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UNISA Yogyakarta and PRA Nogotirto Develop Local Culinary Businesses

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Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta, through its Community Service Program (PKM), actively supports women’s economic empowerment. In collaboration with the Nogotirto Branch of Aisyiyah (PRA), UNISA held training and mentoring sessions for a local culinary business called KURATO (Kuliner Ranting Aisyiyah Nogotirto). This program aims to improve the capacity, creativity, and innovation of culinary products so that they are more competitive.

The KURATO business, which is managed by the PRA Nogotirto Economic Council, has great potential, but still faces challenges in terms of hygiene and nutritional standards. The PKM team from the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities (FEISHum) UNISA Yogyakarta, led by Dian Retnaningdiah, S.E., M.Si., along with team members from the Nutrition Science Program, Kurnia Mar’atus Solichah, S.Gz., M.Gz., are working to address these issues. The program runs from March to August 2025.

“This program is expected to not only create innovative and nutritious culinary businesses but also strengthen economic competitiveness through an understanding of proper management aspects,” said Dian.

To support innovation, the PKM team donated a number of cooking utensils, such as Teflon pans, plates, bowls, spoons, and aprons. These utensils will be used to produce two new KURATO flagship products. All KURATO members, chaired by Ir. Sudjatini, M.P., play an active role in every stage, from production and packaging to distribution.

The chairperson of PRA Nogotirto, Dra. Sri Wahyuni, expressed her appreciation for this collaboration.

“The establishment of the KURATO PRA Nogotirto business has increased the number of productive economic enterprises. The presence of KURATO not only brings economic value, but also product innovation that excels in terms of hygiene and nutritional quality,” she said.

With the support of UNISA Yogyakarta, KURATO is expected to become a model for empowering local women to achieve economic independence and high competitiveness.

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UNISA Community Service Program Spreads Anti-Bullying Education at Notoprajan Elementary School

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The prevalence of bullying cases has become a serious concern for the education sector. In response to this challenge, students from the Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta Group 71 held an anti-bullying and ethics education activity at SD Negeri Serangan, Notoprajan, Ngampilan, Yogyakarta, on Monday (08/25/2025). The activity was attended by 17 fifth-grade students and was directly supervised by the Field Supervisor (DPL), Bdn. Siti Arifah, S.ST., M.H.Kes.

The activity began with a cheerful introduction session, followed by chants to lighten the mood. UNISA Yogyakarta KKN students then explained in simple terms the meaning and types of bullying, both verbal and non-verbal, that often occur in school environments. The students were invited to discuss how to refuse, avoid, and report bullying appropriately.

The students also provided material on the importance of ethics in daily life, such as speaking politely to teachers and friends, maintaining cleanliness, and respecting one another. To reinforce understanding, the students were involved in role-playing games that illustrated bullying situations and ethical behavior. Through this method, the students could directly practice the correct way to behave.

Arifah, as the DPL, explained that the highlight of this activity was the creative session of making anti-bullying posters. Students expressed their understanding through pictures and writing, such as “Stop Bullying” and “Respect Teachers and Friends.” The posters were then displayed in the classroom as reminders.

“Say No to Bullying, Say Yes to Ethics!” was the closing slogan chanted in unison by all students and KKN participants. This activity not only broadened their knowledge but also instilled positive values so that students can create a safe, comfortable, and harmonious school environment.

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UNISA Yogyakarta Rector Calls for Calm After Mass Protests

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The Rector of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat, expressed deep concern over the casualties in demonstrations that occurred in a number of areas, including Yogyakarta. She also strongly condemned the destruction of public facilities, looting, and repressive actions by the authorities. This statement was made after UNISA Yogyakarta officially issued a statement on its campus website on Monday (September 1, 2025).

In her message to the entire UNISA Yogyakarta community, especially those in Yogyakarta, Warsiti emphasized the importance of maintaining a conducive situation.

“We urge the entire community to remain calm and not be easily provoked, and not to make the situation even more chaotic,” Warsiti said.

The rector hopes that all parties can exercise restraint and learn from the events that have occurred. “We hope that incidents like those that occurred recently will not happen again,” she added.

This statement is part of UNISA Yogyakarta’s commitment to actively contribute to creating a peaceful and stable environment. UNISA Yogyakarta encourages differences of opinion to be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means, without causing physical or material harm. This call also serves as a reminder for all students and staff to prioritize rational thinking and not be easily influenced by issues that could provoke tension.

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UNISA Yogyakarta Psychology Lecturer: Conflict Restoration as a Solution to Calm Public Anger

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The wave of demonstrations that peaked at the end of August 2025 became a serious concern for various groups. Dr. Komarudin, M.Psi., Psychologist, a lecturer in the Psychology study program at UNISA Yogyakarta, assessed that this situation was an accumulation of public disappointment with controversial government policies and the behavior of political elites, which was considered inappropriate to emulate. He conveyed this in his presentation at UNISA Yogyakarta on Monday (1/9).

