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The Joy and Pride of Parents of New Students at UNISA Yogyakarta

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Emotion and pride enveloped the parents of new students at Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta. They admitted that they not only entrusted their children’s academic education to the university, but also entrusted their sons and daughters to be cared for with great attention. Parents from various regions gave positive impressions of this year’s new student admissions, while the university emphasized its commitment to producing an outstanding generation.

One parent from Gorontalo, Yusuf Khalib, recounted his child’s struggle to enter Unisa Yogyakarta. He said that his child had applied to Unisa Yogyakarta twice, and this year was successfully accepted into the desired study program. He also appreciated Unisa Yogyakarta’s excellent reception from the start.

“My child was accepted into Anesthesiology. We hope that the faculty members can educate our child to become a professional anesthesiologist. We know that at Unisa Yogyakarta, our child is not only educated but also nurtured,” said Yusuf during the New Student Parent Meeting at Unisa Yogyakarta’s Convention Hall on Saturday (September 13, 2025).

The parents of one of the new psychology students, Nirmala Deti, also had a good impression of Unisa Yogyakarta from the moment they arrived. “For us Sumatrans, it’s been a wonderful experience. To this day, thank God, we are very confident in entrusting our child here. Our child not only gains knowledge but is also cared for,” said Nirmala.

Nirmala mentioned that she feels more at ease leaving her child at Unisa Yogyakarta. This is because the lecturers also treat the students as their own children. “At first, we were a bit hesitant, as she is our daughter and our youngest child, but because the lecturers treat our child as their own, we can be at ease and have peace of mind,” she said.

The Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Warsiti, stated that Unisa Yogyakarta accepts all segments of society, not just the upper class. This is reflected in the availability of scholarships for academically outstanding students who are economically disadvantaged. “Unisa Yogyakarta is here not just for certain groups, but for everyone,” said Warsiti.

Although open to all groups, Unisa Yogyakarta remains strict in selecting students. This year, out of a total of 12,331 applicants, 2,508 new students were accepted. The students accepted at Unisa Yogyakarta come from various regions in Indonesia, and some even come from abroad.

“It was not an easy struggle, but your sons and daughters have become winners, having fought hard to win at Unisa Yogyakarta. There are students from abroad, Thailand, Timor Leste, Ghana, Sudan, Nigeria,” said Warsiti.

The trust of parents and new students is also inseparable from Unisa Yogyakarta’s achievements so far. Especially now that Unisa Yogyakarta has been accredited as Excellent, which proves the quality of Unisa Yogyakarta. “Alhamdulillah, in less than 8 years, Unisa Yogyakarta has been accredited as an Excellent institution,” said Warsiti.

Supriyatiningsih, a member of the Unisa Yogyakarta Board of Trustees (BPH), noted that Unisa Yogyakarta has established collaborations not only domestically but also internationally, including with developed countries like Germany. She hopes that graduates from Unisa Yogyakarta will also be able to make a name for themselves and represent Unisa Yogyakarta and Indonesia on the global stage.

Supriyatiningsih said that the university would support students in achieving their dreams. “We also ask for the support of parents. Once they have entered the ‘fast track’, we will open the door for them. God willing, the BPH will discuss with the rectorate the possibility of free tuition,” she said.

During the event, there was also a dialogue session with Ratna Yunita Setiyani Subardjo, a psychology lecturer at Unisa Yogyakarta. Ratna discussed the role of parents in building an excellent generation.

