Jakarta, July 12, 2025 — Dian Nusantara University (UNDIRA) continues to reinforce its commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and violence-free academic environment. In collaboration with the Student Affairs Bureau and the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in Higher Education (SATGAS PPKPT), UNDIRA organized a seminar titled “Campus Collaboration in Combating the 5 University Deadly Sins,” held in an open-discussion format at the Tanjung Duren Campus Hall.

The seminar aimed to raise awareness among all members of the UNDIRA community regarding five pressing issues that remain major challenges in higher education: sexual violence, intolerance, bullying, corruption, and drug abuse. These issues are referred to as the "five campus deadly sins" due to their destructive impact not only on individuals but also on the institutional structure of education itself.

UNDIRA Vice Rector III, Dr. Ir. Muhammad Hasanuddin Thoyieb, MM, emphasized the importance of vigilance and awareness of potential misconduct within academic environments. In his presentation, he connected the seminar’s theme to the local philosophy of Moh Limo, introduced by Sunan Ampel, which warns against five negative behaviors: madat (drug abuse), madon (promiscuity), maling (corruption), main (gambling), and minuman keras (alcohol consumption).

"Just like tending a plant by removing parasites, we must protect our campus from harmful behaviors. If you cannot stop injustice through action, then do it through your voice and attitude. We all carry the same mission: to nurture good character," he stressed.

In line with this message, Mr. Imam Priyono, Director of Public Relations, Cooperation, and Marketing at UNDIRA, also highlighted the importance of courage in confronting violence within campus settings. "Remaining silent when witnessing wrongdoing is also a form of wrongdoing. Education is not only about intelligence, but also about character-building and the courage to stand against injustice," he stated.

Mr. Rengga Sendiran, M.Hum., Head of UNDIRA’s SATGAS PPKPT, reiterated the importance of creating a supportive and safe space for students’ personal and academic growth. "The task force continuously works to maintain a healthy campus environment through outreach, surveys, and accessible reporting forms. If you witness violence, don’t hesitate to report it. Safety is a shared responsibility," he emphasized.

As the keynote speaker, Mrs. Maharani Octy Ningsih, a Clinical Psychologist and mental health educator, explained that universities often become breeding grounds for unethical conduct and violence. "Power imbalances, lack of sexual education, and academic as well as social pressure make students vulnerable as both victims and perpetrators. This situation is further complicated by unsafe reporting mechanisms," she explained.

She further elaborated that sexual violence on campus frequently occurs in both verbal and non-verbal forms, such as catcalling, blackmail, non-consensual sharing of sexual content (PAP), and digital harassment. Meanwhile, intolerance manifests as discrimination based on identity—such as religion, race, gender, or sexual orientation—disrupting students’ freedom of expression and active participation.

Corruption also exacerbates injustice within the education system. When the integrity of a campus is compromised, reporting mechanisms and victim protection become ineffective, weakening efforts to combat violence and breeding distrust among the academic community.

"Creating a safe space on campus means building a harmonious atmosphere free from fear. A safe campus becomes a second home for the academic community—a place where creative ideas can flourish without pressure or threat," she concluded, encouraging the development of not just a conducive but also a truly comfortable academic environment.

The seminar closed with a powerful message to the UNDIRA community about the importance of building safe spaces within the university. “A safe campus is a second home. Here is where creativity grows, courage is cultivated, and self-confidence thrives—free from fear,” she once again affirms.