YOGYAKARTA – Lecturers from Yogyakarta State University (UNY) have demonstrated their commitment to supporting Indonesian students pursuing higher education abroad through an international Community Service (PKM) program. The initiative was organized as a seminar and workshop entitled "Strengthening Academic Resilience for Academic Success in Türkiye."

This strategic international community service program featured two distinguished UNY academics as keynote speakers: Prof. Dr. Siti Irene Astuti D, M.Si., a lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Psychology (FIPP), and Prof. Dr. Antuni Wiyarsi, M.Sc., a lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA). The event took place at the International Relations Building of Karadeniz Technical University (KTU Dış İlişkiler Binası) in Trabzon, Türkiye, on June 8, 2026. The full-day program ran from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time (Türkiye Time/TRT).

The primary objective of this international community service initiative was to equip Indonesian students studying abroad with essential academic resilience skills. Academic resilience refers to students' ability to recover from setbacks, persevere through difficulties, and maintain strong academic performance despite challenges such as language barriers, culture shock, homesickness, and the pressures of academic life in a foreign country.

During her presentation, Prof. Dr. Siti Irene Astuti D, M.Si., explored the sociological dimensions of cultural adaptation and psychological well-being, emphasizing the importance of developing emotional resilience to navigate the challenges of studying abroad. Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Antuni Wiyarsi, M.Sc., shared research-based practical strategies for improving time management, strengthening learning motivation, and establishing effective communication with lecturers and members of the local academic community.

The seminar and workshop at KTU's International Relations Building fostered a welcoming and highly interactive atmosphere. As Indonesian students living and studying away from home, participants enthusiastically shared the real-life challenges they encountered during their academic journeys in Türkiye. Beyond presenting theoretical perspectives, the UNY lecturers facilitated academic problem-mapping exercises designed to help students identify practical solutions to the obstacles affecting their studies.

For UNY, this international community service initiative targeting Indonesian students overseas reflects the university's commitment to implementing the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi (Three Pillars of Higher Education) with a global impact. The program also contributes to the achievement of the university's Key Performance Indicators (IKU), particularly IKU 3 (Lecturers Engaging in Activities Outside the University) and IKU 5 (Faculty Work Receiving International Recognition and Providing Benefits to Society).