Author name: Ghina Nafsiya

Jatinangor, May 17 – On Tuesday (14/5), students of class C of Public Relations study program of Universitas Padjadjaran held an “Aku Project” activity in the form of a talk entitled “Aku-Bicara: There is always room to understand yourself” at Bale Sawala, Rectorate Building, Unpad, Jatinangor. The talk show discussed the importance of mental health, as well as the significance of fostering a caring attitude towards oneself and the society. This activity presented speakers from Indonesian Hypnotherapy Instructor Dr. Jiemi Ardian, Sp.KJ, lecturer of Faculty of Psychology Unpad Hari Setyowibowo, M.Psi, and representatives from the Directorate of Prevention and Control of Mental Health and Drug Problems of the Indonesian Ministry of Health Dr. Lina Regina Mangaweang, Sp.KJ. In the event, Hari emphasized that mental health is very crucial for students, as it is not only our physical body that needs to be healthy, but also our mental state. Hari explained that in some situations, one might want to be alone and far from the crowd. “Being alone does not mean being lonely, but one thing that needs to be instilled is that ‘when I’m alone, I’m fine, but together with you, I’m better’. This means that though we do need others in certain situations, we shouldn’t be dependent on them,” he explains. Meanwhile, Jiemi revealed that being healthy is not only about being physically healthy, but also about being mentally healthy and having healthy relationships. Jiemi explained that the process of extreme mood changes is naturally experienced by humans, and we should not immediately judge these changes in a negative direction, unless these changes interfere with everyday activities. “If the mood changes that a person feels have caused interference for that person in doing their everyday activities, it could be said to be a sign of psychiatric disorders,” Jiemi explained. In order to support mental health education in the community, the Indonesian Ministry of Health together with the Indonesian Ministry of Health team and the Unpad Service and Guidance Counseling Team (TPBK) present an art exhibition, and provide mental health detection services. In addition, the Ministry of Health of Indonesia is intensively conducting socializations to disseminate information about mental health to the community by visiting schools and providing information through leaflets, brochures, and videos. Responding further, Lina said that the Ministry of Health also has an application to monitor mental health. She also said that if follow-up is needed, participants will be encouraged to attend counseling. Writer: Yohanes William IvakdalamTranslator: Dhia Anaulva Putri

Jatinangor, May 11, 2023 – Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) will launch hybrid learning for all lecture activities. A combination of offline and online learning will be applied for a learning process that can fulfill the required competencies. Rector of Unpad Prof. Rina Indiastuti on the official website of Unpad mentions that Unpad will continue to apply the hybrid learning policy after the implementation of mid-term examinations or UTS. Rina points out that during the pandemic, lecturers and students have already been accustomed to utilizing technology in learning. However, there are several setbacks that arise from online learning methods, one of which is students complaining about material that is difficult to understand when learning is conducted online. This background prompted the hybrid method (online and offline) to be adopted to optimize the learning process. Through this policy, Rina explains that lectures are not entirely held offline, but the technology that has been applied in online classes will still be utilized and continued to be implemented in the following semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. In the future, face-to-face learning will be attended by a maximum of 40 percent of the total students in a class and students can choose the classes they want to attend, both offline and online classes. “Students are allowed to attend online classes if they do not have the opportunity to attend offline classes due to remote access. We want the delivery of class material to be well absorbed by students, and also have them improve their ability to use technology,” says Rina. Nevertheless, Unpad remains fully open and accessible to students. Students are also allowed to take online lectures from campus through the facilities provided. “In principle, the campus is open seven days a week. If students want to study online, they are welcomed to do so. If students want to study offline, they are also welcomed, provided that the lecture schedule has been scheduled,” added Rector. Furthermore, offline meetings are encouraged so that deeper material understanding can be achieved through interactive and intense discussions, taking in consideration how discussions become less optimal when learning is done online. Unpad has developed a Learning Management System (LMS) LiVE Unpad to access various learning materials as an implementation of online learning. This facility can be utilized by students to access various lecture materials anytime and anywhere. “This system is implemented as we are aiming to combine the advantages of offline learning with online learning,” concluded Rina. Writer: Yohanes William IvakdalamTranslator: Dhia Anaulva Putri

