Yogyakarta – The Visiting Professor Program at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), concluded with a Curriculum Review Discussion involving the Undergraduate Psychology Program, the Master's Program in Psychology, and the proposed Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program in Psychology. Held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Meeting Room 1, Faculty of Education (FIP) UNY, the session featured Dr. Marieke de Vries from Utrecht University, the Netherlands, as an international academic reviewer and discussion partner.

The discussion began with curriculum presentations delivered by the Head of the Undergraduate Psychology Program, the Head of the Master's Program in Psychology, and the prospective Head of the Doctoral Psychology Program. Each presenter outlined the curriculum structure, program learning outcomes, graduate profiles, course mapping, and future directions for curriculum development in response to emerging trends in psychology and higher education.

During the discussion, Dr. de Vries provided valuable insights into developing curricula that are responsive to advances in psychological science, societal needs, and international higher education standards. She emphasized the importance of ensuring alignment between learning outcomes, teaching and learning strategies, assessment methods, and students' learning experiences to produce graduates with strong academic, professional, and research competencies.

The discussion also explored ways to strengthen research methodology training, research-based learning, international collaboration, and the integration of twenty-first-century competencies throughout the curriculum. Particular attention was given to the proposed Doctoral Psychology Program, including discussions on its academic vision, research priorities, faculty capacity, and opportunities for international collaboration to support the establishment of a high-quality doctoral program.

The session fostered an engaging exchange of ideas among faculty leaders, program heads, lecturers, and curriculum development teams. Feedback from Dr. de Vries is expected to contribute to the continuous refinement of the Faculty's curricula, ensuring that they remain relevant, innovative, and aligned with international academic standards.

This curriculum review reflects the Faculty of Psychology UNY's ongoing commitment to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement. Through collaboration with international scholars, the Faculty seeks to strengthen its educational programs and prepare graduates who are globally competitive, research-oriented, and capable of addressing contemporary psychological challenges.

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This activity contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

• SDG 4 – Quality Education, by enhancing curriculum quality in line with international higher education standards.
• SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, by preparing graduates with competencies relevant to professional practice and the evolving workforce.
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, through international academic collaboration between the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, and Utrecht University in curriculum development and quality enhancement.