Architect and professional practitioner Ir. Adi Utomo Hatmoko, M.Arch., who also serves as a lecturer at the Architecture and Planning Department, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again achieved national recognition. His design for the Bali International Hospital received the highest recognition for architectural masterpieces in the Hospital and Healthcare category from IndoBuildTech on July 4, 2025. This award highlights the excellence of the design concept, the precision in planning, and the contribution of architecture to sustainability and quality of life. read more

Yogyakarta, June 11, 2025 — Ir. Adi Utomo Hatmoko, M.Arch., an Architecture lecturer at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), had the honor of serving as one of the key speakers in the Architectural Advanced Professional Development Course (AAPDC), an advanced architectural competency development initiative organized by Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI). This program represents a collaborative effort between the IAI National Board and Provincial Chapters and serves as an annual forum for enhancing the professional capabilities of architects through specialized and context-relevant content. Topics include building design, construction technologies, and professional regulations. read more

Yogyakarta, May 24, 2025 — The Master Program in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a delegation from the China Center for Urban Development (CCUD) to explore potential collaboration in the field of smart and sustainable city development.

The delegation, led by Mr. Liu Qiang, Deputy Director General of CCUD, and Ms. Zhao Fanfan, Director of the Digital Economy Office within the Smart and Low-Carbon Development Division, was received by Dr. Eng. Muhammad Sani Roychansyah, S.T., M.Eng., and Dr. Ir. Tri Mulyani Sunarharum, S.T., Head and Secretary of the MURP Program. The meeting served as a platform to exchange insights and identify opportunities for future cooperation in areas of urban innovation, planning, and policy. read more

Yogyakarta, May 15, 2025 – The Undergraduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning (PWK) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Master’s Program in Urban and Regional Planning, held another online guest lecture on Thursday, May 15, 2025, titled “Innovation Challenges in the Economic Development of Yogyakarta City.”

The lecture featured Agustin Wijayanti, S.Si., M.Ec.Dev., Head of the Planning Division of the Yogyakarta City Development Planning Agency (Bappeda). The session was moderated by Dr. Eng. Ir. Muhammad Sani Roychansyah, S.T., M.Eng., lecturer of the Urban Economics course. The event was attended by students from both the undergraduate and master’s programs of Urban Economics, and was also open to the public. read more

Yogyakarta, May 12, 2025 – Another remarkable achievement has been made by a Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) student on the international stage. A UGM architecture student has won an award in the Young Artist Prize Sakura Pigma Art Contest 2025, a global art competition held online. With the theme “Joy in My Studies,” the artwork reflects a personal journey toward higher education at UGM, presented in a captivating artistic style.

Using KOI Sakura watercolor and Micron Sakura pens, the artwork depicts a woman carrying an architect’s tube accompanied by a wooden dragon heading toward UGM’s campus. The background, portraying the road to UGM, is illustrated from a bird’s-eye perspective, creating a profound narrative and visual impact. This artwork not only showcases technical expertise in visual arts but also conveys themes of optimism and enthusiasm for pursuing education. read more

Yogyakarta, April 29, 2025 – The Undergraduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning (PWK) at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a guest lecture on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, titled “The Future Outlook of Smart Cities in Indonesia: Opportunities and Challenges.”

The guest lecture featured Hari Kusdaryanto, Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) of Citiasia Inc., who thoroughly discussed the opportunities and challenges surrounding the implementation of smart city concepts both now and in the future. The event was conducted online and was open to the general public. read more

Yogyakarta, April 23, 2025 – The Undergraduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning held a guest lecture on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, titled “Mainstreaming the Role of Coastal Communities through the OECM Approach”, featuring Faridz Rizal Fachri, S.Kel, M.Si., a practitioner and Program Manager at the Yayasan Pesisir Lestari, as the guest speaker.

The lecture was held virtually and was attended by students from the Urban and Regional Planning Undergraduate Program at UGM as well as members of the general public. read more

Yogyakarta, April 24, 2025 – The Undergraduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning once again held a guest lecture in collaboration with a practitioner, conducted on Thursday, April 24, 2025. This edition of the guest lecture carried the theme “Learning from Kampung Akuarium” in North Jakarta and featured Elisa Sutanudjaja, Executive Director of the Rujak Center for Urban Studies, as the invited speaker.

The lecture invited participants to explore valuable lessons from Kampung Akuarium—how the concept of community-based and inclusive kampung susun (vertical village housing) was implemented, along with the various dynamics faced before, during, and after its development. read more

Yogyakarta, April 23, 2025 – The Undergraduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning once again held a guest lecture on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, with the theme “Tracking Dugongs with Drones and AI.”

The guest lecture was conducted online to allow participation from both undergraduate and graduate students of Urban and Regional Planning at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), as well as the general public.

The lecture explored the role of technology in environmental monitoring and analysis. In this session, Bella Riskyta Arinda, S.T., a practitioner and GIS Specialist at YAPEKA, shared her experience in monitoring dugong populations using drone-based aerial imagery and artificial intelligence (AI). read more

In preparation for the submission period of research and community service proposals at BIMA Kemdiktisaintek 2025, Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM) of Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri (UNUGIRI) organized a webinar series titled “Ngabuburit BIMA Series.” Held every Monday and Thursday during Ramadan, the series featured various speakers, including Dr. Yani Rahmawati, S.T., M.T., a lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Chief Editor Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement (JPkM UGM), and Managing Editor of the Journal of Community Service, Research, Creativity, Innovation, and Appropriate Technology (Parikesit Journal, UGM), who spoke in Series #5 on Monday, March 24, 2025. read more