BANDUNG, UNIKOM — Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) hosted an educational visit from SMK Negeri 3 Metro Lampung. Held at the Miracle Auditorium on the 4th floor of UNIKOM Campus I, the delegation from SMK Negeri 3 Metro Lampung was welcomed directly by the UNIKOM Directorate of Public Relations and Protocol team along with the UNIKOM Student Protocol Corps. The visit was part of an effort to introduce students to the world of higher education while strengthening their technological and educational knowledge, preparing them to better navigate developments in education and industry in the digital age.
The event commenced with welcoming remarks from the Director of Public Relations and Protocol of UNIKOM, Dr. Ir. Yuni Mogot, M.Si., CPR. In her speech, Dr. Yuni expressed her gratitude and appreciation to SMK Negeri 3 Metro Lampung for selecting UNIKOM as the destination university for their educational visit and exploration of higher education. Furthermore, she explained that current technological advancements have driven significant changes across various sectors of life. According to her, digital disruption has transformed many aspects of society, requiring the younger generation to adapt, possess digital competencies, and be prepared to face future challenges.
She also invited all participants to gain a deeper understanding of UNIKOM through a presentation on the university profile and the PIQIE culture of UNIKOM, which stands for Professionalism, Integrity, Quality, Information Technology, and Excellence. These values serve as the foundation for developing outstanding, character-driven human resources capable of competing at both national and international levels. She further introduced the campus environment and academic support facilities available at UNIKOM as a technology and innovation-based university.
Meanwhile, Joko Sukarno, S.Pd., Head of the Computer and Network Engineering Program at SMK Negeri 3 Metro Lampung, speaking on behalf of the School Principal, delivered his remarks, stating that this educational visit is part of the school’s efforts to broaden students’ horizons and expand their perspectives on higher education and future self-development opportunities. “Through this visit, we aim to broaden the students’ horizons, helping them see where they can develop themselves and continue their education in fields they are interested in. Although we come from a regional area, we want the students to have a broad, open mindset and be ready to compete,” he explained.
Furthermore, Joko Sukarno, S.Pd., also noted that the visit to UNIKOM left a very positive impression on the school. After seeing the campus environment, facilities, and various academic programs offered by UNIKOM firsthand, the school felt even more confident that UNIKOM is the right choice of higher education institution for their students. Additionally, Joko commended UNIKOM numerous achievements, the quality of its faculty, and the campus facilities, which he deemed highly supportive of the learning process and the development of students’ competencies. At the end of his remarks, Joko Sukarno encouraged the students not to hesitate in pursuing higher education and to remain enthusiastic about shaping their future. He hopes that this visit will inspire the students to determine a better direction for their education and careers in the future.
The series of activities then continued with an academic presentation session by Dhika Mega Pratama, M.Ds., from UNIKOM New Student Admissions team. Speaking on behalf of UNIKOM New Student Admissions team Director, Yudistira Soegoto, S.Kom., M.Kom., he explained various details regarding the new student admission system, scholarship programs, UNIKOM’s academic strengths, and opportunities for student achievement development at both national and international levels.
On the same occasion, the Head of the Visual Communication Design Program, Dr. Kankan Kasmana, M.Ds., in his presentation, discussed the potential of the digital creative industry, technology-based visual design development, and career prospects for graduates in the fields of design, multimedia, the creative industry, and digital branding.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Informatics Engineering Study Program, Hanhan Maulana, M.Kom., Ph.D., explained developments in information technology, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and the wide range of career opportunities in the rapidly growing digital technology sector amid today’s digital transformation era.
Lastly, the Head of the Computer Engineering Study Program, Dr. Susmini Indriani Lestariningati, S.T., M.T., delivered a presentation on the advantages of the Computer Engineering Study Program, developments in computer technology, and career opportunities in hardware systems, computer networks, and intelligent technologies.
Through the visit of SMK Negeri 3 Metro Lampung, UNIKOM hopes to provide inspiration and motivation for students in preparing for higher education while also strengthening collaborative relations between UNIKOM and SMK Negeri 3 Metro Lampung in the development of technology and innovation-based education. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
BANDUNG, UNIKOM — On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), through the Directorate of International Program, welcomed a visit from Dinas Pertanian Garut to strengthen collaboration in the digitalization of the agricultural sector. This activity was part of a follow-up research and development partnership focused on technology-based applications that support modern agricultural systems and the digital marketing of agricultural products.
Held in the VVIP Room on the 16th floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building, the event was attended by Prof. Dr. Lia Warlina, M.Si., Ir. (Dean of the Faculty of Design), Dr. Senny Luckyardi, S.P., M.M. (Director of International Programs) with her team, Dian Dharmayanti, S.T., M.Kom. (Computer Science lecturer) with several students from the Computer Science Study Program, and the Head of the Protection and Development Division of Dinas Pertanian Garut, Susi Suhartianti, S.P., M.T., and her staff.
The discussion was filled with enthusiasm, particularly when discussing the development of digital agricultural applications, which have long been part of the research collaboration between UNIKOM and Dinas Pertanian Garut.
