Yogyakarta, October 17th 2026 — The commemoration of its 43rd Anniversary of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SPs UGM) hosted a vibrant Family Gathering on Saturday (October 17th 2026). The event was enthusiastically attended by the entire academic community, including the Dean, faculty members, administrative staff, students, and their families. The presence of all campus elements made this annual agenda an important momentum to strengthen institutional bonds and camaraderie. Beyond fostering togetherness, the event reinforced SPs UGM’s steadfast commitment to sustain a healthy working and learning environment. The warm spirit of togetherness demonstrated throughout the program reflected the harmony maintained across all campus segments. The successful execution of this gathering is expected to continuously nurture a strong sense of belonging to support the institution’s future mission.
One of the primary highlights of the event that attracted significant attention was the free health screening service. This comprehensive medical screening was facilitated directly by the dedicated UGM Health Promoting University (HPU) team to ensure high-quality care. The medical check-up covered essential body measurements, blood pressure monitoring, as well as blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid testing. All health screening services were provided completely free of charge for all attending participants and their family members. The active participation of the UGM HPU team represents a concrete step toward strengthening health initiatives within SPs UGM. This initiative proved highly effective in facilitating early health detection and raising awareness about the importance of routine physical check-ups.
This free health screening service program was implemented as a tangible manifestation of institutional care for the overall well-being of its members. This concrete measure aims to support physical health, mental well-being, and healthy lifestyle awareness among the academic community and their families. Strengthening the HPU program at the faculty level serves as an essential foundation for creating a safe and conducive working environment. The periodic health monitoring, employees and faculty members can track their physical condition more systematically and accurately. The high enthusiasm of attendees utilizing these facilities demonstrated strong campus community awareness regarding the importance of preventive healthcare. This ongoing commitment is anticipated to deliver lasting positive impacts on the overall quality of life across SPs UGM.
The sense of togetherness during the Family Gathering was further enhanced by various interactive games and energetic physical activities. The entire series of recreational games was specifically designed to foster physical fitness and health among all participating attendees. Great excitement was evident as participants from various age groups actively joined every scheduled game session. The balanced combination of enjoyable physical activities and routine health monitoring, the institution strives to establish a harmonious ecosystem. The reinforcement of the HPU program at SPs UGM is expected to continuously sustain a productive learning and working atmosphere. Ultimately, a healthy and thriving campus ecosystem will serve as a resilient foundation for SPs UGM’s journey in facing future academic challenges.
Author: Nadia Fadlillah Daniswari
Editor: Berlian Belasuni