Yogyakarta – The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DTSL), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Gadjah Mada Civil Engineering Alumni Family (KATSGAMA), has officially initiated the development of a Coworking Space aimed at supporting academic activities and fostering student collaboration. The project’s kick-off meeting was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, at the campus on Jalan Grafika, Yogyakarta.
The meeting was attended by the Chairman of KATSGAMA, Mr. Dandung Sri Harninto, who also serves as the CEO of PT Geoforce Indonesia. Development of the Coworking Space is a demonstration of alumni commitment to enhancing facilities that will provide students with a more comfortable environment for learning and teamwork.
Also present was the Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UGM, Prof. Ir. T. Faisal Fathani, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., IPU, who expressed his gratitude for KATSGAMA’s full support in funding this project. He highlighted that the Coworking Space will bring significant benefits to students, particularly in enhancing the learning process and cultivating a collaborative work culture from an early stage.
This facility will undoubtedly serve as a valuable resource for students throughout their studies. Furthermore, the Coworking Space will help them develop teamwork skills—an essential competency for success in the professional world.