On April 20, the Socialization of FIBAA International Accreditation was held and was presented by the speaker Prof. Diah Ariani Arimbi from Universitas Airlangga (Unair). The activity was carried out through a Zoom meeting and was attended by 25 participants consisting of lecturers and education staff from various study programs. This socialization activity was held by FIB in the context of international accreditation which will be followed by all study programs in FIB Unpad. This international accreditation is an effort to ensure that study programs at FIB Unpad receive international recognition. It is also a guarantee that the academic programs run at FIB Unpad are equivalent to other study programs at the international level. In this activity, Prof. Diah Ariani Arimbi from Universitas Airlangga (Unair) explained point-by-point what must be filled in when completing the FIBAA accreditation form. This is a valuable provision for the five study programs that will participate in the FIBAA international accreditation and become directions in the initial process of form preparation.In this activity, Prof. Diah Ariani Arimbi from Universitas Airlangga (Unair) explained point-by-point what must be filled in when completing the FIBAA accreditation form. This is a very valuable provision for the five study programs that will participate in the FIBAA international accreditation and become directions in the initial process of form preparation. Writer: FIB Media TeamTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

On April 20 at 20.00 – 22.00, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences of Universitas Padjadjaran in collaboration with the Indonesia Keluargaku Program, Guangxi Nationality University (GXUN), and GXUN Foreign Language University held an online public lecture entitled “Women and Social Transformation: Gender Equality for All” presented by Professor Aquarini Priyatna, also the Dean of FIB Unpad. The event was attended by lecturers and students from the three universities, lecturers and students from other universities in Indonesia and China, and the general public. This activity was opened by several remarks from the organizers, video presentations about Indonesia and China, and poetry reading about Kartini read by Naulia, an Indonesian study program student. Before entering the main event of the public lecture, the general view of past Chinese society towards women was presented by Rahayu, a third semester GXUN student. The view of Chinese feudal society is a patrilineal society dominated by men. Women had no right to participate in government affairs. Men as the controllers made various ways to restrain women. In feudal society, a woman must obey three obediences and four virtues. The three obediences are: before marriage she must obey the father, after marriage she must obey the husband, when the husband obeys the son. This is called the three obediences, while the four virtues refer to 妇德、妇言、妇容、妇功, which are women’s morals, women’s words, women’s appearance, and women’s merit. After the founding of New China, women led by 杨开慧Yang Kaihui, 向警予Xiang Jingyu, and邓颖超 Deng Yingchao started the women’s liberation movement, fighting against feudal prejudices that deem “men are superior to women” and “weak women” as virtues. They even sacrificed their lives for “equal rights between men and women” in China. At the core of the public lecture, Professor Aquarini Priyatna opened her presentation by explaining the difference between emancipation and equality. Nowadays, we no longer use the word “emancipation,” but it is more appropriate to use “equality.” This is because the word emancipation has the meaning of equalizing, whereas in this context, it does not mean that women must be the same as men. Furthermore, she explained why Kartini’s struggle is better known in Indonesia; because Kartini wrote close to the Dutch colonials. Kartini wrote about her turmoil, about her desire to go to school, about her pain over injustice, about her ideal ideas about men and women. Prof. Aquarini also introduced several other female heroines in Indonesia, namely Dewi Sartika, Kartini-Kardinah-Roekmini, Maria J.C.. Maramis, Rohana Kudus, Rasuna Said, Cut Nyak Dien, Martina Cristina Tijahahu, Opung Daeng Risaju, Nyi Ageng Serang. This shows that the struggle for gender equality is carried out by many people because no struggle can be completed by one person. Professor Aquarini continued by saying that the previous women fighters showed that writing is a form of struggle and writing is important so that we can push others to listen to us; and she gave examples of several Indonesian women writers, such as Lasminingrat, NH Dini, Suwarsih Djojopuspito. In the end, she emphasized that reading, writing, and storytelling are important for women because education is the key to opening minds. The implication of this is that education is very important for women. If we invest in a woman to go to school, the benefits are not only for her, but also for her surroundings. Women who have an education will become a catalyst for their environment and can also have an impact on economic independence. This can encourage women to be more courageous in taking part in other domains. If this is established, it is at this point that social transformation is built. Writer: FIB Media TeamTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

