Yogyakarta – The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), has once again achieved remarkable success through its students' participation in the 2026 National Scientific Meeting (Temilnas) APsi-LPTK. The students secured three awards across different competition categories, leading the faculty to achieve Third Overall Place at Temilnas APsi-LPTK 2026.

The three awards were earned in the categories of psychoeducational media and scientific writing, focusing on social and community contexts. Ahmad Syaifuddin, an undergraduate student in Psychology, won First Place in the Psychoeducational Poster category. Meanwhile, Muh Ilham Bima Permana and Ahmad Syaifuddin, both undergraduate Psychology students, secured Third Place in the Psychoeducational Video category. Another outstanding achievement came from Emmaa Firda Rahmawati, a master's student in Psychology, who won First Place in the Scientific Essay category.

These achievements demonstrate the students' ability to develop scientific ideas, communicate educational messages, and present psychological knowledge through various forms of creative and informative work relevant to societal needs. Beyond academic excellence, their accomplishments reflect the contribution of psychology in promoting public awareness and understanding of social and community-related issues.

Winning three awards at a national-level competition also highlights the Faculty of Psychology UNY's commitment to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and student achievement. This accomplishment is expected to inspire other students to further develop their potential, produce innovative works, and actively participate in scientific forums at both national and international levels.

Furthermore, these achievements contribute to the broader commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through the development of psychoeducational initiatives that support psychological well-being; SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the advancement of educational quality, scientific literacy, and student competencies; and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) through the dissemination of psychological knowledge that promotes more inclusive, peaceful, and empowered communities.

Through these accomplishments, the Faculty of Psychology UNY aims to continue nurturing future psychologists and scholars who are academically excellent, creative, and committed to making meaningful contributions to society. Congratulations to all the award-winning students for bringing pride to the Faculty of Psychology UNY. May this achievement inspire further innovation, collaboration, and positive impact on the wider community.