Muhammad Nabhan Husein, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, is a clinical psychologist who graduated from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Professional Master’s degree in Psychology. His academic background has equipped him with comprehensive competencies in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based psychological intervention. He has a strong interest in developing mental health services grounded in scientific evidence and relevant to the Indonesian sociocultural context.

In his professional practice, he actively serves as a Clinical Psychologist at the Academic Hospital of Universitas Gadjah Mada (RS Akademik UGM). His professional experience extends beyond clinical practice to include roles in training and human resource development. In the field of research, he has been involved in various studies related to depression, the use of biofeedback interventions for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the development of mental health assessment instruments. The integration of clinical practice, research engagement, and institutional experience has shaped him into a professional committed to the continuous improvement of psychological services.

Anjuni Khofifah Hanifi, S.Psi., M.Sc. is a graduate of the Psychology Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada and holds a Master of Science with Merit in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh. Her academic interests focus on cognitive and neuropsychological processes underlying decision-making and health-related behaviour, particularly within the framework of applied cognitive science. She has experience in quantitative and experimental research, including studies on framing effects in health promotion and examinations of the role of grandparental involvement in children’s psychological well-being using a life-span developmental approach. In addition, she has been involved in teaching assistance, laboratory-based research, and interdisciplinary academic activities at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

“There were also other 14 teams from Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, UNIKA Atma Jaya, Tarumanagara University, Pelita Harapan University, and Diponegoro University,” said Belinda on Friday (30/4).

It was quite unbelievable to win the competition because there were many obstructions during the process. The first was about the bad connection they might probably have. Secondly, they had read the 12 mandatory books just a day before the competition. Still, their efforts paid off.

“We were in the middle of mid-term tests in this 6th semester, and we got a lot of work to do. These made us think that other universities have a greater preparation than us,” Belinda explained.

“But finally, we could pass the first stage,” she added.

In the case study as the final stage, they relied more on the memories and what they learned during six semesters rather than from the 1-2 books they read.

“This was our first try in online competition,” explained Belinda.

Author: Khansa.
Source: https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/21091-ugm-students-win-1st-rank-of-quiz-contest-in-psychology-village-12

It offers a unique perspective on the matter surrounding the writers’ circumstances during their admission in 1983. At that time, there were only three state universities in Indonesia that had a Faculty of Psychology, namely the University of Indonesia, Padjadjaran University, and UGM. In that year, Airlangga University also opened a Psychology study program but was still under the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. Psychology in Indonesia has grown rapidly to date as seen through its participation in over 128 universities throughout the country.

Professor of the Faculty of Psychology UGM, Prof. Dr. Djamaludin Ancok, commended them for the launching of the book. For Ancok, psychology is a field of science that intersects in almost every field of work. He gave an example of his experience in teaching MBA programs both at home and abroad. “I taught leadership, organizational change, consumer psychology, and even provided training in companies,” said Ancok in the virtual book launching and discussion event, Friday (4/12).

For those alumni and workers in psychology, it would not hurt to study other fields of science that have a close relation to psychology. “Because human behavior is related to psychology,” he explained.

Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing (FKKMK), Prof. Yayi Suryo, who is among the alumni and co-author the book, revealed that his current field of work is mostly in medicine, but promotion activities in health and healthy living habits such as smoking cessation campaigns correspond heavily to counseling and consulting matters. “Health promotion is beneficial to understand people’s behavior,” he said.

Besides, according to his observation, nursing staff did more activities related to psychology, such as relaxation and mindfulness. “This is a challenge for us to keep on expanding our insights regardless of the fields and be open to stances that suggest psychology goes hand in hand with industry and health,” he said.

Source: https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/20467-ugm-alumni-launched-book-on-psychology-development-in-indonesia
Author: Gusti Grehenson
Translator: Salma

This data appeared in UGM freshman candidates’ announcement for the Academic Year 2020/2021 of the Independent Selection Test announced on Thursday (27/8) at 23.30 WIB.

Vice-Chancellor for Education, Teaching and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ir. Djagal Wiseso Marseno, M.Agr., said that as many as 4,370 freshmen candidates accepted at UGM through the Independent Selection Test consisted of 3,491 prospective students from the Undergraduate Program and 879 in the Diploma Program.

The freshmen candidates who accepted at UGM must complete their data and upload documents as required through their respective registration accounts from 27 to 31 August 2020 at 23.59 WIB. Suppose by 31 August 2020, at 23.59 WIB prospective first-year students do not complete their biodata or upload documents according to procedures or regulations. In that case, they will be considered missing their rights as future students of the UGM Undergraduate or Diploma IV or Applied UGM Academic Year 2020/2021 Program.

Source: https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/19968-medicine-and-psychology-most-favorite-study-programs-in-ugm-independent-selection-test-2020
Author: Satria
Translator: Natasa A