This page is going to present the activity of UPNFE's students both national and international level: 



Kezia Syafa, UPNFE student who Likes Traveling, Passes the Cultural Exchange to Kazakhstan


In the academic world and international experience, Kezia Syafa is a student figure that attracts attention. The student of the Non-Formal Education Study Program (UPNFE) is not only active in the academic field, but also has a great love for traveling. Recently, Kezia managed to pass the Cultural Exchange program to Abay Myrzakhmetov University, Kazakhstan, a proud achievement and open great opportunities in developing insight and cross-cultural skills. Exploring various places, both at home and abroad. For him, traveling is not just a tour, but also a valuable learning tool. By interacting with different cultures and society, he increasingly understands the importance of non-formal education in improving the quality of life of individuals and communities. He is often involved in social activities and community education, which enriching his perspective on how education can be implemented in various cultural contexts.


Kezia is known as a student who likes to explore various places, both at home and abroad. For her, traveling is not just a tourist trip, but also a valuable learning tool. By interacting with different cultures and people, she understands the importance of non-formal education in improving the quality of life of individuals and communities.

As a UPNFE student, Kezia understands that learning is not only limited to the classroom. She is often involved in social and community education activities, which enriches her perspective on how education can be implemented in various cultural contexts.


Puput Nabila, UPNFE's Student Successfully Gets Runner Up For The Da'wah Competition in Surabaya


Surabaya, March 23, 2025.
Puput Nabila, a PLS student class of 2023, won 2nd place in the campus preaching competition in Surabaya. This competition was initiated by HMP PGSD FIP UNESA in a series of Ramadan work programs titled "Ramadhan Ceria & Da'wah Contest" Festival. The stages of this competition start from registration and video collection, and then selected professionally, and the process of determining the finalist. From several finalists who qualify, three days later the final round was offline in the Hall of the PGSD Building.

The theme of Da'wah conducted by Puput entitled "The Secret of Quality Worship, not just routine but also meaningful". Puput is a santri who has often participated in preaching and speeches using trilingual (Indonesia, England, Arabic) since they were at the junior high school level. This experience became a provision for him to continue to excel in the field of public communication.
After an assessment by the jury, the results of the 1,2, and 3rd champion were obtained. 1st place from UIN Sunan Ampel, 2nd place from PLS Unesa, and 3rd place from Surabaya Poltekes. Puput claimed to be happy with the results of the competition he participated in, and would try better for self-development through similar competitions






Congratulations and success for the achievements obtained by the PLS Unesa Team in the National Poetry Musicalization Competition with the theme Education in the 2024 PNF UNP Anniversary activities as 1st Place. The names of the teams representing PLS Unesa poetry musicalizations are as follows:
Avril Brillianda, Lutfia Annisa Larasati, Nia Khoirul Amalia, Khoirun Nisak, Iis Setiayana Putri, Dimas Aulia Rachman.
Continue to develop your achievements!



UPNFE STUDENT WINNING THE PILMAPRES COMPETITION AS RUNNER UP

On Wednesday, 27th of March 2024, The Faculty of Education held a competition named Pilmapres (The Election of The Most Outstanding Student). Each of Study Program sent their representatives to the competition. It is divided into two categories, The Main Outstanding Student and the Young Outstanding Student. The participants have to: 1) have achievements (for example: competition achievement, organization certificates, or other awards); 2) be capable of developing creative ideas; 3) be capable of speaking English.  

They have to fulfill several requirements as well, such as writing papers, self-introduction videos,  digital posters, and curriculum vitae. They have to present their materials about their project and also be interviewed by judges (lecturers from all of the study programs in the Faculty of Education). 

Undergraduate Program of Non-Formal Education sent the two representative students, Reina Iranti Nur Fadlilah and Kezia Syafa Zahrani. Accompanied by UPNFE lecturers, Dr. Shobri Firman Susanto, M.Pd and Monica Widyaswari, M.Pd, they have done the copetition very well. Reina got runner up in the main outstanding student category and Kezia was the fourth champion in the young outstanding student category. This champion means a lot to the UPNFE Study Program. Shobri and Monica are optimistic that in the next competition, UPNFE students will be the first winners. They are going to prepare it carefully. 




