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Reproductive Health Education for Adolescents: UNISA Yogyakarta Conducts Community Service at SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Yogyakarta

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Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting public health education through community service activities. This time, the activity was held at SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Yogyakarta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with the theme “Adolescent Reproductive Health.”

The event was attended by 293 eighth and ninth-grade students, comprising 135 female students and 158 male students, as part of a character-building program for adolescents. Two speakers from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta were present to provide important education on reproductive health:

Tri Hapsari Listyaningrum, SST., MH, lecturer in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program

Gatot Suparmanto, S.Kep., Ns., M.Sc, lecturer in the Anesthesiology Nursing Division

The topics covered included understanding the male and female reproductive systems, puberty, adolescent sexuality, adolescents’ rights in reproductive health, and the importance of making healthy and responsible decisions during adolescence. The students were also encouraged to recognize common challenges faced by adolescents, such as peer pressure, myths surrounding sexuality, and the risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and teenage pregnancy.

The presentation of material was conducted in an interactive and participatory manner, tailored to the age and psychological development of the participants. The activity not only included scientific presentations but was also complemented by open discussions and reflective quizzes to measure students’ understanding of the material presented.

The principal of SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Yogyakarta, Supriyadi, S.Pd., M.Si, expressed high appreciation to UNISA Yogyakarta for organizing this activity. “We are deeply grateful for the presence of UNISA lecturers who have provided important education to our students. Such activities are crucial for equipping teenagers with the knowledge to maintain their reproductive health properly and responsibly,” he said.

This community service initiative is expected to strengthen collaboration between higher education institutions and schools in nurturing a healthy, intelligent, and empowered younger generation, particularly in addressing the increasingly complex reproductive health issues in today’s digital age.

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UNISA Yogyakarta’s 34th Anniversary and National Librarian Day: The Role of Librarians in the AI Era is Thoroughly Discussed

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The 34th anniversary of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta coincided with National Librarian Day on July 7, resulting in a grand event. The UNISA Yogyakarta Library, in collaboration with the Regional Chapter of the Indonesian Librarians Association (PD IPI) DIY, successfully organized a National Seminar titled “The Role of Librarians in the AI Technology Era: Creating Innovation and Achievements.” The online event, held on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) via Zoom Meeting and YouTube, was enthusiastically received, attracting the attention of hundreds of literacy enthusiasts from various regions.

The Rector of UNISA Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti S.Kp, M.Kep., Sp.Mat., officially opened the seminar. In her opening remarks, she emphasized the urgency of transforming librarians into information service architects and data curators. Warsiti stressed the vital role of librarians in providing relevant, accurate, and ethical information amid the growing influence of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

Moderated by Irkhamiyati, M.IP., the seminar was divided into two sessions featuring presentations by competent speakers. The first session featured Safirotu Khoir, Ph.D., a librarian at UGM, who highlighted the relevance of the three core elements of a library according to Ranganathan’s theory: collection, patrons, and librarians. She reminded the audience that the use of AI in libraries has two sides, namely benefits and risks, so wisdom and ethics are key.

Next, Dr. Komarudin, S.Psi., M.Psi, Psychologist, Lecturer in Psychology at UNISA Yogyakarta, discussed the impact of AI from a psychological perspective. He warned about the phenomenon of brain rot, cognitive fatigue resulting from excessive use of technology without balanced social interaction. According to him, maintaining mental health and continuing to build social interactions are safeguards to prevent technology from negatively dominating our lives.

The second session was equally fascinating, featuring Dr. Muhammad Sulhan, S.IP., M.SI., Lecturer in Communication Science at UGM. He presented on the crucial role of big data in AI development. AI systems heavily rely on data supplied by humans, including librarians as providers and managers of information. Therefore, a strong understanding of ethical and strategic data management is essential to ensure the quality of future information systems.

The enthusiasm of the seminar participants was truly unexpected. As proof, 744 participants filled the Zoom Meeting, and 160 others watched via YouTube until the end of the event. Participants came from diverse backgrounds, including librarians, professors, students, and literacy advocates. The hope is that through this initiative, librarians will be better prepared to navigate the AI era with innovation, collaboration, and a sustained commitment to literacy.

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Deputy Head of Sleman Expects UNISA Yogyakarta to Play a Role in Creating Excellent Human Resources

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Sleman Deputy Regent Danang Maharsa encouraged synergy between universities, industry, and government, when attending the Stakeholder Gathering of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta, at the Convention Hall of Walidah Dahlan Mosque Unisa Yogyakarta, Friday (11/7/2025). It is hoped that with the synergy that is built, it can produce superior human resources and can support poverty alleviation.

“Education is one of the efforts to break the chain of poverty and the main key in creating a better future. Quality human resources are an important foundation in building a prosperous and empowered society,” said Danang, who is also the Head of the Sleman Poverty Reduction Coordination Team (TKPK).

Danang invited all stakeholders, including educational institutions, the business world and the community, to synergize and support this effort. The Sleman Regency Government itself has also provided scholarships for several years to Sleman residents, to be able to get an education up to higher education, including at Unisa Yogyakarta.

