Bantul – The Study Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR), Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), implemented a Community Engagement Program entitled Nusa Budaya, which took place on 28–30 November 2025 in Pringgading, Bantul. This program reaffirmed the role of art not merely as an aesthetic object, but as a living practice (laku) that is deeply rooted in tradition and actively contributes to sustainable community development.

Employing a participatory approach, the PSPSR UGM team initiated three main pillars of activation: a Batik Workshop, a Karawitan (Javanese gamelan) Workshop, and a Plate Dance (Tari Piring) Workshop. These activities were designed as a strategic response to contemporary challenges by repositioning traditional arts as a medium for quality education, cultural identity reinforcement, and inclusive knowledge transfer within the community context. read more

Magelang, November 15, 2025 – The 2025 Nusantara Arts Innovation Program (PISN) team from the Study Program of Performing Arts and Fine Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada successfully revived the Janengan traditional art form, which had been forgotten for 30 years in Teneran Hamlet, Pucungsari Village, Magelang Regency. The 2025 program is supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.

The Janengan art form, last performed in 1989, resonated once again through collaboration among academics, artists, and local communities at the Kolaborasa II/2025 Festival held on Saturday afternoon, November 15, 2025. The performance involved 15 male dancers from Sanggar Seni Turonggo Sekar Gadung with a combination of 14 percussion instruments and six vocalists, presenting Islamic devotional songs (selawatan) with Islamic preaching verses blended with contemporary aesthetics. read more

The Directorate of Visual Arts and Performing Arts, under the Deputy for Cultural Creativity and Design of the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency, implemented the SERUIN Program (Akselerasi Seni Rupa Indonesia) in 2025. The second batch of the SERUIN program was specifically designed for artists who are based in or actively working in Yogyakarta. From more than 50 artists recommended by various galleries and art communities in Yogyakarta, four artists were selected through a curatorial process: Febri Anugerah from Sangkasa Gallery, Garis Edelwise from HPAM, Rudi Herdianto from the SAKATO Community, and Tina Wahyuningsih from Sangkasa Gallery. read more

Magelang, November 22, 2025 — Amidst the cacophony of modernity’s promises, art is often trapped as a silent object, detached from daily life. Responding to this anxiety, students of the Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR), at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), staged an artistic intervention titled “Aisthesis: The Body Between Ruins and Redemption.”

The event, held at Studio Mendut, Magelang, on Saturday afternoon (11/22), was not merely a performance, but an attempt to restore art as a lived practice and a communal altar. read more

The Doctoral Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) held a Dissertation Proposal Coaching Clinic on Saturday–Sunday, 13–14 December 2025. The program, held at The Jayakarta Yogyakarta Hotel, was attended by 15 PSPSR doctoral students who have not yet undertaken the comprehensive examination for their dissertation proposals. This coaching clinic served as an intensive mentoring forum well-structured, convincing, and focused dissertation research proposals.

The Head of the PSPSR Doctoral Program, Budi Irawanto, stated that this was the first time such an activity had been organized and expressed hope that it would become a regular program in the coming years. According to him, the coaching clinic is highly beneficial in helping students understand that a dissertation proposal is not merely a matter of technical writing skills. “The word proposal comes from to propose, which means to apply. A strong and convincing research proposal is not simply a reflection of writing proficiency, but rather of clear lines of thought, solid arguments, and the ability to persuade the proposal’s readers,” he explained. He also emphasized the importance of both substantive and managerial dimensions in proposal writing, including the preparation of a research timeline as a means of realistically managing energy and research focus. read more

In an effort to strengthen academic cooperation and expand international networks, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) conducted an academic visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Monday, 1 December 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (WIB). The visit took place at the Universitas Gadjah Mada campus and was attended by a UiTM delegation led by the Dean, Associate Professor Dr. Wan Aida Wan Yahaya, accompanied by faculty member Dr. Norman.

The visit aimed to explore strategic collaboration opportunities between the two institutions, particularly in the development of cross-border academic programs that support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4 (Quality Education) through inclusive and internationally oriented higher education, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strengthened global academic partnerships. read more

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