Bandung, July 9, 2025
Three students from the Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), have made remarkable achievements in the 2025 Sookmyung UNESCO UNITWIN Women in Digital and Entrepreneurship Training (WiDE) program. Out of 17 FPBS participants, three were selected among the two best teams that will continue the training in South Korea.
The program ran in a hybrid format from June 24 to July 7, 2025, and concluded with a Closing Ceremony held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the PPPG Building Auditorium and via Zoom. This initiative is a collaboration between UPI, Sookmyung Women’s University, and UNESCO UNITWIN, supported by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea.
Selected Team – Digital Training on Data Analysis and Visualization
- Dinda Novi Nurjanah (BA in English Language and Literature, FPBS)
- Tazkia Aulia Nurkhaerani (FPTI)
- Khoirotun Hisan (UPI Tasikmalaya)
- Rifda Ferry Risnifa (FPSD)
This team developed two Python-based simulation projects:
- Viral Tweet Simulation – simulates the spread of tweets on X (formerly Twitter) and analyzes the likelihood of tweets going viral based on retweet probability.
- Gender Bias in Recruitment – simulates neutral vs. biased recruitment systems to illustrate how gender bias affects women’s chances of getting hired in the tech industry.
“As an English literature student, I found it quite challenging to learn Python at first,” Dinda admitted. “But it turned out to be a valuable experience. I’m grateful for the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and learn something meaningful in today’s digital era.”
“When our team was announced as one of the winners, we were shocked and moved. It’s truly unforgettable,” she added.
Selected Team – Entrepreneurial Leadership Training
- Siti Nurhasanah (BA in English Education, FPBS)
- Dwi Aulia Nisa (BA in English Education, FPBS)
- Kinandhita Nasywa Savana (FIP)
- Rasya Azlina Hastarini (FIP)
Their project, “Soilution: Empowering Farmers with IoT for Healthier Soil, Stronger Crops, and Better Harvest”, integrates IoT technology to help farmers manage soil fertility digitally.
“I don’t have a business background, but the training was structured from the basics, so it was easy to follow,” said Siti.
“We learned to build our business ideas from scratch and pitch them in front of experts. Being selected to go to South Korea feels like a dream come true.”
The selection of three FPBS students as delegates to South Korea reflects not only their global competitiveness, but also FPBS’s strong commitment to supporting student potential across disciplines - particularly in technology and entrepreneurship.
This accomplishment also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls. By mastering digital tools and entrepreneurial leadership, these students have become part of a global movement encouraging women to lead and excel in the digital era.
(Nida M Fathimah)