SKIM Cross Cutting Themes

SKIM Development, Society and Environmental Sustainability

SKIM Diplomacy and Peace Building

SKIM Environmental Challenges and Solutions

SKIM Governance and Policy Framewroks

SKIM Health Challenges and Socio-Cultural Perspectives in the Global South

SKIM History, Political Power, and International Affairs

SKIM Inclusive Business Strategies for Sustainable Development

SKIM Languange, Linguistics and Literary Discourse

SKIM Media, Communication and Society

SKIM Political Dimensions and Power Dynamics

SKIM Psychology and Human Well-being

SKIM Socio-Cultural Perspectives and Community Engagement

The SKIM 2025 International Conference provides a dynamic platform for scholars from Indonesia, Malaysia, and beyond to present their insights and research on the challenges faced by the Global South. Conducted in a hybrid format, the conference features academic paper presentations and engaging panel discussions, including concise three-minute talks by emerging researchers. This flagship event fosters cross-border academic discourse and interdisciplinary exchange.

Notes:

Format: Hybrid

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

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

There will be opportunities for presenters who are interested in publishing their work in Scopus- and SINTA-indexed journals in collaboration with this conference. The publication process will adhere to the terms and conditions set by each respective journal.

Presenters will also have the option to contribute to a chaptered book publication (edited volume) to be published by Unpad Press.

Networking and Academic Mobility are designed to strengthen academic ties through faculty exchange programs, guest lectures, and collaborative workshops between FISIP Unpad and UKM. These sessions facilitate knowledge sharing and open opportunities for joint research and teaching, forming the foundation of sustained academic cooperation in Southeast Asia.

The Research Festival highlights selected outstanding research projects by students from FISIP Unpad and UKM, presented as digital posters on the official conference website. This session invites further discussion and networking, promoting collaborative research and enhancing academic exchange between the two institutions.

  • Three-Minute Thesis Competition: The 3 Minutes Presentation challenges student researchers to deliver their research findings in a clear, concise, and engaging format within just three minutes. This activity aims to enhance their scientific communication skills and provide visibility for young scholars in an international academic forum.
  • Student Colloquium: The Student Colloquium Session serves as an academic forum where students from Unpad and UKM can share and discuss their research, receive constructive feedback, and expand their scholarly networks. It encourages critical engagement and collaboration among future researchers across national borders.
  • Student Festival: The Student Festival offers a vibrant space for cultural and intellectual exchange between Unpad and UKM students. Through interactive discussions, this event promotes student mobility, joint initiatives, and lasting friendships—laying the groundwork for future academic collaborations.

Notes: All student-related events are co-managed by UKM and Unpad student representatives

  • Kompetisi Presentasi Tiga Menit: Mahasiswa sebagai peneliti muda ditantang untuk menyampaikan ide atau temuan riset mereka secara singkat, padat, dan menarik dalam waktu tiga menit. Kegiatan ini dirancang untuk melatih keterampilan komunikasi ilmiah yang efektif dan memperkenalkan karya mereka kepada audiens akademik yang lebih luas. Format ini juga menjadi pintu masuk yang inklusif bagi mahasiswa untuk terlibat aktif dalam diskursus ilmiah internasional.
  • Kolokium Mahasiswa: Merupakan forum akademik tempat mahasiswa dari Unpad dan UKM mendiskusikan topik-topik riset mereka, mendapatkan umpan balik konstruktif, serta memperluas jejaring akademik lintas negara. Sesi ini mendorong dialog intelektual yang kritis dan membangun, sekaligus menjadi ajang pembelajaran bersama untuk memperkuat kualitas riset generasi muda.
  • Festival Mahasiswa: Merupakan kegiatan interaktif yang mempertemukan mahasiswa Unpad dan UKM dalam suasana informal namun penuh makna, untuk mengeksplorasi peluang pertukaran pelajar, kolaborasi proyek, serta inisiatif bersama. Melalui interaksi lintas budaya dan institusi, festival ini menjadi simbol persahabatan dan semangat kolaboratif yang mendorong kemajuan bersama di tingkat regional.

Catatan: Seluruh kegiatan yang berfokus pada mahasiswa dikelola bersama oleh perwakilan mahasiswa UKM dan Unpad.

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.

Notes:

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.

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