Jatinangor, March 28 – A bustling atmosphere filled Bale Wilasa I Dormitory of Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad), Jatinangor, Sumedang. Inside the dormitory, the corridor was filled with several groups who were discussing and the photocopy place was full of students who were busy printing assignments.  However, the most crowded place inside the dormitory is the Saridhona Canteen, a simple canteen located on the left side of the dormitory, filled with rows of chairs and tables with a bamboo fence half the height of an adult.  The front of the canteen has rice and a row of side dishes such as fish, vegetables, eggs, and others. Not far from the rice bowl, there is a tin box, plus a basket of dirty dishes and a trash can on the left side of the canteen.  This canteen has the slogan “Eat as much as you want, pay as you wish”, where anyone who eats in this canteen, can eat as much as they want by putting money into the kencleng (money box) as much as they want.  One of the students, Iman Taufik Ramadhan, says that the canteen is very helpful for students, especially since it is located near the dormitory of Bidikmiai students who are financially disadvantaged. He hopes that the Saridhona Canteen concept can be followed by other campuses and communities. This is because the canteen is a helpful place for people who need good nutritional intake.  In addition, Director of Academic Resources and Library of Unpad, Yan Muda Iskandarsyah reveals, this canteen is the second canteen after the establishment of the first canteen at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). He said that the canteen was the result of an initiative from ITB graduates. The first time was at ITB and was successful, then this canteen was established at Unpad, after a conversation with one of the donors who is a friend of the Chancellor of Unpad.  As a first step, the canteen was set up in Bale Wilasa I. In terms of location, Bale Wilasa I is not profitable in terms of business, because its location is far from the center of the student crowd. However, Unpad chose the location due to the readiness of the place. Another consideration is Bale Wilasa as a dormitory that accommodates female Bidikmisi scholarship recipients who come from underprivileged families. If the disbursement of scholarships from female students is not on time, they have difficulty eating.  With this canteen, it is hoped that the nutritional needs of the students will be met, with the payment of food made sincerely.  The Meaning of Saridhona Canteen  Yan explains that this canteen is not just a place to eat. There are various meanings conveyed, ranging from educating, learning to share, to discipline.  “This canteen teaches people to help each other. People who don’t have money can pay whatever they want. Meanwhile, those who have enough can buy more or make donations in other forms,” he said.  Another meaning is discipline, where there are procedures for eating at the Saridhona Canteen. Students or visitors will be given a kind of plate with banana leaves to take food. Although they can eat as much as they want, students are encouraged to eat in moderation, so that no rice or side dishes are wasted.  ​​After eating, visitors can fill the kencleng (money box). After taking food, visitors can fill the kencleng as much as they want and they can take their change by themselves from the kencleng.  Visitors are also encouraged to clean up their own leftovers, put garbage in the trash can, and store dirty plates and glasses in the spaces provided. “The portion of food provided temporarily is 100-120 servings every day, according to the current budget. And even that is before it has run out in the noon,” he says.  Writer: Yohanes William IvakdalamTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

