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Dampingi UMKM Kota Jogja, Dosen Ilmu Komunikasi UII Ungkap ‘Pengabdian Tepat Guna’

Dampingi UMKM Kota Jogja, Dosen Ilmu Komunikasi UII Ungkap ‘Pengabdian Tepat Guna’

Tercatat empat tahun terakhir salah satu dosen Jurusan Ilmu Komunikasi UII, Ida Nuraini Dewi Kodrat Ningsih, S.I.Kom., M.A. aktif mendampingi pelaku UMKM di Kota Yogyakarta. Hal ini berkaitan dengan tugasnya dalam melakukan pengabdian masyarakat.

Pengabdian yang dilakukan pada Kamis, 25 September 2025 diikuti setidaknya 25 pelaku UMKM di wilayah Kelurahan Rejowinangun yang berlokasi di Kotagede Yogyakarta. Fokus pada branding produk, workshop dalam pengabdian ini adalah pembuatan desain packaging dengan aplikasi Canva.

Pemberdayaan ini dipilih karena melihat kebutuhan pelaku usaha yang dituntut untuk adaptif dengan transformasi digital yang mengedepankan estetika visual.

Bagi Ida Nuraini Dewi Kodrat Ningsih, S.I.Kom., M.A. melakukan pengabdian selain memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat juga penting menyesuaikan kebutuhan dan tepat guna.

“Partisipasinya sangat aktif, diskusinya seru. Saat diarahkan, bapak ibu pelaku UMKM juga langsung mencobanya. Jadi pelatihan ini tepat guna,” ujarnya.

Dampingi UMKM Kota Jogja, Dosen Ilmu Komunikasi UII Ungkap ‘Pengabdian Tepat Guna’

Dampingi UMKM Kota Jogja, Dosen Ilmu Komunikasi UII Ungkap ‘Pengabdian Tepat Guna’

Tak hanya itu, setelah praktik desain packaging para partisipan menunjukkan ketertarikannya dengan melakukan konsul lebih lanjut. Kegiatan ini nantinya akan dilanjutkan pada sesi berikutnya dengan kesepakatan bersama.

“Waktu satu jam terasa tidak sia-sia karena peserta sangat aktif dan selalu berpartisipasi. Mereka juga konsultasi lebih lanjut, artinya konsep pemberdayaan ini sesuai,” tambahnya.

Bagi pelaku UMKM, design packaging akan berdampak pada peningkatan penjualan serta membangun identitas merek. Hal ini juga menentukan Keputusan pembelian bagi konsumen ketika melihat suatu desain produk yang unik dan berbeda.

Harapannya setelah pemberdayaan ini, para pelaku UMKM di Kelurahan Rejowinangun mampu menciptakan desain produk secara mandiri sehingga menekan biaya produksi. Selain itu mampu menerapkan kreativitas sehingga tercipta desain packaging yang menarik, fungsional, dan sesuai karakter. Hingga mampu menghadapi persaingan pasar.

Selain tugas wajib dosen, pengabdian ini merupakan bentuk nyata kerja sama antara Jurusan Ilmu Komunikasi UII dengan Pemerintah kota Yogyakarta. Sebelumnya, pemberdayaan serupa juga dilakukan di Kelurahana Suryatmajan bulan Juni lalu. Dengan kolaborasi dengan Dinas Komunikasi Informatika dan Persandian Kota Yogyakarta, pemberdayaan diberikan kepada Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat Yogyakarta (KIM YK).

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‘Movie Talk’ KalFest Hub Seri #7: Mencari Makna Heritage dari KHFF

‘Movie Talk’ KalFest Hub Seri #7 Mencari Makna Heritage dari KHFF

Kaliurang Festival Hub (KalFest Hub) seri ke-7 berkolaborasi dengan Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival (KHFF) mengambil tema Layar Heritage: Cerita Lama, Suara Baru. Digelar pada 25-26 September 2025 di Gedung RAV Lt 3 Ilmu Komunikasi UII, screening berlangsung dua hari berturut-turut dan ditutup dengan Movie Talk yang mengungkap makna heritage lewat film dan budaya lokal.

Menilik Cambridge Dictionary, heritage memiliki makna fitur yang melekat pada budaya suatu masyarakat tertentu, termasuk tradisi, bahasa, dan bangunan yang dibuat pada masa lalu serta memiliki arti penting secara sejarah.