UPNFE STudents Compete 2 Categories from Debate Competition

Students of the UNESA Non-Formal Education (PLS) Study Program again achieved achievements from the offline Indonesian student debate competition around FIP which was held on 17/05/22. This debate competition carries the theme of Education, Politics, Law and Economics. Representing the Faculty of Education (FIP) Out of School Education won 1st and 2nd place in the event. Out of School Education sent 2 delegation teams. Among them are Team 1, namely Ulin Fauziah and Farah Kosravi Umma from Class 19 and Team 2, namely Silvi Fatkul Jannah from Class 20 and Vika amalina from Class 21. In the debate competition this time it was not an easy match, considering that Teams 1 and 2 came from one department. Therefore, this competition is a challenge for them and to train their professionalism. And it can be said that team 1 consisting of class 19 is the teacher as well as the opponent of team 2. Where they learn a lot from their seniors in team 1, but after all team 2 must also be ready to fight them in the competition. In the competition, Farah also advised PLS students to take as much experience and knowledge as possible as students because being a student is a gift from God that not all humans are lucky to become students. Then encourage PLS students to gain experience and take part in every opportunity. Team 2 admitted that they were a little surprised because they did not expect to get second place because the opposing team seemed to have done a lot of preparation. However, on the other hand they also felt very grateful to get this opportunity. Winning a championship usually has a strategy, but both teams did not have a special strategy in this competition. "So we really compete without preparation, just belief. But when competing, how we should be able to find the opponent's gap, look for the opponent's mistakes, and the term is aiming for their mistakes," said Vika. Becoming a champion is not easy, of course both teams have difficulties, because it is known that every delegation present has extraordinary potential. So of course it is not easy to face this competence, but with optimism, both teams are not afraid just because they see a great opponent. Great expectations were also conveyed from team 2 who also won 2nd place in this competition. "I hope that all students of the School of Foreign Education Department are able to develop their interests and talents and are able to find fun things to do in the world of lectures. Learn to take advantage of the time and opportunities available and with people around who are more skilled, so that a new mindset will be formed and add to all the positive aspects in yourself. Silvi said. With the above experience, it is hoped that if PLS students fail, they will be found, don't worry. After failure there must be beautiful things waiting for you and don't be afraid to try, because you won't know how it feels if you don't try (for positive things). so that a new mindset will be formed and add to all the positive aspects in yourself. Silvi said. With the above experience, it is hoped that if PLS students fail, they will be found, don't worry. After failure there must be beautiful things waiting for you and don't be afraid to try, because you won't know what it feels like if you don't try (for positive things). so that a new mindset will be formed and add to all the positive aspects in yourself. Silvi said. With the above experience, it is hoped that if PLS students fail, they will be found, don't worry. After failure there must be beautiful things waiting for you and don't be afraid to try, because you won't know how it feels if you don't try (for positive things).





Congratulations on the election of Mukti Ali Andra from Padang State University as Chair of the National Imadiklus for the 2024-2026 period and Elvira Tri Oktavia from Surabaya State University as Deputy Chair of the National Imadiklus for the 2024-2026 period.
May you be trustworthy in carrying out the tasks you have been given.


Syailatur Rahmah, majoring in non Formal Education (PLS) at Surabaya State University was chosen as the Favorite Categories in the election of Putra Putri FIP 2022.

Syaila explained that this was her first time participating in Putra Putri election activities like this, but because of the urge to contribute to FIP activities, add insight, experience and also have a reason to be great in registering to be part of FIP Putra Putri 2022. “The preparation I did can be considered quite short about 3-4 days, which I knew beforehand about FIP, and public speaking,” she said. Syaila revealed that she had also encountered some difficulties when participating in the Putra Putri 2022 selection. "I am not very good at English, but for me it is not a difficult thing because I participated in the selection yesterday is one of my ways to process and learn. The most important thing is for me to move forward to process and learn and improve all the shortcomings that I have."

During this activity, of course, he had a deep impression as he explained “I felt yesterday from the test to the Grandfinal it was exciting, made many friends from other study programs, gained new insights and knowledge, could meet cool and great presenters.” Furthermore, he will continue to contribute to the alma mater where he studied. He will also be branding FIP later and he also wants projects that can be carried out projects that also have something to do with PLS.

“The hope for next year's Putra Putri participants is that they must be confident, intentional, sincere, and willing to continue learning,” concluded Syailatur Rahmah, a student majoring in Out of School Education. (*)

Students of UPNFE Unesa wins the 2024 slagball match


"Winning and losing in a match is normal, but we have to win", the UPNFE's coach encouraged the Slagball team. Under the supervision of coach Frista dan coach Bastian, and after going through five matches, and with a burning spirit and a high sense of kinship, the PLS team named MKWU PJ078 won 1st place in the Slagball Sports competition. This success was also supported by the presence of supporters who contributed greatly to this success. Thanks to the cohesiveness of these supporters, they won the second best supporter slagball 2024.

