December 2025 – On December 13, 2025, four students from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Master’s Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada participated in INCARTURE: International Conference on Arts and Culture 2025. Hosted by the Postgraduate Program at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts and Culture (ISBI) Bandung, the conference was held at Universitas Mandiri Bandung.

​The event carried the theme “Strengthening Creativity in the Digital Era: Art, Education, and Culture” and featured five keynote speakers: Prof. Endang Caturwati, S.ST., MS. (Indonesia), Prof. Arsenio Nicolas (Thailand), Prof. Dr. Een Herdiani, S.Sen., M.Hum. (Indonesia), Prof. Urip Sulistyo, Ph.D. (Indonesia), and Prof. Valentin Yakushik (Ukraine). read more

Yogyakarta, 27 November 2025 — A total of 21 students from the Graduate Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) participated in a lecture on Art and Education delivered by Bayu Tejo Sampurno, M.A. The session aimed to broaden students’ understanding of the position of art within contemporary educational contexts and to examine the relationship between artistic practice, pedagogy, and sociocultural dynamics.

In his presentation, Bayu Tejo Sampurno emphasized the importance of understanding the current development of art and education, including how educators must cultivate engagement and relevance in their teaching approaches. Creativity-based and student-centered pedagogical strategies were highlighted as key components in effective arts education. read more

On 19 November 2025, PORSENIGAMA once again provided a platform for Universitas Gadjah Mada students to showcase their best abilities in sports and the arts. This annual event not only promotes healthy competition but also enhances appreciation for diverse cultural expressions and student creativity.

This year, the Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) achieved another outstanding milestone. Ni Luh Sinta Dewi Sriantini, a PSPSR student from the 2025 Odd Semester cohort, won First Place in the Traditional Painting category. Her artwork, titled “Retakan Itu Aku” (“I Am the Fracture”), was distinguished for its powerful visual presence, technical precision, and profound personal meaning conveyed through a mature artistic approach. read more

The series of events at PORSENIGAMA 2025, held on 19 November 2025, once again highlighted the intense enthusiasm of Universitas Gadjah Mada students in expressing artistic and cultural talents. This event serves as an important platform to celebrate creative diversity and strengthen artistic expression within the academic environment.

In the arts category, the Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) earned another achievement through Ketawang Ganda Mastuti, a student from the 2024 Even Semester cohort, who won Third Place in the Keroncong Vocal Performance category. Ketawang’s performance stood out for her mastery of keroncong’s musical character, the quality of her vocal interpretation, and her ability to maintain the genre’s traditional essence presenting it in a fresh and engaging format.  read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada once again hosted PORSENIGAMA on 19 November 2025. This annual interschool sports and arts competition serves as a platform to appreciate creativity, talent, and sportsmanship within the university environment. This year’s event was held with great enthusiasm and featured, increased participation from various faculties and graduate programs.

The Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) recorded a remarkable achievement. Krisna Tama, a PSPSR student from the 2024 Even Semester cohort, secured first place in the art category. His work received high recognition from the jury for its originality, conceptual depth, and strong aesthetic qualities.  read more

Bandung, 11 November 2025. Two students from the Graduate Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Chentrika Matrella Swasti and Moeti Ayudhia Shali, were selected as presenters at the Asian Cultural Echoes: International Conference of Bamboo Music held at ISBI Bandung on 11 November 2025. Of the 19 submitted papers, only 5 were selected for presentation in the main session of the conference, which carried the theme Preserving and Innovating Bamboo Music for Cultural Sustainability. read more

Yogyakarta, October 5, 2025 – Khairunnisa Sholikhah, a student from the Master of Performing and Visual Arts Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (PSPSR UGM), participated as an artist in the Biennale Jogja 2025, themed “KAWRUH: The Land of Practice” (KAWRUH: Tanah Lelaku). The Biennale Jogja 2025 is held from October 5 to November 20, 2025, across 12 venues in Yogyakarta. Khairunnisa, who is collaborating with the Arungkala Collective, is one of the 60 participating artists.

Through the theme “KAWRUH: The Land of Practice” (KAWRUH: Tanah Lelaku),  Biennale Jogja 2025 aims to emphasize that knowledge can also emerge from experience, practice, and the social relations of village communities. This theme aligns with the residency project previously conducted by the Arungkala Collective in February at the Nyah Lasem Museum and Kendeng. The results of this residency are presented as two installation works at the Biennale Jogja 2025. read more

I Made Christian Wiranata Rediana, an alumnus of the Study Program of Performing and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR), delivered a captivating performance at the closing of the International Graduate Scholars’ Conference in Indonesia (IGSSCI) on November 5, 2025,by presenting the Topeng Gunung Sari dance. Redian’s performance became the impressive highlight of the event, combining the beauty of traditional Javanese performing arts with the spirit of cultural preservation in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. read more

Yogyakarta, November 12, 2025 — In an effort to strengthen institutional relations and enhance academic coordination between higher education institutions, the Faculty of Dharma Acarya, Universitas Hindu Negeri (UHN) I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar, conducted an educational visit to the Doctoral Program in Performing and Visual Arts Studies, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Commencing at 8:00 a.m. local time, the visit aimed to monitor the academic progress of a faculty member, I Gede Tilem Pastika, who is currently pursuing his doctoral studies at the mentioned program. read more

Two students from the Master’s Program in Performing and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada have achieved a remarkable accomplishment by presenting their research findings at the International Graduate Students and Scholars’ Conference in Indonesia (IGSSCI) 2025. This prestigious event, organized by the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada on November 4-5, 2025, carried the overarching theme Navigating The Future: Strengthening Resilience Through Glocal Collaboration Towards World Peace, emphasizing the importance of global-local collaboration in building resilience to face future challenges. read more