EduAsiaNews, Yogyakarta — The regional board of the Indonesian Association of Communication Studies Lecturers and Researchers (ADPIKI) for the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java for the 2026–2031 term was officially inaugurated at Ahmad Dahlan University (UAD) in Yogyakarta on Wednesday (Oct. 14, 2026). The event marked an important milestone in strengthening academic collaboration, advancing communication studies and expanding the contributions of lecturers and researchers to society.
The event began with the SYLECTION (Symposium of Literature, Culture, and Communication) International Seminar, which provided a forum for exchanging academic ideas and perspectives on literature, culture and communication. The agenda continued with the inauguration of the ADPIKI Yogyakarta–Central Java regional board and a preliminary working meeting to discuss the organization’s strategic direction and programs for the upcoming term.
The inauguration was attended by ADPIKI Chairman Dr. Heri Budianto, M.Si., who formally established the regional board through an official decree. The formation of the board is part of efforts to strengthen the presence of the professional organization for communication studies lecturers and researchers at the regional level.
Under the chairman’s decree, Dani Fadillah, Ph.D., of Ahmad Dahlan University was appointed chair of the ADPIKI Yogyakarta–Central Java regional board for the 2026–2031 term. He will be assisted by Alan Kusuma, S.I.Kom., M.I.Kom., as vice chair; Erfina Nurussa’adah, S.Kom.I., M.I.Kom., as secretary; Dr. Shulbi Muthi Sabila SP, S.I.Kom., M.I.Kom., as deputy secretary; Dwi Pela Agustina, S.I.Kom., M.A., as treasurer; and Halla Sayyidah Muflichah, S.Sn., M.A., as deputy treasurer.
The regional board will also be supported by an Advisory Council chaired by Prof. Dr. Puji Lestari, M.Si., of UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, alongside several academics from other universities. The organizational structure includes departments responsible for organization and membership, academic development, career development for lecturers and researchers, public communication and social media, professional certification, research and community service, publishing, and inter-institutional cooperation.
Strengthening the Strategic Role of Communication Studies
The inauguration is expected to mark the beginning of stronger cooperation among lecturers, researchers and universities across Yogyakarta and Central Java. Such collaboration is essential to improving research quality, expanding scientific publications, developing professional competencies and strengthening the contribution of communication studies to addressing societal challenges in the digital era.
ADPIKI also provides opportunities for cross-university collaboration in developing academic initiatives that respond to the needs of society, industry and government, as well as advances in communication technology.
Through the SYLECTION International Seminar, board inauguration and preliminary working meeting, ADPIKI’s Yogyakarta–Central Java chapter is expected to establish a collaborative, productive and sustainable organizational foundation.
The preliminary working meeting serves as an initial step toward aligning ideas and establishing program priorities for the 2026–2031 term. With the support of its board members, Advisory Council and university networks, the regional chapter is expected to play a growing role in advancing education, research and professional development in communication studies in Indonesia.
About ADPIKI
The Indonesian Association of Communication Studies Lecturers and Researchers (ADPIKI) is an organization that brings together lecturers and researchers in communication studies to promote academic development, strengthen academic and professional capacity, and foster collaboration in research and community service.