Having a startup that supports maritime affairs is one way that stakeholders can promote and enhance efforts to achieve sustainable living.  One of these startups is fostered and developed by the academic community of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Padjadjaran, namely “Jack Don’t Swim”. This startup has been one of the participants of the “Blue Tech Accelerator”, an ambitious global program that brings together a number of startups from various countries engaged in the maritime sector to showcase their innovations.  On the other hand, Jack Don’t Swim is also one of the startups that received a Technology-Based Startup Candidate (CPPBT) grant by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and received coaching from the Business Incubation Center / Oorange Unpad.  At the “Blue Tech Accelerator Program” event, this startup was attended by one alumnus and two marine students of FPIK Unpad, namely Kemaal Sayyid Zenyda, S.Kel., (CEO), Salsa Dewi K (CMO), and Alif Sumantri (CTO).  Salsa says to Kanal Media Unpad that the startup developed by her team provides various technological innovations and services.  “Jack Don’t Swim is a startup engaged in marine instrumentation technology whose business activity is to develop marine instruments or tools to support data availability in Indonesia. Examples of our products are RHEA and ARHEA. In addition to developing products, we also provide rental and reseller services for several products from marine instruments,” he says.  The participants in the event received assistance from several mentors, such as David Cutler (Co-Founder of Fortuna Cools), Primiaty Natalia (Government and Community Coordinator in Thresher Shark Indonesia), Anna Oposa (Co-Founder Officer and Founder of Bluepreneur Asia Ventures), Mary Jane Lamoste (Founder of Tagpi-Tagpi), and Swietenia Puspa Lestari (Co-Founder and Executive Director of Divers Clean Action). In this program, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) also plays a role in supporting the development of effective communication strategies.  In addition to demonstrating innovation, Salsa also added that this international program is a place to increase knowledge, especially related to stakeholder mapping and power analysis, communication strategy, and sustainable planning.  “On the other hand, we also received many new insights in various matters from great mentors, which can also help us develop in running this business,” she explains.  Salsa hopes that Jack Don’t Swim can become one of the fostered startups that can continue to grow and contribute to solving various problems in the marine sector in Indonesia.  In line with Salsa, innovator and pioneer of Jack Don’t Swim and FPIK Unpad lecturer, Noir Primadona Purba, M.Si., also expresses his aspiration that his startup can contribute to the advancement of maritime technology in Indonesia. On the other hand, he adds that through this startup, Unpad students and alumni also show their contribution in technological innovation and marine instruments.  Noir also hopes that through the “Blue Tech Accelerator Program”, the entrepreneurial abilities of Unpad students and alumni startups can increase.  “For this reason, by participating in this activity, they will better understand the context of how to manage a startup company. Because this is an international scale, hopefully they will gain more knowledge,” says Noir.  Writer: Maria Imanuella Dewi SekartajiTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

Gender quality tracking in pay scales at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Padjadjaran is a strategic initiative that aims to measure and ensure equal pay between men and women in the academic environment. The program includes various measures to analyze, monitor, and assess the implementation of gender equity principles in pay and promotion in the faculty. 1. Wage Equality Analysis: The first step in gender quality tracking is a wage equality analysis. This involves comparing the average salary for equivalent positions between male and female staff. With this data, the faculty can identify any pay inequalities and determine the necessary steps to address any existing discrepancies. 2. Measurement of Gender Representation in Positions: The program also monitors gender representation at every level of position in FIB. Currently, the proportion of female staff in FIB reaches 58%, while men are 42%. This representation shows the dominance of women in faculty staff, and it is important to ensure that salary distribution and promotion opportunities reflect a fair balance. 3. Tracking of Wage Increase and Promotion: Monitoring of wage increases and promotions is also a key focus. The program aims to ensure that salary increases and promotion opportunities are awarded fairly, without gender bias. By tracking differences in salary increases and promotions, faculties can identify and address potential discrimination that may be occurring. 4. Evaluation of Institutional Policies: As part of this program, pay and promotion policies are also evaluated to ensure that they support the principles of equity and non-discrimination. This evaluation involves reviewing existing policies, identifying areas that require improvement, and implementing the necessary changes to improve gender equality. Case Examples and Implementation: At FIB, gender is not a barrier to reaching the highest positions in academia. For example, in the Linguistics department, there are three female lecturers who are qualified to hold the highest functional position of Professor. This shows that the opportunity to reach the top of the academic career is wide open to all staff, regardless of gender. Tracking gender quality in pay scales at FIB Unpad is a proactive step to create a fair and equal work environment. Through salary equity analysis, measurement of gender representation, monitoring of salary increases and promotions, and policy evaluation, FIB is committed to ensuring that all employees get fair treatment and equal opportunities in their career development. This initiative not only supports the principle of gender equity but also strengthens the faculty’s commitment to an inclusive and diverse academic environment. Writer: Gilang JanuarsyahTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

