Press Release: Department of Economics, FEB UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta Holds Practitioner Lecture in Collaboration with Bank Indonesia

Yogyakarta, 10 November 2026 — The Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta, organized a Practitioner Lecture featuring Mr. Hermanto, Deputy Head of the Regional Representative Office of Bank Indonesia for the Special Region of Yogyakarta, as the guest speaker. Held in the FEB Seminar Room at UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, the event provided participants with an opportunity to gain firsthand insights from a practitioner on economic dynamics and the application of economics in the professional world.

The event was attended by undergraduate students, master's students, and faculty members from UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta. The participation of individuals from diverse academic backgrounds enriched the discussion and created opportunities for exchanging perspectives on economic developments and challenges.

Through the presentation, participants were encouraged to understand various economic issues from a practical perspective while exploring the connection between theories learned in academic settings and their real-world implementation.

The lecture was conducted in an interactive format through discussion and question-and-answer sessions. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the speaker, deepening their understanding and gaining valuable insights from a practitioner’s professional experience.

The Practitioner Lecture is part of the Department of Economics’ ongoing efforts to strengthen the link between academic learning and professional practice. Collaboration with Bank Indonesia is expected to broaden participants’ perspectives while promoting learning that remains relevant to current economic developments.