pendopo Tedjo Suminto, Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The exhibition took place throughout July 2025, showcasing final projects of senior students in the form of models and posters. These works presented innovative architectural ideas that respond to contemporary challenges, ranging from cultural heritage preservation, community development, and sustainability issues, to the integration of technology in building design. read more

On August 4, 2025, Architecture Department lecturer at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Odilia Renaningtyas Manifesty, S.T., MA(UD), Ph.D., accepted an invitation from the Department of Architecture, Korea University. This visit was an important part of DTAP UGM’s international agenda aimed at strengthening academic networks, expanding collaboration opportunities, and enriching academic experiences for both faculty members and students at the global level.

During the visit, Dr. Odilia was directly involved in several strategic academic activities. One of them was serving as a thesis examiner for master’s (S2) students in the field of architecture. This examination provided a platform for exchanging academic perspectives across countries, as well as appreciating research conducted by international students. read more

Monday, August 25, 2025, marked the Inauguration of the Architect Profession for the August 2025 Period.

The ceremony was held at Pendapa Tedjo Suminto and attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, faculty members of the Architecture Program, invited guests including representatives from IAI and external architectural partners, and the main highlight of the event: the graduating students being inaugurated.

The event began with the singing of Indonesia Raya and the Hymn of Gadjah Mada, followed by opening remarks from the Dean of FT UGM, Prof. Ir. Selo, S.T., M.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., and a speech by the Chairman of IAI, Ar. Georgius Budi Yulianto, S.T., M.T., IAI, AA. The ceremony continued with the signing of a cooperation charter by the Dean of FT UGM, Prof. Ir. Selo, S.T., M.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., representing DTAP UGM, alongside Ar. Arwan Suryanto, S.T., M.Sc., IAI; R. Bimanova Adiasta Permana, S.Ars. (CV Permana Adikinarya); Jonathan Sanjaya, S.T., IAI (CV Sanjaya Architecture); Ar. Arief Isrefidianto, S.T., MAUD, IAI (PT Cipta Tuntas Laras); Ar. Wahju Wulandari, S.T., MBA, IAI, AA (PT Global Rancang Selaras); and Ar. Primavera Desta A.P., S.T., M.Sc., IAI, HDII (PT Meta Desain Nusantara) or their representatives. read more

On Friday, June 13, 2025, the Archilecture session “Graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture, What’s Next?” was held in Room K1 at DTAP UGM. This Archilecture session was combined with the Socialization of the Professional Architect Education Program (PPAr), with both topics delivered directly by Dr. Eng. Ar. Alexander Rani Suryandono, S.T., M.Arch., IAI, as the Head of the PPAr Program.

The lecture was open to all UGM architecture students in person and to the public online. It discussed career prospects as an architect in Indonesia as well as the regulations governing the profession. Students also learned about the requirements and prerequisites needed to join IAI (Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia/Indonesian Institute of Architects) as professional architects. read more