This activity is in the framework of the classmeeting of penjasbug 2024 which was held on June 15, 2024 with the aim of upholding sportsmanship among Surabaya State University students. Located at the Surabaya State University softball field and hockey field, this activity started at 06.00 - 17.00 WIB which was attended by 78 slagball teams from all over Unesa.

Slagball is one of the sports that is quite new and popular in the Surabaya State University environment. By placing the spirit of togetherness of young men and women as the main part in this sports game, students are able to increase a tough spirit.

3rd place in Musicalization of Poetry - 2024 National Indonesian Performing Arts Festival.

Yogyakarta State University is holding the 2024 National Indonesian Performing Arts Festival, which consists of various competitions in several categories starting from dance, design & photography, literature, vocals and music.

One of the undergraduate students in the Out-of-School Education study program from the class of 2023, namely Dzawis Sajaya, is part of a group that is taking part in the Poetry Musicalization competition, where the group consists of four other members from various other study programs, namely:
1.Ahmad Haikal Amyrosyidin, Bachelor of Music
2.Regita Arumi Mahesa Wari, S-1 Geography Education
3. Zulfan Hubal Amroini, S-1 Geography Education
4. Muadzah Haniya Zulfa, Bachelor of Education Management.

It was announced on May 27 2024, the Dzawis Sajaya team won 3rd place in the National Poetry Musicalization competition held by Yogyakarta State University at the 2024 Indonesian Performing Arts Festival.

Congratulations to Dzawis Sajaya and the team, keep up the enthusiasm and continue to make achievements on various occasions

Thereza, Favorite Placeof Writing Competition


I am a collection of ambitions, from a series of unrealized speeches such as the promise of a Ministerial Chair as well as important actions, not just illusions,

This verse is a piece of poetry written by Thereza Febrianti, a student from the Out-of-School Education BA study program who has a talent for writing. He has also achieved the achievement of being "Most Favorite Writer" in Writing a Short Story and Poetry Event with the book title Between Me Words and About You which was held by Awan Narasi in October 2023.


Congratulations on being selected as a UNESA representative in the 2024 National KKN XII program in Maluku.



Congratulations on the achievements obtained by Muhammad Safras Ardansyah as 3rd place winner in the 2024 National Young Indonesian Pedagogues Competition (KPMI) Men's Pop Song Competition at Gorontalo State University.
Continue to develop your achievements!


STUDENT ORGANIZATION OF UPNFE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE SELECTION OF THE 2024 UNESA STUDENT ORGANIZATION CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM (PPK ORMAWA)

The student organization  of UPNFE Unesa  (HMP) has received good news on the passing of their proposal related to the development of healthy villages. Accompanied by a talented UPNFE lecturer, Mrs. Monica Widyaswari, M.Pd, HMP of UPNFE successfully brought the title of their proposal, namely "Balai INANG: Community Empowerment in Realizing Healthy Villages as a Preventive Effort to Overcome Stunting in Bungurasih Village" to the National contestation stage. 

Chaired by Imelda Agustina, PLS student class of 2022, and with their group, Aqila Rona Al Rifai, Verlita azizah Al Kholifi, Amir Syaifuddin Arief, Sigit Putra Agung, elvira Tri Oktavia, Galang Fajar Agus Alfian, Clarita Angelia Landay, Tania eka Putri, Auwaludin Ikhwan, Nur Laila Maulidia, Achmad Syakhel A, R. Muhammad Reihan R, Rizqy Muhammad Alif, Fitriyah Najwa, and Niken Nabila Alvin, compactly compiled the best proposal. 

The hope of this program is the growth of students' interest in being aware of the environment and also their writing skills, and the bonus is to qualify for the National stage. Mrs. Monica added, "This activity is a place to train students to get closer to writing activities and to establish good relations with the community, so that critical thinking and creativity are formed in carrying out their role as members of society."

In the future, UPNFE's students should participate more in scientific writing competitions, as well as various other competitions both academic and non-academic.



