Communication Science Study Program Hosts ICCEE 2024 International Conference

The Communication Science Study Program at the Faculty of Communication and Informatics (FKI), Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), successfully hosted the International Conference on Community Empowerment and Engagement (ICCEE) from January 3-4, 2024. The event, held both offline and online, featured an International Seminar as its first segment, with distinguished speakers including Muhammad Helmy Abdul Gapar from the Institute of Ethnic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Novi Kurnia, and Dr. Fajar Junaedi from Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta.

Following the seminar by the three speakers  on the theme “Media, Culture, and Communication in the Digital Society,” the event continued with the presentation of research results from lecturers and students. The presentations saw active participation from various domestic and international campuses, making it a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.

The Head of the UMS Communication Sciences Study Program, Sidiq Setyawan, M.I.Kom., highlighted that ICCEE is a regular event organized by the UMS Communication Science Study Program. The conference received 134 submitted papers, of which 54, comprising students and academics, were selected for presentation.

“This conference strengthens our commitment to enhancing the scientific repertoire at the international level and provides inspirational learning experiences for the participants,” he stated on Saturday (6/1).

ICCEE is an annual series organized by ISETH at UMS, serving as a platform for sharing research findings and fostering dialogue in communication sciences.

“In the future, we aim to collaborate with international university partners to expand the participant base, thereby enhancing the knowledge in the field of communication science,” he expressed.

Writer: Fika Annisa Sholihah

Editor: Genis Dwi Gustati

Translator: Farizal Luqman Majid