BANDUNG, UNIKOM – On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Faculty of Postgraduate of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), in collaboration with the West Java Regional Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPID West Java), held the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), along with the signing of an Implementation Agreement (IA) between KPID West Java and six study programs within the Faculty of Postgraduate. Held in the Master’s Program in Communication Studies classroom on the 12th floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building, the event served as a follow-up to the strategic MoU previously signed by KPID West Java and the Rector of UNIKOM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The Head of the UNIKOM Master’s Program in Communication Studies, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Desayu Eka Surya, S.Sos., M.Si., CICS., who served as the Chair of the Organizing Committee, stated in her report, “This event not only marks an important milestone in strengthening institutional cooperation but is also realized through the implementation of a joint activity in the form of a public lecture entitled 5+1 Broadcasting Perspectives.” She further explained, “The theme of the public lecture explores broadcasting from various strategic perspectives, namely ideology, politics, economics, socio-cultural issues, and psychology, with psychology serving as an additional dimension that is increasingly relevant in addressing the challenges of the digital era based on research conducted by KPID West Java.”
Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Postgraduate, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahma Wahdiniwaty, Dra., M.Si., expressed her appreciation for the collaboration between the Faculty of Postgraduate and KPID West Java. According to her, synergy between academia and broadcasting regulators is a strategic step toward strengthening the quality of higher education, particularly in developing studies in communication, media, and broadcasting that are relevant to contemporary developments.
The Chair of KPID West Java, Dr. Adiyana Slamet, S.IP., M.Si., in his remarks, which also officially opened the collaboration event and public lecture, emphasized the importance of cooperation between broadcasting regulators and universities in building a healthy, high-quality information ecosystem that serves the public interest. According to him, the rapid development of digital technology has significantly transformed the broadcasting landscape, making it essential to strengthen media literacy, regulatory understanding, and public resilience in responding to the overwhelming flow of information.
The event was attended by 40 participants, consisting of students from the Master’s Programs in Communication Studies, Management, Design, and Information Systems. The participation of students from these diverse academic backgrounds reflected the strong enthusiasm of the UNIKOM postgraduate academic community to deepen their understanding of the broadcasting industry, media literacy, and communication challenges in the digital era.
The signing of the MoA and IA marked an important milestone in the development of collaborative programs between the two institutions. Through this partnership, KPID West Java and the Faculty of Postgraduate are committed to developing various initiatives in education, research, community service, human resource capacity building, and media and broadcasting literacy programs that benefit the wider community.
Following the signing ceremony, the event continued with a public lecture featuring two speakers from KPID West Java. In her presentation, Dr. Almadina delivered a session entitled Broadcasting from a Psychological Perspective, highlighting the influence of media and broadcasting on people’s behavior, mindset, and psychological well-being. She explained that in today’s digital era, society faces numerous challenges, including information overload, the spread of misinformation, opinion polarization, and information manipulation, all of which can affect the psychological well-being of both individuals and communities. Therefore, media literacy and critical thinking skills are essential competencies for the younger generation. Her presentation reinforced the importance of integrating psychological perspectives into modern broadcasting studies.
Meanwhile, Dr. Lukman Munawar Fauzi presented a session entitled Broadcasting from the Pancagatra Perspective, which examined the strategic role of broadcasting in strengthening national resilience through five key dimensions: ideology, politics, economics, society, and culture. According to him, broadcasting media plays a crucial role in shaping national character, reinforcing national values, and maintaining social cohesion amid the rapid flow of global information. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening broadcasting regulations and promoting multi-stakeholder collaboration to create a healthy, productive, and public-interest-oriented information environment.
Serving as the moderator, the Head of the Master’s Program in Information Systems, Sri Supatmi, S.Kom., M.T., D.Sc., concluded the public lecture by stating, “UNIKOM and KPID West Java are committed to strengthening collaboration in the development of education, research, and media literacy. This event represents a manifestation of our partnership, one that extends beyond the signing of agreements and is realized through academic programs that benefit both students and the wider community.”
The event was officially closed by Riska Lapiani Huki, S.Kom., a student of the Master’s Program in Communication Studies who served as the Master of Ceremonies. She invited the entire KPID West Java delegation, the Dean, heads of study programs, academic staff, and students to participate in a group photo for documentation. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
Translated by: Riska/DMUnikom