Maryella and Milzam, The Student of Nonformal Education winning the runner up and the third place in Putra Putri FIP Event

Maryella Febrina Lasniroha Simamora, a Nonformal Education student class of 2023, has succeeded in becoming runner up (second place) in the 2024 FIP Unesa Boys and Girls event (Putra Putri FIP Unesa 2024) . In the same event, Nonformal Education students class of 2023 also succeeded in winning third place. Both of them have completed a series of activities that are part of quarantine and character building as representatives of the sons and daughters of FIP Unesa. The series of selection events consists of several stages. The first stage is selection in the form of a written test and interview regarding the Faculty of Education, Surabaya State University, general knowledge, essays regarding students' particular views on education and general knowledge, English interviews, and QnA. In the second stage, participants take part in a selection in the form of a full interview. speak English about general knowledge, regarding FIP Unesa, personal branding and organizations.

After passing both types of selection, the participants who passed this stage were quarantined for three days to carry out performance training for the grand final. On the first day of quarantine, full material regarding personal branding and knowledge about FIP, as well as focus group discussions. On the second day of quarantine, there were performance activities, make up classes, catwalk practice and program plan presentations. On the last day of quarantine, a clean rehearsal was held for the grand final.

Maryella and Milzam admitted that they had tried their best and were proud to be able to bring the name of the non-formal education study program to qualify for the grand final, and win second place and third place. Furthermore, they are both enthusiastic about continuing their role as ambassadors for the sons and daughters of FIP by participating in social programs run by the association.





Wafiq, Student of Undergraduate Program of Non Formal Education (2023), Wins the First Runner Up at the IPPNU PK Ambassador Event

IPPNU Unesa held the 2024 IPNU IPPNU UNESA PK Ambassador Selection Activity with the theme: Smart and Talented with good character as IPNU IPPNU Ambassador for a bright future. This activity was attended by a number of participants with a total of 75 participants. This activity is carried out in several rounds, namely:
1. Preliminaries on May 9 2024 will be held at the PK IPNU IPPNU UNESA Secretariat Office, Ketintang. This preliminary round includes a written test and gay dialogue.
2. Semi Final on May 12 2024 which will be held in the Physics Education Study Program Hall, FMIPA Unesa. This round includes a talent show and interview.
3. The Grand Final on May 19 2024 will be held at the National Unity and Politics Agency Building, Putat Indah, Suko Manunggal. This grand final round includes an opening speech and questions and answers from the jury.

One of the Out-of-School Education students, Wafiq Afidah took part in the selection of PK IPPNU ambassador and succeeded in winning the title of 1st Runner Up. Together with 7 other category winners, he was seen smiling happily at getting the results of his hard work. These ambassadors carry a mission to become young IPNU IPPNU representative ambassadors who are talented, have character and are ready to spread goodness for the benefit of the people. Congratulations, Wafiq and all the winners!




Student Organization of Non-Formal Education Unesa Visit HMD, State University of Malang


In order to build sustainability and positive legacy of the student organization through practical steps, The STudent Organization of Non Fromal Education, UNESA 2024 held a PKBM (Society Learning Center) Visit Event in Malang on Friday, March 15, 2024. This activity was held at PKBM S. SUPRIADI which was hosted by Mr. Jemy Yusak S.Pd.

Then continued with a Comparative Study in collaboration with HMD (STudent Organization) of Non-Formal Education University of M 2024. It was held in the Faculty of Education room, State University of Malang which was attended by a number of functionaries on duty. Also present were Dr. Shobri Firman Susanto as the Assistant for Student Affairs of Student Organization of Non-Formal Education UNESA and Mrs. Ummu as a lecturer in the UM Out-of-School Education Study Program. At the event, it discussed about sharing work programs between departments and introductions per department.

In addition, there was also a takjil (snack for iftar) distribution event which was held at 17.00 WIB at JL. Veteran Malang City. Then continued with breaking the fast together which was closed with a group photo and sayonara.


Dare to step out of their comfort zone! UNESA Students Involved in International Conference in Malaysia


Sunday, October 22, 2023 The Faculty of Education successfully dispatched 14 of its students to attend an International Conference in the Student Excursion program at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One of them, Kezia Syafa Zahrani, who is a student of the Out of School Education Study Program, successfully passed the selection of participants to take part in the activity for 1 week. Departure to Malaysia was accompanied by Muhammad Ashar, S.Pd. M.Sc, Lecturer of Special Education Study Program.

