On 14 August 2025 at 2 pm, the welcoming session, titled “Beyond the Gate”, for postgraduate students in Performing Art and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) took place at the Ullen Sentalu Museum, accompanied by the Mountain Piano Concerto. The inaugural event brought together Ullen Sentalu and PSPSR students from Gadjah Mada University. This concert featured Henk Mak van Dijk (Pianist), Asriuni Pradipta (Soprano), who is also a master’s programme student at PSPSR and Eko Balung (Violist). The students and other visitors in attendance enjoyed the concert. They expressed that the performance was awe-inspiring, particularly due to its location in an open and tranquil area of Ullen Sentalu. The MoU signing ceremony between PSPSR and Ullen Sentalu Museum was conducted following the performance session. The previously held musical performance was also a part of this collaboration. It is hoped that there will be increased collaboration between PSPSR and industry in the future, which will allow students to acquire new knowledge and experience. This initiative supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). (Hajar Aznam)

Universitas Gadjah Mada’s Graduate School hosted “Beyond the Gate” on August 14, 2025, as an opening event to welcome both new and returning students to the programmes in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR). The session began with a presentation from Dr Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum., related to the master’s programme at PSPSR, followed by a presentation from Dr Budi Irawanto, S.I.P., M.A., as the head of the doctoral programme. Both describe the academic pathway and study plan, as well as the programme’s vision and mission. Dr G.R. Lono Lastoro Simatupang, M.A., also addressed the students with his welcome remarks, saying, “You (students) are not just users of theory but also makers of theory.” His words inspired the students who attended the session. This programme concluded with an individual introduction session for each fellow student, followed by a photography session and lunch together. On their first day on campus, the students who participated in the Beyond The Gate session were overjoyed by the warm reception they received. This activity supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). (Hajar Aznam)

On Monday, August 5, 2024, the Study Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held an event to welcome new master’s and doctoral students. The event, titled “Beyond the Gate,” took place in the Meeting Room A on the 5th floor of the UGM Graduate School.

The event was attended by Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum., Head of the Master’s Program; Dr. Budi Irawanto, S.I.P., M.A., Head of the Doctoral Program; Dr. G.R. Lono Lastoro Simatupang, M.A., Coordinator of Quality Assurance for the Master’s Program; Dr. Yohanes Tri Mastoyo Jati Kesuma, M.Hum., Coordinator of Quality Assurance for the Doctoral Program; and Ike Niken Salindri, M.A., Academic and Financial Staff. Also present were the homebase lecturers of the PSPSR study program, including Dr. Bambang Pudjasworo, S.ST., M.Hum., and Prof. Dr. Heddy Shri Ahimsa-Putra, M.A., M.Phil.

The event was opened by Dr. Paramitha, who welcomed the new students. In her presentation, Dr. Paramitha explained the identity of the study program, its vision and mission, the characteristics of learning at PSPSR, and the profile of PSPSR graduates. She continued by discussing the master’s curriculum and its monitoring and evaluation process. Dr. Budi then elaborated on similar topics related to the doctoral students. Dr. Paramitha concluded the first session by explaining the study program’s activities, online media, and the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the program’s activities.

Following the first session, the event continued with introductions from each participant, starting with the homebase lecturers, followed by the new and returning students. In the fall semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, PSPSR welcomed a total of 17 new master’s students and 3 new doctoral students.

The event was conducted warmly, with Dr. Paramitha and Dr. Budi expressing their hopes that the students would enjoy their studies at PSPSR UGM, take full advantage of the learning opportunities, and graduate on time with excellent results. (AU)

Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies  program held first lecture for master’s and doctoral students, Thursday (24/6) in the Auditorium Room Sekolah Pascasarjana UGM. This inaugural lecture was held for new students to get to know more about the study program and the academic community involved in it. In addition, the inaugural lecture was filled with material presentation by Prof. Dra. Ra. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Si., Ph.D. Professor Yayi presented material with the theme “Studying Pressure on Mental Health and Its Management”. Overall, Professor Yayi’s presentation of the material emphasized that the course of study is not only concerned with achievement but the achievement of physical and mental health.

This inaugural lecture was also held with an explanation of how we carry out studies at the master’s and doctoral levels. This presentation was delivered by Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum. as the head of the PSPSR UGM master study program. Dr. Paramitha also conveyed the technical matters of lecture implementation, the courses offered, and the agenda held for one semester.