BANDUNG, UNIKOM — In an effort to increase awareness, understanding, and preparedness of the entire campus community regarding potential natural disasters in the Bandung City area, as well as to develop a systematic emergency response pattern to minimize the risks and impacts of natural disasters, the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), through its General Administration Directorate, demonstrated its commitment to campus safety and resilience by holding a workshop and premiering a disaster mitigation video entitled “UNIKOM Campus Safety and Preparedness: Emergency Response Strategies for the Academic Community” on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Miracle Auditorium on UNIKOM Campus I.
The workshop was attended by university leadership, including Vice Rectors, Deans, Directors, Lecturers, educational staff, and representatives of student organizations within UNIKOM. The Prevention Division of the Bandung City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) was present as a strategic partner and a symbol of strengthened collaboration in building a disaster-resilient campus environment.
Amires Pahala, S.E., Head of Prevention and Preparedness at BPBD Bandung City, in his speech appreciated UNIKOM initiative as the first private higher education institution in West Java to proactively release natural disaster mitigation videos and educate the community about disaster preparedness. According to him, increasing disaster literacy is crucial, especially in higher education environments as centers of scientific development. He also hopes that the workshop and educational disaster videos created by the UNIKOM creative team together with the Bandung City BPBD can increase preparedness in facing natural disasters, especially earthquakes.
Vice Rector II for Resources UNIKOM , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA., represented UNIKOM Rector, Prof. 3 Prof. HC. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., stated that the disaster mitigation workshop, particularly for earthquakes, is the result of collaboration between UNIKOM and the Bandung City Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). The activity is part of a series of initiatives that have been ongoing since September 2025, beginning with the identification process and culminating in the creation of educational videos on natural disaster rescue procedures and mitigation. Furthermore, Assoc. Prof. Agus emphasized, “UNIKOM, as a university that cares and plays an active role in disaster prevention efforts in Bandung City, continues to strengthen its commitment to collaborate with BPBD Kota Bandung. Hopefully, the entire UNIKOM academic community will always be in a comfortable and safe campus environment,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, during an interview, the Director of General Administration of UNIKOM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adeh Ratna Komala, S.E., M.Si., CERA., explained that the series of activities, ranging from the creation and workshop on disaster mitigation, were made possible through the collaboration of various parties, including the Bandung City Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the General Administration Directorate, the UNIKOM Building Management Directorate, UNIKOM UTV, the International Program Directorate along with the Digital Marketing Division, and the UNIKOM Public Relations and Protocol Directorate. The activities also involved talent from faculty representatives, educational staff, students, and several student organization (ORMAWA) representatives within UNIKOM, including the Student Executive Board (BEM).
The series of events continued with the premiere of the UNIKOM Campus Disaster Mitigation Video, followed by a presentation on the theme “Safe and Alert Campus: Emergency Response Strategies for the Academic Community” delivered by the Bandung City BPBD disaster analyst, Moch. Nasrul Haq Ashmudi, S.E. Through this presentation, participants gained comprehensive knowledge about early warning systems, evacuation routes, self-rescue measures, and post-disaster management.
The discussion and question-and-answer session was interactive, indicating the participants’ high level of enthusiasm in further understanding mitigation strategies on campus. Through this mitigation workshop, UNIKOM reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of all academic community members and institutional preparedness in facing emergencies. Continuous preventive efforts are also expected to foster a disaster-aware culture on campus as part of the outstanding character of future academic generations. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