Dipandu oleh Aditya Adinegoro, pengajar Media Kreatif di Ilmu Komunikasi UII sesi Movie Talk menghadirkan dua pembicara, yakni Siska Raharja selaku Direktur KHFF dan Suluh Pamuji, Kurator Film KHFF.

Diskusi dibuka dengan pernyataan “Heritage bisa sangat terbuka, bisa dibicarakan” oleh moderator, dimana kalimat itu condong pada adanya narasi berbeda yang membentuk posisi heritage dalam konteks festival. Menanggapi pernyataan itu, Siska Raharja menuturkan makna heritage yang berkembang sebagai wacana komunitas film hingga Dinas Kebudayaan.

“Cara menarasikan heritage tidak lagi sekedar dari tutur dan kampanye, tetapi heritage menjadi sebuah media yang merangkum banyak hal termasuk memori personal,” ujar perempuan yang berjibaku di KHFF selama tiga tahun terakhir.

Kotabaru sebenarnya adalah kelurahan yang terletak di Kota Yogyakarta, catatan administratif menyebutnya masuk Kemantren Gondokusuman. Berbagai sumber mengimani bahwa Kotabaru memiliki konteks sejarah budaya kolonial yang melekat, hal ini dapat dibuktikan dengan bangunan-bangunan pendidikan, fasilitas kesehatan, dan lainnya.

Siska Raharja menambahkan jika identitas heritage pada Kotabaru telah menjadi agenda khusus, bahwa warisan budaya benda dan warisan budaya tak benda. Ini adalah tantangan baginya mengungkap makna heritage pada klasifikasi film di KHFF.

“Banyak yang tidak merasa heritage itu, kita sering membuat simplifikasi, heritage itu berat,” tambahnya.

Tak jarang ia menemukan pengemasan heritage yang kurang tepat, banyak penyelahgunaan genre horor atas nama warisan budaya.

Sementara, Suluh Pamuji menyoroti supply film heritage yang tidak sederhana, “Ketika membicarakan heritage lewat film, pertaruhannya adalah bagaimana festival ini terus mendapat materi film yang relevan dengan visi,” ujarnya.

Tak bisa serampangan, kualitas film menjadi pertaruhan. Bagaimana film harus memuat heritage secara autentik dan kritis. Bahkan KHFF sempat menggunakan pedoman UNESCO dalam mengkurasi film-film yang masuk, namun akhirnya ia juga harus bernegosiasi lewat konteks lokal. “Heritage itu tidak bisa ditempatkan secara kaku. Kami butuh film yang cakap dan memuat heritage,” tambahnya lagi.

Rumitnya memaknai dan mangkategorikan film heritage, maka perlu dukungan dari Dinas Kebudayaan. Peran dana publik dalam pelestarian heritage seolah jadi angin segar. “Sebagai masyarakat, kita butuh tahu bagaimana pemerintah daerah memandang heritage sekaligus bagaimana mereka punya selera terhadap kreator lokal yang mereka percaya,” tandas Suluh.

Memproduksi film heritage dibutuhkan wawasan terhadap nilai-nilai serta kapasitas praktis yang mumpuni. Dari peran Dinas Kebudayaan di berbagai wilayah, berimbas dalam memberikan banyak variasi film heritage yang terkurasi di KHFF.

Movie Talk dalam Kalfest Hub kali ini menegaskan bahwa heritage tak sekedar masa lalu, namun bagaimana cerita lama yang dihidupkan kembali dengan suara baru yang kritis dan reflektif melalui medium film.

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ACSS 2025: Workshop Series for IPC Students Batch 2025

ACSS 2025: Workshop Series for IPC Students Batch 2025

ACSS, which stands for Academic and Skills Study, is a welcoming program designed for new IPC students. It is an annual program aimed at preparing them to adapt to the new academic journey from high school to higher education. This year’s Academic Skills Study (ACSS) programme, themed Promoting Global Solidarity through Media and Communication, is an effort to address pressing global issues through communication science.

It was held on September 26, 2025, at the Soekiman Wirosandjojo Auditorium Building, 3rd Floor, UII. This programme had been deliberately prepared in response to global challenges such as natural disasters, climate change, social injustice, armed conflicts, and wars in various countries.

