Mataram, University of Mataram – SEMNAMASKOM IV with the theme “Digital Communication and Social Change in the Era of Society 5.0” the main agenda in Himikom Unram Festival (HUFEST) 2024 was successfully held by the Communication Science Student Association of the University of Mataram (Himikom Unram) at the Unram Dome Building on October 23, 2024.

The seminar, which aims to increase student awareness of the importance of taking an active role in academia, succeeded in attracting the attention of 276 students of Communication Science, showing high enthusiasm for academic developments in the digital era.

Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni Unram, Dr. Sujita, S.T., MT. in his speech while officially opening SEMNAMASKOM IV gave high appreciation for the implementation of this seminar.

“What a great Communication Science Study Program, I hope this can be an example for other study programs to hold similar national seminars.” said Dr. Sujita.

The Head of the Communication Science Study Program, Dr. Ir. Agus Purbathin Hadi, M.Si., in his speech emphasized the importance of the role of digital communication in driving social change in the modern era.

“Communication science has sent many students to various international opportunities. We hope that next year this will not only be a national seminar, but can develop into an international seminar for Communication Science students,” he concluded enthusiastically.

The seminar was interactive and created in-depth discussions with three speakers including Asep Kambali, S.Pd., M.I.Kom. as the Founder of the Indonesian Historia Community, who is also one of the most influential young people in Indonesia; Robert Silas Kabanga, S.Kom., M.Eng. Junior Computer Officer of the Communication Information and Statistics Office of NTB; and the 3rd Outstanding Student of the Faculty of Law, Social and Political Sciences (FHISIP) UNRAM 2024, Moh. Khazani Darunnafis.

SEMNAMASKOM is one of the two main events in HUFEST 2024. Along with MOVIEMENT, an entertainment-focused national short film festival held on October 26, 2024.

HUFEST 2024 is sponsored by Acibara, Dinamika Inti Grafika, Holiday Resort Lombok, Merumatta Senggigi Lombok, Puri Saron Senggigi, PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel), and PT Zafira Alana Yudya.

The success of SEMNAMASKOM IV is proof of Himikom Unram’s commitment through the entire series of HUFEST 2024 to continue to inspire students to be more concerned about the development of academics and digital communication, and encourage creativity in the entertainment field.