The International Conference with the theme "Sustainability Education Development 2023" discussed various ways to empower educators to improve the quality of human resources in the world. This activity was attended by participants from various countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, China, and even Russia. Given these diverse differences, it is hoped that this international conference will not only provide an opportunity for participants to receive extraordinary material, but also provide the right platform for participants to exchange opinions and gain insight into foreign education systems and cultures.

In addition to the International Conference, the participants also had the opportunity to attend in-class lectures organized by the University of Malaya. Some examples of lectures that have been attended by participants are parenting classes, psychology classes, and training classes to become good educators. Not only that, the participants also got the best experience when invited to explore every corner of the campus. One of them was when the participants entered the Asian Art Museum which is located on the campus of the University of Malaya. 

Through a series of activities packaged in this student excursion program, it is hoped that it can be a provision to enrich students' learning experiences and insights to prepare themselves to face the challenges of an increasingly complex and diverse world. As well as motivating students to be more courageous in stepping out of their comfort zone, because the world is very wide and our time is very short.



UPNFE Student's Activity When Participate in Student Exchange in Thaksin University, Thailand


Out of School Education Study Program (S1) student on behalf of Reina Iranti Nur Fadlilah became a delegate in the student and lecturer exchange program organized by the Faculty of Education (FIP). This program took place for four weeks from 30 October to 28 November 2023 at Thanksin University, Thailand. The existence of this program aims to deepen international cooperation in the academic field and increase cross-cultural understanding as reported on the fip.unesa website. During this program, Reina felt that she gained extraordinary experiences in terms of culture, social, food and education there. During the four weeks of this program it was not only limited to experiencing college at Thaksin University, but they gained various new opportunities and experiences. 

The scheme of activities they did while there. In the first week they together with Atma Jaya Catholic University students got to know various Thai cultures, ranging from learning Thai, dancing traditional dances (Loy Krathong), going to the Songkla Folklore museum, and exploring various tourist attractions in the Songkha area, Thailand. In the first week also on November 4, 2023 Thanksin University held "The 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science Thaksin University" which was attended by various countries. At that time Reina Iranti, one of the PLS students, had the opportunity to present her article, which had been booked by UNESA Task Force for Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence with the title "Preventing and Handling Sexual Violence through PENKESIJA: an Educative Program for Secondary School Students in Surabaya-Indonesia". This time Reina was not alone, she was accompanied by Nirmala, one of the PLB students. This article discusses PENKESIJA which stands for Penyuluhan Pendidikan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja, an extension program to empower adolescent reproductive education. The program contains various information about reproductive health materials, mental health effects of sexual violence, and consultation guidance on sexual and reproductive problems. The program will collaborate with PKPR (Youth Care Health Services) and psychiatrists. These two parties play an important role in the sustainability of the PENKESIJA program. The program is expected to be a forum for education and also a breakthrough from the increasing problem of sexual violence.

In the second week they came to one of the schools in Songkha that has collaborated with Thanksin University, Banbangdan School. There they conducted preliminary studies for Project Bassed Learning (PjBL) and interacted with pre-service researchers from Thaksin University. Banbangdan School is a Buddhist school. They have prayers and ceremonies every morning (start of school) and afternoon (after school). Reina stated that this fostered their sense of tolerance. The implementation of PjBL they did in the third week which was assisted by a pre-service researcher from Thaksin University. Reina, who is majoring in Out of School Education, did a training project on making bracelets from beads for grade six and ice breaking for learning development in grade 5.

It was only during the fourth week that they entered the classroom and learned with Thaksin University's pg-paud students. Reina stated that she was very happy to participate in their class, because she made many friends and could exchange social media with Thaksin students. They gained a lot of knowledge about traditional Thai games while learning with pg-paud students and "Achan" Nop. "Achan" is a Thai word for calling a lecturer. In the last week they had a closing ceremony by presenting a dance.






Congratulations to Nazril Haris for his achievements as Unesa Anti-Drug Ambassador 2023 and as Champion III for Men and Women FIP 2023 as well as Best Supporter.




Congratulations on the selection of Vika Amalina, Kezia Syafa Zahrani, Selomitha Bilqis Desfania for their achievements as 2nd Place in the Economic Debate Competition organized by Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Yogyakarta.
Continue Carving Out Your Achievements.




Congratulations on the selection of Syailatur Rahmah for her achievements as the Best Costume for the 2024 Sidoarjo Regency Karang Taruna Ambassador in the 2024 Sidoarjo Regency Karang Taruna Ambassador Selection activity