To support this objective, various workshops were held, with the hope that IPC batch 2025 students who participated would be able to understand the role of media and communication in various contexts. Among other things, how media and communication shape narratives and build intercultural understanding to the point of being able to drive positive action through information on various media platforms.

The following are various workshops full of insights for IPC batch 2025 students:

Workshop on Promoting Global Solidarity through Creative Writing

By Nadia Wasta Utami, S.I.Kom, M.A

Active as a lecturer and marketing director at UII, the speaker delivered material focusing on how people use social media to fulfil their needs for news, entertainment, connection, and personal validation. To take on this role, students were encouraged to focus on the understanding that social media is a space for daily activities and to actively produce content.

One of the purposes of producing content is to conduct social campaigns. In relation to the ACSS 2025 topic, the speaker mentioned that social media is a space to create movements. The goal is to learn how to create powerful content to achieve a specific objective, such as spreading a social campaign. There are four stages in the process of creating a powerful social media campaign, including understanding the brief, gaining the idea, creating a creative brief, and the idea development process.

‘When a story is relevant, people will listen; when an issue is relevant, people will act; when content is relevant, people engage. Like, comment, share, save,’ she said.

In this workshop, students were divided into three groups to produce social media campaign posters. They had to discuss current political issues that were viral and urgent to resolve. They had to clearly define their objective, goal, or target for the campaign.

Workshop Introduction to Academic Writing

By Iwan Awaludding Yusuf, Ph.D.

The workshop began with a reflective question to the students, ‘Why is academic writing important?’ The speaker explained that written words are considered the best way to convey ideas.

He also mentioned that ‘humans are natural researchers,’ meaning that humans naturally have a tendency or inclination to conduct research, make observations, and seek knowledge and new things. Humans always try to understand the reality around them to find answers in order to survive and adapt.

‘You can put your interest in academic writing. Write something you really enjoy. Write something that’s been bothering you or on your mind lately,’ he added.

Academic writing is a systematically structured piece of writing that follows a logical flow accepted by the scholarly community, is open to scrutiny, and is subject to testing for its validity.

After presenting the material, students were invited to discuss the use of AI. ‘Can we use AI for writing academic papers?’ Some students argued that using AI would lead to the possibility of plagiarism, while others believed it could be used to enhance the quality of the writing itself. After further discussion, the session ended with an individual writing activity that was instructed for them to review their overall understanding of the workshop material.

Alumni Sharing

By Arsila Khairunnisa, S.I.Kom.

Arsila is an IPC alumnus from the 2020 batch who became the best graduate of 2024 with a GPA of 4.0. She shared her story through a PowerPoint presentation titled ‘If I Could Start Again,’ recounting her struggles until graduation.

Despite being considered successful, she mentioned various decisions she regretted. She shared these regrets during the Alumni Sharing session. She said that before starting class, we must prepare ourselves in advance by reviewing tomorrow’s material for certain subjects. Never be absent from class activities so that we have a maximum understanding of the material. Involvement and effort are also necessary to continue to develop by starting several projects as a portfolio because we will use it to build our future careers.

‘You are always stronger than you think and more capable than you believe,’ said Arsila, offering motivation.

Arsila also provided several tips and tricks to maximise results and achieve perfect scores in studies. She also gave a brief explanation about passion and how to explore our true passion by taking advantage of opportunities and practising consistently, because passion is related to effort, not happiness.

Workshop From High School to Higher Education: Developing Resilience in a Changing World

By Wanadya Ayu Krishna Dewi, S.PSI, M.A.

This workshop was a session where students met with lecturers who are also psychologists from UII. The transition period from secondary school to university certainly requires adaptation skills. Some of the differences point to five things, namely academic expectations, time differences, high independence and responsibility, perspectives on presence and individual awareness, and being far from home and family.

‘No pain, no gain,’ she said.

‘No matter what challenges you have faced, in the future, have tawakkul in Allah, and trust your life in God’s hands, and no matter what path He has led you on, it will always be a good opportunity.’ She added.

Difficulties are faced with resilience, but that does not mean students should avoid stress; rather, it is about how we adapt. Resilience is important during transition because it protects mental health and well-being.

