On Wednesday, October 16th the Graduate School of Gadjah Mada University (SPs UGM) held a dissemination event for research grants and Community Service Programs (PKM) at the North Atrium, UGM Graduate School Building Unit 1. This event was designed to share the results of research and PKM programs conducted by SPs UGM faculty during the 2023 funding year.
Prof. Ir. Siti Malkhamah, M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School, emphasized the importance of disseminating research and PKM, stating, “Events like this should be increased to broaden knowledge for academics to spread benefits in the community.” Six speakers were present to share their experiences related to the research and PKM programs they have conducted. This event was engagingly presented, featuring casual discussions while enjoying traditional snacks.
Ir. Rini Dharmastiti, Ph.D., from research program, shared innovations in creating prosthetic feet to assist people with disabilities. Dr. Dyah Listyarifah provided support to disabled individuals in Sedayu District, Bantul, through health education and screenings. Dr. Dian Arymami, M.Hum, discussed the growing phenomenon of hampers predominantly created by women under 30. According to Dr. Dian, this phenomenon, often seen on social media, represents a complex dynamic that plays a role in forming social relationships.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Sulaiman, M.T., D.Eng., examined the use of rainwater to meet the water needs of the community in Getas Village. This research collaborated with Ir. Agus Prasetya, Ph.D., who conducted a community service program by developing rainwater harvesting technology. From the PKM program, Akmad Akbar Susamto, Ph.D., shared his experience in providing green economy training to the community in Padukuhan Grogol IX Parangtritis.
In line with Akbar, Dody Wibowo, Ph.D., also encouraged young people in Kampung Code by providing training to become agents of change and peace in their regions. Dody noted that a challenge faced in implementing his program was the timing of activities, as the youth in Kampung Code not only attend school but also work to earn a living. Ratih Inneke Wati, Ph.D., faced similar challenges when empowering the community in Cokrodiningratan to enhance family food security.
Author: Asti Rahmaningrum