Explore the why
Research & discovery
Ask better questions, understand people, and turn insight into a clear problem worth solving.
Problem framing · User research · Product thinking
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Big ideas.
Built together.
A place for curious minds at Universitas Gadjah Mada to learn, connect, and build technology that matters.
Different backgrounds. A shared curiosity.
Learn by doing
Connect across disciplines
Build with purpose
Google Developer Groups on Campus, Universitas Gadjah Mada brings students together around one simple idea: we can go further when we learn with each other.
From your first line of code to your next product idea, there’s room to ask questions, share what you know, and try something new.
Student-ledPeer-poweredCuriosity-first
Find your starting point
Many interests.
One shared journey.
Follow what excites you. Explore a track, then connect the dots with others.
Make it meaningful
Design & creativity
Translate ideas into thoughtful experiences, from a first sketch to a prototype people can use.
UI/UX · Visual storytelling · Prototyping
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Bring ideas to life
Development
Learn the tools, write the code, and build useful things with people who enjoy figuring it out.
Web & mobile · Cloud · AI foundations
Explore this trackMore than a classroom
Less watching. More making.
Learn in a way that turns a new concept into something you can actually use.
Study together
Work through foundations in peer learning sessions. Bring your questions; leave with a next step.
Study groups & guided practice
Try it hands-on
Explore a tool or technique in a workshop, then put it to work in a small experiment.
Workshops & technical sessions
Share the process
Exchange feedback, explain your decisions, and learn from different ways of thinking.
Project circles & sharing sessions
Idea → prototype
</>A little less friction.
A better campus day.
Discover
Connect
Share
Start with a student need. Build a small, useful solution.
Example project brief · Not a launched product
Build something that matters
Your next project could start on campus.
What if finding a study partner, sharing resources, or navigating campus felt easier? Small, familiar problems can be the beginning of meaningful work.
Bring research, design, and development together. Try an idea, get feedback, and make the next version better.
Explore project-based learningMake your first move
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
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Follow your curiosity
Explore the tracks and find a topic you want to understand better.
02
Learn alongside others
Join a learning opportunity, ask a question, and share your perspective.
03
Turn learning into action
Practice through a project, exchange feedback, and pass something on.
Different majors. Different starting points.
A place for all of them.
You don’t have to be the most experienced person in the room. Curiosity, kindness, and a willingness to learn are a good place to start.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Start with an interest in technology and a willingness to learn. Research and design are part of the journey, too.
Is this only for computer science students?
Different disciplines bring different perspectives. Explore the overview to find a starting point that fits your interests.
How can I find learning opportunities?
Keep an eye on @gdgoc.ugm for community updates. You can also use the contact page to ask about getting involved.
Your next chapter
Bring your curiosity.
We’ll build from there.
Find a learning track, meet a collaborator, or start a conversation.