The SKIM 2025 International Conference served as a focal point for academics from Indonesia, Malaysia, and other countries to present their thoughts and research findings on challenges facing the Global South. Adopting a hybrid format, the conference fostered inclusive discussions through academic presentations and interactive panel sessions, including three-minute short presentations for young researchers. This event served as a crucial platform for strengthening cross-national and cross-disciplinary understanding of strategic social, political, and humanities issues.

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Format: Hybrid

• Offline: Mandatory for participants from West Java and Malaysia.
• Online: Available to domestic and other international participants.

All abstracts in this conference will be compiled in an electronic abstract book. 

Interested presenters have the opportunity to publish their work in Scopus and Sinta-indexed journals collaborating with the conference. The publication process for each journal follows the terms and conditions of each journal. 

There is also an opportunity for presenters to participate in publication in the form of an anthology book which will be published through Unpad Press. 

Academic Networking and Mobility provides a means of building a strong academic network through lecturer exchange programs, guest lectures, and collaborative workshops between the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Unpad and UKM. These activities are designed to broaden horizons, strengthen institutional relationships, and open up opportunities for cross-university research and teaching collaboration. These face-to-face meetings between academics serve as a crucial foundation for strengthening academic diplomacy in the Southeast Asian region.

The Research Festival showcased outstanding research work from Unpad’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences students and student activity units (UKM) in the form of digital posters published on the conference’s official website. Participants had the opportunity to further discuss research ideas and findings, opening up new collaborations. The festival emphasized the importance of documenting and disseminating student research results as part of an institution’s academic contribution.

• Three-Minute Presentation Competition: Student researchers are challenged to present their research ideas or findings concisely, concisely, and engagingly within three minutes. This activity is designed to hone effective scientific communication skills and introduce their work to a broader academic audience. This format also provides an inclusive entry point for students to actively engage in international scientific discourse.

• Student Colloquium: An academic forum where students from Unpad and UKM (Student Activity Units) discuss their research topics, receive constructive feedback, and expand their international academic networks. This session encourages critical and constructive intellectual dialogue and serves as a platform for collaborative learning to strengthen the research quality of the younger generation.

• Student Festival: An interactive event that brings together Unpad students and student-run businesses in an informal yet meaningful setting to explore opportunities for student exchanges, project collaborations, and joint initiatives. Through cross-cultural and cross-institutional interactions, the festival symbolizes friendship and a collaborative spirit that fosters shared progress at the regional level.

Note: All student-focused activities are jointly managed by UKM and Unpad student representatives.