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AEC Unisa Yogyakarta Strengthens English Literacy Among the Younger Generation

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The ‘Aisyiyah English Club (AEC) Student Activity Unit (UKM) at ‘Aisyiyah University (Unisa) Yogyakarta is once again presenting an innovation in its community service program through the AEC Goes to School #4 activity. This activity, officially launched for the 2025/2026 period, demonstrates the dedication of Unisa Yogyakarta students in contributing to education while introducing the campus to the secondary school community.Through AEC Goes to School #4, Unisa Yogyakarta students not only hone their leadership, communication, and teaching skills, but also participate in the campus’ mission to make a real contribution to society. This program is expected to serve as a bridge that strengthens the relationship between Unisa Yogyakarta and its partner schools, while also inspiring the younger generation to master international languages.“We are proud to be able to contribute directly to increasing interest in learning English among high school students. This program not only benefits them but also us as students because we can learn to teach while introducing Unisa Yogyakarta more widely,” said one of the AEC student club administrators, Dea Amalia, on Saturday (September 13, 2025).

AEC is a platform for developing English language skills for Unisa Yogyakarta students, consistently offering a variety of educational activities. One of these is AEC Goes to School, a community service program that sends tutors to partner schools to introduce English using creative, interactive, and fun methods.

From Batch 1 to 3, the program focused on kindergarten children, using a play-based learning approach to foster an interest in English from an early age. However, in the 2025/2026 period, AEC Goes to School underwent a major transformation. The program now targets high school students, with SMAN 1 Gamping as the target school. The main participants of this activity are students who are members of the school’s English Club.

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Walidah Dahlan Mosque Holds Unique Parenting Class, Discusses Mental Health of Parents

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The Walidah Dahlan Mosque at Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta successfully held an inspirational parenting class that was different from the usual ones. Through the Khairah program (Balance of Heart, Faith, and Mind), this mosque raised the important theme of “Making Peace with Yourself: Nurturing with Love from the Heart” on August 16, 2025.

The event, which was opened by the Vice Rector 3 of UNISA Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. Mufdlillah, S.Pd., S.ST., M.Sc., emphasized that the key to good parenting begins with the mental health of the parents themselves. By presenting an expert speaker, Dr. Khoiruddin Bashori, M.Si., participants were encouraged to first make peace with themselves before educating their children.

Unlike conventional parenting classes, this session did not solely focus on the technical aspects of child-rearing. Participants, comprising UNISA Yogyakarta staff and the general public, were instead equipped with skills to enhance self-awareness, manage emotions, and apply mental health principles within families and social environments. The classroom atmosphere was warm and practical, allowing everyone to engage in discussions and hands-on practice.

“The material presented was excellent, interesting, and practical. I feel like I learned a lot today about controlling myself, managing my emotions, and maintaining my mental health,” said Haidir, one of the participants.

This program, with the tagline “Strong in faith, calm in spirit,” demonstrates the broader role of mosques, not only as centers of worship but also as spaces for holistic education. The initiative by Masjid Walidah Dahlan is a concrete step toward building families filled with love and mental well-being.

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UNISA Yogyakarta Empowers Residents Through Health and Creative Economy Training

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The Community Empowerment Partnership Team (PKM) from Aisyiyah University (Unisa) Yogyakarta successfully implemented a community service program in Dukuh Jagulan, Pedan District, Klaten, Central Java. The program, titled “Establishment of PONCEL PEKANRAYA (Breast Cancer Prevention Counseling Center) for the PKK Sidomakmur Women’s Group in Jagulan Hamlet in 2025,”

The team that initiated this program consisted of lecturers and students from the Nursing and Communication Science Study Programs. This activity was the result of a grant from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek) from Sunday (7/27/2025) to Sunday (8/31/2025).

This PKM program includes various training sessions. For example, breast cancer prevention training is conducted by Dwi Sri Handayani, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep and Diah Nur Anisa, S.Kep. Ns. M.Kep. This activity targets teenagers, PKK mothers’ groups, and male cadres.

The program aims to prepare cadres who understand breast cancer risk screening and healthy lifestyle counseling for breast cancer prevention. The training also includes demonstrations of breast cancer prevention techniques, such as self-breast examination (SADARI). Cadres are expected to independently assist in screening and counseling on breast cancer risks in their communities.

