The participation of Ir. Adi Utomo Hatmoko, M.Arch., a lecturer at the Department of Architecture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and a practicing architect, as a speaker at the Hospital Series on April 24, 2025, reflects the vital role of academics in bridging knowledge and real-world practice. Held at the Kapoposang Meeting Room, Aston Makassar Hotel & Convention Center from 09:00 to 15:00 WITA, the event saw Pak Adi—his common nickname—share his insights on the growing trend of smart hospitals. read more

On Friday (March 21), Dr. Ir. Tri Mulyani Sunarharum, S.T., IPU., was a guest lecturer at the Development Studies Immersion Program (DSIP) held at the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), UGM. This event was part of the Australian Consortium for In-Country Indonesian Studies (ACICIS), a course program for university students from Australia to gain educational experience in Indonesia.

During the program, Dr. Tri Mulyani delivered a lecture to four student delegates from the University of Queensland and the University of Sydney participating in the DSIP program. Through her presentation titled “Sustainable Development and the Environment,” Dr. Tri Mulyani discussed Indonesia’s development challenges as well as global threats such as climate change and natural disasters. She emphasized the importance of development policies contributing to poverty alleviation (SDG 1), sustainable and disaster-resilient urban planning (SDG 11), and integrated climate change mitigation strategies across various sectors (SDG 13). 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

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Master of Urban Design Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada invited Widi Cahya Yudhanta, S.T., M.Sc. as a guest lecturer for the Urban Design Methods course. The lecture was held offline in Lecture Room 1, 3rd Floor, and was mandatory for first-semester students of the even-year 2024 intake. During the session, Widi Cahya introduced the use of Space Syntax in architecture and urban design. Space Syntax is a set of analytical techniques used to study spatial layouts and human activity patterns within buildings and urban areas. In the fields of architecture and urban design, Space Syntax serves as a tool to identify systems, patterns, and spatial structures. read more

The Beginning of the Journey: From Instagram to London
Tsania’s interest in IISMA began in 2021, at the start of her university years. A post she saw on a senior’s Instagram sparked her curiosity, prompting her to explore more through UGM’s OIA social media and various other sources. From the beginning, Tsania had always dreamed of joining a student exchange program. So, she began to seriously attend IISMA info sessions and prepare herself to apply in 2024.

That motivation didn’t come out of nowhere. Since high school, Tsania had been interested in student exchanges because she wanted to experience firsthand what education systems and cultures abroad were like. She believed that cross-cultural experiences would enrich her perspective, both personally and academically. Seeing IISMA as a golden opportunity, she committed herself wholeheartedly to the process. read more

Yogyakarta, Friday, April 11, 2025 — The Undergraduate Program in Architecture and the Professional Program for Architect (PPAr) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continue to support student learning by organizing educational events that stay in tune with industry trends. One such event, Archilecture, is an academic forum held by the UGM Architecture Department. This time, it was held in collaboration with PERAFI (Perkumpulan Ahli Fasad Indonesia) and Asahimas Flat Glass. The forum featured expert speakers: Fibra Reelianto (Chairman of PERAFI), Timothy Soebroto (Regional Director of Meinhardt Facade Technology), and Leonardo Pranata (Strategic Product Sales at PT Asahimas Flat Glass). The session was moderated by UGM Architecture lecturer, Kadek Indira. read more

Paris and Le Havre, France — From March 5 to 7, 2025, the international conference “The Rise of Asia” took place, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1955 Asian-African Conference and continuing the Bandung Spirit Movement. Day one was held in Paris, followed by sessions in Le Havre for the remaining two days, serving as a crucial forum for developing countries to collaborate on creating a more just, inclusive, and sustainable global future.

Since its launch in 2015, The Rise of Asia Conference has consistently emphasized solidarity, cooperation, and decolonization. This year, it reinforced its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the foundation of global development initiatives. A key agenda was the establishment of the University of New Emerging Forces (UNEFO) in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, supporting SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), and SDGs 10 and 11 (Reducing Inequality and Building Sustainable Communities). Notably, a student from UGM’s Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Bening Putri Kasandra, contributed to the library design team for UNEFO, incorporating Burkina Faso’s local values and embodying the Asia-Africa spirit. read more

Lecturers of the Master of Urban Design Program, Ir. Ikaputra, M.Eng., Ph.D., and Dr. Dyah Titisari Widyastuti, S.T., MUDD, have published a scholarly article titled “Marginalized Modern Architectural Heritage in Indonesia: The Case of Transformator Huisje (Electric Substation) Architecture of the Nederlandsche Indisch Era.” The article was published by Elsevier in the journal Frontiers of Architectural Research, Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025, on pages 596–613.

This article presents research on transformator huisje (electric substations) as part of the history of modern architecture in Indonesia. The study explores the historical background of these structures with the aim of uncovering whether transformator huisje architecture can be classified as Modern Heritage. read more

Yogyakarta – The First Committee of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) held a working meeting as part of its recess agenda for Session III of the 2024–2025 Legislative Year. The meeting, conducted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the DPD RI Regional Office in Yogyakarta, aimed to gather insights and conduct a review of the implementation of Law No. 26 of 2007 on Spatial Planning.

Prof. Bakti Setiawan (Prof Bobi) from the Department of Architecture and Planning, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), was invited as one of the key resource persons. His presence was requested directly by Committee I member, Her Highness Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas, to provide academic insights regarding spatial planning developments in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, particularly in the context of Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation, which amended several provisions of the Spatial Planning Law. read more

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995 marked a turning point for Kobe City, transforming it into a center for expertise in safety management, particularly in disaster prevention and mitigation. Over the years, Kobe has become a hub for national and international organizations, institutions, researchers, and academics seeking to learn from the advanced safety management systems developed in response to the disaster.

As part of the Asian Cooperative Program (ACP), Kansai University of International Studies (KUISs) in Kobe, Japan, hosted an activity titled “The Japanese Safety Management and Japanese Culture.” This program ran from February 6 to 17, 2025, bringing together students from various ACP member universities, including Bramertha Salsabella Roseli (Mertha), a student from the Department of Architecture and Planning. The initiative aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as quality education (SDG 4), innovation in infrastructure (SDG 9), and fostering global partnerships (SDG 17). read more