In this workshop, students were invited to do various activities, such as drawing the natural scenery they wanted. This is related to the growth of mindsets, namely fixed mindset and growth mindset. How students are invited to understand the process rather than the results.

Next, the students were divided into several groups with four people in each group. They discussed fixed mindsets and growth mindsets. ‘We don’t know any other way that can lead us to success.’ ‘I can still grow from my goals and must always be grateful for what has been given.’ ‘Be open to future opportunities.’ Another activity was resilience mapping, where each member shared one major challenge they had faced.

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ACSS 2025: Promoting Global Solidarity through Media and Communication

ACSS

The Academic Skills Study (ACSS) 2025 took the theme of Promoting Global Solidarity through Media and Communication. This agenda was held on September 26, 2025, at the Soekiman Wirosandjojo Auditorium Building, 3rd Floor, UII. This programme was a form of welcome for Students of IPC batch 2025.

Given the current unfavourable global conditions, this theme was chosen due to the ongoing global challenges, including natural disasters, climate change, social injustice, armed conflicts, and wars. These challenges have triggered inequality and division, necessitating global solidarity.

As Communication Science students, IPC students are invited to understand the role of media and communication in several contexts. These contexts include how media and communication shape narratives and build intercultural understanding. Second, promoting unity, inclusion, and empathy. Third, informing, inspiring, and driving positive action at the national and international levels.

The Head of the Communication Science Study Programme at UII, Dr. Zaki Habibi, M.Comms., had the opportunity to welcome new IPC UII students. He advised that this agenda was created to prepare students for their four-year study journey ahead.

“Pop up to your academic transcript, it is quite important for you to get ready with the skills and requirements needed for your future,” he said.

From the speech given by Dr. Zaki Habibi, several messages of hope for students of IPC batch 2025 included having a strong sense of togetherness and a clear direction in campus life, having a positive commitment to the world, and being able to use communication as a force for good in a global context.

To support all of this, the ACSS 2025 programme was carefully designed. Several workshops were conducted with the active involvement of students. These workshops included Promoting Global Solidarity through Creative Writing with facilitator Nadia Wasta Utami, S.I.Kom., M.A., who has experience in various campaigns, especially for all of UII’s official social media accounts.

Next was the Introduction to Academic Writing workshop by Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf, Ph.D. In this session, students were invited to understand something interesting and potentially worthy of academic writing. This was followed by a sharing session with IPC batch 2020 alumna Arsila Khairunnisa, S.I.Kom. She is the top graduate of 2024 with a GPA of 4.00, and she shared her experience in public speaking to inspire others. Finally, there was a motivational and mental preparation session entitled From High School to Higher Education: Developing Resilience in a Changing World by Wanadya Ayu Krishna Dewi, S.Psi., M.A., a lecturer and psychologist from the Faculty of Psychology at UII.

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Kaliurang Festival Hub Seri #7: Pemutaran Film-Film Terkurasi dari Kotabaru Heritage Festival

Kaliurang Festival Hub Seri #7: Pemutaran Film-Film Terkurasi dari Kotabaru Heritage Festival

Memasuki tahun ketiganya, Kaliurang Festival Hub (KalFest Hub) seri ke-7 berkolaborasi dengan Kotabaru Heritage Festival. Agenda ini dilakukan pada 25 hingga 26 September 2025 di Gedung RAV Ilmu Komunikasi UII. Mengambil tema Layar Heritage: Cerita Lama, Suara Baru, Selain screening film-film heritage, festival ini membicarakan warisan budaya dari cara bertutur hingga sistematikanya yang akan digali lebih dalam pada Movie Talk di hari kedua.

Direktur Kaliurang Festival Hub, Marjito Iskandar Tri Gunawan, M.I.Kom menjelaskan momen ini menjadi hub bagi penikmat film agar saling terhubung dan bertukar wawasan. Seri ke-7 menyoroti perpektif dan pengelolaan heritage di Indonesia.

“Tujuan kita untuk semacam hub bagi penonton yang bergabung kita hubungkan dengan festival-festival di Indonesia maupun internasional agar saling terhubung terkoneksi,” ujarnya membuka screening di hari pertama.

Festival menayangkan delapan film dengan berbagai genre untuk memberikan perspektif yang lebih kaya dan inspirasi bagi para penonton, khususnya para pembuat film muda yang ingin belajar dan berkarya.

