Yogyakarta, 22 July 2026 – Universitas Gadjah Mada held graduation ceremony for its postgraduate program. Five students from the Master Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR)—Janur Pusparukmi, Pratiwi Agustin, Delfin Febriansyah, Dani Ardiyawan, and Rusnandi—were among the graduates celebrating their academic achievements.

The graduation ceremony began with a diploma ceremony at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP) in the morning. After the ceremony, the event continued with a graduation ceremony and faculty-level entertainment at 13:00 WIB in the 5th-floor auditorium of the UGM Graduate School. read more

Yogyakarta, 18 Juli 2026 – The Asthamiswala gamelan ensemble from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) took part in enlivening the stage at the “Festival Karawitan & Bazar Nusantara” (Karawitan Festival & Nusantara Bazaar). Organized by the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, this event was part of the series commemorating the faculty’s 59th anniversary (Dies Natalis).

​Held in a hybrid format over two days on Saturday and Sunday, July 18–19, 2026, the festival took place at Firdaus Field, Faculty of Philosophy UGM, and was broadcast live via the official Faculty of Philosophy UGM YouTube channel. The event was open to the general public, welcoming audiences to enjoy the artistic performances both in person and online. read more

​Yogyakarta, 13 July 2026 – The Doctoral Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully hosted a Visiting Professor Lecture on Monday, July 13, 2026. Addressing the topic “Wayang as Heritage: From Performing Art to Object of Contemplation and Immersive Experience”, the public lecture featured a prominent wayang expert from the University of Connecticut, Prof. Matthew Isaac Cohen, Ph.D., as the keynote speaker.

​The event, hosted by Indra Bulan, a doctoral student of PSPSR UGM serving as the Master of Ceremonies (MC), was open to the public and conducted in a hybrid format. Attendees gathered in person at Room 406, 4th Floor of the UGM Graduate School Building, while others joined virtually via the Zoom Meeting platform. read more

Yogyakarta, July 10, 2026 – The Graduate Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received a working and benchmarking visit from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). The meeting, which focused on the governance of the doctoral program, was held on Friday, July 10, at 10:00 AM WIB, in Meeting Room C, 5th Floor, Graduate School Building, UGM.

​The delegation from FSRD UNS was attended directly by the Vice Dean for Academic and Research Affairs of FSRD UNS, Dr. Desy Nurcahyanti, S.Sn., M.Hum.; the Head of the Master’s Program in Fine Arts UNS, Dr. Sayid Mataram, S.Sn., M.Sn.; along with academic support staff. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources of the UGM Graduate School, Dr. techn. Khabib Mustofa, S.Si., M.Kom.; the Head of the Doctoral Program in PSPSR UGM, Dr. Sri Margana, M.Hum., M.Phil.; and the Head of the Master’s Program in PSPSR UGM, Dr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum. read more

Isradina Paricha, a master’s student in the Master Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), presented her research at the Asian Studies Conference Japan 2026, held on 4-5 July 2026 at Sophia University, Tokyo. During the conference, Isradina participated in the panel “Engendering Relevance, Moving Beyond Present State: Critical Perspectives on the Cultural Heritage of Indonesia” and presented a paper entitled “Curator’s Paradox: Reviving Collection Narrative and Re-reading the Bibis Museum in Bangunjiwo in a Post-colonial Perspective.”  read more

Yogyakarta, 30 June 2026 – The exhibition space at the Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) at Universitas Gadjah Mada has been transformed into a space for reflection. The phrase “Archivepelago” is more than just the name of an exhibition. It’s a cultural message from a maestro. Garin Nugroho. This exhibition shows Garin’s personal memories. It also invites the public to explore parts of Indonesian cinema and culture that are often forgotten. This exhibition is a chance to think about how our visual identity is formed, kept, or even forgotten over time. read more

Ponorogo, 27 June 2026 – The Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada conducted a workshop titled “Sarasehan Kajian Ergonomi Dadak Merak pada Remaja dan Dewasa di Ponorogo“. The activity was successfully executed in collaboration with the Kawulo Bantarangin Dance Studio, located in Kauman Village, Kauman District, Ponorogo, East Java. The workshop was conducted as part of a community service program, which served as a tangible manifestation of the study program’s dedication to the higher education thirdharma, specifically community service. read more

Yogyakarta, 25 Juni 2026 – The Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program (PSPSR), Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, held its Forum 35 #2 under the theme “Formulating Nusantara Color Aesthetics: Rediscovering the Richness of Traditional Colors in the Modern Era.” The event was organized as part of the PSPSR UGM Anniversary series, serving as a cross-disciplinary meeting space for art, science, technology, and culture.

Held in a hybrid format via Zoom, this public forum captured deep attention from all participants. The discussion was highly interactive, particularly during the question-and-answer session. The event featured a Professor from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering UGM, Prof. Dr. Ir. Edia Rahayuningsih, M.S., IPU., as the keynote speaker. In her presentation, the expert—who focuses on the production and application of natural textile dyes—emphasized the importance of preserving natural colorants. According to her, this Nusantara traditional heritage is not only aesthetically valuable but also offers a tangible solution to health and environmental sustainability issues. read more

Yogyakarta, 2026 — Febri Anugerah, a Master’s student from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program (PSPSR), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), participated as an artist in Artjog 2026: Ars Longa Generatio, an art event held at Jogja National Museum.

In this program, Febri collaborated with artist Eko Nugroho through the collaborative platform Eko Nugroho x Versus Project. Versus Project is a collective consisting of young artists, including Febri Anugerah, Dyah Retno, Aphrodita Wibowo, and Gindring Wasted. For Artjog 2026, the collective presented a work titled “Sirkus Janji” (Circus of Promises), exploring the idea of “promise” as a space for reflecting on rhetoric, broken commitments, and their social impacts in everyday life. read more

Yogyakarta, June 29, 2026 — Two students from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Isradina Paricha and Febri Anugerah, presented their research at the international forum of the 26th Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) Biennial Conference, hosted by Deakin University, Australia.

At the conference, Isradina and Febri joined a panel titled “Imagining the Infrastructure of Heavens: Materialising Ideal Space in the Sacred Structures of Southeast Asia.” The panel session was conducted interactively and moderated by Professor Bart Ziino from Deakin University. The panel also featured other presenters, including Abednego Andhana from Sanata Dharma University and Pratama Dharma, a Master’s student in Archaeology at UGM. read more