Since 2024, signs of public unrest had actually been visible through viral hashtags such as #PeringatanDarurat (Emergency Warning) and #IndonesiaGelap (Dark Indonesia). However, these warnings were considered trivial and even made fun of. Government policies that have drawn criticism, such as the ban on the sale of subsidized 3 kg LPG, the increase in VAT, and the plan to seize land, have further exacerbated the situation.

The situation has heated up even more as the public has been presented with the lavish lifestyles and salary increases of legislators, amid an economic crisis and a wave of layoffs. “This phenomenon reveals the moral distortion of the elite, who even normalize insults toward their own people,” said Komarudin.

The tragedy of August 28, 2025, which killed an online motorcycle taxi driver who was run over by an armored vehicle during a protest, became a turning point for public anger. Solidarity actions spread across various regions, accompanied by riots and clashes with the authorities. According to Komarudin, apologies from the political elite are not enough to heal the social wounds of the people.

As a solution, Komarudin offers a comprehensive Conflict Restoration framework. The initial stage begins with the cessation of violence and stabilization of security, namely by withdrawing troops and reducing repressive actions, while the community is urged to exercise restraint so that dialogue can take place. After that, it is necessary to open an inclusive political dialogue space involving various elements, ranging from students, online motorcycle taxi communities, community leaders, academics, to legislative and executive representatives. This dialogue is aimed at finding a fair and mutually accommodating political agreement.

The next step is reconciliation through the formation of a fact-finding team, victim recovery, and prevention of retaliation from any party. Institutional reform is also urgently needed, particularly in the security sector and legislative institutions, which are often seen as sources of conflict. At the same time, the government must come up with economic policies that are more pro-people, create jobs, and review unpopular policies that have caused unrest.

Equally important is social recovery through trauma healing programs, peace education, and community empowerment. According to Komarudin, campuses need to return to functioning as centers of the democratic ecosystem, while educators must be given the space to instill critical thinking and morality in students. All of this must be complemented by efforts to maintain sustainable peace through political, legal, economic, and cultural synergy, so that conditions truly free from structural and cultural violence can be created.

“Comprehensive conflict restoration is urgently needed, starting with the cessation of violence and ending with social recovery. Peace can only be achieved if the state and society work together consistently,” he said.

Komarudin concluded by calling on all parties to exercise restraint and calm their emotions. “Do not let Mother Earth grieve; practice democracy in a mature manner,” he concluded.

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UNISA Yogyakarta’s stance: Urging the government to be transparent and fair

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Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta has taken a firm stance in response to political developments and mass actions in various regions, including Yogyakarta. Through a moral statement read by the Rector of UNISA Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat, together with the entire academic community on Monday (September 1, 2025), the campus conveyed 10 important points touching on various crucial issues, from law enforcement to the welfare of the people.

10 UNISA Yogyakarta Policy Statements

  1. UNISA Yogyakarta expresses its deep sorrow over the loss of life and injuries sustained during the demonstrations. We are particularly concerned about the psychological, social, and economic impact of the violence on the families of the victims. The state has an obligation to provide protection and recovery for those affected.
  2. UNISA Yogyakarta demands transparency in law enforcement, particularly in relation to the case involving the late Affan Kurniawan. The legal process must be fair, open, and non-discriminatory in order to provide legal certainty and a sense of justice for the family and the wider community.
  3. UNISA Yogyakarta believes that if the legal process is not carried out in accordance with the rule of law, it will set a bad precedent for future generations and could be repeated in the future.
  4. UNISA Yogyakarta rejects all forms of violence against the expression of opinions. Voicing aspirations is a constitutional right of citizens that must be protected, not responded to with repressive actions that lead to an escalation of violence.
  5. UNISA Yogyakarta supports the government in continuing to open up broader spaces for dialogue or discussion with the community.
  6. UNISA Yogyakarta expects the government to review policies that cause public unrest, particularly those related to increases in the prices of basic commodities and taxes that impact family welfare and reduce educational opportunities and job prospects. Policies that are not pro-people will only give rise to social jealousy.
  7. UNISA Yogyakarta calls on political party leaders to stop money politics and commit to selecting and presenting cadres/members who are truly competent, have integrity, and are in favor of the people’s interests.
  8. UNISA Yogyakarta reminds protesters to uphold democratic values and not to damage public facilities, loot, or disrupt public order. The struggle for aspirations should be carried out in a polite, peaceful, and responsible manner.
  9. UNISA Yogyakarta invites all components of the nation to pray to Allah SWT for the nation’s safe journey towards Baldatun Thoyyibatun Warobbun Ghofur (a good land full of God’s forgiveness).
  10. UNISA Yogyakarta urges the public to avoid crowds, not to be easily provoked, and not to invite others to or watch demonstrations, either directly or through media broadcasts.

This statement concludes with a call to uphold agreements and decisions in addressing national issues. UNISA Yogyakarta believes that Indonesia’s progress will only be realized if all elements of the nation prioritize justice, unity, and wisdom in every action.

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