UNAIR NEWS – One of the most active faculties for holding international conferences and seminars is the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP). In his speech at the International Post-Graduate Conference on Media and Communication held by Master of Media and Communication, the Dean of FISIP, Falih Suaedi said that for this year, he has already attended six events.

“Prior to this event, I gave a speech at five similar international events. This is the proof of consistency and academic atmosphere in FISIP never goes out, ” he said in the Hotel Harris Ballroom, Monday morning, November 13.

He added that there are many majors or courses in this faculty that has been accredited A as well as accredited at international level. It shows that FISIP is ready to graduate good and competitive graduates. “The Department of Communication Science of UNAIR is among the best in Indonesia. UI (University of Indonesia) is the only competition, “he said.

FISIP also continues to hold guest lectures inviting great people, for example, which will be held by Master of Media and Communication program, next Wednesday, November 15. Dahlan Iskan, one of the senior journalists and owner of Jawa Pos Group, was asked to share his knowledge. “Pak Dahlan is also ready to be an outstanding lecturer at UNAIR. He was enthusiastic when we invite for a synergy, ” said Falih.

Head of Department of Communication Science Dr. Yayan Sakti Suryandaru said that the international conference that was held on Monday at Harris Hotel could also be a discussion for academics. The goal was to formulate a solution to the existing problems in the country, particularly, in the realm of media and communication. “We are happy to be able to host this event. We are also honored because the audience and the speakers are pleased to be present, “he said.

In this conference, there were 160 participants as presenters and as participants. They came from many cities in the country and some were from Palestine and  France.

Three experts who were asked as  speakers were Prof. Dr. Sharyn Graham Davies from Auckland University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Gati Gayatri, MA, from Literacy and Professional Research and Development Center of Ministry of Communications and Informatics, and Dr. Ir. Kuskridho Ambardi, MA., Executive Director of the Indonesian Survey Institute. (*)