On Monday (July 22), the Faculty of Economics and Business at Yogyakarta State University (FEB UNY) hosted the Benchmarking and Innovative Learning Model Training event, attended by 78 students from the S1 Economics Education Study Program, Faculty of Economics, Ganesha University of Education (Undiksa). The event commenced with opening remarks from Dr. M. Rudi Irwansyah, S.Pd., M.Pd., Head of the Economics Education Study Program at Undiksa. In his address, he highlighted the importance of expanding students' knowledge and insights. "We are strongly committed to enhancing knowledge that is beneficial. We apologize if we've caused any inconvenience. Hopefully, we can maintain this relationship in the coming years," said Dr. Rudi Irwansyah.

The event also welcomed two accompanying lecturers from FE Undiksa, Dr. Luh Indrayani, M.Pd., and I Putu Arya Dharmayasa, M.Pd., whose presence provided valuable support to the students throughout the training activities.

Dr. Kiromim Baroroh, M.Pd., Secretary of the Department of Economic Education, FEB UNY, extended a warm welcome to the Undiksa group. He expressed his appreciation for their visit and underscored the value of collaboration between educational institutions to advance the quality of education. "This faculty is among the youngest at UNY, yet we are eager to collaborate and share knowledge for mutual progress," stated Dr. Kiromim Baroroh.

During the main session, Dr. Kiromim Baroroh, M.Pd., delivered materials on innovative learning methods applicable to economics education. A key highlight was a session involving interactive games designed to teach concepts like demand and supply, microeconomics, branding, promotion, and entrepreneurship. Students actively engaged in simulations and games, enhancing their understanding of these economic concepts.

This benchmarking and training event aims to provide fresh insights and inspiration to the students of the S1 Economics Education Study Program at FE Undiksa, enabling them to develop more effective and innovative teaching methods. It also serves to strengthen the partnership between Ganesha University of Education and Yogyakarta State University, contributing to the advancement of economic education in Indonesia. The success of this event lays a strong foundation for similar activities in the future, fostering the continuous improvement of education.