Sementara, Dr. Zaki Habibi, M.Comms sebagai programmer dalam festival ini menyebut pembentukan Kalfest Hub berawal dari perjalanannya bersama tim yang aktif dari berbagai festival hingga pengalaman pengkajian film selama beberapa tahun. Dalam jangka panjang harapannya Kalfest Hub mampu menjadi pusat data dan ruang yang ideal untuk melakukan kolaborasi riset dan festival film yang dapat diakses di Nadim Ilmu Komunikasi UII.

Pemilihan film yang akan ditampilkan melalui proses kurasi yang ketat, tak hanya memperhatikan kualitas namun juga kesesuaian tema dan tujuan edukasi Kalfest Hub. Film-film pendek yang diputar memunculkan nilai-nilai lokal dan kultural penuh makna.

Beberapa film yang diputar adalah “Sie” film dokumenter yang berkisah tentang kehidupan Veronika Nona dan adiknya Nong Titus di Gunung Gai. Keduanya menjaga warisannya turun-menurun. Visualisasi alam sebagai entitas hidup yang perlu dilindungi. Beberapa narasi yang diucapkan Veronika Nona seperti “Tanda Alam Tak Terdengar” dan “Rumah Penunggu Dibongkar,” menggambarkan hubungan tokoh dan alam yang begitu dekat dan menyatu. Nong Titus rela meninggalkan anak istrinya di perkampungan demi menjaga kebun dan ternak menambah kedalaman cerita sebagai bentuk tanggung jawab dan pelestarian budaya.

Satu lagi film yang mencuri perhatian, berjudul Saya di Sini, Kau di Sana (a Tale of the Crocodile’s Twin) merupakan garapan sutradara Indonesia Taufiqurrahman Kifu. Ketika menonton film ini penonton diajak untuk berjalan menyusuri memori-memori dongeng khas anak-anak. Namun ketahuilah bahwa cerita dalam film dokumenter tersebut ingin mengungkap bagaimana manusia sebagai makhluk hidup harus berbagi ruang dengan makhluk lain termasuk hewan. Dalam konteks tersebut adalah buaya.

Dongeng dari Sulawesi Tengah khususnya Kaili, mengangkat ruang hidup dan sungai-sungai. Dongeng yang bercerita tentang bangsawan Lasa Kumbili dengan saudara kembarannya Yale Bonto, sosok buaya menggambarkan prinsip hidup hubungan manusia dengan Tuhannya, manusia dengan manusia, serta manusia dengan alam. Bahkan di akhir cerita, kesaksian seorang korban tsunami mengaku ditolong oleh buaya. Kesaksian ini menjadi sebuah nilai-nilai lokal yang terus dipegang masyarakat Kaili.

Selain kedua film di atas, beberapa film lain adalah Bakmi Kangen Rasa, Purusa, Hange’dho, Sang Penyair, Sekaranga tau Nanto, dan Gegaraning Akrami.

Dengan pemutaran film dan diskusi mendalam, harapannya Kalfest Hub mampu memberi inspirasi untuk mahasiswa dan penonton dalam berkarya dan melestarikan warisan budaya sekaligus memperkuat koneksi.

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How Does Social Media Play a Role in Raising the Issue of Solidarity?

How Does Social Media Play a Role in Raising the Issue of Solidarity?

Media has long shaped public opinion and collective behavior, but in the digital era, social media has become one of the most influential platforms in fostering solidarity. Unlike traditional media, social media enables interactive engagement, emotional expression, and a wide spread  of information, all of which contribute to collective awareness. As solidarity is a crucial element in uniting individuals for social causes, it is important to examine how social media facilitates it and where its limitations lie.

The media has always been central in raising social issues, but social media supports this process by allowing direct participation from individuals. It provides spaces for them to share stories, amplify marginalized voices, and create collective identities that support common issues. For example, movements like My Stealthy Freedom in Iran show how online spaces can create imagined solidarity, where people feel connected to a cause even without direct physical interaction. Social media thus serves as both a mirror and a motivator, shaping how solidarity is perceived and practiced.