After that, the team then built the PONCEL PEKAN RAYA room. This room became the center for screening and counseling on breast cancer prevention for a group of mothers in the hamlet of Jagulan. With the presence of PONCEL PEKAN RAYA, it is hoped that 100% of mothers in the hamlet of Jagulan will be screened for breast cancer risk.

In addition, the PKM Unisa Yogyakarta team also provided training on marketing salted eggs through online shops to salted egg entrepreneurs and mothers in the hamlet of Jagulan. This training was conducted by Hari Akbar Sugiantoro S.I.Kom., M.A. Through this training, the mothers and salted egg entrepreneurs in the hamlet of Jagulan were guided on how to set up and operate online shops for marketing salted eggs.

Not only that, this PKM also provided training on ecoprint batik production. In this session, participants consisting of PKK women were taught to independently create innovative batik fabrics by utilizing natural pigments and shapes from plants, such as leaves, flowers, or stems, which were transferred to the fabric using processes such as boiling, steaming, or pounding.

As a closing and farewell event, the Unisa Yogyakarta PKM team was invited to participate in the local village’s Agustusan carnival celebration. At this event, the Unisa Yogyakarta PKM team showcased their health team. During the same event, the women participants from the PKK Sidomakmur Jagulan hamlet also joined in, wearing the ecoprint batik fabric they had produced independently.

The head of the PKK Sidomakmur in Jagulan hamlet, Simisri Lestari, admitted that she and her friends were very happy with the health and economic training from Unisa Yogyakarta. “During the training, I gained a lot of knowledge that is very useful for me and the PKK mothers in Jagulan hamlet. Hopefully, the PKK mothers can apply the knowledge they have gained through the partnership with Unisa Yogyakarta,” said Simisri Lestari.

Meanwhile, the head of PKM Unisa Yogyakarta, Dwi Sri Handayani, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep, hoped that this community service program would be beneficial, especially for the residents of Jagulan hamlet, in improving their health and preventing breast cancer, as well as improving their economic welfare. Additionally, the lecturer, affectionately known as Dwi, noted that this community service program is also beneficial for students as it allows them to apply the knowledge they have learned in the classroom directly.

“We would like to express our gratitude to the Jagulan hamlet, especially the PKK Sidomakmur mothers who have kindly agreed to be partners in this program. We would also like to thank the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for providing a grant for the implementation of this community service program,” said Dwi.

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UNISA Yogyakarta Community Service Students Encourage Mothers in Gunung Kidul to Make Foolproof Complementary Foods

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Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta brought practical solutions to combat stunting in Gunung Kidul. Through an empowerment program at the Siyono Kulon Health Center, Group 13 of the KKN held a workshop on making nutritious, delicious, and affordable complementary foods for infants.

This activity aims to improve mothers’ skills in preparing healthy food for their children. The students showed that nutritious food does not have to be expensive. By utilizing local food ingredients such as potatoes, tempeh, chicken liver, and vegetables, the mothers were invited to cook MP-ASI tailored to various stages of their children’s ages, ranging from 6 to 24 months.

“We want to help mothers feel more confident in preparing complementary foods by utilizing simple, inexpensive local food ingredients that still meet children’s nutritional needs,” said Gema, leader of UNISA Yogyakarta’s 13th KKN group.

In addition to cooking practice, the students also provided comprehensive guidance, from ingredient selection, proper processing techniques, to attractive presentation methods to encourage children to eat heartily. The participants appeared enthusiastic and actively asked questions, proving that such education is greatly needed.

“I used to be confused about what to feed my children, but after this practice, I understand better. It turns out that everyday ingredients can be processed into nutritious food,” said Murti, one of the participants.

Field Supervisor (DPL) Niken Anggraini, M.Tr.Kep, appreciated this initiative as a tangible form of synergy between the campus and the community. According to her, this program not only has a direct impact on preventing stunting but also trains students to become agents of change within the community. With this knowledge, mothers in Siyono Kulon are expected to become more independent and creative in meeting their children’s nutritional needs.

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