Sleman, February, 10 2026, Ullen Sentalu Museum, in collaboration with the Kedhaton Museum of the Yogyakarta Palace, The British Museum, and PSPSR UGM, hosted International Museum Forum, centered on the theme “Heritagisation of Museum Collections”. Held from 09:30 to 12:00 WIB, this bilingual event served as a strategic platform for international experts to discuss the future of cultural preservation.

​The theme of Heritagisation aims to make museum artifacts and objects ‘breathe alive’. This process transcends static exhibitions, involving in-depth research, re-interpretation, performing arts, and comprehensive proceedings documentation. read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again produced its finest graduates through the Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for Period II of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held solemnly on Wednesday (Jan 21). Taking place at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP), this graduation procession marks a new chapter for graduates to contribute to the nation.

​Following the sacred ceremony at the university level, the festivities continued at the UGM School of Postgraduate Studies (SPs) building. Located in the 5th Floor Auditorium, SPs UGM held a special farewell event for the graduates. This event served as a form of appreciation for the dedication of students who completed their advanced studies amidst challenging academic dynamics. Beyond the ceremonial proceedings, a warm atmosphere filled the auditorium through a traditional dance performance specially prepared to celebrate the achievements of the graduates and their families. read more

The Master’s Program in Performance Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) officially held a Coordination Meeting for the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The meeting, conducted virtually via Zoom, served as a vital moment for the faculty to align their academic vision and technical preparations ahead of the upcoming semester.

​The session was led by Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah F., M.Hum. In her presentation, Dr. Paramitha emphasized the importance of comprehensive preparation, ranging from reviewing lesson plans to confirming the composition of course lecturers. This initiative aims to create a structured and professional academic flow, ensuring that both lecturers and students are well-aligned in achieving competency targets in the upcoming semester. read more

February 4, 2025 – On 4 February 2026, Two students from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Master’s Program Gadjah Mada University participated in CREAFTA 2026 conference: International Conference on Creative Practices in Film, Theatre and Animation. This conference is being held in a hybrid format (physical and online) by the Faculty of Film, Theater, and Animation, Universiti Teknologi Islam Malaysia (UiTM) Malaysia, from February 3-4, 2026.

The conference theme is “Innovation, Culture, and Collaboration in the Creative Arts” as an effort to reach out and observe the development of creative arts practices across countries today. The conference discuss several aspects, such as technological innovation intersecting with artistic practice, the role of art in discussing cultural identity, collaborative practices in the creative industry, sustainability and the future direction of art, as well as the creative industry and cultural policies that influence the development of art. The keynote speaker at this conference: Emeritus Professor Dr. Azizah Hamzah (Malaysia) and the Plenary Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Angelo Leonard Yu (Philippines). read more

The Doctoral Program in Performing Arts, and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) held a study progress monitoring session for its doctoral students on Monday, 2 February 2026. Attended by Promoters and Co-Promoters, the meeting was conducted virtually via Google Meet as part of an ongoing effort to maintain academic quality and ensure the smooth completion of student studies. ​The meeting was chaired directly by the Head of the PSPSR Doctoral Program, Dr. Sri Margana, M.Hum., M.Phil. The primary agenda focused on monitoring research progress and the drafting of student dissertations. read more

To foster closer communication, the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a warm and informal discussion between the new Head of the Doctoral Program and Doctoral students. ​The event took place on Monday (26/1/2026) in Room 407 of the UGM Graduate School Building. Held from 10:00 to 11:30 WIB, the meeting was attended directly by the new Head of the Program, Dr. Sri Margana, M.Hum., M.Phil., along with PSPSR doctoral students.​

Unlike typical formal meetings, this session was conducted in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. The main agenda included an introduction and a discussion on the progress of the students’ ongoing dissertation research. Sri Margana emphasized the importance of transparency between students and the program management to ensure that studies are completed on schedule. read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again produced its finest graduates through the Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for Period II of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held solemnly on Wednesday (Jan 21). Taking place at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP), this graduation procession marks a new chapter for graduates to contribute to the nation.

​Following the sacred ceremony at the university level, the festivities continued at the UGM School of Postgraduate Studies (SPs) building. Located in the 5th Floor Auditorium, SPs UGM held a special farewell event for the graduates. This event served as a form of appreciation for the dedication of students who completed their advanced studies amidst challenging academic dynamics. Beyond the ceremonial proceedings, a warm atmosphere filled the auditorium through a traditional dance performance specially prepared to celebrate the achievements of the graduates and their families. read more

The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a handover ceremony for the Heads of Study Programs on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Auditorium of the UGM Graduate School Building. The event was attended by all Heads of Study Programs within the Graduate School, reflecting a collective commitment to maintaining leadership continuity and strengthening academic governance.

​During the procession, the positions for the 2026–2031 period were officially handed over as follows:

• ​Doctoral Program (S3) in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR): The position was officially transferred from Dr. Budi Irawanto, S.IP., M.A. to Dr. Sri Margana, M.Hum., M.Phil.
• ​Master’s Program (S2) in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR): The position is now held by Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum.

​The ceremony was followed by an internal socialization session for the PSPSR Study Programs from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM WIB in Room 305. This meeting focused on presenting the strategic plans for the study programs and coordinating the curriculum to support the Graduate School’s academic vision for the new term. 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 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