Raden Adjeng Kartini was born on 21 April 1879 in Jepara, Central Java. She was the fifth child of Raden Mas Adipati Ario Sosroningrat, a Javanese regent, and his second wife, M.A. Ngasirah. Growing up in a noble household meant that Kartini had access to something most girls in her era did not: a formal education. She attended a Dutch-language primary school, where she quickly proved herself to be a bright and enthusiastic student. She was fluent in Dutch, loved reading, and dreamed of continuing her studies.

International Women’s Day is a special moment to celebrate the achievements of women, reflect on the challenges they face, and recognize the importance of solidarity and support among women. On university campuses, these bonds of sisterhood are especially meaningful. At the Faculty of Psychology in Universitas Gadjah Mada, female students significantly outnumber male students, creating an environment where friendships among women become a vital source of support, understanding, and empowerment.

On Thursday, 16 January 2024, IUP Psychology conducted a seminar with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for the event titled “Undergraduate Final Year Project International Seminar 2024”. In this seminar, three students of IUP Psychology participated as speakers where they briefly presented their thesis. The first participant, Ni Putu Sitha, presented her thesis about sleep deprivation, with the title “The Effect of Moderate Sleep Deprivation on Working Memory Performance.” Her experience was both enlightening and engaging. The virtual platform provided an opportunity to connect with a diverse audience interested in the world of research and, of course, the intricate relationship between sleep and cognitive function. read more