The Doctoral Study Program (S-3) of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Udayana University (Unud) successfully held the first Public Lecture online on Monday, March 14. The lecture, which was opened by the Dean of FIB Unud, discussed the topic of “Gender, Ideology, and Cultural Studies”. Appearing as a guest lecturer who gave a public lecture was Prof. Aquarini Priyatna, who daily serves as Dean of FIB Unpad. She is also active in writing books and conducting research, especially in the fields of culture, literature, media, and gender studies. The Public Lecture, which was moderated by a doctoral student of Cultural Studies, Ni Luh Putu Ari Sulatri, was attended by 100 participants consisting of students and lecturers from Cultural Studies at Udayana University, as well as alumni and academics from various universities in Indonesia. The number of registrants is 125 people, with only 100 people participating in Zoom due to the limited capacity, while other participants followed via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_ROUr5h5HI. When the news was revealed, the number of YouTube viewers continued to grow, and up until the news was compiled, 141 viewers had been recorded. Active Scholars Dean of FIB Unud, Dr. Made Sri Satyawati, when opening the public lecture expressed his gratitude to Prof. Aquarini who is a very active academic in research, education, and publication. When the news was revealed, the number of YouTube viewers continued to grow, and up until the news was compiled, 141 viewers had been recorded. Active Scholars Dean of FIB Unud, Dr. Made Sri Satyawati, S.S.M. Hum. when opening the public lecture expressed her gratitude to Prof. Aquarini who is a very active scholar in research, education, and publication. “Even though she was busy as the Dean, she also had time to share her knowledge with us at FIB Unud. We are grateful for her cooperation in sharing her knowledges,” said the Dean of FIB Unud. Dean Made Sri Satyawati also welcomed the initiative of the chairperson of the Cultural Studies doctoral study program, who had held a public lecture, by inviting lecturers from other universities as a form of cooperation. The Dean of FIB Unud hopes that cooperation and guest lectures such as those conducted with Unpad need to be continued for the progress of the institution. The chairperson of Cultural Studies doctoral study program at FIB Unud, Prof. I Nyoman Darma Putra, in his speech said that the topic of gender and ideology is an important keyword in the study of Cultural Studies. “Although it has long been present in the world of humanities disciplines, ideology has never lost its appeal. In fact, it is increasingly important because it is always actual and contextual, and discussed in various contexts and dimensions,” said Prof. Darma. In the Cultural Studies doctoral study program, gender and ideology are two different courses. This shows how important it is for Cultural Studies students to understand gender and ideology theories. Good mastery of these two theories can provide Cultural Studies students or researchers with productive analytical tools. Chairperson Prof. Darma also said that he deliberately invited Professor Aquarini as a resource person, not only because she is a young and prominent academic in the field of gender studies and cultural studies in Indonesia, but also because she is active in research and has won many grants including funds from abroad, such as Sumitomo. A “Political” Study In her presentation, Professor Aquarini said that cultural studies is the study of art and culture and other aspects of life that are critical and political. “Cultural studies are always political. For cultural studies scholars, there is no such thing as normal or normative, but everything has a political element behind it,” said the lecturer who earned her doctorate from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Cultural Studies always questions why meaning and the determination of meaning are carried out in such a way, and tries to dismantle meanings that seem natural when in fact they are political. Gender studies, according to Professor Aquarini, also questions practices and concepts or meanings that seem natural but are political constructions. “Gender studies help make cultural studies great because gender studies try to dismantle unequal arrangements,” she said. So far, many aspects of cultural practices have been experienced and that can clearly create gender inequality. For example, cooking in the kitchen is often considered women’s work. Although that is factual, if the cultural practice is experienced as if men are not used to working in the