UNISA Yogyakarta Education Staff Wins National Innovation Article Competition Award

The educational staff of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta has once again made a proud achievement at the national level. In the 2025 Laboratory and Educational Staff Innovation Article Writing Competition (KILaT) for Higher Education Institutions 2025, organized by the Higher Education, Research, and Development Council (Dikti Litbang) of the Central Leadership of ‘Aisyiyah, the team from UNISA Yogyakarta won awards in two prestigious categories, namely Best Paper and Best Presenter.

The competition, which aims to encourage a culture of innovation among laboratory assistants and educational staff, was participated in by various ‘Aisyiyah and Muhammadiyah universities from all over Indonesia. The dissemination of innovative works and the announcement of the winners were held online on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

In the Best Paper category, the team from UNISA Yogyakarta won the top two positions:

First Place:

Muhammad Ismail Nawri Nasution, S.Kom and Esti Rochmawati, S.E.

with their work entitled “Web-Based Finger Attendance System Innovation with Clarification and Attendance Validation Features”.

Second Place:

Anindya Gita Fakhira, S.Biotek, Estianingrum, S.Tr.Kes, and Dewi Praptomo Aji Wijayanti, S.Si

with their work “The Potential of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Betacyanin as an Alternative DNA Dye Agent.”

Meanwhile, in the Best Presenter category, representatives from UNISA Yogyakarta, consisting of Sinta Maharani, S.Sos., M.I.Kom, Ryan Revinaldi, S.IP, and Fatmah Methda, S.Si.T., won 2nd place with their work entitled “SAE UNISA YOGYAKARTA: Practices of Communications Constitutive of Organization (CCO) in Building a Healthy and Empowered Campus Community.”

The Chair of the PP ‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Council, Dr. Sulistyaningsih, S.KM., M.H.Kes., said that this activity was a form of appreciation for educational personnel who have made a real contribution to the development of innovation in higher education. “Laboratory assistants and educational staff play a crucial role in creating an excellent and progressive campus. Through KILaT, we aim to encourage the emergence of innovative, practical, and inspiring works,” she said.

The Rector of UNISA Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat., also appreciated this achievement. She emphasized that this achievement is clear evidence of UNISA’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation among the entire academic community, not only lecturers and students, but also educational staff. “Innovation is the breath of progress. This achievement demonstrates that the spirit of innovation is thriving within the UNISA Yogyakarta environment,” said Warsiti.

With this award, UNISA Yogyakarta further solidifies its position as a leading and progressive campus.