How Social Media Facilitates Solidarity

Social media fosters solidarity by enabling rapid awareness, emotional connection, and organization of collective efforts. Hashtags, viral posts, and digital campaigns can mobilize support in ways traditional media cannot. Furthermore, global solidarity movements illustrate that social media allows activism to cross borders, creating new transnational advocacy networks. From climate activism to refugee support, digital platforms strengthen grassroots voices, but they also face challenges

Youth, Real-Life Application

Young people, in particular, are at the forefront of using social media for solidarity. In Indonesia, organizations like Indonesia untuk Kemanusiaan (IKa) have used digital campaigns to raise awareness and mobilize resources for gender-based violence issues. These cases highlight how online actions must be connected to offline engagement to sustain solidarity effectively.

As a Communication Science student, I believe it is important to recognize both the strengths and limitations of social media. While it is a powerful tool for mobilization and identity-building, its influence should be approached critically and strategically to avoid poor engagement. Logical and wise usage ensures that online solidarity translates into real, sustainable impact.

In conclusion, social media plays a vital role in raising the issue of solidarity by providing platforms for collective identity, emotional connection, and global mobilization.  To maximize its benefits, users and activists must focus not only on visibility but also on meaningful participation that bridges digital and physical action. 

References

Eni Maryani. (2018). Developing Social Solidarity through Digital Media. Jurnal Komunikasi Ikatan Sarjana Komunikasi Indonesia, 3(1). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323495449_Developing_Social_Solidarity_through_Digital_Media

The role of social media in shaping solidarity and compassion fade. (2018). New media & society. https://pure.rug.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/76614172/1461444818760819.pdf

Schultze, U., & Stewart, M. (2019). Producing solidarity in social media activism: The case of My Stealthy Freedom. ResearchGate, 29(3). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333464651_Producing_solidarity_in_social_media_activism_The_case_of_My_Stealthy_Freedom

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Kaliurang Festival Hub (KalFestHub) seri #7 X Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival

Kaliurang Festival Hub (KalFestHub) seri #7 X Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival
Kaliurang Festival Hub (KalFestHub) seri #7 X Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival
Film Screening
Film-film terkurasi dari Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival
Kamis–Jumat, 25–26 September 2025
⏰ 13:00 – 17:00 WIB (Kamis) | 13:30 – 15:00 WIB (Jumat)
Ruang Audio Visual Ilmu Komunikasi Lt. 3, UII Yogyakarta
Movie Talk
“Layar Heritage: Cerita Lama, Suara Baru”
Pembicara:
•Siska Raharja (Direktur Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival, Pengajar di Jogja Film Academy)
•Suluh Pamuji (Kurator Film Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival, Direktur Eksekutif KDM Cinema, Film Programmer)
Moderator:
•Aditya Adlinggoro (Pengajar Komunikasi Visual dan Media Kreatif di Ilmu Komunikasi UII)
Jumat, 26 September 2025
⏰ 15:30 – 17:00 WIB
Ruang Audio Visual Ilmu Komunikasi Lt. 3, UII Yogyakarta
Terbuka untuk umum.
Gratis tanpa tiket masuk!
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Penyambutan Mahasiswa Baru MIKOM 2025: Langkah Awal Menjadi Bagian Solusi

Penyambutan Mahasiswa Baru MIKOM 2025: Langkah Awal Menjadi Bagian Solusi

Sejarah baru dalam Program Magister Ilmu Komunikasi (MIKOM) UII mencatatkan 16 nama mahasiswa angkatan pertama periode 2025-2026. Perjalanan akademik yang dimulai pada 19 September 2025 dimulai dengan penyambutan, pengenalan, hingga proses kuliah hari pertama.

Disambut di Auditorium Lt 3 Gedung Soekiman Wirosandjojo, momen ini tak sekedar penyambutan mahasiswa baru angakatan pertama saja, melainkan komitmen serius dari para akademisi dalam menghadirkan pendidikan yang mampu menjawab tantangan zaman.

Ketua Jurusan Ilmu Komunikasi UII, Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D. menyampaikan proses perjalanan pendirian MIKOM. “Sebuah proses yang tidak main-main kami lalui dengan sangat panjang. 20 tahun program studi berdiri kami baru berani membuka Magister Ilmu Komunikasi dengan sebuah komitmen, kami rencanakan dengan serius, hati-hati dan pada waktunya kita launching. Dan 16 orang ini adalah bagian dari sejarah itu,” ujarnya menyambut mahasiswa MIKOM angkatan pertama.

