On October 27 – 28, 2017, HIMPSI (Himpunan Psikologi Indonesia/Indonesian Psychology Association) worked with 10 psychology faculties in Yogyakarta to hold the fourth Olimpiade Psikologi Indonesia (Indonesian Psychology Olympics), commonly referred to as OPI. OPI is a national scientific gathering for psychology students all around the country, conducted every two years. The theme for this year’s OPI is “Harmony in Diversity” with 11 competition categories that students compete in.
The Faculty of Psychology in UGM delegated 77 students along with 5 people as the managerial team. The students from years 2014, 2015, and 2016 were selected and given socialization of the event. Preparations have started since July. The students interested in competing attended General Orientation for five days. Training was conducted in 2 stages and after each stage the students’ performance were evaluated to select delegates to compete in OPI. Then, selected students were debriefed to close the training process. The goal of debriefing is to strengthen the mentality of the students before they compete and also to increase the bonds of the team.
After intensive training, the student delegates were ready to compete in the various categories. The venues were spread around campuses in Yogyakarta. Psychoscience and Psychoclimbing were held in Universitas Gadjah Mada, Psychovoice was held in Universitas Sanata Dharma, Psychodebate and Psychofutsal were held in Universitas Islam Indonesia, Psychoentrepreneur was held in Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Psychoposter was held in UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Psychophotography was held in Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Psychofilm was held in Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Psikologi Yogyakarta, Psychoinnovation was held in Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, and lastly, Psychopaper was held in Univeresitas Teknologi Yogyakarta. The announcement of winners was held in Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Campus 3. Universitas Gadjah Mada won 20 medals in 9 of the categories, consisting of 8 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals.
Here is the list of winners from our faculty and their respective categories:
- Psychopaper: Agnes Fatma Laylicha (2014) – Gold
- Psychoinnovation: Musfira Muslihat, Nurmala Sari, and Dini Fadillah (2015) – Gold
- Psychoclimbing: Giri Putra R. (2016) – Silver
- Psychofilm: “Psynema”, Alpha R. J. and friends – Silver
- Psychoposter: Hasna Insani K. and Zahirah Tsurayya (2016) – Silver
- Psychovoice: “Psychorale”, Akistya Inggamara and friends – Bronze
- Psychodebate: Nurul Hidayah, Birgitta Woro D., and Ni Kadek Farida M. (2015) – Gold; Felia Rachmila, Rahmayanti, and Luthvia Nur M.Y. (2016) – Silver; Luthvia Nur M.Y. (2016) – Best Speaker
- Psychoentrepreneur: Agustinus Prakoso Aji, Dina Farisa (2014), and Alief Kurnia T. (2015) – Gold; Bagas Paramajana, Arina Jannah I., (2014), and Fega Ayu P. (2015) – Silver
- Psychoscience
- Basic Psychology Experiments: Vinny Marviani (2015) – Gold
- Basic Theories in Psychology: Carissa Azarine D. (2016) – Silver; Annisa A. Ayuningtyas (2015) – Bronze
- Growth and Developmental Assesments: Rahma Ayuningtyas F. (2015) – Bronze
- Psychodiagnostics and Basic Assesments: Alfan Fahri R. (2014) – Gold, Annisa Zahra W.N (2014) – Silver
- Psychometrics: Ramadhan D. Marvianto (2014) – Gold, Kirana Dwi M.A. (2014) – Silver
- Social Psychology: Sholikatul Ilmi (2015) – Gold, Fika Nadia T.M. (2014) – Silver
The winning of 20 medals made UGM Psychology the Overall Champion of OPI again, after previously winning the title of Overall Champion in 2013 and 2015. Being the Overall Champion for 3 times in a row, the trophy remains safe and sound in UGM’s Faculty of Psychology. [Rahmi and friends/Alifah]