Danang said the Sleman Regency Government is committed to improving educational facilities and infrastructure and guaranteeing education for children in Sleman. In order to create quality human resources, Sleman Regency Government came up with the innovation of Pratu Kemis Sarjana (One Family One Bachelor Program) to provide the widest possible opportunity for Sleman children, especially from underprivileged families, so that they are not hindered in achieving higher education.

“The Pratu Kemis Sarjana program is one of Sleman’s superior strategies in poverty reduction which consists of the Sleman Pintar Scholarship, Sleman Pintar Plus Plus, Kersaku Sembada, JPS Student Education, and Campus Scholarship Support,” Danang explained.

Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Warsiti said that Unisa Yogyakarta has a commitment to build ecosystems, human resources, students who have room to grow and develop to advance national development.

“Nation building from human resources, innovation and of course social welfare cannot be done by universities alone. We will not become an ivory tower, part of our goal of holding this gathering activity will jointly build a solid building,” said Warsiti.

Warsiti hopes that the presence of Unisa Yogyakarta will benefit the wider community. In addition, Unisa Yogyakarta asks for support and hopes for collaboration with the industrial world, in order to prepare graduates who are competent and have characters according to the needs of the times.

Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and International Affairs, Ali Imron added that Unisa Yogyakarta on its journey continues to make various achievements. He also wants cooperation to be established with various industries.

On this occasion, awards were also given to a number of Unisa Yogyakarta partners, who have been collaborating with the campus.

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Haedar Nashir to Receive Star Award from Indonesian Legion of Veterans

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Prof. Dr. Haedar Nashir, M.Si, Chairman of Muhammadiyah Central Leadership, will receive the Bintang award of the Legion of Veterans of the Republic of Indonesia (LVRI) on Thursday, July 10 in Jakarta. This award is based on the Decree of the General Chairman of DPP LVRI Number: SKEP-41/MBLV/XII/05/2025 dated May 28, 2025.

The LVRI Star is the highest and strategic award from LVRI. It is given to influential individuals or institutions that actively support veterans and instill the spirit of state defense. Recipients range from state officials, bureaucrats, to local figures, all of whom are determined through LVRI’s internal selection.

Some national figures who previously received similar awards include President Prabowo Subianto, General TNI (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman, and Governor of Riau Islands Ansar Ahmad. This shows how prestigious the award that Haedar Nashir will receive is.

Haedar Nashir is widely known as an intellectual figure who not only fosters progressive Islamic thought in Indonesia, but also has an intense national service that is recognized by many parties. In addition to leading Muhammadiyah, Haedar is also active as a lecturer, book author, and social thinker who crosses national boundaries.

He is known for his calm, inclusive, and solution-oriented attitude. He consistently strengthens Muhammadiyah’s role in education, health, social empowerment, and ideological resilience. In various forums, media, and national environments, Haedar always voices the importance of Pancasila, religion, and national culture as the foundation of national life.

His commitment to unity is very high, making him an adhesive figure for national integration. He often invites the leaders of the country to be an example of statesmanship, which becomes the people’s reference in the nation.

Previously, Haedar Nashir has bagged various prestigious awards, such as the Anugerah Hamengku Buwono IX Award 2024, Honorary Member of the Indonesian Sociology Association 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award from Hospital Management Asia Awards 2024, Anugerah Khas Tokoh Pendidikan Keusahawanan 2025 from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), and most recently named as an Islamic Book Figure in the Islamic Book Fair Award 2025.

This Professor of Sociology is also a prolific writer. He has published dozens of books, plus more than 500 writings in Suara Muhammadiyah (SM) Magazine, 300 reflection writings in Republika Daily, and prolific contributions in various other national media. A clear proof of his timeless work in the realm of science and nationality.

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UNISA Yogyakarta and Sidoagung Village Collaborate: BUMDes Grow Stronger with Strategic Partnership Networks

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Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta, through the synergy of its three programs, Accounting, Management, and Public Administration is now collaborating with Sidoagung Village to strengthen the position of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) as economic drivers. This partnership is not just lip service, but a strategic foundation for a more robust, independent and competitive BUMDes, even to the regional and national arena.

This proactive initiative begins with an in-depth identification of key actors, both internal and external to the village, who could potentially become strategic partners. This process is crucial to map out the roles, interests, and potential benefits that BUMDes can gain. From farmer groups, village cooperatives, youth organizations, to government agencies, banks, private companies, and even influential individuals, all are invited to work together. This partnership analysis focuses on three dimensions: roles, interests, and potential benefits, to ensure mutually beneficial and sustainable collaboration.

Erni Saharuddin, S.Sos., MPA, one of the UNISA Yogyakarta service team said that they did not remain silent, intense coordination with the Village Head and Ulu-Ulu Sidoagung has been carried out since March 12, 2024.

“This meeting is the first milestone to formulate adaptive and visionary BUMDes’ Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART),” said Erni.

Erni also added that all the activities are well-structured: from training and workshops, drafting of bylaws, validation, to socialization and implementation. The entire crucial process is scheduled to take place between February 7 and June 2, 2025.

The strengthening of the partnership network is expected to widen BUMDes’ access to capital, expand markets, and improve human resource capacity. Thus, BUMDes Sidoagung will not only rely on internal village resources, but will be able to establish external relationships that expand business opportunities. This is a significant step forward, making partnership identification not just an administrative process, but a long-term strategy to encourage BUMDes as a pillar of a resilient and sustainable village economy.

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