Harapannya lulusan MIKOM UII mampu berkontribusi dalam kompetensi yang datang dari berbagai latar belakang. “Visi misi kami ingin menjadi bagian solusi dari persoalan terkait lingkungan dan komunikasi digital. Kami berharap kepada teman-teman yang hari ini memulai kuliah, besok akan berkontribusi dengan bidang dan kompetensi masing-masing,” tambahnya.

Hal serupa juga diungkap oleh Kaprodi MIKOM UII, Prof. Subhan Afifi, S.Sos., M.Si. perjalanan sejak awal tahun 2023 dengan melakukan bencmarking dari beberapa universitas di Yogyakarta, Jakarta, dan Singapura akhirnya menemukan formulasi yang unik dan kuat yakni Environmental and Digital Communication.

“Benchmarking dilakukan untuk mencari tahu bagaimana formula Program Magister Ilmu Komunikasi yang kira-kira sesuai dengan tantangan zaman. Akhirnya kami melaunching dengan keunikannya yang diapresiasi oleh berbagai pihak yakni kajian digital dan environmental communication ini menjadi pembeda yang sangat kuat,” tegasnya.

Ucapan selamat juga datang dari Prof. Masduki selaku Dekan Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Budaya sekaligus pengajar MIKOM UII. Beliau menegaskan bahwa pendidikan jenjang magister berorientasi pada kemampuan analitis dan otonomi mahasiswa. Hal ini sesuai dengan slogan yang dilakukan oleh UII “Mendesain Versi Terbaikmu”.

“Selamat datang kepada mahasiswa magister ilmu komunikasi. Kita sudah berada di level yang substantif bagaimana mahasiswa membangun otonominya sendiri. Pendidikan adalah satu petualangan yang sepanjang usia, slogan UII versi terbaik,” ungkapnya.

Salah satu mahasiswa baru MIKOM UII, Annisa Putri Jiany, mengungkapkan harapan besarnya dalam mengikuti program ini. Ia berharap dengan bergabung menjadi bagian dari MIKOM UII mampu menjadi lulusan yang berkontribusi dalam bidang akademik maupun praktik.

“Harapan saya di MIKOM tentu mengembangkan skill yang nantinya berguna dan aplikatif di lapangan pekerjaan, baik dari segi akademis ataupun praktisi,” tandasnya.

Penyambutan mahasiswa baru MIKOM UII 2025 tak hanya menandai perluasan jenjang akademik, tetapi juga membuka peluang kontribusi nyata bagi mahasiswa dalam menangani isu-isu kritis di era digital dan perubahan lingkungan.

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Young Generation’s Impact and Contribution to Solidarity

Global Solidarity

Solidarity today goes beyond simply “standing together”—it represents collective responsibility and shared struggles in addressing global issues. Whether through climate protests led by Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future, humanitarian relief during disasters, or global awareness campaigns for Palestine, young people have consistently been at the forefront. Their voices, energy, and commitment give solidarity movements both visibility and urgency.

Young people bring a unique spirit to solidarity movements, driven by passion to expose injustice and a refusal to remain silent. For instance, the election of the first female prime minister in Nepal through Discord demonstrates how digital activism can rapidly mobilize people. Combined with powerful campaigns, slogans, and visuals that spread globally, this highlights the creativity and innovation that youth contribute. Altogether, it shows that young people recognize that change comes through action and unity, and that they play a vital role in making it happen.

Unique Contributions 

  1. Art, Music, and Campaigns: From street murals in Indonesia featuring the red-and-white flag to TikTok dances carrying solidarity messages, creative expression makes movements relatable.
  2. Volunteering and Community Projects : Whether tutoring underprivileged kids, planting trees, or organizing relief drives, youth ground solidarity in local action.
  3. Global Digital Presence: With hashtags, livestreams, and online presence, young activists transform local struggles into global conversations, proving that solidarity is no longer limited by geography.

Challenges That Need to Be Addressed 

  • Lack of Resources: Many youth groups rely on small donations or personal funds.
  • Being Underestimated: Adults often dismiss youth as “too young to understand,” creating barriers to influence.
  • Limited Institutional Support: Movements led by young people often lack formal backing, making sustainability difficult.

