On Thursday, 30th April 2026, the Academic Sharing Session was conducted in the afternoon, organized by the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada. This activity is a part of the PSPSR S3 student academic forum designed to promote research and facilitate cross-perspective dialogue. This event is scheduled to take place once a month. In this session, two speakers were featured: Kadek Primayudi, with his topic “Desain Grafis Vernakular: Penguatan Identitas Lokal”, and Anwar Hidayat, with his research title “Negosiasi Estetika dan Ergonomi dalam Ekonomi Simbolik: Studi Kasus Sepatu Kulit Keewa Yogyakarta”. This event was also attended by Dr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, S.Ant., M.Hum., as Head of the Master’s Program. This program is also supported by Dr. Sri Margana, M.Hum. (M.Phil.), Head of the Doctoral Program in Performing and Visual Arts Studies. Approximately 20 doctoral students in the PSPSR program attended this session. We hope that the Academic Sharing Session program will continue to expand students’ knowledge, serve as a platform for them to prepare for the study stage, and continue to foster their research progress. read more

​​The Graduate Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada held its inaugural discussion series, Forum 35 #1, titled “Practice-Based Research” on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Hosted in Room 407 on the 4th floor of the UGM Graduate School (SPs) Building, this event is part of the series celebrating the 35th Anniversary (Dies Natalis) of PSPSR UGM.

The event was officially opened by the Head of the PSPSR Master’s Program, Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum. This forum featured Dr. G. R. Lono Lastoro Simatupang, M.A. as the keynote speaker. During the session, Dr. Lono elaborated on the concepts of practice-based research and practice-led research, highlighting the fundamental differences between the two methodologies. read more

The Graduate Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada has strengthened its collaborative network with cultural institutions through a “Talk and Performance” event titled “R.M. Jodjana; Embodied Culture in Motion: Presence as Cultural Ambassadorship.” The event was held in a hybrid format, centered at the Ullen Sentalu Museum on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Dr. Sri Margana, M.Hum., M.Phil., the Head of the Doctoral Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies at UGM, participated as a featured speaker. In his presentation, he provided an in-depth analysis of Raden Mas Jodjana’s life and career. The discussion covered the legendary dancer and artist’s biographical background and his pivotal role in bringing the essence of traditional arts to the international stage, particularly during his career in Europe. read more

In commemoration of World Dance Day, the Graduate Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Ullen Sentalu Museum, organized an event titled “Talk and Performance: R.M. Jodjana; Embodied Culture in Motion: Presence as Cultural Ambassadorship.”

The event took place on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 09:00 AM WIB at the Ullen Sentalu Museum, Kaliurang. It was conducted in a hybrid format, integrating on-site attendance with virtual participation via Zoom to engage a wider audience. read more

During the postgraduate graduation farewell ceremony, a dance performance by students from the Doctoral Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) captivated the audience.

The Dana Deno dance, performed with deep artistic expression, reflected the depth of artistic exploration that characterizes PSPSR students. The highlight of the performance occurred when the Head of the PSPSR Master’s Program, Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.A., and a PSPSR doctoral graduate, Heni Siswantari, spontaneously joined the stage. read more

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Universitas Gadjah Mada held a graduation ceremony for its postgraduate program graduates. Five students from the Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR)—Rika Amalia Putri, Titisari Teresa Rahayu, Arien Aninda Nur Rahma, Juanda M. Arvis, and Sindhu Lintang Ismoyo—were among those celebrating their academic achievements.

The graduation proceedings commenced in the morning with the university-level ceremony at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP). Following this, the event continued with a faculty-level graduation farewell and celebratory gathering at 01:00 PM, held in the Auditorium on the 5th floor of the UGM Graduate School. read more

The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the UGM Disability Service Unit (ULD), organized a disability service training session titled “Disability Awareness to Realize an Inclusive Campus.” This activity was conducted as an effort to improve the understanding and capacity of the academic community in creating an inclusive, equal, and welcoming campus environment for all. This training is also part of the Graduate School’s commitment to promoting more accessible and equitable educational services for persons with disabilities. read more

​The Collaborative Thesis Coaching Session (CTCS) continued into its second day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, held at the Boko Meeting Room, Grand Diamond Hotel Yogyakarta. From 09:00 to 15:00 WIB, master’s students of the PSPSR UGM program received intensive guidance from their respective supervisors. The session focused on providing comprehensive direction regarding methodological challenges, theoretical framework construction, and analytical precision in the students’ thesis drafts.

​To accommodate all students, the CTCS was conducted using a hybrid approach. Some students attended in-person to discuss their work directly with supervisors, while others participated in online coaching sessions via Zoom and Google Meet. Following the intensive coaching, students were encouraged to continue working independently to implement the feedback and guidance received. read more

​The Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a Collaborative Thesis Coaching Session (CTCS) from April 17 to 19, 2026. Located at the Grand Diamond Hotel Yogyakarta, this intensive event was attended by 14 PSPSR UGM master’s students who are currently in the critical stages of writing and finalizing their theses.

​The event was officially opened by the Head of the PSPSR UGM Study Program, Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum. In her opening remarks, she emphasized the importance of structured guidance in maintaining motivation and ensuring the timely completion of students’ studies. She expressed her hope that this event would assist students in completing their theses more effectively and efficiently, thereby enabling them to graduate on time. read more

Bantul, April 7, 2026—Master’s students of the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) program, accompanied by Prof. M. Dwi Marianto, conducted a field visit to Dedy Sufriadi’s studio in Bantul, opening a landscape of understanding that transcends mere aesthetic observation of the canvas. This space functions not only as a “visual archive” and an Art Brut laboratory where text is deconstructed but also sociologically operates as a locus of struggle for the agent within the competitive field of contemporary art. The conversations within revealed structural realities regarding how an artist reads the field, positions themselves, and survives. read more