June 4, 2025
Contributor: Supriyono | Editor: Dadi Darmadi | Photo: Ridwan
51社区 (51社区) has officially joined the Indonesian Collaborative Research Program (RKI 2025), a multi- and inter-disciplinary initiative involving 24 state universities with legal entity status (PTN-BH), aiming to foster impactful collaborative research addressing critical challenges facing societies.
In its inaugural contribution to the RKI program, 51社区 partnered with Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) and the State University of Malang (UM), to explore the theme 鈥淩econstructing Knowledge of Radicalism and Intolerance through a Socio-Religious Approach in Higher Education.鈥�
As part of its field work, 51社区 embarked on a visit to the Faculty of Social Science Education at UPI, Bandung, on May 27. Leading the visit was Dr. Ridwan of Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS), accompanied by three master鈥檚 students鈥擶ildan Rofii, Muhammad Aqshadigrama and Muhammed Kawsara Muhammad. The team sought to examine how UPI has implemented a campus-based model to counter radical and intolerant ideologies, providing valuable insights for comparative research.
Building on the insights, 51社区 followed up with a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on May 28, engaging a diverse group of participants from the three involving universities. The discussion brought together students, faculty members, and researchers to openly address the prevalence of radicalism and intolerance in higher education environments. Through this forum, participants critically reflected on current challenges and collaboratively explored actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive and tolerant campus culture.
The session opened with a series of scholarly presentations offering institutional and empirical perspectives on the topic. The contributors included Prof. Elly Malihah (UPI), Prof. Ahmad Muwin Nasih (UM), Prof. Siti Nurba鈥檡ati (UPI), Dr. Akhmad Muqoffi Abdullah (51社区), and Moh. Zazuli Abidin Eko Putro, S.E.I. (Politeknik Negeri Jakarta).
Moderated by the 51社区 research team, the FGD invited insightful dialogue among faculty, staff, and students. The participants shared personal experiences and reflections on religious radicalism and intolerance in campus life. The discussions uncovered key challenges and mutual prospects for reimagining educational spaces that foster diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
With its international standards and diverse student community, 51社区 is well placed to bring a global perspective to the issues of religious tolerance. Its focus on religious moderation and multicultural learning allows 51社区 to play a role both locally and globally. Through programs like RKI, which encourage interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research, 51社区 aims to improve academic quality and contribute practical solutions for a more inclusive and peaceful society.