The young generation is not just the “future”—they are active change-makers shaping solidarity now. Their creativity, passion, and digital reach redefine what collective action looks like. However, for solidarity to grow stronger, adults, institutions, and global communities must listen, provide resources, and stand beside youth, rather than leaving them out. Solidarity thrives when every voice counts, and the voices of youth are too powerful to ignore.

References

Communal Sharing as the Foundation of Solidarity Action in Youth Organization. (2024). Indonesia journal of psychology, 51(1), 1-19. https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/jpsi/article/view/80984/pdf

Julian Natukunda. (2025, April 14). Solidarity in a Fragmented World: The Role of Young people. Global Health Solidarity Project. https://www.globalhealthsolidarity.org/node/108

Solidarity – Wikipedia. (n.d.). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved September 19, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidarity

 

Written by: Thrya Abdulraheem Motea Al-aqab

Edited by: Meigitaria Sanita

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P2A ICE CREAM 2025: International Dissemination to Further Strategic Collaboration Plans

P2A ICE CREAM 2025: International Dissemination to Further Strategic Collaboration Plans

The highlight of the P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 programme is international dissemination at SCIMPA UUM on 28 August 2025. During this session, delegates from IPC UII and SCIMPA UUM presented the results of projects that had been carried out in several countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

The presentation was witnessed by the international academic community, such as the rector of UUM and staff. This opportunity demonstrated the success of P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 as a means of international mobility that transcends academic experience.

Secretary of IPC UII, Ida Nuraini Dewi Kodrat Ningsih, S.I.Kom., M.A., explained, “P2A is not just ordinary global mobility, but an international short course that can be converted. Because P2A contains many contexts. Not only academic and travel, but also how students adapt and find solutions to emergency situations in the global environment and culture they encounter,” she said.

This statement emphasises that during the P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 activity, students hone their abilities in dealing with cultural dynamics and practical problems.

During the process of working on the IPC UII delegation project, which resulted in an online magazine, three universities were involved: SCIMPA UUM, Suan Dusit University, and Chiang Mai Rajabhat University in collecting the necessary data.

“The students collaborated with delegates from the three universities. They not only helped collect data, but were also able to present their ideas in front of the UUM rector and international delegates. This is an achievement in international dissemination that is different from previous years,” she added.

Furthermore, she also mentioned that this programme provides significant benefits for lecturers and educational staff. It is an opportunity for capacity building for the academic community involved.

“Even lecturers and staff have greatly benefited from this programme. We observed and learned how universities work, manage, and communicate internationally,” she added.

After successfully implementing this programme, several strategic plans for next year have been initiated with partners. “So far, the cooperation that has been established will continue to be developed. We discussed the concept of P2A ICE CREAM 2026 with SDU in Trang, which has partnered with SCIMPA UUM. In addition, the Department of Communications at UII has begun to expand its wings to initiate student exchanges, particularly for the MIKOM master’s programme. This idea has been approved by the Deputy Dean of SCIMPA, Dr. Syamsul Hirdi bin Muhid and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Adzrool Idzwan bin Ismail,” he explained.

In response, the Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Alumni of SCIMPA UUM, Dr. Syamsul Hirdi bin Muhid, expressed his appreciation, “The Passage to ASEAN International Course on Creative Media (P2A ICE CREAM 2025): CHOCO (Creative Home of One Community of ASEAN) has brought together innovative talents from the School of Creative Industry Management and Performing Arts, Universiti Utara Malaysia, with the Department of Communication, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), marking an important achievement in international academic and creative exchange. I am immensely proud of the transformative outcomes observed throughout this initiative—building pragmatic skills and intercultural fluency, while broadening our students’ global horizons. This programme has laid a strong foundation for ongoing and synergistic collaboration. SCIMPA, UUM is committed to continuing to enhance ambitious and mutually beneficial partnerships with UII, and we look forward to expanding joint mobility programmes and cross-cultural exchanges that will empower our student communities to excel and innovate on the global stage in the future,” he said.

The commitment of the Department of Communication Studies at UII alongside SCIMPA UUM is expected to open opportunities focused on developing international programmes. The entire P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 series marks a new chapter in realising the vision of educational integration and exchange within the ASEAN region.