Krisna Tama, one of the Master’s students from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, presented his research at the 5th Faculty of Education Annual Conference. Hosted by Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) on April 1–2, 2026, the conference carried the theme “Transforming Education for Future Generations: Advancing Global Justice and Innovation.”

The conference was a prestigious international gathering that attracted academic interest from across the globe. According to the Dean of the Faculty of Education at UIII, the committee received 129 abstracts and 17 full papers from seven countries, including Afghanistan, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Romania, Singapore, and the United States. After a rigorous blind peer-review process, 62 final papers from Australia, Indonesia, and Malaysia were selected for presentation. The conference also featured world-class keynote speakers from renowned institutions, including Union College (USA), the University of Edinburgh (UK), the Research Institute on Contemporary Southeast Asia (Thailand), and the Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. read more

The Study Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized a Karawitan (Javanese gamelan) workshop for older adults in Pringgading Village, Bantul, on 28–29 November 2025. Conducted over three days, this activity formed part of the community engagement program “Nusa Budaya: Narratives for a Cultured Society”, an initiative that positions artistic practice as a medium for strengthening social relations, transmitting cultural values, and enhancing the quality of life within rural communities. Through this program, students not only examined the social relevance of karawitan scholarship, but also accompanied older adults as active and productive cultural practitioners. read more

On October 29 2025, before the start of the Forum Rabu Wagen event, the Performing Arts and Fine Arts Study Program held a health screening session for all doctoral program students at PSPSR. Members of the UGM Postgraduate School (Postbindu) carried out this health screening session. This health screening session includes assessments of body mass index, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and uric acid levels. The Health screening session has provided students with awareness of their current health status and the importance of maintaining their health. This event seems suitable for implementation each semester to ensure PSPSR students remain in optimal condition. Meanwhile, students enhance physical and mental stability while adhering to the recitation standards. This activity supports SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, by promoting health awareness and preventive care through regular health screenings for PSPSR UGM students. (Hajar Aznam) read more

Students from the Master’s Program in Performing and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) demonstrated active contributions to the UGM Graduate School Family Gathering 2025 held on October 18, 2025, at the Backyard of the UGM Graduate School. This event served as the culmination of the UGM Graduate School Anniversary celebration, embodying the spirit of togetherness and collaboration among the academic community.

In this festive gathering, PSPSR students participated in various strategic roles. Delfin Febriansyah and Namirra Azzahra competed as participants in the Cooking Competition, showcasing their creativity and culinary skills. Meanwhile, Febri Anugrah was entrusted as a judge for the Coloring and Drawing Competition, sharing his expertise in evaluating children’s artwork. The event’s excitement was further enriched by musical performances from a band of PSPSR students, providing quality entertainment for the entire Graduate School community. read more

Yogyakarta, September 19th, 2025 – The Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with Prof. Scott Thurston and Dr. Joanna Omylinska-Thurston from the University of Salford, held the “Interlude Space: Expressive Arts for Well-Being” workshop. This event was part of the Arts for the Blues parallel session, an initiative focused on utilizing art as a medium for self-reflection and healing.

The workshop was a collaboration between Teman Ketjil, a program initiated by PSPSR UGM students (Dharajatya Tri Paramatatwai, Namira Azzahra, and Yohanna Simanjutak), and two facilitators from the University of Salford: Prof. Scott Thurston and Dr. Joanna Omylinska-Thurston. read more

Yogyakarta, September 19th 2025 – The Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted a guest lecture titled “Arts for the Blues: Bridging the Arts and Psychotherapy”. The event aimed to explore the intersection of the arts and psychotherapy, with a focus on a pioneering program developed at the University of Salford, UK. The lecture was delivered by Professor Scott Thurston and Dr. Joanna Omylinska-Thurston, two distinguished academics from the University of Salford. read more

Yogyakarta (22 August 2025)  The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) celebrated its 42nd Anniversary with a spirit of togetherness through a series of festive activities. The celebration commenced with a group aerobics session led by Heni Siswantari and Hendra Nasution, doctoral students of the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) Program. The involvement of PSPSR students as instructors not only brought positive energy to the event but also reflected the active contribution of students in supporting institutional activities. read more

Yohanna Simanjuntak, a student from the Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies at UGM’s Graduate School, was selected as UGM’s Favorite Mental Health Ambassador 2024 on Sunday, September 8, 2024. This program was initiated by the Ministry of Mental Health of UGM’s Student Executive Board (BEM KM UGM). Before the final day of selecting UGM’s Mental Health Ambassadors, after a long selection process, 10 finalists for UGM’s Mental Health Ambassador 2024 were chosen. read more

The UGM Graduate School officially welcomed new Master’s and Doctoral students for the 2023/2024 Even Semester and new students for the 2024/2025 Odd Semester in a ceremony held at the UGM Graduate School auditorium, which took place from Thursday, September 19, 2024, to Friday, September 20, 2024. The event was marked by the symbolic donning of the UGM alma mater jacket by Dr. Widyanto Dwi Nugroho, S. Hut., M. Agr., Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Collaboration, who presented the jacket to two new students representing the incoming class. read more