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UNISA Yogyakarta Heads to Dili, Bringing the Aisyiyah Global Scholarship

‘Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta has once again demonstrated its commitment to going global. Not only does UNISA excel domestically, but it is also actively expanding its international presence by participating in the 2025 Indonesian Higher Education Fair, held at the Indonesian Cultural Center in Dili, Timor-Leste, from October 28–30, 2025.

This event is a strategic initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the Education and Culture Attaché, as well as the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology. The presence of these high-ranking officials underscores the strong support for Indonesia’s educational diplomacy in the Southeast Asian region.

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As a university committed to internationalization, UNISA Yogyakarta is present to expand its global network while opening educational access for prospective students from Global South countries, particularly Timor-Leste.

The UNISA Yogyakarta booth was one of the most visited. The UNISA team provided a range of information services, from academic consultations and on-site registration to instant entrance exams. However, the main attraction was undoubtedly the Global Aisyiyah Scholarship (GAS) program—a prestigious scholarship designed specifically for international students.

The GAS Program is a tangible manifestation of the commitment of UNISA Yogyakarta and ‘Aisyiyah to strengthening the role of women, promoting sustainable health, and advancing humanitarian efforts across nations.

Dr. Hilmi Zadah Faidullah, Head of the Bureau of Cooperation and International Affairs at UNISA Yogyakarta, stated that UNISA’s participation in Dili carries a significant mission.

“UNISA’s presence in Dili is part of the mission of UNISA Yogyakarta and ‘Aisyiyah to share knowledge, humanitarian values, and women’s empowerment on a global scale,” said Hilmi.

With the spirit of “From ‘Aisyiyah to the World,” UNISA Yogyakarta continues to expand its reach as a leading university ready to make a tangible contribution to the advancement of education in the Southeast Asian region.

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Dozens of Yogyakarta High School Students Learn Hacking and Cracking at UNISA

There was an unusual sight at the Integrated Campus of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta. Dozens of high school and vocational school students were intently staring at computer screens, not to play games, but to explore the world of cyber security and hacking in the “FastCamp: Hack A Day Camp” event.

This is the latest initiative from the Information Technology Study Program (PSTI) of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) UNISA Yogyakarta, which was held intensively on Friday, October 24, 2025. The goal is clear: to equip the younger generation with digital literacy and simple, safe practical experience.

Under the theme “Hack A Day Camp,” the FastCamp philosophy emphasizes a concise, intensive, and directly applicable learning process. “Fast” is interpreted as quick, efficient, and on target. Unsurprisingly, the event held at the Siti Moendjijah Building was immediately flooded with students from 10 high schools, vocational schools, and Islamic high schools in Yogyakarta.

UNISA Yogyakarta went all out by inviting cybersecurity expert Arizona Firdonsyah, S.Kom., M.Kom., CSA., CISO, as the keynote speaker. Arizona immediately delved into topics such as the difference between hacking and cracking, basic concepts of digital security, and the importance of ethics in the cyber world, including the concept of ethical hacking.

After being bombarded with theory, the students immediately engaged in intensive practical training. They were guided through simple simulations, such as identifying network vulnerabilities and using basic tools. This session was closely supervised by the guest speaker and four Practicum Assistants.

Seeing the enthusiasm of the students and accompanying teachers, the UNISA Yogyakarta IT Study Program hopes that this collaboration will continue. It is hoped that more students will become aware of digital security challenges, which will ultimately improve cyber literacy in the school environment.

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Unisa Festival 2025 Affirms Commitment to Culture, Environment, and Health

Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta held the Unisa Festival as part of its 34th anniversary celebrations at the Unisa Yogyakarta Integrated Campus on Saturday (October 11, 2025) – Sunday (October 12, 2025). One of the activities in the Unisa Festival was a social movement to plant trees around the Walidah Dahlan Mosque area at Unisa Yogyakarta.

This tree planting action is a concrete manifestation of Unisa Yogyakarta’s support for the Social Development Goals (SDGs) or Sustainable Development Goals. “We fully understand the current situation; the threat of climate change must be anticipated by creating a green campus,” said Unisa Yogyakarta Rector Warsiti.

Warsiti explained that the Unisa Festival is also an annual event for Unisa Yogyakarta as part of its anniversary celebrations. The theme chosen each year aligns with the current circumstances. This year’s theme is Culture, Green & Healthy.

This theme also reflects the hope that Unisa Yogyakarta will participate in and play an active role in environmental conservation and cultural preservation. “And the hope is that this will become the spirit of the community to live healthy lives, both physically and mentally,” said Warsiti.

The Unisa Festival will take place over two days. On the first day, there will be an International Culture Festival, the Kick Off for New Student Admission (PMB), a pop-up market, and various other activities such as a fashion show featuring recycled materials.

On the second day, there will be the Unisa Charity Fun Run, health check-ups, blood donation, psychological assessments, and a culture festival where all academic programs will set up booths showcasing cultures from across Indonesia.

“For this cultural festival, the hope is that the entire Unisa Yogyakarta community will continue to develop their creativity and innovation. At the same time, this diversity should not be a barrier to progress, but rather a space to foster togetherness and spread the values of goodness. Rooted in cultural values and, of course, the values of Progressive Islam,” said Warsiti.

In addition to involving all members of the Unisa Yogyakarta community, this event also collaborates with the local community and Unisa Yogyakarta’s partners. Unisa Yogyakarta also collaborates with disability groups as a manifestation of its inclusive approach.

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High Divorce Rates Prompt UNISA Yogyakarta Lecturers to Train Mothers in Magelang to Become Sakinah Family Cadres

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Concerned about the high divorce rate, the Community Partnership Program (PKM) team from ‘Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta took action. They trained 20 women from the ‘Aisyiyah Dukun Branch in Magelang to become Planned Sakinah Family Cadres (KKSB).

The Training of Trainers (TOT) event, held on Saturday (September 5), aimed to equip the cadres with the skills to assist the community, especially young married couples, in order to prevent divorce.

The head of the PKM team, Dr. Yuli Isnaini, S.Kep., M.Kep., Sp.Mat., revealed that the Dukun sub-district was chosen because the divorce rate in the area is quite high. According to her, early marriage without proper preparation is one of the main factors that trigger marital breakdown.

“Young people are the primary target because many cases of early marriage involve individuals who are not adequately prepared and lack guidance. This is the main factor behind the high divorce rate,” Yuli explained in her statement.

These KKSB cadres are expected to become active agents of change who nurture vulnerable groups. After this training, the program will continue with the formation of the Sakinah Empowered Family Community (KKSB) and ongoing mentoring.

One of the students involved, Khoirul Wildan, said he gained new insights from this activity.

“Even though we are not yet married, our minds have been opened to new ways of building a sakinah family in the future,” he said.

This initiative is a concrete step taken by UNISA Yogyakarta to strengthen family resilience and reduce divorce rates at the grassroots level.

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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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