kitchen, that creates gender bias and it certainly needs to be addressed. In her forty minute presentation, Professor Aquarini also discussed the theories and research techniques of cultural studies. “Cultural Studies always researches about people and never uses the term research object because people cannot be considered as objects, but subjects,” she said. Question and Answer After the presentation, Professor Aquarini received many questions from the participants. The questions included how to reduce gender injustice, how to prevent patriarchal domination, whether taboos in terms of sex should be studied, and so on. In her various responses, Professor Aquarini said that various discussions and shared understanding of the unequal gender order can be solved together through discussion, equalization of perceptions, and deepening of understanding. For example, she illustrated, gender inequality in the household can occur because women are always considered the ones in charge of washing and cooking. If girls spend two hours a day, it means that fourteen hours a week of time is reduced, while men have excess time to do other things that women cannot because they have domestic duties. “Such things should not be considered normal and natural, but in fact they are very political,” he said. The public lecture was warm and engaging. Participants were mesmerized by Professor Aquarini’s presentation, as evidenced by the fact that they stayed until the end of the two-hour lecture. The whole event lasted two hours, delivered neatly by the host of the Cultural Studies doctoral student, Renata Lusilaora Siringo Ringo. News source: https://s3kajianbudaya.unud.ac.id/posts/menampilkan-prof-aquarini-kuliah-umum-topik-gender-ideologi-dan-kajian-budaya-berlangsung-sukses  Translator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah

Jatinangor, West Java – The provision of off-campus transportation has always been a need for the campus community. In addition to helping save money, off-campus transportation is useful in reducing air pollution.  In line with this, Universitas Padjadjaran has provided free transportation for students to connect Unpad Dipati Ukur Campus with Unpad Jatinangor Campus. The free transportation provided is expected to increase the effectiveness of Unpad student mobility.  Director of Facilities and Infrastructure Unpad in 2017, Dr. Irwan Ary Dharmawan states that the initiation is a result of an agreement from discussions between the university represented by the Directorate of Facilities and Infrastructure with students represented by the Student Executive Board (BEM) Kema Unpad. “Actually, our leaders have programmed this for a long time. Then, last month, we intensely communicated with BEM,” says Irwan during an interview at the Ruang Radio Unpad. The provision of free transportation is in collaboration with Perum DAMRI. In this regard, two units of buses are provided, each with a capacity of 54 seats and can accommodate up to 90 students. The two bus units are divided into one bus for trips from Jatinangor Campus to Dipati Ukur Campus, while the rest for trips from Dipati Ukur Campus to Jatinangor Campus.  Irwan explains that students who want to use this facility need to show their Student Identity Card (KTM). This aims to filter passengers who want to board the bus, so as to ensure that passengers are really Unpad students.   Bus departure times are at 06.00 WIB and 17.00 WIB for buses on the Dipati Ukur – Jatinangor route. As for the bus with the Jatinangor – Dipati Ukur route, it is at 06.00 WIB and 16.00 WIB (Monday-Tuesday), as well as 13.00 WIB and 16.00 WIB (Wednesday-Friday). As for the Jatinangor destination bus, it will surround the faculties on the Jatinangor campus.  Irwan adds that the bus travel route will pass through the Pasupati flyover-Jalan Dr. Djunjunan-Tol Pasteur-Tol Purbaleunyi and vice versa. During the trip, the buses are not allowed to pick up and drop off passengers. This is done so that the travel time is faster.  He also says that the Directorate of Facilities and Infrastructure will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of this program.   “If the occupancy rate and effectiveness are high, it is possible that in the future we will increase the fleet and departure schedule,” he says.  Irwan hopes that students can contribute to maintaining the existing facilities, namely by maintaining cleanliness and order on the bus during the trip. Before this special student transportation program took effect, Universitas Padjadjaran cooperated with Perum DAMRI regarding the provision of special buses for lecturers and employees. Every day the bus serves three departure routes, namely Dipati Ukur-Cicaheum-Cibiru-Jatinangor and vice versa, Dipati Ukur-Kiaracondong-Soekarno Hatta-Cibiru-Jatinangor and vice versa, and Terminal Elang-Soekarno Hatta-Tol Moh. Toha-Tol Padaleunyi-Jatinangor and vice versa. The bus operating time is 06.00 WIB from Dipati Ukur and Terminal Elang and 16.00 WIB from the Jatinangor campus.  Writer: Maria Imanuella Dewi SekartajiTranslator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah