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

Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) Doctoral Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a guest lecture series titled “History and Memory Making Through Arts and Performance”. The event took place on April 6–7, 2026, at Meeting Room A of the Graduate School Building and Room 407 UGM, featuring Dr. Sadiah Boonstra as the keynote speaker. Dr. Boonstra, a Research Fellow at UGM and Honorary Fellow at Melbourne University, presented crucial material on “Politics at Play: Indonesian Wayang and Heritage Politics”. read more

Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) Doctoral Program, in collaboration with the Department of History, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held an opening lecture featuring history expert Dr. Sadiah Boonstra on Monday, April 6, 2026. Hosted in Meeting Room A, 5th Floor of the UGM Graduate School Building, the event addressed the crucial topic of “History and Memory Making Through Arts and Performance.”

The session, which took place from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM WIB, served as the opening of an intensive series of classes scheduled over the next five days; the program includes two days at the UGM Graduate School and three days at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) UGM. In this class, Dr. Sadiah Boonstra, a Research Fellow at UGM and Honorary Fellow at Melbourne University, shared profound perspectives on the intersections of history, memory, and heritage. read more