The Sociology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN), demonstrated its commitment to strengthening institutional networks and improving educational quality at the national level. The participation of FKIP UNTAN lecturers and students in the National Working Meeting (RAKERNAS) of the Association of Indonesian Sociology and Anthropology Education Study Programs (APPSANTI), held together with CARVENOS (Carnival of Education, Sociology, and Anthropology) 2026 at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta, represented a strategic step toward aligning curricula with an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach.

The APPSANTI RAKERNAS forum served as an important platform for leaders of sociology and anthropology education programs from universities across Indonesia to formulate graduate competency standards, strengthen research collaboration, and develop national work programs. Representatives of FKIP UNTAN Sociology Education actively contributed ideas concerning curriculum adaptation based on local wisdom, strengthening social analysis, and responding academically to changes in society in the digital era. This institutional synergy is expected to strengthen graduate learning outcomes and global competitiveness.

In addition to the inter-university working meeting, CARVENOS 2026 was enlivened by national competitions for students. Various events, including microteaching, scientific writing, creative video, and scientific poster competitions, provided a platform for Sociology Education students from across Indonesia to showcase their achievements. The participation of the FKIP UNTAN Sociology Education academic community in RAKERNAS APPSANTI X CARVENOS reaffirmed the study program's active role in advancing the academic environment, expanding national collaboration networks, and encouraging the development of outstanding and innovative graduates.