The University Student Publishing and Press Board (BPPM) of the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) is a special field of student activity units engaged in journalism at the university level. BPPM Balairung was established on October 29, 1985 and released its first product on January 8, 1986.
As a student press, BPPM Balairung publishes its products to fulfill its vision mandate as Student Intellectual Breath while building community awareness and civilization. Until his 32nd birthday, BPPM Balairung has published 53 editions of the Balairung Magazine, 11 editions of the Balairung Journal, several Special Balcony and Balcony editions, and several editions of the Balairung Best Short Story Collection (KCTB). BPPM Balairung also supports the media in the www.balairungpress.com network and has succeeded in realizing the Indonesian Student Press Information Center (PIPMI).