In an interview, Dr. Senny Luckyardi, S.P., M.M., explained that the visit represented an effort to strengthen the synergy established in the development of digital innovations for the agricultural sector. “On this occasion, we welcomed a visit from Dinas Pertanian Garut, our research partner in the development of digital agricultural applications. Previously, the application was named ‘SI TAMPAN’ (Sistem Aplikasi Tanam Panen), the Planting and Harvesting Application System, and it was later redeveloped into ‘SICANTIK’ (Sistem Pemasaran, Tanam dan Petik), the Marketing, Planting, and Harvesting System,” she said.
Dr. Senny added that the development of this application is one of UNIKOM’s contributions toward providing technological solutions that can assist farmers, particularly in managing agricultural products and expanding access to digital-based marketing.
Meanwhile, Susi Suhartianti, S.P., M.T., expressed appreciation for the warm welcomed. According to her, the visit offered new experiences and insights regarding the use of digital technology to support the advancement of the agricultural sector. “We are very grateful for the invitation from UNIKOM. There are many things that are highly inspiring for us, especially UNIKOM’s strong commitment to the development of technology and digital innovation. This is a valuable lesson that we can later share with farmers in Garut,” she said.
Furthermore, Susi expressed hope that the “SICANTIK” application, which is currently being developed in collaboration with UNIKOM, would move beyond the prototype stage and be implemented in practice to assist farmers, particularly in the marketing of agricultural products.
She stated that the biggest challenge currently faced by farmers is market access. Therefore, the use of digital technology is viewed as a strategic solution to improve farmers’ competitiveness in the modern era. “We hope this application can truly be implemented and utilized by farmers. Currently, farmers are becoming increasingly familiar with technology, so the digitalization of marketing is something that is very important to continue developing,” she added.
In addition to discussing the development of the agricultural marketing application, the visit also opened opportunities for broader collaboration in the field of smart farming. Dinas Pertanian Garut hopes to continue learning and collaborating with UNIKOM in the development of agricultural technology, from cultivation processes to the marketing of agricultural products.
The guests from Dinas Pertanian Garut also had the opportunity to tour several of UNIKOM’s excellent facilities. The visit included the 17th Floor Auditorium, the UNIKOM x Google AI Lab, UTV, and HITS UNIKOM Radio. Through these activities, the guests were able to see directly the various facilities and technological advancements that are part of UNIKOM’s digital learning and innovation ecosystem.
On the second day, they had the opportunity to visit Wangunsari Farm in Lembang, West Bandung Regency, one of UNIKOM’s business units specializing in technology-based modern agricultural development. The visit aimed to provide firsthand insight into the implementation of smart farming developed by UNIKOM, from cultivation processes to the digital-based marketing of agricultural products. The participants were able to observe the implementation of modern agricultural technology, which is expected to serve as a reference and inspiration for the development of the agricultural sector in Garut Regency.
Through this collaboration, UNIKOM once again demonstrated its commitment as a technology-based university that actively delivers innovation and solutions for the community, including support for the digital transformation of agricultural sector in Indonesia. (Directorate of Hms and Pro)
BANDUNG, UNIKOM — A proud achievement has once again been attained by a student of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) in the field of literacy. Nadyne Hasna Marcelina, the UNIKOM Reading Ambassador for the 2025–2026 period, successfully secured two awards at the 2026 Bandung City Reading Ambassador Election. The grand finale of the event was held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Balairung Hall of the Bandung City Library and Archives Agency, located at Jl. Seram No. 2, Citarum, Bandung Wetan, Bandung City.
Nadyne, a 2024 student of the Information Systems Study Program—who is also an active member of the Student Protocol Corps (KPM) Student Activity Unit and the Information Systems Student Association—represented the UNIKOM campus and the Cibeunying Kidul District in the competition. This year’s event featured the theme “The Strategic Role of Reading Ambassadors in Developing a Literacy Culture within the Family,” emphasizing the importance of building a literacy culture starting from the smallest social unit: the family.
As an implementation of the theme, Nadyne introduced an innovative literacy program entitled “Cakra DDB2: Family Competence through Literacy Action: Listen, Support, Read, Discuss, Obtain Information, and Guide.” This program is designed to encourage families not only to cultivate a reading habit but also to actively listen, discuss, comprehend, and apply information gathered from reading materials in their daily lives.
Through a rigorous selection process from March to April 2026, which included a quarantine period and various literacy challenges alongside 20 finalists from districts across Bandung City, Nadyne successfully delivered an outstanding performance. Due to her dedication and capabilities, she achieved the following:
3rd Place: 2026 Bandung City Reading Ambassador
Favorite Ambassador: Crowned after garnering the highest number of public votes, totaling 1,113 votes via an online platform.
This milestone serves as concrete evidence that UNIKOM students are capable of playing an active role in developing a literacy culture within society. Family support was also a crucial factor in this success. Nadyne’s mother expressed her deep emotion and pride regarding the achievement, while also advising Nadyne to continue developing her potential and to never easily become complacent.
In a separate interview, the Director of the UNIKOM Library, Ubudiyah Setiawati, S.Sos., M.I.Kom., conveyed her appreciation for the accomplishment, “Congratulations to Nadyne, who has fought hard and successfully secured two awards at the 2026 Bandung City Reading Ambassador event. We hope that the knowledge, insights, and experiences she has gained will continue to grow and become an inspiration to the wider public, particularly in enhancing the culture of literacy.”
This achievement further reinforces UNIKOM’s commitment to supporting literacy development as an integral part of cultivating superior and competitive human resources. (Directorate Hms & Pro)
