YOGYAKARTA – The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FISHUM) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga successfully convened a strategic academic development session, the Lecturer Scholarly Writing Workshop, held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the FISHUM Multimedia Room. Centered on the theme “Media and Communication Research within a Social Science Perspective,” the event was designed to bolster the capacity of faculty members to produce high-quality scholarly work that contributes to research-based social science development.

The workshop was officially opened by the Dean of FISHUM, Prof. Dr. Erika Setyanti Kusumaputri, S.Psi., M.Si. In her opening remarks, she underscored the vital role of research as the backbone of academic progress.

“We encourage our faculty members not only to be productive in their writing but also to address contemporary societal issues through the lens of social science and communication approaches,” Prof. Erika stated to the attendees.

The session featured two key resource persons: Very Julianto, M.Psi., who discussed psychosocial approaches in research destined for reputable international journals, and Dr. Andri Rosadi, M.Hum., who focused on the methodological rigor required for publishing articles in accredited national and international journals.

The workshop was attended by lecturers from FISHUM’s Master’s programs, who engaged in a lively and interactive session. Beyond theoretical frameworks and sharing research experiences, the participants discussed common challenges in academic publishing and strategies for navigating high-impact indexed journals.

This initiative underscores FISHUM’s commitment to cultivating a robust academic culture and encouraging active faculty participation in national and global scientific publications. The Faculty plans to hold similar events regularly as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen a research-based academic ecosystem.